IKEA's monstrously sensible idea for furniture recycling
The sustainability-minded Stuff Monster of the brand's new commercial is more concerned with sharing wares than terrorising the neighbourhood.
More snores = fewer wars
In a major new campaign through BBH, sleep technology brand Simba show us how a bit of extra sleep can play a vital role in conflict resolution... including during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Land Rover's latest celebrates rugby love for all
The campaign, from Spark44 and director Ben Liam Jones, shows how the sport has a place for everyone, whatever shape, size, ability, colour or gender.
Photos are for giving, not for taking
In this stylish commercial for Fujifilm's instax camera, Sara Dunlop captures some trendy folk sharing some tangible, physical photos.
Ian Robertson's mind blowing music video for Die Atzen
Taking a cue from the seminal head-exploding flick Scanners, the latest vid for the German Electro/Hip-Hop duo has a track that can truly be described as a banger.
Lil Wayne goes full Leeroy Jenkins for John Wick director
In a mini-movie trailer for Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint directed by David Leitch, the rapper proves himself to be the worst gaming squad-mate.
It ain't easy, seeing green
With a smart Chrome extension, The Irish Rugby Football Union and ROTHCO help fans with colour-blindness pick up on the distinctive hue of the player's shirts.
The best damn Dan Marino merino spot you'll see today
Ever wondered how many times the same pun can be used in 30-seconds? This humorous new spot from NYC-based indie film & content studio Bindery will let you know.
IKEA's monstrously sensible idea for furniture recycling
The sustainability-minded Stuff Monster of the brand's new commercial is more concerned with sharing wares than terrorising the neighbourhood.
More snores = fewer wars
In a major new campaign through BBH, sleep technology brand Simba show us how a bit of extra sleep can play a vital role in conflict resolution... including during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Land Rover's latest celebrates rugby love for all
The campaign, from Spark44 and director Ben Liam Jones, shows how the sport has a place for everyone, whatever shape, size, ability, colour or gender.
Photos are for giving, not for taking
In this stylish commercial for Fujifilm's instax camera, Sara Dunlop captures some trendy folk sharing some tangible, physical photos.
Ian Robertson's mind blowing music video for Die Atzen
Taking a cue from the seminal head-exploding flick Scanners, the latest vid for the German Electro/Hip-Hop duo has a track that can truly be described as a banger.
Lil Wayne goes full Leeroy Jenkins for John Wick director
In a mini-movie trailer for Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint directed by David Leitch, the rapper proves himself to be the worst gaming squad-mate.
It ain't easy, seeing green
With a smart Chrome extension, The Irish Rugby Football Union and ROTHCO help fans with colour-blindness pick up on the distinctive hue of the player's shirts.
The best damn Dan Marino merino spot you'll see today
Ever wondered how many times the same pun can be used in 30-seconds? This humorous new spot from NYC-based indie film & content studio Bindery will let you know.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
HowBETCandTraktorrebuiltLEGO'sworld
We speak to the creative minds behind LEGO's first global brand campaign for 30 years - BETC founder Remi Babinet, LEGO in-house agency Senior VP Remi Marcelli and directing team Traktor.
How Barnardo’s made their cackle of hyenas
We caught up with FCB creatives Jayshree Viswanathan and Chelsey Redshaw, The Mill’s ECD Jonathan ‘Wes’ Westley and director Sam Brown to find out how the harrowing bullies were created.
Landscape is so last year in the vertical world
The official opening of Samsung KX, the tech giant’s new ‘digital playground’ in London’s Kings Cross, took place this Tuesday with ‘the world’s first vertical gig’ as its centrepiece. Henry Scotland, CD at Iris, the agency behind the event, explains the process of going portrait.
Reluctant superheroes take flight in new album artwork
Artist JAKe Detonator's collaboration with Chali 2na and Krafty Kuts for their new album has brought forth a superhero for a new musical age. Tim Cummins listens in as JAKe explains the concept and how a misheard lyric kicked it all off.
Robin Hays wants us to Post No Bills
Making its online debut on shots, Hays' adorable short tells the endearing love story of Noodle Boy and Miss Fortune. We chat to the director about how a wall of posters became her working canvas.
GSD&M names first VP of Diversity & Inclusion
The first-of-its-kind role for the Austin-based full-service agency, Kirya Francis' position was created in service of the agency's long-standing commitment to cultivating cultural awareness internally and externally.
B-Reel Films expand their Scandinavian roster with Tomas Jonsgården
The director is one of the region's most prominent and award-winning directors and has worked for some of the biggest brands in the world including Volvo, Dell, Netflix, and HBO.
Whitehouse Post expands to Kansas City
In addition to their offices in London, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, editorial company Whitehouse Post is bringing their award-winning talent to KC.
Tessa Films taps Sydney Thomson as Head of Production
The highly experienced line producer is well-known in the Chicago community.
Jill Greenberg gets her Greencard
The director/photographer/artist signs to the production company for commercial representation
VMLY&R hires Fred Saldanha
Saldanha joins as Global Chief Creative Officer for Colgate-Palmolive work.
- makemepulse extend innovative tech reach over the Atlantic
- PRETTYBIRD sign Jason Bock to London roster
- Jessica Hartley partners with Lucy von Sturmer at The Humblebrag
- A knight’s tale: Guardium provides around the clock superhero protection
- MeringCarson launches global campaign for Visit California
- Ethan Graham directs ‘Human Contact’ music video for The Howl & The Hum
- Remarkable style with Macy’s fall fashion campaign
- Sky Creative Agency promotes Sky as the leader in Ultra HD adoption
- Production services specialist TwentyfourSeven joins JW Collective
- James Blunt’s new music video ‘Cold’ follows up 14 year old ‘You’re Beautiful’ video
GSD&M names first VP of Diversity & Inclusion
The first-of-its-kind role for the Austin-based full-service agency, Kirya Francis' position was created in service of the agency's long-standing commitment to cultivating cultural awareness internally and externally.
B-Reel Films expand their Scandinavian roster with Tomas Jonsgården
The director is one of the region's most prominent and award-winning directors and has worked for some of the biggest brands in the world including Volvo, Dell, Netflix, and HBO.
Whitehouse Post expands to Kansas City
In addition to their offices in London, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, editorial company Whitehouse Post is bringing their award-winning talent to KC.
Tessa Films taps Sydney Thomson as Head of Production
The highly experienced line producer is well-known in the Chicago community.
Jill Greenberg gets her Greencard
The director/photographer/artist signs to the production company for commercial representation
VMLY&R hires Fred Saldanha
Saldanha joins as Global Chief Creative Officer for Colgate-Palmolive work.
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Shimmy Ahmed: how an obsession with music led to a passion for fashion
From working on fashion titles like Elle and Twin Magazine to collaborating with Alexa Chung and FKA Twigs, director Shimmy Ahmed casts a liberal sprinkling of sass and swagger across everything she touches. For our Fashion Special, she tells Natalie Mortimer about her work, inspiration and how she intends to connect rural India and Brexit Britain through style and storytelling.
Promo king Vaughan Arnell on a life behind the lens
Ahead of his talk at the Kinsale Sharks, where he'll be sharing is thoughts and experiences from three decades of making commercials and music videos, Vaughan Arnell gives us an insight into working with some of music's most recognisable names.
Emmanuel Adjei on the Dark Ballet of music videos
Off the back off two showstopping promos for Madonna, David Knight speaks to the Amsterdam-based director about his ability to craft films with depth and imagery that burns in the memory.
Playlist: BLOK
We chat to the Dark Energy Films directing duo BLOK about impressive music videos, dream collaborations and crisp phobias?
On My Radar: Lisa Paclet
Spindle director Lisa Paclet specialises in fashion and beauty and, here, she reveals her favourite fashion films, why Gondry's recent doc is a must-see, and how social media is killing creativity.
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