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Coinbase Releases Cinematic Ad 'Your Way Out' by Isle of Any and Oscar Hudson

digital · 2026-03-26

Creative company Isle of Any, led by Laurie Howel and Toby Treyer-Evans, collaborated with director Oscar Hudson to produce a cinematic advertisement for cryptocurrency platform Coinbase. Titled 'Your Way Out,' the commercial aired during the Oscars in 2026. It employs a low-polygon aesthetic reminiscent of early video games like Grand Theft Auto and Half-Life, featuring a narrative where a game character gains autonomy and escapes a digital system. The ad was created using practical effects, including hand-painted costumes and choreographed actors, to convey a message about questioning established systems. Coinbase's chief marketing officer Catherine Ferdon stated the film encourages viewers to reconsider outdated financial practices.

Key facts

  • The advertisement 'Your Way Out' was created for Coinbase by Isle of Any and Oscar Hudson
  • It aired during the Oscars in 2026
  • The ad uses a low-polygon visual style inspired by early video games
  • Practical effects were employed, including hand-painted costumes and choreographed actors
  • Coinbase aims to highlight inefficiencies in traditional financial systems through this film

Entities

Artists

  • Laurie Howel
  • Toby Treyer-Evans
  • Oscar Hudson

Institutions

  • Isle of Any
  • Coinbase

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