Portrait of the artist; why 9:16 is in the frame
Earlier this month production company Presence hosted the inaugural 9:16 portrait film festival, which saw work from new directors in competition. Here, Presence Founder and EP, Danny Fleet, explains the ethos behind the event and discusses the current landscape for new directing talent.
To find new talent, cast the net internationally
Streaming platforms have given people the chance to experience a more varied selection of music, TV and film. So, asks Adrienn Major, Founder at POD LDN, shouldn't advertising have a more global outlook when it comes to talent?
Making the cut: Nomad editors on entering the industry
From DJing to dance school, new talents Serena Rossi and Elyse Raphael's obsessions with editing were inspired by their rhythmical roots. Now repped by NOMAD, they've cut work for big brands from Puma and Adidas to Nike and FIFA respectively. shots caught up with the pair to discuss entering the industry and advice for young creatives.
Abdi Ibrahim: the full picture
Drawing inspiration from the stories of people around him, the self-taught Somali-American filmmaker/photographer brings human narratives to life through sublime vignettes spanning music videos, commercials, and branded content. From shooting on the streets of Seattle to directing for Apple, he tells us how he carved his own path in the industry.
shots Unsigned: Joshua Armstrong
In our latest chat with unsigned directing talent we hear from Last Dog Films founder and director Joshua Armstrong. Here we talk about his latest short horror film inspired by the internet hoax MOMO. We also hear about his passion behind his projects, DIY VFX endeavours, and 20 years of filmmaking.
Jesse Lewis-Reece's new tricks
From obsessive-compulsive disorder to sight loss and trans identity, former skater boi turned filmmaker Jesse Lewis-Reece explores complex issues and marginalised communities with a maturity that’s rare for a young director. And, as Selena Schleh finds out, adland is starting to take note.
Rebeca Huntt: A Few Of My Favourite Things
m ss ng p eces filmmaker Rebeca Huntt gives shots a look through the yogic, blooming and memory-capturing items that fill her Mexico-based creative den.
Young agency producers: hopes and dreams of the next generation
Biscuit Filmworks and Electric Theatre Collective proudly hosted their tenth annual Young Producers Dinner at East London's Bistroteque last night [1 Feb]. shots joined in the revelry and chatted with guests to discuss their experiences of entering the industry and the potential challenges that lie ahead.
Advertising's triangle of happiness
In his latest column, Will Sansom blends Maslow’s Hierarchy with modern workplace challenges, giving the creative industries a five-point-plan to address the nurturing of young talent.
Prompt Engineers; the new wave of emerging talent
This month we've been talking about new talent; emerging creatives and directors honing their skills in order to find a place in the industry. But what if those skills are changing? What if there's a new job role that will supersede the more traditional advertising ones? The Moon Unit investigates...
Technology, talent & changing times; what lies ahead for new directors?
The democratisation of technology has ushered in a golden age of content creation as well as an explosion in aspiring directors. But just how easy is it to spot, nurture and help emerging talent succeed in 2024? Production companies, agency producers and directors’ reps talk to Selena Schleh about the road ahead for new directing talent.
Meet the new romantics
Though they’ve worked in the industry for a decade, as VFX artist and designer respectively, Jay Stephen and Ralph Briscoe only launched themselves as directorial duo The Romantix a year ago. They got off to a good start – winning their first commercial pitch – two of Channel 4’s award-winning 2023 idents. Their inspiration? The night they first met, they tell Tim Cumming.