New Zealand: Nick Worthington; Hands On Down Under
The brains behind some of Levi’s classic TVCs including Creek and Drugstore for BBH.
New Zealand: Leo Woodhead; Twin Speaks
Comforted by a twin bro, Leo Woodhead weathered an unsettling boyhood to develop a robust filmmaker’s soul.
New Zealand: Antonio Navas; Everything Is Possible
Antonio Navas started out as a ‘secretary’ but he’s now the highly-awarded ECD of Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand.
Australia: The Glue Society; Stuck on Creativity
Explanatory labels don’t readily stick to The Glue Society as founders Gary Freedman and Jonathan Kneebone explain.
Australia: Hamish Rothwell; Jackassing About
Hamish Rothwell ponders baboons discussing budgets, the cruelty of violins & proves as entertaining as his fillms.
Australia: Hannah Hilliard; Renaissance Woman
Despite making her first ad at seven Hannah Hilliard didn't know her job title till she read it in the paper.
Australia: The Monkeys; In Primate Position
Creativity is The Monkeys' business and from TV shows to branding to music, these monkeys can, and these monkeys do
Paris Spotlight: Henry de Czar
Bagging top work and signing hot directors, prod co Henry de Czar is an exciting addition to the Parisian scene.
Paris Spotlight: Pierre & Bertrand
Pierre & Bertrand the former graffiti artists, now co-founders of Mécanique Film on the things they did for love.
Paris Spotlight: Marcel: Next Stop, The World
Emerging from the shadows of Fred & Farid, Marcel has been enjoying prominence both geographically & at Award shows
Paris Spotlight: Olivier Altmann
The global CD of the Publicis Group, talks about politics, economics, and poking fun at the competition.
Paris Spotlight: Le Malaise
As far as the advertising industry goes, the general feeling is less than gay in Paree.
Amsterdam Focus: Postpanic
The first thing to know about PostPanic Amsterdam is that it’s not a post house.
Amsterdam Focus: Lernert & Sander, Blinkart
shots meets the alarmingly creative Blinkart directors, Lernert & Sander
Amsterdam Focus: The Whitehouse Post
The Whitehouse Post has expanded to Amsterdam, merging with established post production house The Ambassadors.
Amsterdam Focus: Collaboration & Canal-side Cool
How thriving agencies are making bridges over the untroubled waters of the Dutch city.
Brazil: Jones+Tino; The Boys From Brazil
Consensus sucks & arguing rocks, opine directing duo Jones+Tino.
Brazil: F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi; Back of the Net
There’s something fearless about F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi founder, Fabio Fernandes.
Brazil: Overview; The Aliens Are Coming
Placing fourth in the Cannes Lions country rankings, Brazil has become a quirky hotbed of creative talent.
Chicago: Going Native
Why is Chicago like a long sausage in a soft bun? Just ask Craig Leffel, director of production of ONE at Optimus.
Chicago: Cap Gun
Former comedy school students Matt Abramson and Alex Fendrich are helping put Chicago on the production map.
