the Work

The best new commercials, music videos and short films,
curated by the shots editorial team.

23^rd Nov

Nopeoplesotearless,soproud

This short film focuses on Russia; on all of it, on the expansive, cultural, environmental, political whole of Russia, in snippets and tightly-edited clips.

23^rd Nov CHRISTMAS 2020

MillerLitepoursoneoutfortheholidayparty

An honest, unflattering peek in on the worst and, sadly, some of the best moments from office celebrations of Christmas past.

23^rd Nov

Thepoetryofpain

Director Luke Brookner uses his personal experience of loss to create an emotive campaign for children’s bereavement charity, Grief Encounter.

23^rd Nov

Colgate shows that not everything contagious is bad

In its charming seasonal short, The Man Who Lost His Smile, the toothpaste brand tell the tale of a guy who gets his grin back.

23^rd Nov

SHEBA's three-part, long-form documentary series from Academy Award-nominated director Geoffrey O’Connor tells the story of how prisoners, veterans and adventurers are left feline better after their interactions with cats.

23^rd Nov

IGA bakes up a treat

Canadian supermarket chain IGA tells a heartwarming animated tale about the power of sharing which also supports paediatric oncology research charity, the Fondation Charles- Bruneau.

20^th Nov

The Children’s Society highlights hope

In a heart-wrenching new campaign, BMB and Charlotte Regan show us a well-meaning lad whose hope-o-meter hits a low.

20^th Nov

Google doodles whimsical histories

This five-episode Android docuseries blurs the line between branded content and documentary storytelling.

20^th Nov

Mae Muller’s of two minds, or three, or five

Sophia Ray’s slightly off-kilter promo follows a young woman deciding between pursuing a relationship or preserving her own autonomy.

20^th Nov

Dylan Redford's Emergency Action Plan

An office worker takes his preparation for an active shooter situation a bit too far in this smart, snappy short.

20^th Nov

Uplifting film for breast cancer book

It's publish or bust as this film promotes a Kickstarter campaign to support the launch of an art book to honour all women and all boobs.

20^th Nov

Hats off to innocent's sheep

Smoothie and juice maker innocent has launched a campaign for its 2021 Big Knit with a set of social films featuring some very talkative sheep.

20^th Nov CHRISTMAS 2020

The Spanish Lottery shows us decades of kindness

In their annual Christmas tear-jerker, Contrapunto BBDO Spain, reminds us of the thousands of personal stories that lie behind the Christmas Lottery tickets that have been shared over the years, including a timely reminder of the very odd year we've all had.

19^th Nov

No less lethal

This shocking video shows the literal impact of Rubber Bullets on inanimate objects.

19^th Nov

Foot Locker sneaks a peek

Celebrating the plethora of designer trainers slated for release over the next 12 days, this cheeky spot shows off fancy footwork and clever camera skills.

19^th Nov

Heroes are highlighted in the fight against intolerance

This short film for Spanish anti-discrimination site Heroes de Hoy showcases that heroes will exist as long as intolerance does.

19^th Nov

Hyundai goes superIONIQ

Hyundai’s new campaign, called I’m In Charge, highlights the launch of IONIQ, the company’s dedicated electric vehicle (EV) brand.

19^th Nov

Rankin and Royal London are Lost For Words

The death of a loved one can have a huge impact. Rankin and Royal London's new exhibition, which includes this powerfully emotional film, aims to change the way we think about mortality.

Let's keep it short

A few of our favourite short films from the past few weeks.