Apple’s hometown visits
In the latest Shot On iPhone installment, Phillip Youmans turns his camera lens on Black photographers across the US.
A future more perfect
Sentimental and sweet, this film honors the memories lost to Alzheimer’s, even as the people suffering survive.
The secret anguish
Bodyform/Libresse and AMV BBDO launch a new campaign that aims to close the gender pain gap by breaking taboos surrounding periods and endometriosis.
A synaesthetic symphony
This elegant film for Yamaha Music brings together mother and son – and music and painting – in a subtle exploration of creativity.
The Call of the Wild
Lance Acord conducts a symphony of squawks, squeaks and roars in this terrific Space Odyssey-inspired spot for Jeep.
ŠKODA's epic dice with death
Promoting a must-have feature on their vehicles, ROSAPARK creates a campaign that sees a man take his life into his own hands...
P&O gives us a wave
The ferry fleet brings people's dreams of the ocean to life in a series of smartly observed and humorous spots.
Apple’s hometown visits
In the latest Shot On iPhone installment, Phillip Youmans turns his camera lens on Black photographers across the US.
A future more perfect
Sentimental and sweet, this film honors the memories lost to Alzheimer’s, even as the people suffering survive.
The secret anguish
Bodyform/Libresse and AMV BBDO launch a new campaign that aims to close the gender pain gap by breaking taboos surrounding periods and endometriosis.
A synaesthetic symphony
This elegant film for Yamaha Music brings together mother and son – and music and painting – in a subtle exploration of creativity.
The Call of the Wild
Lance Acord conducts a symphony of squawks, squeaks and roars in this terrific Space Odyssey-inspired spot for Jeep.
ŠKODA's epic dice with death
Promoting a must-have feature on their vehicles, ROSAPARK creates a campaign that sees a man take his life into his own hands...
P&O gives us a wave
The ferry fleet brings people's dreams of the ocean to life in a series of smartly observed and humorous spots.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
HowNeilLinpowlearnthislesson
We chat to the Partizan EP about his self-directed/performed dramatic short Lesson 7, which sees self-help guidance take a dark path.
How to bring babies to the Big Game
Mark Molloy's show-stopping Super Bowl spot for Huggies saw some of the best performances ad-breaks have seen in ages... from infants! We asked him how he directed dinky divas.
How to win at straight 8
With the places for the Nature edition of straight 8 Shootout going fast, and with teams gearing up to film their masterpieces, we decided to get some top tips from those that have already conquered the notoriously tricky film competition.
How Nexus Studios found imagination in excretion
For shots Awards The Americas, director Laurie Rowan dove into the messy business of inspiration to create a gorgeous and hilarious promo. We caught up with him to find out how he got his hands dirty in a CG, photorealistic world.
How Weezer ditched the doomscroll
We asked Pulse Films director Colin Read how his in-camera trickery and a sprinkling of nostalgia helped the rockers celebrate All My Favourite Songs.
The Mill Appoints new global leadership team
The Mill appoints Misha Stanford-Harris to Managing Director in London and Justin Stiebel to Managing Director in Berlin.
Harv Glazer becomes Nice Shoes executive creative director
Nice Shoes promotes Grammy-nominated Executive Producer and award-winning director to ECD.
m ss ng p eces signs director Tobias Nathan
Nathan’s work explores the nuances of the human experience, stemming from his background as a journalist, and spans advertising, music videos, and short film.
Melody Maker and Suzanne Kim join Great Guns
The directors join the international production company’s growing roster.
2AM signs comedy director Jim Owen
Owen also writes, directs and edits short films, The Priest and Good Grief were both selected for The BFI’s London Comedy Film Festival.
Eleanor signs director Adrian De Sa Garces
De Sa Garces multi-focused approach to direction has enabled him to explore many different aspects of his craft, including a natural gift for humour, an efficiency for complex VFX and an arresting aesthetic sensibility.
- New RSA signings Swann & Yoann direct Jimmy Somerville charity film
- Pella and Eleven welcome you to Stormy Heights
- CMN PPL FLMS produces Jealous for Mahalia
- Sugar Ray Leonard helps State Street Global Advisors Get Up
- Publicis•Poke helps Cushelle launch partnership with WWF
- Land Rover and Spark44 launch global campaign
- Martin Bennett’s Mustang Mach-E spot is a feel-good hit for Ford
- New Alfie Templeman promo Everybodys Gonna' Love Somebody
- Nina Holmgren directs Intruded for Justine Skye
- Where there’s a team, there’s a way with Microsoft
The Mill Appoints new global leadership team
The Mill appoints Misha Stanford-Harris to Managing Director in London and Justin Stiebel to Managing Director in Berlin.
Harv Glazer becomes Nice Shoes executive creative director
Nice Shoes promotes Grammy-nominated Executive Producer and award-winning director to ECD.
m ss ng p eces signs director Tobias Nathan
Nathan’s work explores the nuances of the human experience, stemming from his background as a journalist, and spans advertising, music videos, and short film.
Melody Maker and Suzanne Kim join Great Guns
The directors join the international production company’s growing roster.
2AM signs comedy director Jim Owen
Owen also writes, directs and edits short films, The Priest and Good Grief were both selected for The BFI’s London Comedy Film Festival.
Eleanor signs director Adrian De Sa Garces
De Sa Garces multi-focused approach to direction has enabled him to explore many different aspects of his craft, including a natural gift for humour, an efficiency for complex VFX and an arresting aesthetic sensibility.
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Creative Correspondence: Kate Stanners & Mia Silverman
Saatchi & Saatchi's Global CCO, Kate Stanners, and up-and-coming Saatchi Art Director, Mia Silverman, discuss their respective careers, how the job has changed (and stayed the same), and why the growing need to deliver at speed can lead to bad work... but doesn't have to.
How Lalou Dammond turned her personal history into documentary material
Director Lalou Dammond (one half of duo Joaquin + Lalou, of Biscuit Filmworks) dives into the life and times of her revolutionary relatives who have stood up to white supremacy, faced down presidents, and fought relentlessly for Black civil rights in her newest documentary, A Part of the People.
How Renee Maria Osubu framed fatherhood in Philly
A young Black photographer-turned-filmmaker, Renee Maria Osubu, represented by the new talent powerhouse You Are Here, talks about her directorial debut, Dear Philadelphia, a self-reflective film of fatherhood, forgiveness, and finding the spirit of faith in the people of Philadelphia.
One Track Mind: Pretti Hanumara
Pretti Hanumara, Music Executive at ITV Studios, appreciates the time she's had to uncover some great soundtracks from recent TV hits, and has become blinded to the delights of an over-exposed hit, as she reveals what's on her Elements Music Isolation Radio Station playlist.
On My Radar: Marc Sidelsky
Armoury director Marc Sidelsky thinks one particular Coen Brothers movie should be on everyone's 'must watch' list and, despite our current 'Golden Age of Television', would dip into some classic 90s comedy if pushed to pick a TV fave.
Vanessa Duquesnay: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The MPC VFX Supervisor combines the little (bugs, hands) with the big (laughs) in a rundown of her everyday inspiration.
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Is it possible to crack a joke after the bleak few months we've all just had? Max Barron, one half of OB Management directing duo Jones, kicks off our Comedy Focus with a look at how to find ad humour in heinous hours.
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