Kill Screen Music’s sea beasts and synthy beats
The Danish rock band drops a VFX-infused, 80s sci-fi inspired promo for their new track Stay Forever, helmed by frontman and REVERSE director Johan Stahl.
Sprout births rapper Briggs’ new track
The Australian indigenous rapper undergoes a strange germination while launching the music tech brand’s new 'Homegrown Sound' platform, along with his own single, Munarra.
Oceana’s drastic plastic warning
The global marine conservation NGO releases a surreal AI-generated campaign revealing an alarming dystopia – a world choked by microplastics.
Posten reveals the rise and fall of Rudolf
The impact of celebrity status on the red-nosed reindeer is exposed in a shocking mockumentary directed by Kasper Häggström for the Norwegian postal service.
Loewe’s marionette magic
Joseph Wallace helms a whimsical, single-take spot inspired by the Spanish luxury fashion house’s collaboration with Kyoto-based ceramic studio Suna Fujita.
McDonald's makes light work of Christmas
Nicolai Fuglsig directs a joyful trip down an illuminated street in this festive spot from Leo Burnett.
iPlayer explores the whyever
Pitching its shows as the ultimate hangover cure or argument ender, the BBC's streaming service solves all in these fun, short spots from SMUGGLER's Freddy Mandy.
Adobe's marketing makeover with Benny Blanco
The music producer and culinary author revamps his favourite taco restaurant’s visual identity with the software company’s Adobe Express design tool.
Kill Screen Music’s sea beasts and synthy beats
The Danish rock band drops a VFX-infused, 80s sci-fi inspired promo for their new track Stay Forever, helmed by frontman and REVERSE director Johan Stahl.
Sprout births rapper Briggs’ new track
The Australian indigenous rapper undergoes a strange germination while launching the music tech brand’s new 'Homegrown Sound' platform, along with his own single, Munarra.
Oceana’s drastic plastic warning
The global marine conservation NGO releases a surreal AI-generated campaign revealing an alarming dystopia – a world choked by microplastics.
Posten reveals the rise and fall of Rudolf
The impact of celebrity status on the red-nosed reindeer is exposed in a shocking mockumentary directed by Kasper Häggström for the Norwegian postal service.
Loewe’s marionette magic
Joseph Wallace helms a whimsical, single-take spot inspired by the Spanish luxury fashion house’s collaboration with Kyoto-based ceramic studio Suna Fujita.
McDonald's makes light work of Christmas
Nicolai Fuglsig directs a joyful trip down an illuminated street in this festive spot from Leo Burnett.
iPlayer explores the whyever
Pitching its shows as the ultimate hangover cure or argument ender, the BBC's streaming service solves all in these fun, short spots from SMUGGLER's Freddy Mandy.
Adobe's marketing makeover with Benny Blanco
The music producer and culinary author revamps his favourite taco restaurant’s visual identity with the software company’s Adobe Express design tool.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
shotsgetsthefilmictreatment
To celebrate and promote Treatments, the latest addition to the shots stable of products, we commissioned a special film which is launching today. Here, the team behind it discuss its concept, creation and the challenges they faced while making it.
How Yannis Konstantinidis landed the WWF in hot water
Continuing his series of "how the f*ck did he do that?" animations for the World Wide Fund for Nature, NOMINT director/co-founder Yannis Konstantinidis's latest presents the urgent environmental message of marine heatwaves through stop-motion, thermal cameras, and a whole lotta patience...
How Studio Birthplace took on corporate greed and human indifference
Shot entirely on location in Indonesia, co-directed by an Indigenous filmmaker, and starring members of the Iban community, Studio Birthplace directing duo, Jorik Dozy and Sil Van der Woerd, explain how their new project is at once a music promo, a labour of love and a crucial weapon in the fight against environmental destruction.
How Sainsbury's created the biggest, friendliest Christmas ad of the year
Roald Dahl's endearing BFG was brought wonderfully to life in Sainsbury's heartwarming festive spot. Here, shots talks to agency New Commercial Arts, production company Rogue, and post-house Electric Theatre Collective, about how they took on a literary giant.
How Starbucks created a moment of calm this Christmas
From crafting a nifty rotating set to hand-sewing the perfect Starbucks-green miniature jacket, TBWA creative director Lauren Coates and BLINKINK directors Andy & Adeena talk us through how they brought the coffee chain's utterly charming and comforting animated campaign to life.
Dorothy Allen-Pickard joins Common People Films
Director Dorothy Allen-Pickard has joined Common People Films for commercial representation in the UK.
Carbon welcomes senior producer Daisy Schmitt
Schmitt brings with her a wide range of experience and connections across all stages of commercial production.
RG Logan joins Grey New York as CSO
Grey New York taps Truth Initiative’s RG Logan as Chief Strategy Officer.
Blink and m ss ng p eces announce partnership
Award-winning production companies Blink & m ss ng p eces announce groundbreaking immersive partnership.
Director collective Savants sign to Jelly
Jelly welcomes the European director collective for global representation.
Slash signs director Mauri Chifflét
Slash signs director Mauri Chifflét for commercial representation in the U.S.
- Stormzy launched as Dyson’s new global ambassador
- Vimeo celebrates 20 years of supporting filmmakers
- Opendoor’s holiday ad challenges off-season home selling tradition
- Prisma has everything for Christmas
- Ant & Dec hit the I’m A Celebrity… test facility
- Cash App debuts latest scams education campaign
- Coral Gardeners’ call for help to protect our blue planet’s coral reefs
- It’s time to roll out the red carpet for MONOPOLY GO!
- MANGO release 40th anniversary campaign film
- Southwest Airlines campaign continues celebrating ʻOhana spirit
Dorothy Allen-Pickard joins Common People Films
Director Dorothy Allen-Pickard has joined Common People Films for commercial representation in the UK.
Carbon welcomes senior producer Daisy Schmitt
Schmitt brings with her a wide range of experience and connections across all stages of commercial production.
RG Logan joins Grey New York as CSO
Grey New York taps Truth Initiative’s RG Logan as Chief Strategy Officer.
Blink and m ss ng p eces announce partnership
Award-winning production companies Blink & m ss ng p eces announce groundbreaking immersive partnership.
Director collective Savants sign to Jelly
Jelly welcomes the European director collective for global representation.
Slash signs director Mauri Chifflét
Slash signs director Mauri Chifflét for commercial representation in the U.S.
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shots Unsigned - Double Solitaire
For our latest interview of shots Unsigned talent we talk with Double Solitaire, the creative partnership of Tony Blahd and Lydia Fine. Here, they talk about their documentary The Cactus of Klaus featuring the artists Klaus Rinke, living in a church for a month, various creative roles they have had, and looking out for Cactus spines...
The Way I See It: MJ Delaney
Merman director MJ Delaney can count the Clintons, Spice Girls, Ted Lasso, and the new Christmas M&S ad among her oeuvre, but did you know she had slightly more canine ambitions as a child? Here, she talks to shots about the Welsh breakthroughs, words of wisdom, and perspective-altering baubles that have shaped her career.
Fern Berresford: fashioning a vision
Award-wining photographer and director Fern Berresford talks to Tim Cumming about realised dreams and new ambitions.
On My Radar: Tomas Jacobi
Tomas Jacobi, the ECD and Co-Founder of Citizen Music, talks about excellent Excel promos, a musical act that is simply "eternal", and why he always like to have a Mate on hand, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
Playlist: Jack Cronin
Jack Cronin, Assistant Editor at PXP, chats to us about his Michel Gondry admiration, working with Chance The Rapper, and bratty music videos.
On My Radar: Leo Zuckerman
Leo Zuckerman, a director at Tool, on the Ferrari of computer display monitors, why Kubrick films should be mandatory, and the complexities of Leonard Cohen's music.
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From the disastrous Wonka Experience to the buzz surrounding the upcoming Wicked movie, five creative leaders discuss how the Barbie movie's success has reshaped the way brands interact with new film releases.
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