Jane Leung
Aug 16, 2010

Animals Asia Foundation brings bear bile farming under microscope

Animals Asia Foundation (AAF), a Hong Kong based charity organisation against animal cruelty, has launched two disturbing commercials on Moon Bear cruelty at bile farms.

Moon Bear rescue programme is petitioning against bile farming
Moon Bear rescue programme is petitioning against bile farming

The Moon Bear Rescue programme is endorsed by Asian star Karen Mok. Agencies TBWA Vietnam, Mindshare and production company The Media Village have offered their services as a donation to the programme.

The two television commercials titled ‘Stain’ and ‘Poison’ dig deep into the horror of bear farms featuring real footage. The campaign challenges the public on whether bear bile is indeed necessary and beneficial for health.

The commercials are aired across National Geographic Channel and Discovery Channel among other regional TV networks in English and Mandarin.

AAF was founded in 1998 by Jill Robinson.






Credits:
Project Stain & Poison
Client Animals Asia
Creative agency TBWA Vienam
Creative director Patrick Tom
Art director Patrick Tom
Copywriters Patrick Tom, Charles Edwards
Director Charles Edwards
Production company The Media Village
Media agency Mindshare
Exposure Television, online

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