The ad, titled 'LIFEBOAT - The Experiment', by Sea-Watch and agency SERVICEPLAN, directed in 2020, highlights the ongoing migrant crisis affecting Europe. The video presents powerful visuals depicting the struggle of refugees crossing the Mediterranean, intermixed with media coverage of the crisis. Sea-Watch conducted an experiment involving 40 participants who underwent a simulation of these dangerous crossings, experiencing emotions like fear, hunger, and insecurity. The campaign sought to reintroduce humanity and empathy into public discourse. Oscar-nominated director Skye Fitzgerald was involved, producing a touching narrative that aims to alter perceptions about the refugee situation. Over a thousand articles and news reports covered this impactful initiative, emphasizing the message that the debate should focus more on people than numbers. The aesthetic is stark and urgent, drawing viewers into the intense reality faced by refugees.