The Work
The best new commercials, music videos and short films,
curated by the shots editorial team.
Bonds gets deadly serious about comfort
Aussie stars Robert Irwin and Tkay Maidza keep their cool when confronted with dangerous creatures thanks to their super comfortable pants.
Steve Rogers cobbles a whimsical spot for Telstra
The Revolver director’s eclectic spot for the Australian telecommunications company tells a fantastical fable of a travelling shoemaker.
Reporters Without Borders' reality check
A clever and impactful new press and poster campaign for the non-profit organisation repurposes staple reality TV formats as a cultural warning.
Fly the coop with Tecate
American actor Sylvester Stallone soars atop an animated eagle and saves people from boring family plans in a silly spot from the Heineken-owned beer brand.
Telia puts a halt on handsets
A funny new campaign for Telia sees a family forgo their phones, which opens up a whole new appreciation for 'family time'.
Obongjayar grabs life by the horns
The Nigerian singer rides a rodeo alongside a motley crew of characters in a surreal promo for his track Sweet Danger, directed by Sophie Jones.
Lewis Hamilton's Day Off
Merman director Scott Weintrob inserts the F1 racer into an iconic scene from '80s cinema.
SickKids' latest spot hits where it counts
A cast of more than 20 real SickKids patients showcase the very real struggle to make it to the next milestone in this powerful spot from FCB Canada to celebrate the hospital’s 150th birthday.
A hug speaks louder than words for VSV
Jef Boes’ hard-hitting spot for the Belgian road safety initiative captures the unspoken anxiety felt when a loved one sets off on a motorbike ride.
MTN's heartwarming homecoming
A city boy rediscovers his roots in director Zwelethu Radebe’s cinematic spot for the South African multinational network provider.
Haim turns back time on f*cking Relationships
The trio of sisters pack up after a failed romance in Camille Summers Valli's dreamy, droll promo.
Bbyafricka’s fierce femmes
A posse of bodybuilders pose powerfully in Mollie Mills’ visually striking promo for the LA-based rapper’s song, Trackstar.
Project Yellow Light's distractingly devastating PSA
Created by The Martin Agency and shot by Le Pac's Quentin Deronzier, Love Story tells a heartbreaking tale of teenage life.
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National Autistic Society’s world of difference
An emotional, documentary-style short film from the National Autistic Society captures the relationship between a dad and his nine-year-old daughter, both of whom are autistic.
Jonas Perkmann and Felix Foltas solve a technological enigma
In an absurd and action-packed spec spot, the director reveals the real reason why a USB stick only fits when you turn it over three times.
A few of our favourite short films from the past few weeks.
Backmask; the sound of short film success
After individual successes in the advertising arena, and critical praise working together in the comic book industry, the creative partnership of Chris Baker and Matt Fitch joined forces with producer Charlie Woodall to take on the film world. Now, as their award-winning short Backmask premieres on shots, they explain why features are next on their to-do list.
David Gray sticks the knife to treatments
In a witty deconstruction of the commercial production process, the Supply&Demand director has a surgeon give the concept a cutting explanation.
J Marlow cuts a long backstory short
In the director’s hilarious sketch based on relatable British observations, a market stall holder relays the history of local legend Dicky Peg Dave.
Stefan Hunt and Vanessa Marian give the boys a chance to dance
The husband and wife filmmaking duo's expressive short, soundtracked by The Avalanches and shot through Exit Films, is a cheeky yet poetic exploration of masculinity.
Andrew Laurich makes camping bearable
The director's hilarious short, A Bear In The Woods, sees a couple's romantic trip ruined by a grizzly encounter.
Oat Cult's wicker pan
In a wickedly sinister tribute to cult horror, agency Insiders and Three Shades Creative give a decidedly Midsommar feel to probiotic overnight oats.
Celebs share fragging fables for Call Of Duty: Warzone
In a mixed-media series of films from agency Waste Creative, each delightfully animated in a different style by This Thing of Ours, Chicharito (Javier Hernández), Rob Beckett, Declan Rice, Tinashe, Ahmed Sylla, and Juan Soto give excitable accounts of in-game encounters.
David Bartels' advertising anecdotes
You may not know the name, but you'll definitely recognise some of the work, as this short documentary tells us the fascinating story of art director David Bartels.
FKA Twigs gets passionate about performance
The English singer and dancer pitches a promo to a disgruntled music exec in a captivating film for her track Childlike Things, featuring North West, Kevin Smith and Jake Shane
Florence Poppy Deary’s complaisant captain
A sinking ship is too proud to call for help in a hilarious short film from Biscuit’s new comedy director.