Ian Wright gives us food for thought
This new campaign for M&S Food features footballer-turned-pundit Ian Wright explaining the virtues of healthy eating... and pies.
KFC's moment of surrender
Impatient drivers, stealthy flatmates and clock-watching hosts feature in this new campaign for KFC which highlights the allure of southern fried chicken.
DVA reaches out to troubled veterans
The US Department of Veterans Affairs wants its ex-servicemen and women to know that they’re not alone.
Clash of Clans has four times the fun
In a clever new campaign the mobile game celebrates its 10 year anniversary by generating 40 years of history, taking Clash of Clans back to the 80s.
Firestone Walker gets to the heart of the hop
Fans of real ale are in for a real treat with this sun-soaked, aromatic odyssey.
Priya Ahluwalia’s transglobal love affair
The fashion designer’s directorial debut is a celebration of everything she holds dear about Indian and Nigerian film and her own mixed cultural heritage.
Sprite’s clearly on a mission to save the planet
The sparkling beverage brand have banished their green bottles in favour of a more eco-friendly option.
Greece's burning issue
A new campaign for the Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection in Greece highlights the dangers human negligence poses when it comes to wildfires.
Ian Wright gives us food for thought
This new campaign for M&S Food features footballer-turned-pundit Ian Wright explaining the virtues of healthy eating... and pies.
KFC's moment of surrender
Impatient drivers, stealthy flatmates and clock-watching hosts feature in this new campaign for KFC which highlights the allure of southern fried chicken.
DVA reaches out to troubled veterans
The US Department of Veterans Affairs wants its ex-servicemen and women to know that they’re not alone.
Clash of Clans has four times the fun
In a clever new campaign the mobile game celebrates its 10 year anniversary by generating 40 years of history, taking Clash of Clans back to the 80s.
Firestone Walker gets to the heart of the hop
Fans of real ale are in for a real treat with this sun-soaked, aromatic odyssey.
Priya Ahluwalia’s transglobal love affair
The fashion designer’s directorial debut is a celebration of everything she holds dear about Indian and Nigerian film and her own mixed cultural heritage.
Sprite’s clearly on a mission to save the planet
The sparkling beverage brand have banished their green bottles in favour of a more eco-friendly option.
Greece's burning issue
A new campaign for the Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection in Greece highlights the dangers human negligence poses when it comes to wildfires.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
Tellingauthenticstories;the50familiesbehindCALM’sTheLastPhoto
Discussions around suicide are never easy which is why Amy Simmons, Integrated Producer at adam&eveDDB, had to be especially sensitive when creating their recent campaign, The Last Photo. Here, she explains how inclusivity, understanding and involvement were the cornerstones of this powerful piece of work.
Canesten undresses the truth about vaginas
We hear from AnalogFolk about a new campaign for Canesten which combines myth-busting with education to radically alter the way we approach vaginal health, embracing truths and destroying taboos.
How to eat a human
In terms of taboo, chowing down on one's own species leaves a nasty taste in the mouth. The Swedish Food Federation's mockumentary, Eat A Swede, justly deserved this year's Cannes Grand Prix win (Entertainment category) for its exploration of putting homo sapiens on the menu. Here, Adrian Botan, McCann Europe CCO and ECD/producer Markus Ahlm, reveal the ingredients behind the campaign.
How Joris Bacquet used AI to imagine Infinity
With his innovative music video for Azel Phara, Bacquet manipulated the world-generating possibilities of AI to create a narrative film that is both visually spectacular and question-raising. We spoke to him about how he became one with the machines...
How Anouk Jans and Togetherr burst the industry bubble
As part of our Taboo Focus, we speak to the people behind the Cannes-premiered convention-questioning documentary, Kill Your Darlings, about why now was the time to challenge advertising's modus operandi.
Superlative signs filmmaker April Maxey
The Director/Cinematographer wows Sundance, Tribeca, Outfest Audiences with Short Film Work.
Sterlin Harjo signs with Hungry Man
Harjo is the co-creator and showrunner of Reservation Dogs (FX Productions), a comedy series following four Indigenous teenage friends living on a reservation in Oklahoma.
Ampersand announces new partnership with MilkToast
The creative management firm will represent Ampersand’s roster of directors in the US East and West Coast territories.
Camp Kuleshov competition for emerging artists issues call for entries
AICP Post competition releases source films and sets September 23rd deadline as it acknowledges Grand Prize ‘Lev’ winners from last year.
Pulse Films welcomes Jessica Swale to directors roster
With credits and accolades across theatre, film and television, Swale is one of the most exciting rising stars and one to watch.
Molly Griffin joins RadicalMedia as EP
The production company RadicalMedia welcomes Molly Griffin as Executive Producer.
- The North Face rallies runners built for the trail
- Get your Uniform for the People at ASDA
- Director Ganna Bogdan helms first music video for Better
- ROOF animates for Conoco’s Choose Go campaign
- Driveway.com finds a happy place
- Miles Teller and a bear enjoy a Finnish Long Drink
- Gaius the groundskeeper stars in campaign for The HISTORY Channel
- Currys experts go to extreme lengths for customers in new campaign
- Believe it? Now see it on BT Sport
- Stevie Gee and Essy May get unboxing for Amazon Music
Superlative signs filmmaker April Maxey
The Director/Cinematographer wows Sundance, Tribeca, Outfest Audiences with Short Film Work.
Sterlin Harjo signs with Hungry Man
Harjo is the co-creator and showrunner of Reservation Dogs (FX Productions), a comedy series following four Indigenous teenage friends living on a reservation in Oklahoma.
Ampersand announces new partnership with MilkToast
The creative management firm will represent Ampersand’s roster of directors in the US East and West Coast territories.
Camp Kuleshov competition for emerging artists issues call for entries
AICP Post competition releases source films and sets September 23rd deadline as it acknowledges Grand Prize ‘Lev’ winners from last year.
Pulse Films welcomes Jessica Swale to directors roster
With credits and accolades across theatre, film and television, Swale is one of the most exciting rising stars and one to watch.
Molly Griffin joins RadicalMedia as EP
The production company RadicalMedia welcomes Molly Griffin as Executive Producer.
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YDA-winner Katariina Aule takes us to see Heiki On The Other Side
Director Katariina Aule picked up a Special Jury Prize in the Short Film (6 to 30 mins) category for her short film, Heiki On The Other Side at this year's YDA. Here, she discusses the film produced by Nafta Films, talks about the best decisions of her life, trusting the process and future plans for the industry.
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When directing brothers Michel & Nico decided to spend lockdown collaborating with their ten-year-old boys, Sacha and Robinson, on a filmmaking educational project, little did they realise it would lead them to viral success and awards aplenty. We sat down with both fathers and sons to find the secret to staying Forever Young.
shots Unsigned: Solmund MacPherson
For our latest chat with an unsigned directing talent we hear from Solmund MacPherson, as he talks us through his short film Wolf in Dude’s Clothing, being raised in the wings of the theatre, and delegating while directing.
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On My Radar: Wednesday Studio
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