Royal Ontario Museum - Nature's Symphony

This promotional video created for the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is truly a masterpiece of creative storytelling. It's one of those rare pieces of marketing that you simply have to see to believe. The concept defies conventional expectations, presenting an opera-singing chimpanzee as its central character - a surprising choice that instantly grabs attention and leaves a lasting impression. 

The three-minute video is packed with jaw-dropping visuals that seamlessly intertwine with the music, creating an immersive and unforgettable experience. These visuals are not just eye-catching; they are thought-provoking, aligning beautifully with the theme, “We live on in what we leave behind.” 

This poignant message speaks to the ROM's mission of preserving history and knowledge for future generations. Produced by Revolver Films and shot by Director of Photography Paul Meyers, the cinematography is nothing short of stunning. This promotional video is a bold and innovative approach to museum advertising, standing out for its creativity and depth. It’s a brilliant example of how art, performance, and storytelling can come together to communicate a powerful message.

Jungle Brawl

We have featured the wonderful work of Lee Daniels on Kuriositas before so you may well already have a good idea what to expect here. If not, well you are in for just over four minutes of fun.  Lee’s animations often feature the adventures of this particular chimp. He’s an independent and wily monkey who, in the great tradition of animation, always gets the better of his pursuer. In this case it’s a mercenary chap sent out by a research lab to capture a blue chimp for experimentation. Our hero, of course is having none of that!

You can see more of Lee Daniel’s work at his website.  Rest assured we will be seeing our simian friend again as Lee promises that this will be the first in a web series. Awesome! A word of warning: don't sit little Jimmy down in front of this until you have watched it yourself and decided on its suitability!