Erling Haaland’s Viral Clear Shampoo Ad Featuring Frank Rod — Why Brands Are Turning to Cinematic Commercials

The Clear Men Shampoo ad campaign featuring Erling Haaland and Vinícius Jr. (Both famous star players of today's football) quickly went viral, captivating global audiences with its witty, cinematic take on a detective story. Among the standout moments of the spot is the appearance of Frank Rod—film director, actor, and key member of the creative team at Video Content Shop. Frank plays a featured on-screen role with speaking lines, a notable milestone in international advertising, especially for actors. Beyond his presence in this campaign, Frank is widely recognized for merging his performance skills with his work as a producer, helping brands craft high-impact commercials that blend storytelling, style, and strategy.

Directed by Pete Lydon—renowned for working with stars like Al Pacino and Scarlett Johansson—the ad blends sharp humor, stylized visuals, and fast-paced storytelling. The result? A short film disguised as an ad, with all the power to entertain and convert.

A Creative Trusted by Global Brands

Frank Rod has secured collaborations with brands such as AliExpress, Prime video, and others—often as both Film Producer and Actor. Brands trust him to elevate their message, not just through performance, but through strategic visual storytelling. His dual role allows campaigns to benefit from seamless alignment between vision and execution, blending commercial impact with cinematic creativity.

From TV commercials and viral ads to vertical UGC formats, Frank understands how different formats work together to build a brand. He believes that successful marketing today isn’t about choosing between cinematic ads, user-generated content, or vertical storytelling—it’s about orchestrating all of them like parts of a single, powerful engine.

Why Brands Need Cinematic Commercials

Consumers today scroll past traditional ads—but they stop for stories.
That’s why commercials like Clear’s succeed:
✅ They entertain
✅ They feel premium
✅ They spark conversation
✅ They build emotional connection

Frank Rod specializes in creating narrative-driven ads that balance style and strategy—ads that don’t feel like ads, yet perform powerfully across platforms.

Ready to Work With a Creative Who Gets Results?

Whether you need a full-scale cinematic ad or a social-friendly vertical video, Frank Rod and his team bring creative direction, professional performance, and deep production experience to every project.

👉 Let’s build a campaign your audience won’t forget.

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Frank Rod and Pete Lydon Director

Frank Rod, Actors, and Giovanni Lelli Casting Director