Barny Workshop
This Christmas commercial for Barny Biscuits celebrates the idea that true beauty comes from imperfection. The film centres on children creating handmade paper reindeer in the lead-up to Christmas — creations that are awkward, uneven, and joyfully flawed. Rather than correcting them, the story embraces these “beautifully ugly” decorations, reflecting how parents treasure the character, effort, and emotion behind what their children make.
The narrative unfolds through a series of intimate, observational moments, capturing the warmth of family life, creativity, and togetherness during the festive season. While the film appears to move across multiple locations and setups, it was shot entirely in and around a single house, carefully reimagined to feel expansive and varied.
Filmed in just one shoot day, the production relied on precise planning, fluid camera movement, and nuanced performance to create a rich, cinematic world within a contained space. The result is a festive brand film that feels authentic, emotionally resonant, and grounded in everyday family experiences — reinforcing Barny’s message that character, warmth, and love matter more than perfection, especially at Christmas.
Date:
16 July 2021
