| Title | 1000 Years of Less Ordinary |
| Agency | Wieden + Kennedy |
| Campaign | 1000 Years of Less Ordinary |
| Advertiser | Brown Forman |
| Brand | Brown-Forman / Finlandia |
| Posted | April 2016 |
| Business Sector | Others |
| Media Type | Others |
| Length | |
| AI Description | The ad "1000 Years of Less Ordinary" for Finlandia explores diverse life stories and extraordinary people around the world. It starts with scenic views of forests, roads, and oceans, quickly transitioning to compelling images of individuals. Each person has a unique story, represented with a single impactful statement. A drag wrestler breaks barriers in the ring, a bear handler shows tenderness, wheelchair athletes convey strength, and artists push creative limits. The ad captures a bodybuilder's determination and highlights an elderly person defying age stereotypes. Visually, the ad is a blend of natural beauty and vibrant human energy, underscoring its message of living life beyond the ordinary. The soundtrack repeats "We undeniable," reinforcing the theme of strength and uniqueness. Each scene connects to the brand's ethos, culminating in the tagline: "Live Magnificently. Drink Responsibly." |
| Editing Company | Whitehouse Post |
| Executive Creative Director | Tony Davidson |
| Executive Creative Director | Iain Tait |
| Executive Creative Director | Kim Papworth |
| Creative Director | Scott Dungate |
| Creative Director | Graeme Douglas |
| Creative Team | Paddy Treacy |
| Creative Team | Mark Shanley |
| Executive Producer | Danielle Stewart |
| Account Director | Paulo Salomao |
| Account Director | Matt Owen |
| Account Manager | Sophie Lake |
| Account Manager | Head of Digital Design |
| Account Planner | Martin Beverley |
| Agency Producer | Michelle Brough |
| Agency Producer | Head of Design Studio |
| Designer | Ryan Teixeria |
| Production Company | Knucklehead |
| Director | Siri Bunford |
| Executive Producer | Matthew Brown |
| Director of Photography (DOP) | Ben Smithard |
| Editing Company | Lucky Cat |
| Editor | Xavier Perkins |
| Editor | Adam Marshall |
| Post Production | MPC |
| Special Effects / VFX | Bill McNamara |
| Flame Artist | Bill McNamara |
| Special Effects / VFX | Anandi Peiris |
| Grade | MPC |
| Colorist | Matthieu Toullet |
| Music | Factory |
| Sound | Factory |
| Sound Design Company | Anthony Moore |
| Sound Design Company | Phil Bollard |