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Amara frustrated in the truck cab
Project

24/7 Permits with Amara

Completed July 10, 2026

A short-form cinematic ad for Instant Permits through Coast 2 Coast. Amara is stranded in a dark truck cab as a storm closes in, account-gated permit support fails her, and Rig helps reveal a true 24/7 permit option with no account friction.

Amara Rig 24/7 permits Instant Permits Campaign Screenshots Storm No account needed
Core Idea
Amara needs to move before the storm traps her, but a โ€œ24/7โ€ permit site blocks access behind an account requirement.
Story Goal
Show urgency, weather pressure, dispatch tension, and the relief of getting a permit immediately.
Brand Message
When Instant Permits says 24/7, it means immediate permit access without account friction.
End Card
Instant Permits through Coast 2 Coast. When we say 24/7, we mean it. instantpermits.com ยท 888-963-0830

Screenshots & Videos

Scene images from the ad production. Each includes fullscreen, copy, and download controls.

Amara holds a phone showing an account holders only permit screen

Account Blocked

2688 ร— 1520 JPG

Close view of Amara’s phone showing a “24/7 Permits” screen blocked by account-holder access, setting up the contrast with Instant Permits.

Phone UIAccount frictionBlocked accessStory problem
Account holders only warning screen

Warning Insert

2688 ร— 1520 JPG

Graphic insert of the account-holder lock warning, useful for the beat where the competing “24/7” option fails Amara.

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Amara takes a dispatch call inside the dark purple-lit truck cab

Dispatch Calling

2688 ร— 1520 JPG

Amara grips the wheel and takes an urgent dispatch call as storm light cuts through the cab, setting the pressure that drives the ad’s opening.

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Alternate angle of Amara receiving the dispatch call

Dispatch Calling (Alt)

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Alternate composition of Amara on the dispatch call in the purple-lit cab, offering a tighter frame for editing or storyboard reference.

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Amara speaking on her phone with a tense expression

Amara on the Phone

2752 ร— 1536 JPG

Amara talks into her phone with visible tension as the storm builds outside, capturing the moment before she discovers the permit roadblock.

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Amara shows frustration in the truck cab at night

Amara Frustrated

2752 ร— 1536 JPG

Amara drops her phone hand in exasperation after hitting the account-gated permit wall, her expression selling the core frustration of the spot.

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Rig notices Amara struggling with her phone

Rig Notices Phone

1344 ร— 752 JPG

Rig tilts his head in the passenger seat, eyes on Amara’s phone, sensing her frustration and preparing to nudge her toward the solution.

RigPugPhone awarenessPassenger seat
Rig looks up from the passenger seat with concern

Rig Notices

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Rig looks up from the passenger seat, giving the scene its emotional pivot before he draws Amara toward Instant Permits.

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Alternate closeup of Rig looking concerned

Rig Notices (Alt)

1376 ร— 768 JPG

Alternate angle of Rig’s concerned look from the passenger seat, providing editorial options for the emotional beat before the payoff.

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Amara seated in the driver seat of her truck

Amara in Driver Seat

1376 ร— 768 JPG

Amara seated behind the wheel in her Freightliner, establishing her command position in the cab before the storm tension builds.

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Amara seen from the passenger seat perspective

Amara in Passenger Seat

1376 ร— 768 JPG

Reverse angle of Amara from the passenger side, useful for reaction shots and cutting between her and Rig during the phone struggle.

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Amara in the sleeper berth of her truck

Amara’s Sleeper Cab

1376 ร— 768 JPG

Amara in the sleeper berth of her truck, a quieter moment that could serve as bookend imagery or a rest-before-the-storm establishing shot.

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Amara Express Hauling logo on a wet purple truck door

Truck Door Logo

1365 ร— 679 JPG

Rain-slick exterior detail of the Amara Express Hauling badge on the purple truck door, grounding the project in Amara’s brand world.

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Wide crop of Amara Express Hauling logo on the truck door

Logo Wide Crop

1023 ร— 375 JPG

Wide, low-profile crop of the truck door badge, useful as a cinematic insert or production reference for the exterior truck identity.

Wide cropTruck badgeExterior insertBrand detail

Amara Character Reference

Design sheets, portraits, and turnaround references for Amara’s character model.

Amara portrait render

Amara Portrait

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Hero portrait of Amara in her truck cab with confident, warm expression and natural lighting, serving as the primary character reference for the campaign.

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Amara full body character reference

Amara Full Body

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Full-body character reference of Amara in a neutral stance, showing her outfit, proportions, and silhouette for consistent animation modeling.

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Amara turnaround reference sheet

Amara Turnaround

3840 ร— 2160 JPG

Multi-angle turnaround sheet of Amara from front, side, and rear views for consistent 3D modeling and animation rig reference across the production.

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Amara clothing and outfit reference

Amara Clothing Reference

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Detailed clothing reference for Amara’s jacket, layers, and accessories, showing fabric texture and color palette for texture artists and animators.

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Amara eye design closeup reference

Amara Eye Design

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Closeup eye design reference for Amara showing iris detail, highlights, and expression range critical for the emotional closeups in the ad.

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Amara facial expression sheet

Amara Expression Sheet

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Grid of Amara’s facial expressions ranging from calm to urgent, the essential reference for animators dialing in performance across the spot.

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Amara phone screen design reference

Amara’s Phone Design

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Phone screen UI design reference showing the permit app interface Amara interacts with, essential for screen-insert shots and UI consistency.

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Rig Reference

Pug character reference sheets and scene-specific Rig moments.

Rig character reference sheet v004

Rig Reference v004

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Latest Rig character reference sheet showing the pug’s proportions, facial structure, and key features for consistent animation and modeling.

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Rig character reference sheet v001

Rig Reference v001

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Early Rig reference sheet v001 showing initial pug character design, useful for tracking design evolution and comparing iterations.

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Rig looking directly at the camera

Rig Looking at Camera

2688 ร— 1520 JPG

Rig stares directly into camera with his signature wide-eyed pug expression, a key reaction shot that connects the audience to the story beat.

RigPugDirect addressEye contact
First day with Rig character moment

First Day with Rig

1024 ร— 1024 JPG

Warm character moment of Rig the pug settling into his passenger-seat role, capturing his loyal and comedic presence as Amara’s copilot.

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Rig sleeping in the passenger seat

Rig Sleeping

1376 ร— 768 JPG

Rig curled up asleep in the passenger seat, a peaceful contrast to the storm outside and a potential before-the-action establishing moment.

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Rig startled by Amara phone

Rig Startled by Phone

1344 ร— 752 JPG

Rig jolts alert as Amara’s phone rings or buzzes, a comedic beat that snaps him from sleep into full copilot awareness in the cab.

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Rig startled by phone ringing closeup

Rig Startled by Phone Ring

1376 ร— 768 JPG

Tighter angle of Rig startled by the ringing phone, emphasizing his wide-eyed pug reaction and the comedic timing of the sound cue.

RigPugStartledRingCloseup

Location

Environment and establishing-shot references.

Black Eagle truckstop exterior background

Black Eagle Truckstop

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Exterior establishing background of the Black Eagle truckstop at night with signage and parking lot, setting the world where Amara’s story unfolds.

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Videos

Production video clips, screen recordings, and establishing shots for the ad.

Account Holders Zoom In

1920 ร— 1080 MP4 ยท 10s

Animated zoom into the “Account Holders Only” warning screen, building visual tension as the lock icon fills the frame and blocks Amara’s access.

ZoomWarningLock iconAnimationTension

Black Eagle Establishing Shot

1920 ร— 1080 MP4 ยท 6s

Panning establishing shot of the Black Eagle truckstop at night with glowing signage, setting the gritty roadside atmosphere for the campaign.

TruckstopEstablishingNightPanAtmosphere

Instant Permits No Account Needed

1920 ร— 1080 MP4 ยท 7s

Screen recording showing the Instant Permits flow with no account required, the hero product moment that solves Amara’s problem in the ad.

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Rig Gives Phone to Amara

1280 ร— 720 MP4 ยท 4s

Rig nudges Amara’s phone toward her with his paw, the pivotal action beat where the pug copilot guides her to the Instant Permits solution.

RigPugPhoneActionPivotSolution

Rig Startled by Phone (Video)

1280 ร— 720 MP4 ยท 8s

Animated clip of Rig jolting awake when Amara’s phone rings, the full comedic beat with motion that the still frame only hints at.

RigPugAnimationStartleComedy

Rig Startled by Phone Ring

3762 ร— 2160 MP4 ยท 2s

High-resolution closeup clip of Rig startled by the phone ring at 4K, capturing every detail of his wide-eyed pug reaction for the final cut.

RigPug4KCloseupStartleRing

Phone Ring Startle HD

3760 ร— 2160 MP4 ยท <1s

Ultra-brief HD reaction clip of the phone ring startle moment, designed as a punchy insert for fast-cut editing in the ad’s comedic beat.

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