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Danny Edwards

Danny Edwards

Co-Editor


Danny Edwards is the co-editor of shots and, alongside Jamie Madge, is responsible for the editorial output of shots and its events.

7th Dec 2023 Work
Sam Hargrave shoots from the hip for PUBG

Sam Hargrave shoots from the hip for PUBG

Actor, stunt co-ordinator and director of Extraction and Extraction 2, Sam Hargrave, has released a new, action-packed short film for video game franchise PUBG. Here, he talks time limitations and the importance of teamwork.

5th Dec 2023 Inspiration
On My Radar: Pete Marquis

On My Radar: Pete Marquis

Strike Anywhere director Pete Marquis gets angry at Bluetooth and gets lost in Reddit as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

29th Nov 2023 Inspiration
On My Radar: Beth Park

On My Radar: Beth Park

Tantrum director Beth Park shares what's on her creative radar and talks surprise TikTok advertising, her passion for physical art, why movies shouldn't be made for everyone, and a "furious little white fluffball".

21st Nov 2023 Inspiration
On My Radar: Hernán Corera

On My Radar: Hernán Corera

Hernán Corera, a director with argentinacine, picks his favourite ever commercial, and tells us the two films to watch to avoid going to film school, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

17th Nov 2023 Work
Costner's Green Mountain collab

Costner's Green Mountain collab

Once you're in the world of brand collaborations, it seems there's no way out. But, as a man of steel, Kevin Costner won't just do any brand collab, as this new campaign shows.

14th Nov 2023 Craft
How EE decided to make some noise

How EE decided to make some noise

Mobile network and internet service provider EE recently launched a campaign that took the brand in a new direction. At the heart of the launch was music, with the three launch films acting like mini-promos. Here, we get behind-the-scenes insight from the agency and brand about their approach and why they had total trust in Faithless.

14th Nov 2023 Inspiration
On My Radar: Rob Meyers

On My Radar: Rob Meyers

Managing Director of Versus, Rob Meyers, talks the magic of gaming tables and the ingenuity of modern movies with classic storytelling as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

13th Nov 2023 Work
It's Mission: Possible for Rick Astley's promo

It's Mission: Possible for Rick Astley's promo

Mission: Impossible star Simon Pegg takes on directing duties for Rick Astley's newest track, Forever and More.

13th Nov 2023 Work
JD Sports' bag for life

JD Sports' bag for life

A new festive campaign for the fashion and sportswear retailer celebrates 25 years since its iconic yellow duffle bag first launched.

10th Nov 2023 Work
A Death Grips promo with a twist

A Death Grips promo with a twist

A new music video from Zack Hill, founder of experimental hip-hop group Death Grips, is a dark, unconventional film for Hill's new band.

9th Nov 2023 Work
John Lewis wishes you a snappy Christmas

John Lewis wishes you a snappy Christmas

The brand's much-anticipated Christmas campaign, the first from Saatchi & Saatchi, has arrived and it's a brilliantly anarchic twist on a traditional John Lewis spot starring a passionate plant.

7th Nov 2023 Inspiration
On My Radar: Luisa Kracht

On My Radar: Luisa Kracht

We hear what's on the creative radar of MADRE LA director Luisa Kracht as she reveals that she is in awe of how Greta Gerwig breathed new life into an outdated stereotype, and admires the boldness of a recent, dystopian TV show.

Danny Edwards is the co-editor of shots and, alongside Jamie Madge, is responsible for the editorial output of shots and its events. He has served on a variety of advertising award show juries including the AICP Awards, the Young Director Awards, the Epica Awards and the Music Video Awards, and has chaired events in Cannes as well as other leading festivals. 

He has also written for media publications including Screen International, The Cannes Lions Daily and The Guardian. Danny hates musicals, loves comic books and is ambivalent towards Marmite. 

On My Radar; Features; Profiles; New work