HEART-WON

VICTORIES

Client
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
ROLE
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
AGENCY
CDM

To create an ad campaign for the American Heart Association's annual gala in New York City. Centered around honoring heart and stroke patients, and their achievements. The campaign concept positioned these patients as modern-day warriors, resilient individuals of all ages who overcame extraordinary physical and emotional battles. Designed to live across both print and video, the campaign aimed to celebrate survival, strength, and the universal human spirit.

The Creative Director and I led the campaign’s creative development and production, securing a Manhattan studio for a full-scale photo and video shoot. Patients were captured in bold, heroic portraits, later elevated with striking red illustrated armor inspired by cultures around the world- symbolizing courage, resilience, and protection. Alongside the photography, we directed a documentary-style film that gave each patient the opportunity to share their deeply personal journey, creating an emotional narrative centered on survival, recovery, and hope. The complete campaign was unveiled that evening at the annual gala.

ANTONIO SARANIERO

a.saraniero@yahoo.com i 917.597.4500

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