LA Priest’s unlikely lovers
A cleaner, played by British actress Juliet Cowan, becomes infatuated with an anthropomorphic fatberg in Stink’s wonderfully grotesque promo for the alt-indie band's latest track, It's You.
Balter's ale-inclusive musical number
Good Oil’s Dave Wood directs a funny spot in which background players from other booze ads are given their turn on the mic.
Macpac’s suspense packed spot
The Monkeys demonstrate the dependability of the New Zealand outdoor brand’s hiking gear with a comedic cliffhanger of a campaign.
Maik Ludemann’s hot pants
This excellent spec spot for Bic lighters sees a mafia boss experience an unwelcome trouser-related inflagration situation.
Tide takes a trip down memeory lane
The laundry detergent brand casts actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani in an iconic fusion of our favourite viral videos.
Gramafilm gets shady
The London-based production company celebrates self expression in a dark and stylish spot for micro-sunglasses label CHRISTIANAHJONES.
Age UK's cold comfort
A new campaign for Age UK shows the challenges some elderly people have faced - and are still facing - this winter.
Mae Muller toys with a boy
AB/CD/CD plays with perspective in a cleverly crafted promo in which the English singer songwriter gets revenge on an ex.
LA Priest’s unlikely lovers
A cleaner, played by British actress Juliet Cowan, becomes infatuated with an anthropomorphic fatberg in Stink’s wonderfully grotesque promo for the alt-indie band's latest track, It's You.
Balter's ale-inclusive musical number
Good Oil’s Dave Wood directs a funny spot in which background players from other booze ads are given their turn on the mic.
Macpac’s suspense packed spot
The Monkeys demonstrate the dependability of the New Zealand outdoor brand’s hiking gear with a comedic cliffhanger of a campaign.
Maik Ludemann’s hot pants
This excellent spec spot for Bic lighters sees a mafia boss experience an unwelcome trouser-related inflagration situation.
Tide takes a trip down memeory lane
The laundry detergent brand casts actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani in an iconic fusion of our favourite viral videos.
Gramafilm gets shady
The London-based production company celebrates self expression in a dark and stylish spot for micro-sunglasses label CHRISTIANAHJONES.
Age UK's cold comfort
A new campaign for Age UK shows the challenges some elderly people have faced - and are still facing - this winter.
Mae Muller toys with a boy
AB/CD/CD plays with perspective in a cleverly crafted promo in which the English singer songwriter gets revenge on an ex.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
HowRamanDjafaricreatedAshnikko'sfaux-claymationfantasyworld
In an epic, anarchic music video for her new track, Worms, the American singer, rapper and songwriter rides a demon monster truck into battle, accompanied by a motley crew of animated beasts. shots caught up with the BLINKINK director to find out how he brought this weird and wonderful world to life.
How David Dearlove packed a punch with his prose
David Dearlove's latest short saw a couple of argumentative lads swap wallops for words in sweary scrimmage Fighting Talk. We caught up with the Blink director to find out how he landed his hit.
How Emergency imagined the last man on Earth
In Ogilvy's haunting short film for the humanitarian charity, we see the devastating consequences of nuclear war. shots spoke with the director Igor Borghi, to discuss the challenges of creating such a powerful film with a modest production budget and the logistics of shooting in an abandoned town.
How Hugh Mulhern forged the future of body-horror
Kicking off March's Fear Focus, we speak to Riff Raff's Hugh Mulhern about how he put together the frenetic, freaky and downright fierce visuals for Hak Baker's Telephones 4 Eyes.
How Don't Panic and Stink brought the DEC's message to the streets of Ukraine
A year since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched a powerful spot invoking hope amidst the devastation. We caught up with Don't Panic's Rick Dodds, writer and co-director of the film, to find out how they found a song in a warzone.
GPN launches tabletop division
GPN have partnered with the best and most well-respected players in the world in effort to bring this special collective of companies under the GPN network umbrella.
SEED signs the goddess of wisdom, Minerva
Shauna Seresin and Mary Knox of Minerva have begun to represent SEED Media Arts in the Northeast US Market.
Ambassadors welcomes back Stijn Waterman
Ambassadors has welcomed back long-term friend and former colleague Stijn Waterman as Creative VFX Supervisor / Director.
Arts & Letters expands leadership team
Four senior appointments will help chart next chapter of growth for the agency.
1stAveMachine launch 1stAveMusicVideo
The new music video venture will be headed up by industry maestros Liz Kessler and Randi Wilens.
Biscuit Filmworks signs director Rosie May Bird Smith
Biscuit Filmworks announce the addition of Rosie May Bird Smith to its directorial roster in the UK and Europe.
- Jergen's new film shows that mum’s really do know best
- Last Night a DJ Saved My Life
- Cadbury Heroes launches The Big Win-Win
- Taylormade golfers go dancin on the green
- The North Face gives us 100 reasons to get back to trail
- LOBO and Fable.Works create A Better Better for WhatIF Foods
- espnW says that’s a W
- Arrdee and Cat Burns combine for Home For My Heart
- Double Down with KFC
- Modelo is the Mark of a Fighter
GPN launches tabletop division
GPN have partnered with the best and most well-respected players in the world in effort to bring this special collective of companies under the GPN network umbrella.
SEED signs the goddess of wisdom, Minerva
Shauna Seresin and Mary Knox of Minerva have begun to represent SEED Media Arts in the Northeast US Market.
Ambassadors welcomes back Stijn Waterman
Ambassadors has welcomed back long-term friend and former colleague Stijn Waterman as Creative VFX Supervisor / Director.
Arts & Letters expands leadership team
Four senior appointments will help chart next chapter of growth for the agency.
1stAveMachine launch 1stAveMusicVideo
The new music video venture will be headed up by industry maestros Liz Kessler and Randi Wilens.
Biscuit Filmworks signs director Rosie May Bird Smith
Biscuit Filmworks announce the addition of Rosie May Bird Smith to its directorial roster in the UK and Europe.
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shots Unsigned: Noemi Varga
In our latest edition of chats with unsigned directing talent we speak with Noemi Varga. Here she talks us through her music video Daddy Issues for the band Exotic Girlfriend. We also discuss how filmmaking is a team sport, casting for the film, and future music video projects.
Daniel Milder: Consuming passions
Chef’s Table and Street Food director/producer Daniel Milder talks to shots about his zeal for celebrating the personalities, artistry and drama behind cuisine – and how character is the starting point for everything.
Young producers: the industry's new voices speak out
Last Thursday [2 Feb], Biscuit Filmworks and Electric Theatre Collective hosted their ninth annual Young Producers Dinner. shots caught up with some of the attendees to discuss their inspirations for joining the industry, the challenges the future might bring, and how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the role of producer.
Victoria Rivera: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The acclaimed SLMBR PRTY writer/director Victoria Rivera, known for her intimate, bilingual storytelling across various mediums, discusses her passion for classic cameras, new notebooks and a treasured typewriter.
On My Radar: Tajana Tokyo
Former dancer and now a director at Somesuch, Tajana Tokyo, shares the things that get her creative juices flowing, including a recent Oscar contender and a TV show that "don’t just showcase this unrealistic idea of perfection".
Kit Lynch-Robinson: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The action-packed FLIPT director talks good coffee, great grades and important chips whilst going through a few of the things that keep him creatively inspired.
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