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The Brain Cancer Centre's living memory

The Brain Cancer Centre's living memory

In Michael Hili's harrowing short film for the Australian brain cancer organisation, a mother publicly recreates her teenage son’s terminal diagnosis.

Ciclope’s kaleidoscope

Ciclope’s kaleidoscope

Creative studio LOBO combines traditional animation with AI-assisted techniques to craft a captivating short film for the advertising awards’ 2023 festival.

Toyota turns back time
CHRISTMAS 2023

Toyota turns back time

A young woman takes a trip to recreate her grandma’s old photographs in Saatchi & Saatchi’s heartwarming seasonal spot for the vehicle brand.

Channel 4 wishes you a moggy Christmas
CHRISTMAS 2023

Channel 4 wishes you a moggy Christmas

Judith Kerr's endearing kitty, Mog, plays around in an ident from 4creative and Lupus Films.

How NOMINT made smoke without fire

How NOMINT made smoke without fire

In a third hard-hitting film for environmental charity WWF, NOMINT infuses stop-motion animation with smoke to highlight the imminent perils of fossil fuel consumption. shots caught up with director Yannis Konstantinidis to find out how they pulled off this latest fumy feat.

Lionel walks the line for YPF

Lionel walks the line for YPF

The Argentinian oil and gas company celebrates Lionel Messi’s contribution to football with an epic spot that sees the footballer take a touch line tour of the country.

Relatively difficult
CHRISTMAS 2023

Relatively difficult

Cypriot telecoms brand Epic releases a comic spot that depicts one of the dubious ‘joys’ of the festive period – spending time with relatives.

Taika Waititi lends his unique voice to Apple
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Taika Waititi lends his unique voice to Apple

The Hungry Man director showcases a powerful accessibility tool through a beautifully crafted fairy tale.

Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.

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Cassandra Brooksbank joins ​Hey Wonderful

Cassandra Brooksbank joins ​Hey Wonderful

Hey Wonderful signs action-comedy directing sensation Cassandra Brooksbank.

Head judges for shots Awards The Americas 2024 announced
SHOTS AWARDS THE AMERICAS 2024

Head judges for shots Awards The Americas 2024 announced

We reveal the 2024 head judges for The Americas awards as the Early Bird entry for the event is extended by one week.

​Blinkink welcome Cole Kush​ and Zach Tavel​ to their roster​

​Blinkink welcome Cole Kush​ and Zach Tavel​ to their roster​

Both directors fit into the studio's rapidly expanding mixed-media roster, full of an eclectic mix of talent, all specialising in creating unique worlds, tones and narratives.

RSA Films aligns with 1961 Representation

RSA Films aligns with 1961 Representation

RSA Films aligns with Frank Antonoff’s 1961 for representation on the west Coast and Texas.

Behind Studios launches

Behind Studios launches

Behind Studios is a creative post production studio with a passion for bringing stories to life.

Chaka Sobhani joins DDB WW

Chaka Sobhani joins DDB WW

The Award-winning creative leader leaves Leo Burnett WW to join DDB network as President, CCO International.

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Nick Blenkarne written by Nick Blenkarne

Nick Blenkarne, Head of Creative Strategy at Imagination, delivers four big learnings for brands that are rooted in the behavioural science of sports fandom.