If you’ve ever wondered how reliant creatives are on their producers, count how many are married to them.
Lots.
Including me, my two creative partners at Campbell Doyle Dye and dozens of friends.
Psychologists say we seek qualities in a partner we don’t have ourselves.
To create more complete children.
So right brainers, who come up with the theories, need left brainers to help turn them into reality.
Yvonne Chalkley has turned more crazy, impossible, can’t-be-done theories into reality than anyone.
See below for proof.
After watching her ads, you could be forgiven for thinking each came with a blank cheque for production and a guarantee the creatives had final sign off.
Obviously, neither were true.
How you navigate between the differing demands from the client, agency, film production company and creative team I don’t know.
Don’t compromise and the script may not get made.
Compromise too much and the script and it may not be worth making.
And here’s the really weird, spooky thing – I can’t find anyone who’s ever heard Yvonne raise her voice.
Or say no.
I asked her to explain.
(She said ‘yes’, obvs.)
(The first episode edited by Parv – thanks Parv! (What were the other guests Parv – chopped liver?)
IAN SINGLE PRODUCTION.
Apple Jacks.
Labbatt.
Cadbury’s Chocolate Fingers.
Tesco.
AMV/BBDO.
KissFM.
Extract Magazine.
Volvo.
Choice FM.
Dunlop.
British Telecom.
(Final film)
Nicorette.
Sainsbury’s.
Royal Mail.
Alzheimer Research.
Twinnings.
British Telecom Smart Hub.
Galaxy Chocolate.
Mercedes-Benz.
















Fascinating. Thanks Dave
My pleasure George. Dx
Absolute legend and one of the smartest people I’ve ever worked with. Was fortunate to work with her on a couple of projects during my early days at AMV. She knew more than everyone else on set.
Hey Chris, 100%, nice with it too. Dx