Oatly's cake and custard conundrum
British rapper Giggs stars as a bakery owner in a charismatic collaboration with dairy-free brand Oatly.
Erling marches to a different Beats by Dre
The unusual training methods of Norwegian pro footballer Erling Haaland are celebrated in this quirky spot for the headphone brand.
It's smartphone warfare in Orange's festive musical
Teens and parents are at loggerheads in Publicis Conseil's witty insight into gadget gifting.
Fondation Abbé Pierre's story of hardship and hope
Fred & Farid’s stirring and cinematic short film for the French homelessness non-profit portrays the heartbreaking impact of poor housing through the eyes of a young boy.
Toyota's muddy motorpool
A series of vehicles find themselves In A Pickle in Saatchi & Saatchi Sydney and Tim Bullock's funny spot for the HiLux.
Nike reflects on Rafa's retirement
One of the greatest players ever to grace the court, Rafa Nadal has retired and, here, Nike reflects on a career like no other.
Strictly come speaking
Language learning app Rosetta Stone promotes its immersive service with a trilogy of fun spots about loopy linguists.
Vicki Bernadet Foundation’s disturbing home truths
The youth sexual abuse prevention foundation's subtly sinister campaign depicts how child abusers are often within the victim’s family circle.
Oatly's cake and custard conundrum
British rapper Giggs stars as a bakery owner in a charismatic collaboration with dairy-free brand Oatly.
Erling marches to a different Beats by Dre
The unusual training methods of Norwegian pro footballer Erling Haaland are celebrated in this quirky spot for the headphone brand.
It's smartphone warfare in Orange's festive musical
Teens and parents are at loggerheads in Publicis Conseil's witty insight into gadget gifting.
Fondation Abbé Pierre's story of hardship and hope
Fred & Farid’s stirring and cinematic short film for the French homelessness non-profit portrays the heartbreaking impact of poor housing through the eyes of a young boy.
Toyota's muddy motorpool
A series of vehicles find themselves In A Pickle in Saatchi & Saatchi Sydney and Tim Bullock's funny spot for the HiLux.
Nike reflects on Rafa's retirement
One of the greatest players ever to grace the court, Rafa Nadal has retired and, here, Nike reflects on a career like no other.
Strictly come speaking
Language learning app Rosetta Stone promotes its immersive service with a trilogy of fun spots about loopy linguists.
Vicki Bernadet Foundation’s disturbing home truths
The youth sexual abuse prevention foundation's subtly sinister campaign depicts how child abusers are often within the victim’s family circle.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
Reflectionsonthemonsterinthemirror
Exploring the complex, fast evolving and philosophically tricky interface between humans and technology these days, Chris Boyle reveals the process of developing Private Island's groundbreaking, mixed media and mixed reality film Meme, myself and AI.
shots gets the filmic treatment
To celebrate and promote Treatments, the latest addition to the shots stable of products, we commissioned a special film which is launching today. Here, the team behind it discuss its concept, creation and the challenges they faced while making it.
How Yannis Konstantinidis landed the WWF in hot water
Continuing his series of "how the f*ck did he do that?" animations for the World Wide Fund for Nature, NOMINT director/co-founder Yannis Konstantinidis's latest presents the urgent environmental message of marine heatwaves through stop-motion, thermal cameras, and a whole lotta patience...
How Studio Birthplace took on corporate greed and human indifference
Shot entirely on location in Indonesia, co-directed by an Indigenous filmmaker, and starring members of the Iban community, Studio Birthplace directing duo, Jorik Dozy and Sil Van der Woerd, explain how their new project is at once a music promo, a labour of love and a crucial weapon in the fight against environmental destruction.
How Sainsbury's created the biggest, friendliest Christmas ad of the year
Roald Dahl's endearing BFG was brought wonderfully to life in Sainsbury's heartwarming festive spot. Here, shots talks to agency New Commercial Arts, production company Rogue, and post-house Electric Theatre Collective, about how they took on a literary giant.
Ben Miethke joins Birth
Director Ben Miethke adds serenity and visual poetry to the Birth UK roster.
Léa Esmaili joins Blinkink
Based in London and Paris, Esmaili is a mixed-media director, photographer, and multidisciplinary artist.
shots shoots Out of the Box
Bringing the industry together for another sold-out day of insights, shots' Out of the Box event saw debate range through sustainability, cost-efficiency, creativity, and stop-frame nuttery. Relive the sessions here.
Final Cut welcomes editors Nick Gilberg and Marc Thomas
Celebrated for their talent and craftsmanship, Gilberg and Thomas join the renowned team in the US and will be based out of Final Cut’s New York office.
Stadium signs director Duncan Winecoff
Stadium signs acclaimed director Duncan Winecoff for US representation.
Anonymous Content adds James Hackett as head of music and special projects
Anonymous Content UK taps former EMI executive James Hackett as Head of Music and Special Projects.
- Welcome to the Lipton Ice Tea Jargon Junket
- OCS campaign highlights hidden dangers in illegal pot
- Put your Black Crown on ice
- Peru's favourite hot sauce TARI launches in the US
- The Ad Council launch PSA for prospective adoptive parents
- Teleflora gives us the power of wishes
- The Lexus forecast is less lonely this season
- Just Dance with the whole family
- Stormzy launched as Dyson’s new global ambassador
- Vimeo celebrates 20 years of supporting filmmakers
Ben Miethke joins Birth
Director Ben Miethke adds serenity and visual poetry to the Birth UK roster.
Léa Esmaili joins Blinkink
Based in London and Paris, Esmaili is a mixed-media director, photographer, and multidisciplinary artist.
shots shoots Out of the Box
Bringing the industry together for another sold-out day of insights, shots' Out of the Box event saw debate range through sustainability, cost-efficiency, creativity, and stop-frame nuttery. Relive the sessions here.
Final Cut welcomes editors Nick Gilberg and Marc Thomas
Celebrated for their talent and craftsmanship, Gilberg and Thomas join the renowned team in the US and will be based out of Final Cut’s New York office.
Stadium signs director Duncan Winecoff
Stadium signs acclaimed director Duncan Winecoff for US representation.
Anonymous Content adds James Hackett as head of music and special projects
Anonymous Content UK taps former EMI executive James Hackett as Head of Music and Special Projects.
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shots Unsigned - Double Solitaire
For our latest interview of shots Unsigned talent we talk with Double Solitaire, the creative partnership of Tony Blahd and Lydia Fine. Here, they talk about their documentary The Cactus of Klaus featuring the artists Klaus Rinke, living in a church for a month, various creative roles they have had, and looking out for Cactus spines...
The Way I See It: MJ Delaney
Merman director MJ Delaney can count the Clintons, Spice Girls, Ted Lasso, and the new Christmas M&S ad among her oeuvre, but did you know she had slightly more canine ambitions as a child? Here, she talks to shots about the Welsh breakthroughs, words of wisdom, and perspective-altering baubles that have shaped her career.
Fern Berresford: fashioning a vision
Award-wining photographer and director Fern Berresford talks to Tim Cumming about realised dreams and new ambitions.
On My Radar: Tomas Jacobi
Tomas Jacobi, the ECD and Co-Founder of Citizen Music, talks about excellent Excel promos, a musical act that is simply "eternal", and why he always like to have a Mate on hand, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
Playlist: Jack Cronin
Jack Cronin, Assistant Editor at PXP, chats to us about his Michel Gondry admiration, working with Chance The Rapper, and bratty music videos.
On My Radar: Leo Zuckerman
Leo Zuckerman, a director at Tool, on the Ferrari of computer display monitors, why Kubrick films should be mandatory, and the complexities of Leonard Cohen's music.
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From the disastrous Wonka Experience to the buzz surrounding the upcoming Wicked movie, five creative leaders discuss how the Barbie movie's success has reshaped the way brands interact with new film releases.
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