Calpol
with families for generations...
Multiply
Industry
Healthcare
Project Type
Commercial
Year
2021
Project Overview
We created a television commercial for Calpol Fastmelts, centred on a family’s everyday experience. The brief called for a warm, reassuring film that communicated the product clearly while feeling natural rather than staged. We shaped the production around real family moments, balancing clear product messaging with a human tone.
The Brief
The brief was to create a series of adverts for Calpol’s Fastmelts product line that balanced warmth, authenticity, and clarity. As a trusted household name, the content needed to feel genuine and reassuring, while clearly communicating the benefits of the product.
Capturing real, relatable family moments was essential. The films had to avoid feeling staged or overly polished, instead reflecting the lived experience of parents and children in a way that felt natural and emotionally honest. Achieving this within a tightly coordinated production schedule required precision, sensitivity, and a strong collaborative effort.
Our Approach
Our approach centred on blending high-quality visuals with carefully crafted testimonials. We focused on creating an environment where contributors felt comfortable and at ease, allowing authentic interactions and real emotions to surface naturally on camera.
Visually, the films were designed to feel clean, warm, and trustworthy, aligning with Calpol’s established brand identity while maintaining a contemporary edge. Working as a small and agile team allowed us to move efficiently, adapt quickly, and give careful attention to detail across multiple ads within the campaign. Every decision, from framing and lighting to pacing and performance, was made to ensure the final films felt both polished and deeply grounded.
The Outcome
The result was a series of emotionally resonant, high-quality adverts that showcased Calpol Fastmelts in an honest and reassuring way. The campaign successfully combined strong product messaging with real, relatable storytelling.
We are incredibly proud of what was achieved with a compact and agile team. The project stands as a testament to the power of collaboration, thoughtful execution, and the ability to deliver premium results with focus and care.
WHAT DID THEY THINK?
WHAT DID THEY THINK?
WHAT DID THEY THINK?
WHAT DID THEY THINK?
”Thanks for taking everything on and delivering beyond what we expected. Everyone looked very natural and at ease on camera.
Laura JonesSenior Account Manager, Multiply
Director
Andy Gundelach
Producer
Andy Gundelach
Director of Photography
Charlie Harris
Sound
Alex Buja
Editor
Sara Lewis
Motion Graphics
Alex Buja
Photography
Tom Wren