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The best new commercials, music videos and short films,
curated by the shots editorial team.
Disney delivers a darling doodle for Christmas
An unexpected Santa request leads to an adorable friendship in this delightful tale for the House of Mouse, from adam&eveDDB London and Taika Waititi.
O2 reminds us what matters
The mobile network’s sweet Christmas spot, created by VCCP, shows that the best gift that can be given is time spent together.
Leo Thailand finds the STING in quick tales
Some speedy workers upset their colleagues in this series of viral spoofs for the energy drink.
Candy Crush is playing games
A new campaign from the insanely popular mobile game sees US artist Thundercat's cover track help take the game into the real world.
adidas Originals’ invisible threads
In newcycle’s stylish film for the sportswear brand's new trainer collab, Argentine producer Bizarrap roams his hometown unseen except for his adidas gear.
KFC cooks up some stranger wings
Prod Co's Nick Roney takes the chicken chain to Hawkins in this fun tie-in with Stranger Things, through Mother.
Lincoln’s festive act of kindness
A young entrepreneur donates her earnings to a charity bell ringer in the luxury motor brand’s heartwarming holiday campaign.
Prada is driving home for Christmas
A snowy drive turns into a twinkling winter wonderland in Glen Luchford’s gorgeous seasonal spot for the fashion house.
Has Kevin the Carrot got cold feet?
In McCann Manchester’s festive follow-up for Aldi, Kevin the Carrot’s pre-wedding celebration takes a disastrous detour to the North Pole.
Ford tunes into the magic of making
A cinematic short film for the vehicle brand follows a man’s reflective journey as he gathers materials to build a bespoke speaker.
Mac is back, as Kevin heads home (but not alone)
On the 35th anniversary of Christmas classic Home Alone, Macaulay Culkin returns as Kevin McCallister for in-residence care company Home Instead.
Get drawn to Starbucks for the holidays
The coffeehouse's Christmas campaign is a charmingly animated tale of doodle devotion, created by Anomaly and illustrated by Geoff McFetridge of The Directors Bureau.
DDB Paris crushes it for VW
In an utterly delightful spot showcasing the brand's commitment to recycling, a sad old Golf 2 heads to Car Paradise.
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How Quality Meats helped Mr. Submarine get freaky at fifty
With Chicago sub institution Mr. Submarine celebrating a half-century, Quality Meats, and in-house production arm Sandwiches, decided to create 50 wild, wacky and really, really weird spots in tribute to its advertising past and the city it calls home. shots caught up with QM founders Gordy Sang and Brian Siedband, alongside director Brad Morris, to find out how they found all the fillings.
Seth Rogen goes back to his Roots for the holidays
The comedy star ably fills the role of brand concierge in this funny campaign from Chelsea director Josh Locy.
A few of our favourite short films from the past few weeks.
Backmask; the sound of short film success
After individual successes in the advertising arena, and critical praise working together in the comic book industry, the creative partnership of Chris Baker and Matt Fitch joined forces with producer Charlie Woodall to take on the film world. Now, as their award-winning short Backmask premieres on shots, they explain why features are next on their to-do list.
David Gray sticks the knife to treatments
In a witty deconstruction of the commercial production process, the Supply&Demand director has a surgeon give the concept a cutting explanation.
J Marlow cuts a long backstory short
In the director’s hilarious sketch based on relatable British observations, a market stall holder relays the history of local legend Dicky Peg Dave.
Stefan Hunt and Vanessa Marian give the boys a chance to dance
The husband and wife filmmaking duo's expressive short, soundtracked by The Avalanches and shot through Exit Films, is a cheeky yet poetic exploration of masculinity.
Andrew Laurich makes camping bearable
The director's hilarious short, A Bear In The Woods, sees a couple's romantic trip ruined by a grizzly encounter.
The LEGO Group's merry minifigmas
Director Steve Ayson and Our LEGO Agency corral a choir of minifigures in a rendition of Lionel Richie’s Hello.
Torstein Bjørklund gets tough for Folksam
The Slutet director presents two unfortunate scenarios that are as hilarious as they are awkward.
Hugh Mulhern brings b&w body horror for KETTAMA
Channelling Tetsuo: The Iron Man, the Object & Animal director shoots a surreal underground dance-off that goes to the extreme.
Vodafone opens the line
Created in collaboration with The Elephant Room, the campaign urges parents to break the silence around online safety, by talking to teens directly.
Quentin Deronzier goes off-piste for France Télévisions
Sportspeople make the work of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Botticelli their playground in this vibrant spot for the Winter Olympics.