Anthropomorphised sloths exemplify that Monday feeling in this charmingly produced spot from Matthijs van Heijningen.
The canned water brand plays on its alcoholic appearance in this cheeky spot from Superprime's Mike Bernstein.
Tim Robinson brings his anarchic sketch comedy to the Super Bowl ad break in this shockingly hilarious spot from Dentsu New York.
The evolution of man is given a spotty retelling in this stark and beautiful animation for the OpenAI service.
This magnificent film reimagines the upcoming Riyadh Season rematch between light-heavyweight boxers Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol as an epic three-act, opera inspired spot called The Last Crescendo.
The cancer charity event releases a moving campaign created by Diamond Marketing in commemoration of the late Canadian cancer activist Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope.
Ari Kuschnir, Founder of m ss ng p eces, is no stranger to interesting artificial intelligence films and has now attempted to take on the US advertising's golden moment by using AI to create a Super Bowl-type spot. Here, he explains how, and why...
Some Films director Mija Kembre crafts a reflective, monochrome short film about a family-run chocolate business in the Lithuanian woods.
Anthropomorphised sloths exemplify that Monday feeling in this charmingly produced spot from Matthijs van Heijningen.
The canned water brand plays on its alcoholic appearance in this cheeky spot from Superprime's Mike Bernstein.
Tim Robinson brings his anarchic sketch comedy to the Super Bowl ad break in this shockingly hilarious spot from Dentsu New York.
The evolution of man is given a spotty retelling in this stark and beautiful animation for the OpenAI service.
This magnificent film reimagines the upcoming Riyadh Season rematch between light-heavyweight boxers Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol as an epic three-act, opera inspired spot called The Last Crescendo.
The cancer charity event releases a moving campaign created by Diamond Marketing in commemoration of the late Canadian cancer activist Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope.
Ari Kuschnir, Founder of m ss ng p eces, is no stranger to interesting artificial intelligence films and has now attempted to take on the US advertising's golden moment by using AI to create a Super Bowl-type spot. Here, he explains how, and why...
Some Films director Mija Kembre crafts a reflective, monochrome short film about a family-run chocolate business in the Lithuanian woods.
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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.
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.
Tasked with creating a dance-based promo inspired by the act of breathing, the animation director, aka Russ Murphy, explains how he used rotoscoped live action and hand-drawn animation to create his mesmerising music video for ANiML’s track Breather.
This holiday season, the fast food chain illuminated our screens with its dazzling, decoration-clad Christmas ad, The Gift of McDonald's. We caught up with the creatives at Black Kite Studios to find out how they meticulously blended lived action and animation to bring the festive joyride to life.
Earlier this week saw the release of a new film for Make My Money Matter, with the campaign increasing the heat on an already hot topic. Here, Academy director Sophia Ray talks about working on the spot with award-winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
Under the leadership of Leo Balbi (CEO) and Sleyman Khodor (CCO), the new agency begins operations with clients Verisure, SmartFit, TotalPass and Aché Laboratórios Farmacêuticos.
High-end editorial boutique Cutters announce the immediate addition of distinguished Editor Kate Owen to its roster for exclusive representation across the U.S.A.
Greatergood, a director-driven production company, announce its launch in Los Angeles, bringing together some of the industry’s most visionary filmmakers under one roof.
Knucklehead announce the signing of Frankie & Johnny for commercial projects worldwide.
Agnes Fischer will now oversee the flagship studio of Grey in the US, alongside CCO, Thiago Cruz, and newly named CSO, RG Logan.
The Futz Butler, announces the launch of SONAL, a groundbreaking methodology set to redefine how music and sound are briefed.
Under the leadership of Leo Balbi (CEO) and Sleyman Khodor (CCO), the new agency begins operations with clients Verisure, SmartFit, TotalPass and Aché Laboratórios Farmacêuticos.
High-end editorial boutique Cutters announce the immediate addition of distinguished Editor Kate Owen to its roster for exclusive representation across the U.S.A.
Greatergood, a director-driven production company, announce its launch in Los Angeles, bringing together some of the industry’s most visionary filmmakers under one roof.
Knucklehead announce the signing of Frankie & Johnny for commercial projects worldwide.
Agnes Fischer will now oversee the flagship studio of Grey in the US, alongside CCO, Thiago Cruz, and newly named CSO, RG Logan.
The Futz Butler, announces the launch of SONAL, a groundbreaking methodology set to redefine how music and sound are briefed.
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Request a demoThe latest in our series of interviews with this year's shots Awards The Americas Head Judges sees Love Song co-founder Kelly Bayett reveal her passion for the category she's overseeing – Charity.
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This week we hear from Cut+Run editor Tyrone Rhabb about Formula 1 fandom, the diminishing attention spans in society, and the future of big-budget, culture-shaking videos.
Strike Anywhere’s John Larigakis shares his love for directors from Megaforce to Steven Spielberg, the importance of over-preparing and trusting your gut, and how a background in art direction has influenced his filmmaking.
Costume designer Mr Gammon talks sartorial expertise, the "staggering beauty" of Twin Peaks, why he never goes anywhere without a sketchbook, and the challenge of how to curate his sketches for an upcoming exhibition.
'Blah' advertising that fails to connect with audiences, especially during the Super Bowl, is criminal, says Liz Grabek, SVP Consumer Strategy at Betty, a Quad agency. So, don't be a victim of the 'beige tax' and, instead, pay your audience the respect they deserve.
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