The Final Copy of Ilon Specht

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The Final Copy of Ilon Specht

The Final Copy of Ilon Specht is a 17-minute branded film that transcends advertising to become pure cinema. Directed by an Oscar-winner, it captures the raw, unfiltered story of Ilon Specht, the woman who wrote L’Oréal’s iconic line, “Because I’m Worth It,” in 1973. Premiered on AMC+ and Prime Video, it became the first-ever branded content acquired by TED, a platform known exclusively for original productions. No product pushing. Not another beauty ad. Just a woman, her voice, and the truth behind the words that changed beauty, and advertising, forever.


Awards

  • D&AD YELLOW pencil
  • D&AD YELLOW pencil
  • D&AD GRAPHITE pencil
  • D&AD GRAPHITE pencil
  • D&AD WOOD pencil

Details

Credits

  • Entrant Company
    • Beauty Co-Lab
    • McCann Paris
  • Brand
    • L'Oréal Paris
  • Advertising Agency
    • Beauty Co-Lab
    • McCann Paris
  • Design Agency
    • McCann Paris
  • Production Company
    • Breakwater Studios
    • Traverse32
  • Film Director
    • Ben Proudfoot
  • Film Editor
    • Monica Salazar
    • Tim Johnson
  • Client
    • L'Oréal France

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