Thao & The Get Down Stay Down’s musical meeting
Phenom’s nine-hour Zoom call results in a pared-down, choreographed catastrophe that is wacky, fun, and inspiring.
Camper and Pop Trading Co. peek into a tiny getaway
Miniature melodrama plays out alongside a doll-sized Amsterdam as photographers take photos, bikers cycle through the streets, and the Camper boot remains tantalizingly out of frame.
World of Tanks encourages The Art of Winning
In a fun spot from Brave, a gent's armchair victory is precipitated by a series of silly strategic scenarios.
A dazzling disorder
French director Laurent Chanez takes us on a chaotic, captivating journey for Thomas Azier’s track, Love, Disorderly.
An intoxicating toxic love
Director Dustie Carter and DP Mike Dalton depict a dreamy, distorted view of doomed romance in this promo for new music project Vancouver China.
Locked into violence
This chilling campaign for Women’s Aid raises awareness of how lockdown can cause cruelty to spread – like a virus.
Audi's slow ride takes it easy
The brand's Australian arm, alongside We Are Social, have created a four-hour long excursion on the open road, to counter any cooped-up feelings we might be experiencing.
A Touching portrait of touchless times
Director Saam Gabbay documents lockdown life via a virtual birthday get-together.
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down’s musical meeting
Phenom’s nine-hour Zoom call results in a pared-down, choreographed catastrophe that is wacky, fun, and inspiring.
Camper and Pop Trading Co. peek into a tiny getaway
Miniature melodrama plays out alongside a doll-sized Amsterdam as photographers take photos, bikers cycle through the streets, and the Camper boot remains tantalizingly out of frame.
World of Tanks encourages The Art of Winning
In a fun spot from Brave, a gent's armchair victory is precipitated by a series of silly strategic scenarios.
A dazzling disorder
French director Laurent Chanez takes us on a chaotic, captivating journey for Thomas Azier’s track, Love, Disorderly.
An intoxicating toxic love
Director Dustie Carter and DP Mike Dalton depict a dreamy, distorted view of doomed romance in this promo for new music project Vancouver China.
Locked into violence
This chilling campaign for Women’s Aid raises awareness of how lockdown can cause cruelty to spread – like a virus.
Audi's slow ride takes it easy
The brand's Australian arm, alongside We Are Social, have created a four-hour long excursion on the open road, to counter any cooped-up feelings we might be experiencing.
A Touching portrait of touchless times
Director Saam Gabbay documents lockdown life via a virtual birthday get-together.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
Howtofilmfromfourhundredfeetaway
For Four Tet’s newest promo, New Land director Joanna Nordahl, collaborated with Instagram sensation, Andrés Aguilera Morillas, in order to get drone footage that flies through buildings and over waterfalls and mountains.
How Direct Line created its heroic new campaign
A trio of new spots for Direct Line, starring pop culture icons RoboCop, Bumblebee and Donatello, aired recently. We speak to three key members of the team that brought these heroes to life for this high-concept campaign.
Jess Kohl: The Prettybird breakthrough capturing the fringes of society
With her latest music video and a brand-new spot for Nike providing a hefty industry one-two punch, we speak to the filmmaker and photographer about what documenting marginalised communities has brought to her subsequent work.
BETC reflects on its new Sephora campaign
We talk to Florence Bellisson, Creative Director at BETC Etoile Rouge about how Sephora has decided to celebrate beauty with its latest campaign and new brand positioning.
How Starbucks learnt from, and was inspired by, the trans community
Associate Creative Director for Iris, Eli Vasiliou, and director Nicolas Jack Davies, from Sweetshop talk about the work that went into authentically and sensitively portraying a moment of trans recognition.
Director Adam Butcher joins Hoi Polloi Media
Adam is a master of many crafts… as a teenager he started making computer games in his bedroom, before deciding to become a director full time.
David M. Helman joins Kode for UK representation
Helman joins Kode following their first project together shot earlier this year in London.
Ambassadors appoints Daphne Litjens to head of production
Litjens joined Ambassadors in 2009 as the creative production studio’s first Visual Effects Producer.
EightVFX welcomes Ashley Ford as executive producer
Ford joins EightVFX after cutting her teeth at industry mainstays such as Stept Studios, ELIAS, and Framestore.
Alkemy X signs comedy director Josh Forbes
Denver-native Forbes’ unique background and expertise combine for a dynamic creative skillset primed for today’s digital media landscape.
- Not To Scale create fun Easter stop motion for Tesco and BBH
- Fiat Goes ‘All In’ with stunning Italian fashion collaborations
- PENNY and Serviceplan Campaign thank families with heart-warming #homefirst film
- RCLUB emphasizes the emotional aspect of high-performance driving
- Latest Trolli idents from BLINKINK
- #view_finder the social project from Stink
- Vanish’s Carpet Street exposes the filth hiding in our front rooms
- TwentyfourSeven provides full service production in Portugal For Skoda
- The NFL inspires people to #StayHomeStayStrong
- Only Together - national Corona-prevention campaign
Director Adam Butcher joins Hoi Polloi Media
Adam is a master of many crafts… as a teenager he started making computer games in his bedroom, before deciding to become a director full time.
David M. Helman joins Kode for UK representation
Helman joins Kode following their first project together shot earlier this year in London.
Ambassadors appoints Daphne Litjens to head of production
Litjens joined Ambassadors in 2009 as the creative production studio’s first Visual Effects Producer.
EightVFX welcomes Ashley Ford as executive producer
Ford joins EightVFX after cutting her teeth at industry mainstays such as Stept Studios, ELIAS, and Framestore.
Alkemy X signs comedy director Josh Forbes
Denver-native Forbes’ unique background and expertise combine for a dynamic creative skillset primed for today’s digital media landscape.
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Maker by name, maker by nature
Melody Maker began her career in the world of fashion, before turning her talents to helming ambitious promos. Now, the Mill director is bringing her blend of reality, fantasy, live-action and VFX to commercials and creative tech. Selena Schleh meets a rising talent who exemplifies the new breed of creative ‘slashies.’
David Dearlove hits the target with award-winning film
Last year David Dearlove picked up the coveted shots Awards Europe New Director of the Year trophy for his brilliant film for Women's Aid. We spoke to him after his win and, below, you can read again his explanation of what it's like to hit the directing bullseye with his first dart.
What keeps Calmatic pushing the edge of greatness?
In 2019, director Calmatic skyrocketed onto the commercial scene, first with a promo for Lil Nas X and then landing a set of Super Bowl adverts for TurboTax. Here, he talks about his route into the business, his inspirations and what's next.
One Track Mind: Mark Jenkinson
Picking up the baton for The Element's Isolation Radio Station is Rogue Films director Mark Jenkinson, who revels in poignant soundscapes as much as classic dance floor fillers as he reveals his IRS playlist.
Five Questions from Quarantine: Tim Hamilton
The Circle Productions director chats about how he'd loved to be holed up with Eno, how lockdown has him binging puzzles, and his kids' delightful ditty: Pooping in your Pants.
On My Radar: Alaster Jordan
Alaster Jordan, an editor at tenthree, invents a neat bit of kit, is underwhelmed by the latest cinematic offerings, and admits he could have given James Bond a run for his money.
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Within a month uncertainty has become the new normal. Brands and agencies have had to think on the fly, scuttling long term strategies and pulling entire campaigns. As a result, the way brands are communicating has changed. But, asks The Moon Unit, how can they navigate the fine line between sympathy and sales messaging without damaging relationships?
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