Love will knit us together
Written and directed by Flo Meijer, and supported by the Amsterdam Fund For The Arts, this amiable film was one of this spring's Shiny Awards winners and takes a fresh, jumper-based look at the theme of belonging.
Vencedor takes the blues away
A young girl brings a little colour back into her bereaved Grandfather's life, in a heartwarming campaign created by Circus Grey for the Peruvian paint brand.
The Beeb bites-back at bogus brainiacs
Encouraging students to avoid user-generated websites to aid their studies, this cheeky campaign from BBC Bitesize and Biscuit Filmworks' Bine Bach splats some academic charlatans.
Gucci's girl power gamer
In collaboration with director Tom Day, the luxury fashion house interviews the fearless Aerial Powers, a WNBA star and gamer from Detroit.
Doritos calls fowl on failure
Isla Mexico City presents a new Doritos campaign for the Mexican and Latin American markets that proves that there's nothing chicken about failing.
Hornbach lets nature take its course
The German DIY store chain gets up close and personal with plants in an immersive spot by Heimat, showing the beautiful consequences of not tending to your turf.
The shapes of water
Released this week for UN World Water Day, this poetic short film depicts melancholic memories of icebergs, waves and waterfalls, set against a drought-ravaged dystopia.
Coca-Cola – virtually the real thing
Extending the drink’s brand’s recent campaign, Masterpiece, this first-of-its-kind DOOH innovation sees a 3D billboard blend reality with not-so-real reality.
Love will knit us together
Written and directed by Flo Meijer, and supported by the Amsterdam Fund For The Arts, this amiable film was one of this spring's Shiny Awards winners and takes a fresh, jumper-based look at the theme of belonging.
Vencedor takes the blues away
A young girl brings a little colour back into her bereaved Grandfather's life, in a heartwarming campaign created by Circus Grey for the Peruvian paint brand.
The Beeb bites-back at bogus brainiacs
Encouraging students to avoid user-generated websites to aid their studies, this cheeky campaign from BBC Bitesize and Biscuit Filmworks' Bine Bach splats some academic charlatans.
Gucci's girl power gamer
In collaboration with director Tom Day, the luxury fashion house interviews the fearless Aerial Powers, a WNBA star and gamer from Detroit.
Doritos calls fowl on failure
Isla Mexico City presents a new Doritos campaign for the Mexican and Latin American markets that proves that there's nothing chicken about failing.
Hornbach lets nature take its course
The German DIY store chain gets up close and personal with plants in an immersive spot by Heimat, showing the beautiful consequences of not tending to your turf.
The shapes of water
Released this week for UN World Water Day, this poetic short film depicts melancholic memories of icebergs, waves and waterfalls, set against a drought-ravaged dystopia.
Coca-Cola – virtually the real thing
Extending the drink’s brand’s recent campaign, Masterpiece, this first-of-its-kind DOOH innovation sees a 3D billboard blend reality with not-so-real reality.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
HowRamanDjafaricreatedAshnikko'sfaux-claymationfantasyworld
In an epic, anarchic music video for her new track, Worms, the American singer, rapper and songwriter rides a demon monster truck into battle, accompanied by a motley crew of animated beasts. shots caught up with the BLINKINK director to find out how he brought this weird and wonderful world to life.
How David Dearlove packed a punch with his prose
David Dearlove's latest short saw a couple of argumentative lads swap wallops for words in sweary scrimmage Fighting Talk. We caught up with the Blink director to find out how he landed his hit.
How Emergency imagined the last man on Earth
In Ogilvy's haunting short film for the humanitarian charity, we see the devastating consequences of nuclear war. shots spoke with the director Igor Borghi, to discuss the challenges of creating such a powerful film with a modest production budget and the logistics of shooting in an abandoned town.
How Hugh Mulhern forged the future of body-horror
Kicking off March's Fear Focus, we speak to Riff Raff's Hugh Mulhern about how he put together the frenetic, freaky and downright fierce visuals for Hak Baker's Telephones 4 Eyes.
How Don't Panic and Stink brought the DEC's message to the streets of Ukraine
A year since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched a powerful spot invoking hope amidst the devastation. We caught up with Don't Panic's Rick Dodds, writer and co-director of the film, to find out how they found a song in a warzone.
Filmmaker Agos Bruera joins REVERSE
The signing marks the Mexico City-based director’s first exclusive representation in the US market.
The Corner Shop signs Bridget Stokes
Stokes joins the roster for commercial representation in the US and UK/Europe.
Superette and Mint Production become Supermint Paris
Frédérika Mathivet and Julie Lahaye join forces to reunite their talent and expertise.
Travis Hanour joins Untold Studios
Award-winning writer and director Travis Hanour joins Untold Studios for UK representation.
Karen Cunningham joins PRETTYBIRD
Cunningham has established a reputation for her transformative storytelling talent, ability to get great performances from her cast.
Supply&Demand welcomes director Kevin Foley
Known for his distinctive narrative technique, Foley comes to Supply&Demand with a wealth of experience in sports and commercial filmmaking.
- Charli Cohen enlists viral hula hoop sensation for electric campaign
- BMB takes artistic approach to launch Farrow & Ball’s new Dead Flat finish
- Never stop imagining with Samsung
- Progressive helps small business owners
- Love As is defined by Elephant Kind
- BBDO Belgium and Jupiler launch The Crashed Glass
- Celebrate the birthday of EA SPORTS FIFA 23 Ultimate Team
- Hyundai launches Re:Style 2023 collection with Jeremy Scott
- Tesco gives its logo an Easter makeover
- Ford reinvents exploring with AMV BBDO
Filmmaker Agos Bruera joins REVERSE
The signing marks the Mexico City-based director’s first exclusive representation in the US market.
The Corner Shop signs Bridget Stokes
Stokes joins the roster for commercial representation in the US and UK/Europe.
Superette and Mint Production become Supermint Paris
Frédérika Mathivet and Julie Lahaye join forces to reunite their talent and expertise.
Travis Hanour joins Untold Studios
Award-winning writer and director Travis Hanour joins Untold Studios for UK representation.
Karen Cunningham joins PRETTYBIRD
Cunningham has established a reputation for her transformative storytelling talent, ability to get great performances from her cast.
Supply&Demand welcomes director Kevin Foley
Known for his distinctive narrative technique, Foley comes to Supply&Demand with a wealth of experience in sports and commercial filmmaking.
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Dan Mace: facing his fears
Dan Mace burst onto the scene as a bright new directorial talent. Success in commercials followed, ahead of a triumphant YouTube career and collaboration with a Hollywood A-lister. But fear, anxiety and ego led to depression, alcohol and drugs. Here, Mace discusses not only facing those fears, but how they helped him flourish.
shots Unsigned: Noemi Varga
In our latest edition of chats with unsigned directing talent we speak with Noemi Varga. Here she talks us through her music video Daddy Issues for the band Exotic Girlfriend. We also discuss how filmmaking is a team sport, casting for the film, and future music video projects.
Daniel Milder: Consuming passions
Chef’s Table and Street Food director/producer Daniel Milder talks to shots about his zeal for celebrating the personalities, artistry and drama behind cuisine – and how character is the starting point for everything.
On My Radar: Patrik Bergh
Tantrum director Patrik Bergh talks Twix, treatment writing and 12 Angry Men as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
Dax Martinez-Vargas: A Few Of My Favourite Things
Reform School director and 'King of Mock Epics' Dax Martinez-Vargas offers us a glimpse into his world, his critters, and his treasure trove of whimsical inspiration.
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