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    "title": "VML and Mazda rediscover serenity",
    "modified_at": "2026-10-01 20:41:21",
    "published_at": "2026-10-01 20:41:00",
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    "subtitle": "Antwerpen - 30 September 2026",
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    "body": "<p><strong>Serenity. Apparently, we&rsquo;ve become so bad at finding it that we now need apps, retreats and breathing exercises to help us get there. In a new spot created by VML and Mazda exclusively for the Belgian market, the all-new Mazda CX-6e shows you there&rsquo;s another way. With less rushing around. Fewer distractions. And all the commotion left by the roadside.</strong></p><p><strong>Serenity, by design</strong></p><p>At Mazda, serenity isn&rsquo;t an extra. It&rsquo;s a starting point. Every Mazda is designed with <em>Ma</em> in mind: a design philosophy that puts space and serenity at its heart.</p><p>In the new all-electric Mazda CX-6e, this philosophy can be felt both inside and out. The interior embraces simplicity, with a minimum of buttons and as few distractions as possible. And if you really want to shut out the outside world, simply switch on Relax Mode.</p><div id=\"video-0f0b542f-f32d-4e66-b2d2-90fc37b806e9\" class=\"release-content-video release-content-video--embed release-content-video--contained\">\n    <div><div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe data-iframely-url=\"https://iframely.net/api/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D2VzCeKQZBMU%23_cb1790757339&key=8fe6cdec03482ac31f27a6ae8ea2fb3f\" data-img style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\"></iframe></div></div><script async src=\"https://iframely.net/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"></script>\n</div><p><strong>Taking your foot off the accelerator</strong></p><p>VML started with a feeling almost every Belgian will recognise: always on the go, always something to do and always something demanding our attention.</p><p>Together with CZAR and director Diego Santa Claudino, VML chose to leave the traditional conventions of car advertising behind. Instead of focusing on speed, power or cornering, the spot focuses on what happens when everything finally slows down. Over 30 seconds, the hustle and bustle gradually fades away, making room for the serenity of the Mazda CX-6e.</p><p><strong>And made right here</strong></p><p>Also worth noting: this car commercial didn&rsquo;t come out of some international drawer. No global master to adapt locally, but an idea conceived and shot specifically for our market. Almost as rare as an empty calendar.</p><p>The campaign is running on TV, social and online video.</p><hr /><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p><strong>Client:</strong> Mazda<br>\u200b<strong>Client contact: </strong>Ben Seys, Tom Verbruggen, Camille Hermie, Iliaens Nienke, Luna Van de Walle<br>\u200b<strong>Agency:</strong> VML<br>\u200b<strong>Executive Creative Directors: </strong>Arjen Tarras, Kasper Janssens<br>\u200b<strong>Account Team:</strong> Tom Thijs, Pieter Van Schil &amp; Ren&eacute;e Baeten <br>\u200b<strong>Art Directors:</strong> Jasper Verleije, Jasper Macken<br>\u200b<strong>Copywriters: </strong>Sarah Huysmans, Jelle Raats, Noa Luiten, Yves Donceel<br>\u200b<strong>Designer: </strong>Timothy Helmer<br>\u200b<strong>Agency Producers:</strong> Thomas Anthoni, Yanne Kaers<br>\u200b<strong>Editing:</strong> Andreas De Ridder, Karel Van Gucht<br>\u200b<strong>Sound Engineer: </strong>Menno Van Riet<br>\u200b<strong>Music: </strong>Poum Tchak </p><p><strong>Production:</strong> Czar.be<br>\u200b<strong>Director:</strong> Diego<br>\u200b<strong>Executive Producer: </strong>Eurydice Gysel<br>\u200b<strong>Producer:</strong> Lander Engels<br>\u200b<strong>DOP: </strong>Sander Vandenbroucke<br>\u200b<strong>1st AD:</strong> Laurent Bousse<br>\u200b<strong>Art Director:</strong> Tanker<br>\u200b<strong>Stylist: </strong>Sofie Callaerts<br>\u200b<strong>Hair &amp; Make up: </strong>Charlotte Blommaert<br>\u200b<strong>Casting: </strong>Sien Josephine Casting<br>\u200b<strong>Editor: </strong>Bram Dutry<br>\u200b<strong>Grading:</strong> Fons Vanoverbeke<br>\u200b<strong>Online VFX DC:</strong> Elke D&rsquo;haese<br>\u200b<strong>Post Production: </strong>Czar.be<br>\u200b<strong>Post Producer:</strong> Bieke De Keersmaecker</p>",
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