Mike Silcher

Feels Like Freedom: TechnoButter 3

Global Campaign

"Escape from Alcatraz"

"The Runaway Groom"

“Braveheart”

"Mission: Freedom 7"

Developed global campaign for O’Neill exploring a more irreverent take on the “FEELS LIKE FREEDOM” concept for the TechnoButter 3 series.


Reframed the concept through humor and unexpected visual direction, building custom props and character-driven setups, including painted faces, overalls, and unconventional wardrobe styling.


Directed in-house shoots to capture expressive, high-impact imagery focused on contrast, timing, and immediate visual recognition.


Executed across global surf publications, in-store marketing materials, web, and digital advertising, establishing a distinct alternate campaign presence across channels.

Concept → Final Execution

The little details are what make a concept good.

Be creative in an innovative and unconventional way.

Let the good times roll! Cheers Jack O’Neill!

Here comes the bride…team rider Miss Torrey Meister.

Oh honey! You having a bad day?!

All smiles, but let's be serious.

One may take a closer look to appreciate the small details.

It is crucial to find the appropriate props to achieve the desired outcome.

Props were used to help the team riders better portray their roles on camera, revealing their characters.

"Team rider "Torrey Meister" getting his Braid-heart makeover."

View the execution up close.

1961 "Freedom 7" Space Capsule Mini Model

Childhood toys make for good props.

Finding props from the right era helps tell the story.

Positioning prop for photo composition.

Creating the Moodboard.

Large and in charge!

Light up the room with humor and high impact imagery.

Surfing the Web.

Creating an effective and engaging marketing campaign that captures the attention of the target audience across all platforms.