Blog Archives

Pacific Premier Bank – “Straight Answers – Where do babies come from?” – :30

Humor in Banking? It works for Pacific Premier Bank. Part of a series of spots with this theme, kids ask the darnedest questions. See how dad reacts to her daughter’s most basic questions.

Pacific Premier Bank – “Growing Homes” – :30

A second installment for Pacific Premier Banks takes us to a fictional coastal development showing ground up buildings for both consumer, retail and developers. This version is completely CG and rendered on our C4D Octane farm.

Kinecta Credit Union – “A Different Lee” – :30

Can humor work for a credit union spot? Using humor to help sell your products, even banking, can be an effective tool. We did a series of spots for Kinecta Credit Union using approach and its working well. In this spot, things are different when an engineer gets “technical” with a Kinecta loan specialist. See more at:

Kinecta Credit Union – “The Breakup” – :30

Can humor work for a credit union spot? Using humor to help sell your products, even banking, can be an effective tool. We did a series of spots for Kinecta Credit Union using approach and its working well. Mom and dad are hoping for better things for their daughter but their dreams just may not come true. See what happens to the family and how easily banking is done different at Kinecta.

Coco’s – “Goldrush Fancy Pants” :30

This series created for Coco’s, used humor to bring awareness to a new marketing effort. This featured a scratcher type game called “Goldrush 100K”. Featuring a campy and uncoordinated spokesman, these broadcast television spots ran throughout the country.

Meguiar’s – “Headlight Restoration Kit” – :30

Meguiar’s called on Phase 3 Studios to help them promote their new Headlight Restoration Kit through the production of a :30 TV spot. We came to the party with a clever script and a great way to create an interesting situation to show how this new product could help light things up a little.
Meguiar’s aired this on broadcast TV for a couple of years.

American Career College – “Be Your Best” – :30

Created for a regional private college, this spot was initially concepted as a way to creatively bridge the gap between artistic and technology. This direct response broadcast TV spot for focused at those looking for a career in Health Care who want to train with the best. Phase 3 Studios, used a combination of different techniques to make this spot come to life. With a hand drawn look and a stop action feel, this approachable spot creates interest right from the get go. If you are looking for the best, we have it for you.

Pacific Premier Bank – “Just Like Every Other Bank” – :30

A little satire goes a long ways. How do you set yourselves apart from the rest of the crowd in commercial banking? This was the question presented here in this humorous, but serious spot. Using a little practical and VFX trickery we bridge that gap in a fluid manner.
Created for Pacific Premier Bank, this broadcast television spot brings this question to the front burner.

Pacific Premier Bank – “Growing Business” – :30

Our client, a large multi-state regional bank, was interested in doing a unique broadcast spot during the COVID-19 pandemic that didn’t require actors. The goal of this was to create brand awareness in the B to B sector.

Using a custom timed drone plate shot, we created a stylized time lapse of a growing fictional business called “Reeves Global” that followed the business from its infancy to a sprawling, busy campus complete with factories, delivery trucks and high rise office buildings. Octane render was used to complete the renderings.

The client was thrilled and we delivered the spot for both broadcast television and internet usage.

CSUF – “Titans Reach Higher” – :60

Phase 3 was chosen to help create multiple spots for this local university. This was close to our hearts as both of the principals from Phase 3 Studios attended and graduated from CSUF with degrees in communication. This sixty second broadcast TV spot was created for Cal State University Fullerton. The goal was to show excitement, diversity and the path to excellence of education that CSUF can provide. CSUF is a leading CSU and a top public university in the West. Titans reach Higher!