The Sound of Violence


The Sound of Violence/ 2024
Agency | Cheil Hong Kong   Client | Save the Children Hong Kong



🏆New York Festivals Advertising Awards - Gold  in Music/Sound Design🏆
🏆New York Festivals Advertising Awards - Bronze  in  Sound Design/Use of Sound🏆 🏆Mad Star - Gold in Film Stars(Non-for-Profit)🏆
🏆Mad Star - Silver in Film Stars(Sound Design)🏆
🏆Mad Star - Gold in Entertainment Video Stars(Non-for-Profit)🏆
🏆Mad Star - Bronze in Radio & Audio Stars🏆
🏆Mad Star - Crystal in Brand Experience & Activation Stars🏆
🏆Mad Star - Crystal in Media Stars🏆
🏆Mad Star - Crystal in Entertainment Video Stars(Broadcast)🏆
🏆Mad Star - Crystal in SDGs Stars🏆






Background - In Hong Kong, domestic violence against children increased by 29% in 2023. In one of the world's most densely populated cities, we hear it all the time. But as neighbours, most of us stay silent.




Idea - To illustrate the reality that violence surrounds us(and to urge people to report suspected crimes), we re-created the iconic' Dolby Atmos 7.1 Surround Sound Demo'.




Execution -
Working closely with Dolby Surround Sound technicians, we replaced every sound element with hard-hitting sounds of real violence. In collaboration with acclaimed director Nick Cheuk, we then surpised cinema-goers before every sceening of his award-winning film,' time still turns the pages' - a poignant tale about a young boy's struggle with family trauma, abuse and the weight of suicidal thoughts.








The message was clear: The sound of violence is all around you. If you hear it, don’t ignore it. Report it.






Talent Credits |
Chief Creative Officer - Paul Chan
Executive Creative Director - Lili Jiang
Creative Director - Ivan Au, Jackie Wong
Associate Creative Director - Tung Hei
Copywriter - Paul Chan, Lili Jiang, Kerry Fan
Associate Art Director - Kavieng Cheng
Production Company (visual) - Mr.Meal Production
Production Company (Sound) -MBS Productions Limited

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