P!NK’s picturesque plunge
Georgia Hudson directs a cinematic promo for the title track of Trustfall, US singer P!NK’s upcoming ninth studio album.
adidas' pulsing Humanrace film
Somesuch director Duncan Loudon directs a striking split-screen montage for the Pharrell Williams collab.
Spa promotes a dose of nothing
The Belgian water brand advocates the health benefits of taking a completely empty pill several times a day.
Västtrafik piles on car users
In a neat visual metaphor from Forsman & Bodenfors, Swedish public transport company Västtrafik shows how cars stack up against their road companions.
We Are Warriors shares the burning truth
The First Nations social enterprise group We Are Warriors in collaboration with RG/A Australia, launches Through the Fire, a stirring film aiming to empower Australia’s indigenous youth.
A touch of celebrity cephalopod surrealism in the night
Lisa Paclet directs the world’s first AI-generated film to visualise Liz Taylor’s travels with an octopus.
Aegean Airlines sends in the clouds
The Greek flight company launches its new hub for young travellers with a jaunty spot depicting young folk clowning around amid unusual meteorological entities.
Aman’s sounds of satisfaction
The luxury hotel group’s sensual film for their newly launched New York City residence is a calming auditory journey.
P!NK’s picturesque plunge
Georgia Hudson directs a cinematic promo for the title track of Trustfall, US singer P!NK’s upcoming ninth studio album.
adidas' pulsing Humanrace film
Somesuch director Duncan Loudon directs a striking split-screen montage for the Pharrell Williams collab.
Spa promotes a dose of nothing
The Belgian water brand advocates the health benefits of taking a completely empty pill several times a day.
Västtrafik piles on car users
In a neat visual metaphor from Forsman & Bodenfors, Swedish public transport company Västtrafik shows how cars stack up against their road companions.
We Are Warriors shares the burning truth
The First Nations social enterprise group We Are Warriors in collaboration with RG/A Australia, launches Through the Fire, a stirring film aiming to empower Australia’s indigenous youth.
A touch of celebrity cephalopod surrealism in the night
Lisa Paclet directs the world’s first AI-generated film to visualise Liz Taylor’s travels with an octopus.
Aegean Airlines sends in the clouds
The Greek flight company launches its new hub for young travellers with a jaunty spot depicting young folk clowning around amid unusual meteorological entities.
Aman’s sounds of satisfaction
The luxury hotel group’s sensual film for their newly launched New York City residence is a calming auditory journey.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
Howtocastaneyebrow-raisingcommercial
Edgar Wright and Leo Burnett's latest McDonalds spot is the talk of the ad-break at the moment, but how did they fill the screen with so many forehead flickers? We caught up with casting directors Emily Tilelli and Zita Zutic Konak and casting associate Bex Reynolds, from ET Casting, to find out how they assembled the ensemble.
How ASICS played mind games in a new documentary
ASICS's new documentary, Mind Games - The Experiment, explores the impact of exercise on cognitive function. Charting the progress of four sedentary mind gamers, the film is a captivating and ground-breaking study that explores the power of exercise to sharpen the mind. Here, Neil Dawson, Co-Founder of the agency that created the campaign, discusses its genesis, how it grew and why branded content takes courage.
How Samuel Bayer travelled through time
In an emotional and enchanting labour of love, the prolific director delves into his archives to create a powerful montage that examines the darkness, chaos, beauty, and fragility of life. shots caught up with Bayer to find out more.
Nez shines a light on The Boy and the Moon
Ruffian director Nez has just released a beautiful short film which puts an imagined version of legendary Canadian-born architect Frank Gehry centre stage, alongside the moon. Here, Nez, talks intuition, inspiration and lunar lighting.
How the WWF and NOMINT's sang a stop-motion song of ice and fire
After tackling a frozen stop-motion model for the WWF last year, directors Yannis Konstantinidis and Christos Lefakis went to the other end of the temperature scale for 2022's film, A Flammable Planet. We spoke to Konstantinidis about taming the elements, one frame at a time.
RSA Films signs James Morosini
RSA Films signs bona fide multi-hyphenate talent James Morosini, director, writer, and star of hit comedy I Love My Dad.
CANADA signs Luo Jian
Joining CANADA, Luo Jian will be represented by the production company worldwide.
Saatchi & Saatchi names James Denton-Clark as CEO
Denton-Clark will join the agency in July from Accenture Song, where he was creative agency CEO and CEO of Karmarama.
Floris Ramaekers joins Mad Cow Films
Ramaekers is an award-winning writer-director from The Netherlands, now based in London.
- Lexus and Great Guns Ride into realm of surrealism in new campaign
- Patrick Wolf enjoys a Nowhere Game
- We Are Royale unlocks Riot Games for Xbox
- Lexus and The&Partnership encourage you to Stay Ahead
- The Happy Reader by Johan Kramer
- Pair of Thieves delivers a Feel Test
- Rimowa celebrates Chinese new year
- GHD gets rid of the boring blows
- Dupixent depict a day in the life with Asthma
- KIA takes flight in new campaign
RSA Films signs James Morosini
RSA Films signs bona fide multi-hyphenate talent James Morosini, director, writer, and star of hit comedy I Love My Dad.
CANADA signs Luo Jian
Joining CANADA, Luo Jian will be represented by the production company worldwide.
Saatchi & Saatchi names James Denton-Clark as CEO
Denton-Clark will join the agency in July from Accenture Song, where he was creative agency CEO and CEO of Karmarama.
Floris Ramaekers joins Mad Cow Films
Ramaekers is an award-winning writer-director from The Netherlands, now based in London.
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Expanding concepts: The flexible world of rubberband.
Stretch it any way you like, you’ll find magic percolating in the work of New York-based SMUGGLER directorial duo rubberband., AKA Jason Sondock and Simon Davis. Here they share with Tim Cumming the processes behind their cinematic storytelling on spots for Reebok, Nowness and Calvin Klein and more, and their artfully choreographed, conceptual music videos for artists including LCD Soundsystem, Goldlink and Steve Lacey.
The Way I See It: Edgar Wright
Spaced, Shaun Of The Dead, Scott Pilgrim, Last Night In Soho; regardless of your Edgar Wright entry-point, the frenetic filmmaker’s wit and passion makes fans of all who view his work. With a recent eyebrow-raising McDonald’s spot (shot through Moxie Pictures) an indication of more commercial work on the horizon, we caught up with Wright to chat about working with legends at an early age, the creative testbed offered by music videos, and how making yourself your own ‘dream viewer’ is the way to please those crowds.
Nick and Chloé's adventures at the edges of consciousness
Like all good surrealists, CASEY directorial duo Nick West and Chloé Claverie mine the rich filmic opportunities afforded by strange landscapes, memories of infant dreams and mysterious hypnagogic happenings. Here they talk to Carol Cooper about the creation of their mesmerising music videos.
Peer Review: Mimi Cave
REVERIE Content filmmaker, choreographer, dancer, and writer Mimi Cave tells us how dance led to direction, that patience is an on-set virtue and why Mike Nichols is an all-time great.
On My Radar: Jason Watts
Jason Watts, Creative Director at Freefolk, highlights a recent, punchy commercial, talks about upping his audio game, and tips his hat to an animating inspiration.
Chloë Greene: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Brand New School CD Chloë Greene takes us through the vibrant and varied objects that keep her creativity flowing.
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In a world full of watching, playing, listening and swiping, can advertising compete? Andy Fowler, Founder & Chief Creative Officer at Brothers & Sisters, believes it can, as long as the industry opens its arms to culture.
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