On My Radar: Brett De Vos

What the most creative advertising idea you’ve seen recently?

There is so much incredible creativity almost everywhere you look. I think we’ve all become really desensitised to amazingly conceptualised and crafted creativity in advertising. So, what really stands out to me, are pieces that are authentic and told with heart. With that in mind, I thought Vincent Haycock’s spot for Zalando, We Will Hug Again, was really lovely.

What website(s) do you use most regularly?

Vimeo to stay up to date with filmmakers' latest creations. Spoon & Tamago for a dose of Japanese art culture. Filmgrab and Pinterest for visual references. YouTube for yoga videos 😉

What’s the most recent piece of tech that you’ve bought and why?

I actually just got one of those drawing tablets to play around with some character design and finally draw storyboards that look a bit less like stick figures (sorry Scorsese).

What product could you not live without?

Blender.

What’s the best film you’ve seen over the last year?

I finally got around to watching Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, and it’s stuck with me; its immediacy, intimacy and authenticity is 👌✨

What film do you think everyone should have seen?

Jaws. It’s super-digestible, a lot of fun and it’s so layered. It is the kind of film you can fall in love with on so many levels, and I think it can really ignite a love or appreciation for filmmaking...

… but also Call Me By Your Name: to fall in love with beauty and love and art.

What’s your preferred social media platform?

Instagram. It’s a good place to see what people are making, both commercial and personal.

What’s your favourite TV show?

I fucking loved The OA.

What’s your favourite podcast?

Ram Dass: Here and Now.

What show/exhibition has most inspired you recently?

Again, not a recent exhibition, but I really love Olaf Eliasson’s immersive works; nothing quite like experience to incite change.

What’s the most significant change you’ve witnessed in the industry since you started working in it? 

I think there has been a huge shift to being more inclusive. To giving a face and voice to a broader spectrum of people. We still have ways to go, but there is definitely a good amount of momentum headed in that general direction. Oh, and influencers. So. Many. Influencers.