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Signings, industry moves, award show updates
and breaking campaigns.

15^th Jan

BashadeBruijnsignstoBirthUKandFrance

de Bruijn has the ability to see and explore beauty in the ordinary, creating unexpected and atmospheric sets and possessing a passion for storytelling focusing on real human interaction.

15^th Jan

PaddyBreathnachtoJudgeSharkAwardsShortFilmscriptwritingcompetition

Paddy will select the winning script out of an expected high number of entries hoping to win the coveted cash prize of €1000 and be honoured as Shark Awards Short Film Script Writing Competition winner!

14^th Jan

FilmmakerMichaelHaussmanjoinsVANDAL

The company was founded by director Francis Lawrence and producer Heather Heller.

15^th Jan

Henry + Rel direct NY Forever for the Knicks

The Moxie duo provide an injection of optimism for the New York Knicks.

15^th Jan

Knorr returns with #CheatOnMeat campaign

Featuring the popular cooking duo, The Hairy Bikers, the TV ad aims to raise awareness of the brand and encourage people to #CheatonMeat this Veganuary and beyond.

15^th Jan

Degree launches new campaign with Kevin Durant

NBA’s Kevin Durant and Unilever’s Degree Deodorant have launched a new campaign, Tears of Joy, which offers a firsthand look at the NBA star’s inspiring journey back to the court and how he stays motivated and encourages everyone to #KeepMoving.

14^th Jan

Megan Huber joins Harbor's LA Studio as senior producer

Huber, a respected member of the LA film and commercial production community, joins the Harbor team, adding to the company’s production expertise and expanding its reach to top tier talent.

14^th Jan

Cannes Lions 2021 update

After the postponement of last year's awards, the juries will be judging both years' of work and awarding Lions for 2020 and 2021.

14^th Jan

Editor Paul Hardcastle joins Rock Paper Scissors

One of the most renowned commercial editors in the world, Hardcastle is a founder and an editor/partner at Trim London where he continues to work for UK-based projects.

14^th Jan

Ogilvy appoints James Kinney to new roles

Ogilvy names James Kinney as global DE&I Lead and Chief People Officer for North America

14^th Jan

Science Moms encourages mothers to join the fight against climate change

Florence director Spencer Creigh helmed two films in the new campaign.

14^th Jan

Iris launch new Hybrid Swift spot for Suzuki

Suzuki shows you don’t need a ‘car-mate’ to get an incredible deal on the Hybrid Swift.

14^th Jan

Union’s Einar and director Pete Berg Finish Strong with Ford

Bowl game spot underscores patriotic duty to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

14^th Jan YDA 2021

YDA shines a light on freedom for 2021

This year, the Young Director Awards' theme is one that will resonate with all of us; freedom. Here, the YDA's President and its 2021 Jury Chairman explain what people can expect from this year's event.

13^th Jan

New York Lottery invents a better way to multiply

Spot directed by m ss ng p eces Conor Byrne.

13^th Jan

Revolver signs four new international directors

Marko Roth, Joppe Rog, Malin Ingrid and Ian Derry, join the roster with an impressive repertoire of work behind them in both the commercial and independent film arenas.

13^th Jan