Puma scores with slightly surreal soccer spot
The sportswear brand kicks off a high-voltage launch of its new boot package with a wry turn from Pep Guardiola.
IdenTV takes a long look at an old photo
The Long Shot uses AI neural networks to examine the mysterious Algrin brothers photograph that might prove they successfully escaped Alcatraz.
Der Spiegel reflects on reality
The German news title’s campaign takes us through the looking glass to the burning truth.
Airbnb's home from home is where the heart is
In a touching animated short from Final Frontier and Taiko Studios, celebrating Spring Festival, we meet a young nurse whose pursuit of her career dreams in the big city prevent her from returning to her hometown for Chinese New Year.
The answer is blowing in the Norwegian Wind
The stark truth about climate change blows in with the Norwegian clean energy supplier's arresting ad.
Friends of the Earth takes us on an eco-anxiety dash
A woman's quest to be more eco-friendly takes her on a madcap journey in Don't Panic's high-octane yet heedful spot.
Kurakura captures slow motion space horror
Creative duo Reuben and Jamie show off technological mastery to produce a five-minute music video in one fourteen second take.
Serving up dinner and a new show for Yummy
Choreographer and director Parris Goebel leads a 52-person dance troupe in an aggressive, precise, and sexy dance number to Justin Bieber’s newest song.
Puma scores with slightly surreal soccer spot
The sportswear brand kicks off a high-voltage launch of its new boot package with a wry turn from Pep Guardiola.
IdenTV takes a long look at an old photo
The Long Shot uses AI neural networks to examine the mysterious Algrin brothers photograph that might prove they successfully escaped Alcatraz.
Der Spiegel reflects on reality
The German news title’s campaign takes us through the looking glass to the burning truth.
Airbnb's home from home is where the heart is
In a touching animated short from Final Frontier and Taiko Studios, celebrating Spring Festival, we meet a young nurse whose pursuit of her career dreams in the big city prevent her from returning to her hometown for Chinese New Year.
The answer is blowing in the Norwegian Wind
The stark truth about climate change blows in with the Norwegian clean energy supplier's arresting ad.
Friends of the Earth takes us on an eco-anxiety dash
A woman's quest to be more eco-friendly takes her on a madcap journey in Don't Panic's high-octane yet heedful spot.
Kurakura captures slow motion space horror
Creative duo Reuben and Jamie show off technological mastery to produce a five-minute music video in one fourteen second take.
Serving up dinner and a new show for Yummy
Choreographer and director Parris Goebel leads a 52-person dance troupe in an aggressive, precise, and sexy dance number to Justin Bieber’s newest song.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
HowVolvo'sBirdmantookflight
We speak to Andy Lockley, ECD at Grey London, and Pulse Films directing team D.A.R.Y.L. about the latest installment in their compelling Defiant Pioneers branded series with Sky Atlantic, telling the story of a conservationist who's methods have inadvertently been prototyping a solution to climate breakdown.
How Joint convinced Vue to Get Lost
We speak to Jack Brough, partner at Joint London, about how they worked with John Boyega, Ridley Scott and one of the UK's leading cinema chains to promote the big-screen experience.
How to create modern music videos with old-school techniques
In the first of our Music Video focus posts, rubberband. talks about directing Tokyo Drifting, an exuberant music video knockout for Glass Animals that combines nostalgia and novelty.
Do you Beelieve in magic?
From Passion Pictures, directors Kyra and Constantin share how they balanced heartfelt character design and digital execution in their newest, fluffiest film.
How Uncommon and Biscuit gave us a Chilly Christmas
We speak to the brand, agency and production company about how to launch your first TV work in the festive market.
Varsity joins Stept Studios
The comedy partnership formed by Ben McManus and John Marsico began when they were a mere seven years old.
Michael Lenic joins Moxie Pictures as executive producer
Lenic joins Moxie with a wealth of experience in the production and agency worlds.
Waves Director Trey Edwards Shults signs to Academy
The acclaimed director of 2020 release Waves joins Academy for representation in the UK and Europe.
Hamish Rothwell returns to Rattling Stick for UK representation
Rothwell creates worlds grounded in reality with story and heart, but not without a playful touch of absurdity thrown in for good measure.
Emilie Thalund chooses HENRY for French representation
Thalund recently directed a film for the capsule collection between IKEA and Virgil Abloh.
Weekly Rewind: January 17th, 2020
This week's round-up of the best stories from the world wide web include Parisian portraits, Bondian Billies, changing chargers and hip-hop histories.
- Iris names Harriet Shurville as agency’s first Chief People Officer
- The-Artery delivers dreamy visuals in vibrant Skyworth Campaign
- Zac Efron stars in new campaign for Bombas Socks
- Cassandra Brooksbank confronts caffeinated conspiracy theories with myth-busting campaign for Fellow Coffee
- Pregnancy scan turns into train wreck in hilarious DNB spot
- Taz Tron Delix directs latest CamelPhat promo
- Jow What’s the Matter? spot from Socialclub Paris and Hobby Film
- Electric Ireland's empowering energy campaign from ROTHCO
- Nationwide launches Later Life Mortgages advertising campaign
- British Airways Holidays launches new TV advert
Varsity joins Stept Studios
The comedy partnership formed by Ben McManus and John Marsico began when they were a mere seven years old.
Michael Lenic joins Moxie Pictures as executive producer
Lenic joins Moxie with a wealth of experience in the production and agency worlds.
Waves Director Trey Edwards Shults signs to Academy
The acclaimed director of 2020 release Waves joins Academy for representation in the UK and Europe.
Hamish Rothwell returns to Rattling Stick for UK representation
Rothwell creates worlds grounded in reality with story and heart, but not without a playful touch of absurdity thrown in for good measure.
Emilie Thalund chooses HENRY for French representation
Thalund recently directed a film for the capsule collection between IKEA and Virgil Abloh.
Weekly Rewind: January 17th, 2020
This week's round-up of the best stories from the world wide web include Parisian portraits, Bondian Billies, changing chargers and hip-hop histories.
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Promo king Vaughan Arnell on a life behind the lens
Last year Vaughan Arnell gave a talk at the Kinsale Sharks during which he shared his thoughts and experiences across three decades of making commercials and music videos. Here, we revisit some of Arnell's insights into working with some of music's most recognisable names.
Production Company of the Year: Pulse Films
James Sorton and Davud Karbaassioun, Managing Director and President respectively of Pulse Films, 2019's shots Awards Europe Production Company of the Year, look back over a year of achievements and what helps them stand out.
Dressing for success: Mr Gammon on the craft of costuming
With a career costuming movers and shakers in the music industry since the 90s, Mr Gammon knows what it takes to make a film truly eye-catching. As part of our Music Video Focus, we chat to him about some of his favorite shoots and the secrets of his styling.
On My Radar: Rodrigo Saavedra
Landia's Rodrigo Saavedra admires Lacoste, depends on Apple and celebrates the rise and rise of Mexican directing talent as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
Playlist: Hannah Lux Davis
We chat to London Alley director Hannah Lux Davis about her obsession with 90's pop promos, how the industry is changing, and who she would love work with next.
On My Radar: Peter Mostert
Hooligan editor Peter Mostert explains why Almodovar reigns supreme, why it's so hard to pick a favourite TV show, and how one director taught him that messing things up can make them better.
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From the commodification of outrage to a certain social media company finally taking over the world, and from crazy collaborations to the rise of 'wokevertising', Amy Kean list the nine things that 2020 will herald.
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