A Sweet Short Film: June

Animated photo of older women with big glasses driving a car.

Yes, technically this is a commercial for Lyft. But I’m a sucker for short films and good advertising.

I found this video on Crwn Magazine‘s website and adore it. It’s called June: Life is Better When You Share the Ride.

In an animated short film by Academy Award-winner John Kahrs, a lonely widow in historic South Chicago is inspired to start sharing the ride — and sharing her life, too. Featuring original song, “Movin,” written and performed by Lyft driver-turned-recording artist Sir the Baptist, who launched his music career after a connection with a Lyft passenger.

If you have a few minutes, it’s worth a watch.

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Image: YouTube

I Want This Commercial Turned Into A Movie

The first time I saw this commercial, I wanted to know what was next. Who is the wife? How do they meet? Was that a restaurant he was going into? What did he eat? 😋

Since Back to the Future day is now behind us, I’ve been thinking about time travel this week and was reminded of this ad. I can’t be the only one who was intrigued by this commercial. Wonder if there will be a follow-up?

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Image: YouTube