Cheesy 90s Nostalgia Video Ad

The goal is simple: film and edit a tongue-in-cheek commercial that feels as if it aired after midnight in 1997. I already have the full script for this digital product; what’s missing is the authentic low-budget charm—slightly overexposed shots, awkward zooms, VHS-style tracking lines, even the occasional ham-fisted wipe. The finished spot must not exceed 1 minute 59 seconds and needs to be shot in or around Sudbury, Ontario so the environments match the script references.

Here’s how I picture the workflow. We’ll meet on location, capture all footage in one day (hand-held camcorder or modern gear treated with retro filters—your call as long as the end result screams “cheap cable ad”). After the shoot, handle the full post-production cycle in Premiere, Final Cut, DaVinci, or any tool you prefer, layering in CRT scanlines, era-appropriate title cards, and a corny jingle cut to the provided timings. Keep the pacing brisk and the humour knowingly dated.

Deliverables
• Final master: 1080p H.264 (≤ 1:59)
• A version with baked-in VHS effects and a clean version without effects
• All raw footage and project files for archival

Once I sign off, the job’s done. If you’re in Sudbury and love leaning into deliberate cheesiness, let’s make this retro gem happen.