Real Madrid X adidas' anime adventure
MNSTR’s new film for the German sportswear brand celebrates the Real Madrid team spirit in a beautifully illustrated, Japanese style animation.
IKEA’s 1 out of 10 stats
The furniture retailer has fun with fantasy facts about the rate of conception in your average flatpack bed.
Thron Ullberg explores life, death and creativity
Odelay Films director Marcus Storm examines the power of photography in a raw and authentic documentary about the artist.
Never miss a thing with TopClubs
VMLY&R’s funny new spot for the Thai imported products retail store features shopper's beloved brands interrupting memorable life moments.
Vodafone Ireland’s dependable dad
This sweet campaign promoting the telecom brand’s new product GigaHome celebrates the virtues of a modern family keeping close via trusty telephonic contact.
What's eating away at Food Banks Canada?
The Local Collective addresses food poverty in a powerful spot that depicts hunger as a voracious caterpillar munching away at the fabric of society.
IKEA's hostile new home
Mother's lighthearted campaign for the Swedish homeware brand shows that a home can feel unwelcoming until it feels like you.
Germany's crying shame
This simple but powerful new spot highlights the cause of Eckiger Tisch, which is campaigning for the victims of sexual abuse by the Catholic church.
Real Madrid X adidas' anime adventure
MNSTR’s new film for the German sportswear brand celebrates the Real Madrid team spirit in a beautifully illustrated, Japanese style animation.
IKEA’s 1 out of 10 stats
The furniture retailer has fun with fantasy facts about the rate of conception in your average flatpack bed.
Thron Ullberg explores life, death and creativity
Odelay Films director Marcus Storm examines the power of photography in a raw and authentic documentary about the artist.
Never miss a thing with TopClubs
VMLY&R’s funny new spot for the Thai imported products retail store features shopper's beloved brands interrupting memorable life moments.
Vodafone Ireland’s dependable dad
This sweet campaign promoting the telecom brand’s new product GigaHome celebrates the virtues of a modern family keeping close via trusty telephonic contact.
What's eating away at Food Banks Canada?
The Local Collective addresses food poverty in a powerful spot that depicts hunger as a voracious caterpillar munching away at the fabric of society.
IKEA's hostile new home
Mother's lighthearted campaign for the Swedish homeware brand shows that a home can feel unwelcoming until it feels like you.
Germany's crying shame
This simple but powerful new spot highlights the cause of Eckiger Tisch, which is campaigning for the victims of sexual abuse by the Catholic church.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
TheRockyroadtoLadbrokes'knockoutspot
How do you seamlessly update an iconic 1979 cinematic scene to incorporate modern sports people, drummers, horse riders, drag queens, dancers, and gymnasts? We speak to the brand, creatives, director and VFX CD behind Ladbrokes' blockbuster spot about how they went the distance.
Telling authentic stories; the 50 families behind CALM’s The Last Photo
Discussions around suicide are never easy which is why Amy Simmons, Integrated Producer at adam&eveDDB, had to be especially sensitive when creating their recent campaign, The Last Photo. Here, she explains how inclusivity, understanding and involvement were the cornerstones of this powerful piece of work.
Canesten undresses the truth about vaginas
We hear from AnalogFolk about a new campaign for Canesten which combines myth-busting with education to radically alter the way we approach vaginal health, embracing truths and destroying taboos.
How to eat a human
In terms of taboo, chowing down on one's own species leaves a nasty taste in the mouth. The Swedish Food Federation's mockumentary, Eat A Swede, justly deserved this year's Cannes Grand Prix win (Entertainment category) for its exploration of putting homo sapiens on the menu. Here, Adrian Botan, McCann Europe CCO and ECD/producer Markus Ahlm, reveal the ingredients behind the campaign.
How Joris Bacquet used AI to imagine Infinity
With his innovative music video for Azel Phara, Bacquet manipulated the world-generating possibilities of AI to create a narrative film that is both visually spectacular and question-raising. We spoke to him about how he became one with the machines...
Emerald Pictures adds MilkToast as west coast reps
MilkToast has been representing Emerald since 2020 for the east coast market and now Bryan Farhy and Jen Herrera will head up sales for the west coast.
Director Justin Tyler Close joins Fresh Films
Close is represented by Fresh Film across the UK, USA and Asia.
Missing Link Films sign comedy director Greg Bray
Ben and Heather Link are excited to welcome Greg Bray to the Missing Link Films family.
MOFA welcomes Claire Thompson as executive producer
With nearly two decades production experience working with top directors and premium brands in Australia, NZ and around the world, Thompson will play an important role in MOFA’s continued growth.
HB Films partners with Hero Management for representation
Home to seasoned directors as well as rising visionaries, HB produces creative content for both traditional and emerging advertising platforms.
Uppercut welcomes Steve Cokonis as VFX supervisor
The addition of Cokonis rounds out their six-member VFX team, which is led by Head of VFX John Geehreng in NYC.
- FLOS present a portrait of Vincent Van Duysen
- Indianapolis Colts are Kicking the Stigma
- Get colourful with new Farrow & Ball campaign
- Sea Shepherd presents Extinct Ink
- Real stories colour new campaign for Valspar Paints by FCB Inferno
- Fred Gervais directs for Ghostly Kisses
- Enter the Eye Of The Storm with New Balance
- Colonel Sanders is back in a crispy new KFC campaign
- 180 Amsterdam celebrates DHL’s partnership with Coldplay
- The Prince’s Trust calls on the UK to recognise the Class of Covid
Emerald Pictures adds MilkToast as west coast reps
MilkToast has been representing Emerald since 2020 for the east coast market and now Bryan Farhy and Jen Herrera will head up sales for the west coast.
Director Justin Tyler Close joins Fresh Films
Close is represented by Fresh Film across the UK, USA and Asia.
Missing Link Films sign comedy director Greg Bray
Ben and Heather Link are excited to welcome Greg Bray to the Missing Link Films family.
MOFA welcomes Claire Thompson as executive producer
With nearly two decades production experience working with top directors and premium brands in Australia, NZ and around the world, Thompson will play an important role in MOFA’s continued growth.
HB Films partners with Hero Management for representation
Home to seasoned directors as well as rising visionaries, HB produces creative content for both traditional and emerging advertising platforms.
Uppercut welcomes Steve Cokonis as VFX supervisor
The addition of Cokonis rounds out their six-member VFX team, which is led by Head of VFX John Geehreng in NYC.
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People-watching with Michelle Savill
Award-winning New Zealand director Michelle Savill is an astute observer of human behaviour. Her first feature film Millie Lies Low premiered at Berlin International Film Festival and SXSW earlier this year, following which she was signed to Arts & Sciences. She spoke to shots about the challenges of shooting on a shoestring and how a missed flight disaster proved inspirational.
Ani Acopian's adventures in aviation
Los Angeles-based filmmaker, social media maestro and tireless innovator Ani Acopian joined Park Pictures in June. She’s garnered attention for her witty short-form content, such as A World Artists Love for AWAL, and her spoof dating website for Amazon. She told shots about playing with boundaries, altering perceptions and her love of drones.
Cinematic visuals with a disruptive edge? Better call Sau
Greatcoat Films' Newham-born director Sau Ali has built a solid portfolio within six short months in the business, including music videos for artists including Henny Knightz and Raptum, as well as branded content for Samsung, New Balance and Vice. Here he tells shots how short-form filmmaking can nurture a blockbuster spirit.
On My Radar: Mark Pinheiro
Mark Pinheiro, Visual Effects Supervisor at Absolute London, gives some love to a TV show that often attracts derisions, a football tournament that welcomed back the world, and a piece of tech that helps with 'Wacom shoulder'.
On My Radar: Lisa Rubisch
Park Pictures director Lisa Rubisch on ASMR's power to help her relax, how films that 'take a chance' are her favourites, and why her detractors and doubters are the people she'd most like to thank.
We Are Royale: A Few Of My Favourite Things
We Are Royale co-founders Brien Holman and Jen Lucero talk us through the Palm Springs trips, anniversary issues and surprise knightings that keep them creatively inspired.
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"Watch your tone, young lady!" It's what you might say to a cheeky toddler but, too often, the tentacles of the tone police are spreading into grown up conversation and debate. Amy Kean explores, via the British monarchy, business interactions and 1986 movie classic Labyrinth, how the over-policing of conversation is becoming an emergency situation.
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