{"id":30921,"date":"2026-05-20T15:25:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=30921"},"modified":"2026-05-20T15:25:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:25:56","slug":"chipsaway-launches-fully-ai-generated-film-to-make-a-very-human-point","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/chipsaway-launches-fully-ai-generated-film-to-make-a-very-human-point\/","title":{"rendered":"ChipsAway Launches Fully AI-Generated Film\u2026  To Make A Very Human Point"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><b>New campaign introduces mysterious \u2018SuperChips\u2019 character before revealing the real heroes are ChipsAway\u2019s specialists<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"8b7373\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8b7373;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30923 alignleft not-transparent\" title=\"image (2)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-2.webp\" alt=\"image (2)\" width=\"462\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-2.webp 294w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-2-150x79.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>ChipsAway has launched a bold new AI-generated short film campaign featuring a mysterious superhero-style figure &#8211; \u201cSuperChips\u201d, created entirely using artificial intelligence, to make one simple point: When it comes to repairing your car paintwork properly, nothing beats real expertise.<\/p>\n<p>The fun and self-aware campaign sees the fictional \u201cSuperChips\u201d character appear out of nowhere to dramatically repair a scuffed car using magical AI-style powers, before vanishing just as quickly as he arrived. But the punchline quickly follows:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou don\u2019t need magic or AI to repair a scuff properly. You just need ChipsAway.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"8b6b5d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8b6b5d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30924 aligncenter not-transparent\" title=\"image (3)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-3-300x168.webp\" alt=\"image (3)\" width=\"377\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-3-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-3-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-3.webp 479w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/>The campaign was created as a playful response to the growing conversation around AI across marketing, creativity and everyday life. Ironically, while the entire film itself was generated using AI tools, the message at the heart of the campaign is firmly human.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u201cAI is impressive. But craftsmanship still matters.\u201d<b><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"8a604f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8a604f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30925 alignleft not-transparent\" title=\"image (4)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-4.webp\" alt=\"image (4)\" width=\"479\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-4.webp 296w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-4-150x79.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rather than positioning itself against technology, ChipsAway says the campaign is intended to celebrate the value of genuine skill and craftsmanship in an increasingly AI-driven world.<\/p>\n<p>Rebecca de Chair, Marketing Manager at ChipsAway, said:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe idea came about because so many of our customers describe our specialists as \u2018magicians\u2019 for making damage disappear &#8211; leaving cars looking \u2018Like it Never Happened\u2019. We thought it was the perfect opportunity to have a bit of fun with that idea.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAI is transforming the creative world at an incredible pace, and we wanted to embrace it in an entertaining and engaging way. But when it comes to repairing damage to your car, there\u2019s still no substitute for genuine expertise, craftsmanship and hands-on experience.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe loved the irony of using cutting-edge AI technology, with the expertise of Charlie from <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAPP Productions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to create a campaign that ultimately celebrates the skill and professionalism of real people and a service that simply can\u2019t be done using AI.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The campaign leans into cinematic superhero tropes and exaggerated AI-style effects before grounding itself in the reality of ChipsAway\u2019s trusted repair service and nationwide network of specialists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Blending humour, innovation and authenticity<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The short film sits at the heart of a wider multi-channel campaign launching across social media, digital video and online advertising, supported by behind-the-scenes content revealing how the fully AI-generated creative was brought to life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the campaign playfully embraces the growing conversation around AI in marketing and creativity, its core message remains firmly rooted in the real-world expertise that defines the ChipsAway brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"9a8c76\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9a8c76;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30926 alignright not-transparent\" title=\"image (5)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-5.webp\" alt=\"image (5)\" width=\"516\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-5.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-5-150x74.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ChipsAway continues to embrace new technology where it improves repair techniques and enhances the customer experience, while recognising that true craftsmanship still comes from hands-on experience, practice and skill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The campaign reinforces a simple message: AI can create entertaining films, but expertly repairing cars still takes real professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new campaign launches with the tagline:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u201cNo magic. Just seriously good repairs.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New campaign introduces mysterious \u2018SuperChips\u2019 character before revealing the real heroes are ChipsAway\u2019s specialists ChipsAway has launched a bold new AI-generated short film campaign featuring a mysterious superhero-style figure &#8211; \u201cSuperChips\u201d, created entirely using artificial intelligence, to make one simple point: When it comes to repairing your car paintwork properly, nothing beats real expertise. 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