# U.S. Produces Anti-Suicide Bombing Ad for Iraq By Eva Rubenov | Published 2006-05-22 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-produces-anti-suicide-bombing-ad-for-iraq References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060520/od_uk_nm/oukoe_uk_security_iraq_ad) LOS ANGELES ([Reuters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-glenn-1)) - A simulated suicide bombing will be filmed in downtown Los Angeles this weekend in a campaign by prominent Iraqis who want to dissuade the bombers who have wreaked a devastating toll on their country. The 60-second edited film, a simulation of a Baghdad marketplace bombing that will kill or injure 200 people, will air on Iraqi TV in six weeks. Los Angeles-based commercial filmmaker 900 Frames will film and produce the staged suicide bombing, showing viewers the time just before, during and after the explosion, in an effort to capture the impact of the act. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anti-suicide Bombing Campaigns:** Opportunity to develop innovative advertising campaigns that aim to discourage suicide bombers. - **Simulated Bombing Films:** Potential to create realistic and impactful films that simulate bombing incidents to raise awareness and deterrence. - **Post-explosion Impact Visualization:** Chance to develop visual techniques that effectively portray the devastating aftermath of bombings and their impact on communities. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for advertising agencies to work with organizations and governments to develop powerful campaigns against suicide bombings. - **Film Production:** Potential for filmmakers and production companies to create realistic and impactful films that educate and raise awareness about the consequences of suicide bombings. - **Visualization Technology:** Opportunity for tech companies and visualization experts to develop innovative techniques and tools to portray the impact and aftermath of suicide bombings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gun Violence Prevention Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-hook-promise.md) - [Secure Firearm Campagins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-stories.md) - [Journalist-Focused Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting.md) - [Love-Centric Public Service Announcements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-has-no-labels1.md) - [Communal Prevention Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-american-foundation-for-suicide-prevention.md) - [Car Safety-Promoting PSAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/never-happens-campaign.md) - [Unpredictable Festive Ad Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowfall.md) - [Suicide Prevention Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicide-prevention-campaigns.md) - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md)