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Miami Beach's harsh reality
Spring breakers are given a sobering list of enforcements in this clever spoof from VML to highlight the city’s rules and regulations.
Vanish makes an emotional mark
A poignant animated campaign from the stain-remover brand portrays the invisible stains that bullying leaves on a child’s emotional wellbeing.
Justice for miscarriages
The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation, a UK-based charity supporting those affected by miscarriage and stillbirth, launches a powerful film about the shattered hopes that accompany the loss of a baby.
FutureFrank takes independent filmaking too far
The Amsterdam-based production company unveils a satirical short film mocking the hype around AI’s ability to replace real human creatives.
Greenpeace's shattered lives
Environmental activists execute an impactful piece of performance art featuring the once-cherished belongings of Filipino communities wrecked by climate change.
Counterfeit money? Get your coati
In a surreal, Tarantino-inspired film for Red Bull, Sebastian Lopez directs a dodgy trade that goes awry when the dealer's pet is mistaken for a racoon.
Rollo Scott gives us a Löfly cup of coffee
The Bite Collective director creates what can only be described as java-porn (brew tube?) in this hyper-sensorial spot for Löfbergs from ARK Agency.
Make My Money Matter’s burning issue
Starring Ambika Mod (One Day), this searing spot, created by Mother for the environmental campaign group, literally crackles with dark wit as it highlights society’s refusal to wake up and smell the burning planet.
Miami Beach's harsh reality
Spring breakers are given a sobering list of enforcements in this clever spoof from VML to highlight the city’s rules and regulations.
Vanish makes an emotional mark
A poignant animated campaign from the stain-remover brand portrays the invisible stains that bullying leaves on a child’s emotional wellbeing.
Justice for miscarriages
The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation, a UK-based charity supporting those affected by miscarriage and stillbirth, launches a powerful film about the shattered hopes that accompany the loss of a baby.
FutureFrank takes independent filmaking too far
The Amsterdam-based production company unveils a satirical short film mocking the hype around AI’s ability to replace real human creatives.
Greenpeace's shattered lives
Environmental activists execute an impactful piece of performance art featuring the once-cherished belongings of Filipino communities wrecked by climate change.
Counterfeit money? Get your coati
In a surreal, Tarantino-inspired film for Red Bull, Sebastian Lopez directs a dodgy trade that goes awry when the dealer's pet is mistaken for a racoon.
Rollo Scott gives us a Löfly cup of coffee
The Bite Collective director creates what can only be described as java-porn (brew tube?) in this hyper-sensorial spot for Löfbergs from ARK Agency.
Make My Money Matter’s burning issue
Starring Ambika Mod (One Day), this searing spot, created by Mother for the environmental campaign group, literally crackles with dark wit as it highlights society’s refusal to wake up and smell the burning planet.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
HowAliceMathiasbroughttheSuperBowlaudiencetotearsoverChamzo
The Gifted Youth director's showstopping spot for Totino's brought the creative team from niche Netflix hit I Think You Should Leave to a massive Super Bowl audience... and then had them spit out their dips. We sat down with Mathias to find out how she rocked the Big Game's most anarchic spot.
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.
How Jim Jenkins chased McConaughey through time
For its flagship Super Bowl spot, Uber Eats and agency Special Group enlisted Matthew McConaughey to explore a delicious conspiracy theory - that American Football was just a ruse invented to sell food. We sat down with O Positive director Jim Jenkins to get the skinny on how the era-jumping commercial was put together.
How OK Go turned a 'simple' concept into a 577-hour experiment
Co-directors Chris Buongiorno and Damian Kulash talk us through the extensive planning, numerical headaches, and mental stamina it took to shoot the A Stone Only Rolls Downhill music video.
How Coldplay's video is a window on the world(s)
Blinkink's Isabel Garrett shares the incredible feat of bringing 27 other filmmakers and artists together – in a mere four weeks – to create a patchwork planet in film: a montage musing on the variety of life through a multiplicity of POVs from around the globe.
Craft expands leadership team
Sam Swisher becomes Managing Director, North America Original Content, and Jeana Muñoz also tapped as Global Head of Human Resources.
Nomad UK adds sound designer Nick Olsouzidis
Previously working with Nomad as a freelancer, the sound designer and music composer joins to grow the audio department and shape Nomad's sound and music services.
Not Normal launches operations in Brazil
Production Company Not Normal continues to strengthen its position in The Americas.
Director Gabriel Novis heads to Friend
The Brazilian director Gabriel Novis has officially joined Friend for UK representation.
JO joins Psyop’s US roster
Global creative studio Psyop announces the signing of UK-based director JO.
VCCP hires top planners to strengthen global strategy leadership
Claire Strickett returns to VCCP, joining from Anomaly to oversee global strategy on Primark, and Ben Phillips joins from Mekanism as Group Planning Director for Cadbury Global.
- Seoul is in the details
- La Jungle and the Panther’s Rib Cage
- DDB and Orkin launch the Chewed Art campaign
- LYNX proves the power of fragrance reaches the most unexpected places
- NatWest inspires entrepreneurial youth with new ad launch
- Cricket Wireless help expand a family plan for Valentine’s Day
- Progressive warns against becoming passive progressive
- Venkay deliver for Orchard Piper
- Red Lobster delcares this years Lobsterfest the GLOAT
- Self Esteem has no time to 69
Craft expands leadership team
Sam Swisher becomes Managing Director, North America Original Content, and Jeana Muñoz also tapped as Global Head of Human Resources.
Nomad UK adds sound designer Nick Olsouzidis
Previously working with Nomad as a freelancer, the sound designer and music composer joins to grow the audio department and shape Nomad's sound and music services.
Not Normal launches operations in Brazil
Production Company Not Normal continues to strengthen its position in The Americas.
Director Gabriel Novis heads to Friend
The Brazilian director Gabriel Novis has officially joined Friend for UK representation.
JO joins Psyop’s US roster
Global creative studio Psyop announces the signing of UK-based director JO.
VCCP hires top planners to strengthen global strategy leadership
Claire Strickett returns to VCCP, joining from Anomaly to oversee global strategy on Primark, and Ben Phillips joins from Mekanism as Group Planning Director for Cadbury Global.
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Abdi Ibrahim's promo predictions
Continuing our conversations with this year's shots Awards The Americas Head Judges, De La Revolución and new–land director/photographer Abdi Ibrahim explains that he'll be looking out for hidden messages, cohesive narratives and creative problem solving in his category– Music Video.
Kirsten Noll gets animated about awards
Kirsten Noll, Managing EP at Scholar and this year's Head Judge for the Animation & VFX category for the shots Awards The Americas, talks challenges, changes and being inspired by frogs.
Victoria Warmerdam on Academy Awards and automated security measures
With a trip to the Academy Awards on the horizon for director Victoria Warmerdam, she talks about the disbelief of being nominated, the gratitude she has for the Young Director Award, and how an online security measure was her inspiration.
Playlist: Tash Hicks
We hear from Coffee & TV London colourist Tash Hicks, where she talk about her camera collection, the allure of the grading suite, and some cinematic videos.
On My Radar: Guy Savin
Guy Savin, Senior Editor at Marshall Street Editors, on why the industry misses an advertising legend, the movie that paved his way into filmmaking, and the TV show that will always make him cry.
Pelufo & Alba: A Few Of Our Favourite Things
Ogilvy Madrid senior creative team Antonio Pelufo and Alba López Peláez talk us through the notebooks, coffee cups and lucky balls that keep them creatively inspired.
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