In collaboration with Oscar nominated director, Talal Derki, we told the important story "Ode To Lesvos". An inspiring tale about a small group of unlikely heroes from the town of Skala Sikamineas, who received more than 300.000 refugees with open arms. Several of the films subjects were consequently nominated for Nobel's Peace Price for their efforts. Ode To Lesvos was created in collaboration with Talal Derki for Johnnie Walker Storyline.

The film was showcased at Encounters film festival, Aegean Doc, and CPH:DOX and Diversity in Cannes. It won official selection at Athens Short Film, Cyprus Film Festival, Filfestival Kitzbuhel, and SHOTS. The film has won Best Social Responsible Film at New Media Filmfestival in LA and a pencil at D&AD 2017 and a Bronze Lion and two shortlists at Cannes Lions 2017. Some press:Guardian and Creativty

The film "Ode To Lesvos"


About the project "Ode To Lesvos" reception and aftermath.


JOHNNY WALK STORYLINE
The film wing of Johnny Walker which we created, seat out to support artists and film makers around the world who, against odds lived the "Keep Walking" philosophy. In a continuation of Ode To Lesvos, VICE co-produced a film with artist Spencer Tunick in Colombia.


Chief Creatives: Mike Byrne / Richard Mulder
ECD: Lars & Martin
CD: Ross Cavin / Chris Adams
Editing: Govert Janse
Director: Talal Derki
Agency: Anomaly Amsterdam