ABOUT

For a while I'd been wanting to create a director's cut of my Mercedes-Benz GLS spot, but I hadn't found the right idea.

Then one day it hit me...

I've always loved the world of DUNE so I thought; what would happen if one of the world's most capable luxury SUVs crossed paths with something... considerably larger?

As a director, I'm drawn to stories that blur the line between grounded reality and cinematic spectacle. This project was created as a creative exercise using a combination of live action filmmaking, visual effects, and AI-assisted creative workflows to rapidly prototype, visualize, and execute the concept.

CREDITS
Production Company: Sweatpants Media
Executive Producer: Andy Bell
Producer: Elliott Perrigo
Directed by Jonny Zeller
Driver: Eric Bond
Cinematography: Mikey Zeller
Drone Cinematography: Craig Coker
Color: Joe Lombardi (Subtractive)
Sound Mix: Nick Mihalevich (Cape Status)

DISCLAIMER:
The original commercial was commissioned by Mercedes-Benz. This director's cut is not affiliated with, commissioned by, or endorsed by Mercedes-Benz, Legendary Entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery, or the creators of DUNE. All trademarks and copyrighted properties remain the property of their respective owners.