


The New Normal
We helped MedMen create the first cannabis commercial. Ever.
The New Normal
Address the stigma around cannabis head on by taking people on a journey from counterculture to culture, ultimately painting a picture of a brighter future.


Challenge
Grow the MedMen brand within a category that has been stigmatized for most of our lifetimes.
Insight
1 in 5 Americans report having used marijuana at least once in the last year, according to the CDC. Although the marijuana industry was booming, existing brands focused on fluff benefits and turned a blind eye to the industry’s biggest barrier to long-term growth – stigma.
The New Normal - A Short by Spike Jonze (2:00)
Case Study (2:00)
The New Normal - A Short by Spike Jonze (2:00)
Case Study (2:00)
ADWEEK
Apr 22, 2019
How Spike Jonze Helped MedMen Craft the First Cannabis Commercial
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CONTAGIOUS MAG
Jun 14, 2019
Contagious Magazine Issue 59 is out now, featuring MedMen
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FAST CO
Feb 25, 2019
Spike Jonze and Jesse Williams made a totally normal weed ad for MedMen
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ADWEEK
Jun 21, 2019
Actor Jesse Williams Is Fighting to Implement Real Change in His Role With MedMen
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ADWEEK
Feb 24, 2022
Spike Jonze's Artful Short Film for MedMen Spotlights the 'Unjust Criminalization' of Cannabis
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ADWEEK
Apr 22, 2019
How Spike Jonze Helped MedMen Craft the First Cannabis Commercial
View Article
CONTAGIOUS MAG
Jun 14, 2019
Contagious Magazine Issue 59 is out now, featuring MedMen
View Article
FAST CO
Feb 25, 2019
Spike Jonze and Jesse Williams made a totally normal weed ad for MedMen
View Article
ADWEEK
Jun 21, 2019
Actor Jesse Williams Is Fighting to Implement Real Change in His Role With MedMen
View Article
ADWEEK
Feb 24, 2022
Spike Jonze's Artful Short Film for MedMen Spotlights the 'Unjust Criminalization' of Cannabis
View Article
Awards

Cannes Lions
Bronze, Film Craft: Art Direction / Production Design

Webby Awards
Winner, Advertising, Media & PR: Best Art Direction

One Show
Merit Award, Moving Image Craft

ADC Awards
Bronze, Motion / Film Craft - Short Video

AICP Show Awards
Winner, Cinematography