Hey you! Yeah, you reading this! What happens when the legendary international star and original King of Comedy, Steve Harvey, breaks the fourth wall to call you out? Well if you’re Spitfire, you provide the perfect answer for Ogilvy and KFC: director Katlego Baaitse.
Katlego worked closely with the renowned comedian, casting a perfect, highly expressive performer to play against Steve Harvey’s larger than life presence. Spitfire and the team successfully managed the twin challenges of navigating the complexities of COVID and shooting with a seasoned international star in the limited available time, creating a comedic showdown between a loveable Jabu and an effortlessly funny Steve Harvey.
Katlego worked closely with the renowned comedian, casting a perfect, highly expressive performer to play against Steve Harvey’s larger than life presence. Spitfire and the team successfully managed the twin challenges of navigating the complexities of COVID and shooting with a seasoned international star in the limited available time, creating a comedic showdown between a loveable Jabu and an effortlessly funny Steve Harvey.
Behind the scenes
CREDITS
Directed by Katlego Baaitse
Agency: Ogilvy
Peter Little: Executive Creative Director
Safaraaz Sindhi: Creative Directo
Chantelle Dos Santos: Senior Art Director
Kelly Emerton: Digital Group Account Director
Debbie Dannheisser: Head of TV
Zonke Mkhonto: TV Producer
Client: KFC
Suhayl Limbada: Marketing Director
Emma Coville: Senior Brand Manager
Lebo Sekere: Social Specialist
Production Company: Spitfire
Production Team
Directed by Katlego Baaitse
Agency: Ogilvy
Peter Little: Executive Creative Director
Safaraaz Sindhi: Creative Directo
Chantelle Dos Santos: Senior Art Director
Kelly Emerton: Digital Group Account Director
Debbie Dannheisser: Head of TV
Zonke Mkhonto: TV Producer
Client: KFC
Suhayl Limbada: Marketing Director
Emma Coville: Senior Brand Manager
Lebo Sekere: Social Specialist
Production Company: Spitfire
Production Team
DOP: Gavin Pincus
1st AD: Cameryn Clarke
Trainee Director: Hloni Ntsooa
Executive Producer: Liesl Lategan
Producer: Baleseng Makola
Production Manager: Relebohile Thianye
1st AD: Cameryn Clarke
Trainee Director: Hloni Ntsooa
Executive Producer: Liesl Lategan
Producer: Baleseng Makola
Production Manager: Relebohile Thianye
