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17th Feb
Humane World for Animals’ better nature

Humane World for Animals’ better nature

Nexus Studios’ Johnny Kelly and pop artist Sia collaborate on an uplifting stop motion film for the animal welfare organisation's rebrand.

17th Feb
Alabaster DePlume's dog days are over

Alabaster DePlume's dog days are over

In a surreal yet surprisingly touching promo for new track Invincibility, directed by Riff Raff's Niall Trask, the singer takes on the persona of an injured dog.

14th Feb
BA’s very British love story

BA’s very British love story

A desperate man races through London City Airport to save his relationship in Autumn de Wilde’s charming Valentine’s day campaign for British Airways.

14th Feb
McDonald's swaps Big Macs for Big Mike's

McDonald's swaps Big Macs for Big Mike's

The fast food chain is encouraging customers to Order Like Stormzy in this fun collab from Leo Burnett and Paul Hunter.

14th Feb
Arriva’s simple pleasures

Arriva’s simple pleasures

A grandad takes his granddaughter for a perfectly pleasant day at the park in Zak Razvi’s endearing spot for the UK bus operator.

14th Feb
Libby Burke Wilde's intimate idents for BBC

Libby Burke Wilde's intimate idents for BBC

The new–land director helms four sweet scenes capturing the familiar presence of the British Broadcasting Channel in real households across the UK.

14th Feb
Value City Furniture's lounge singers

Value City Furniture's lounge singers

Some sad couch-dwellers croon along to a bespoke rendition of If I Could Turn Back Time in Colle McVoy and Ruganzu (Riggs) Howard's funny spot.

13th Feb
DHSC’s care in the world

DHSC’s care in the world

A candid and compassionate campaign, created by MullenLowe, captures real relationship between carers and the adults they assist through intimate, everyday moments.

13th Feb
KFC doubles down on the weird

KFC doubles down on the weird

A series of innocuous-looking ads melt into chicken tastiness through Mother and Private Island’s warped lens.

13th Feb
Anna Ternheim goes time travelling

Anna Ternheim goes time travelling

The singer-songwriter collects relics discarded by past visitors as she explores Sweden’s idyllic countryside in a sweet album promo by Gustav Bondeson.

13th Feb
Suicide&Co’s heirlooms of despair

Suicide&Co’s heirlooms of despair

The UK charity dedicated to providing support for those bereaved by suicide launches a haunting short film about the legacy of grief.

13th Feb
Starbucks wants to reintroduce itself over a coffee

Starbucks wants to reintroduce itself over a coffee

Nico Mendez directs a vibrant montage of morning activities in this delightful 'hello' from Anomaly.

13th Feb
Messi cleans up for adidas

Messi cleans up for adidas

This brace of amusing ads directed by Jonny Look for the sports brand provides an insight into the off-pitch life of footie star Lionel Messi, including a rare glimpse into things he likes to wash in his yard.

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13th Feb
AXE's salty sweetness

AXE's salty sweetness

In a trio of bonkers spots from LOLA MullenLowe, nice-smelling gents are attacked by the cute companions of their ladyfriends.

12th Feb
Desperados’ dopamine bop

Desperados’ dopamine bop

The tequila beer brand launches an energising musical campaign inspired by Latin youth culture in collaboration with Colombian artist OVY ON THE DRUMS.

Let's keep it short

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

12th Feb
McDonald’s tale of kiss and make-up

McDonald’s tale of kiss and make-up

The fast-food chain’s Valentines Day campaign follows an elderly couple who add a spot of cosmetics to their courtship.

12th Feb
Krafton India plays chicken

Krafton India plays chicken

The games publisher promotes BGMI, its popular mobile battle royale game, with a thrilling effects-laden ad set at a chicken curry shack.

12th Feb
How Ruairi Robinson used AI to dance with death

How Ruairi Robinson used AI to dance with death

With footage created entirely using AI, the Joyrider director's mesmerising music video for electronic artist Steve Moore is a modern re-imagination of the medieval Danse Macabre. Here, Robinson shares how he fast-tracked the filmmaking process, why creating with AI should be fun, and the surprising feedback the promo received on social media.

12th Feb
Eric Wareheim finds that Running a Restaurant is No Joke

Eric Wareheim finds that Running a Restaurant is No Joke

The director, actor, and foodie chats to LA-based restaurant owners - Alisa Reynolds of My 2 Cents, Alvin Cailan of Amboy, and Keegan Fong of Woon Kitchen - in Ventureland's charming content series for Square.

12th Feb AD OF THE WEEK
LeBron James, Lionel Messi, and Shohei Ohtani march to the same Beats

LeBron James, Lionel Messi, and Shohei Ohtani march to the same Beats

In a powerful, RZA-narrated spot for Powerbeats Pro 2, directed by magna studios' Julien & Quentin through agency Translation, the icons get a pep talk from their hearts.

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