Renault's real-life doting dads
More than 30 years after the original ‘Papa, Nicole’ ads, the auto brand revives the popular campaign, with genuine stories exploring issues faced by modern-day fathers and daughters.
Havas Chicago promotes diverse perspectives
A compelling new film from the Chicago branch of the creative agency spotlights the success stories of black visionaries who are determined to empower the next generation.
Banco de Bogotá is rolling with the changes
Change of heart, change of plan, change of priorities... Whatever it is, the Colombian bank wants its customers to know it’ll be there for them.
Expedia takes us on a journey
This new campaign for Expedia introduces us to three school kids as they search for knowledge about different countries and cultures.
black midi’s monochrome madness
The UK rock trio releases its new single Eat Men Eat with a compelling, and largely insane, promo.
Paramount brings the mountain to the UK
Uma Thurman, Jack Whitehall and a host of stars give a bemused barista the ride of his life in this slick promo to herald the launch of new streaming service, Paramount+.
Denisse Ariana Pérez give us some tidal therapy
The photographer and filmmaker's mesmeric film, Tide In, Tide Out, speaks to our innate relationship to the rhythms of water.
Röyksopp rolls with the rock
The collaboration between production house Bacon and the Norwegian electronic duo continues with this trippy piece of geological splendour accompanying the band’s new track Sorry.
Renault's real-life doting dads
More than 30 years after the original ‘Papa, Nicole’ ads, the auto brand revives the popular campaign, with genuine stories exploring issues faced by modern-day fathers and daughters.
Havas Chicago promotes diverse perspectives
A compelling new film from the Chicago branch of the creative agency spotlights the success stories of black visionaries who are determined to empower the next generation.
Banco de Bogotá is rolling with the changes
Change of heart, change of plan, change of priorities... Whatever it is, the Colombian bank wants its customers to know it’ll be there for them.
Expedia takes us on a journey
This new campaign for Expedia introduces us to three school kids as they search for knowledge about different countries and cultures.
black midi’s monochrome madness
The UK rock trio releases its new single Eat Men Eat with a compelling, and largely insane, promo.
Paramount brings the mountain to the UK
Uma Thurman, Jack Whitehall and a host of stars give a bemused barista the ride of his life in this slick promo to herald the launch of new streaming service, Paramount+.
Denisse Ariana Pérez give us some tidal therapy
The photographer and filmmaker's mesmeric film, Tide In, Tide Out, speaks to our innate relationship to the rhythms of water.
Röyksopp rolls with the rock
The collaboration between production house Bacon and the Norwegian electronic duo continues with this trippy piece of geological splendour accompanying the band’s new track Sorry.
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How BBH made the daddy of all charity films
Last week Prostate Cancer UK released a new film, just ahead of Father's Day, celebrating dads. Here, we talk to BBH's Nick Gill and Victoria Keenan, and director Dan Emmerson, about how they balanced dad gags with heartfelt emotion.
How B&Q built its latest campaign
The recent, fantastic campaign for B&Q employs a Bowie soundtrack, a huge, rotating rig that was "a feat of civil engineering", and a lot of hard work. Here, Uncommon's ECD Sam Walker, and Pulse director Oscar Hudson, take us behind the scenes of one of the year's most ambitious ads.
How Vedran Rupic created a holy trilogy of surreality
Through three distinctive music videos for Bosnian-Swedish DJ Salvatore Ganacci, director Vedran Rupic has honed an artist persona that is shocking, unique and undeniably hilarious. Here, in his own words, he describes how each film came together, and why a childhood friendship resulted in the ultimate MV muse.
How Röyksopp and Bacon explored some Profound Mysteries
In tandem with the launch of their new album, Röyksopp collaborated with production company Bacon to create ten unique shorts from ten different directors, each taking on a separate track. We spoke to Executive Producer for Copenhagen Mette Jermiin and Executive Producer for Oslo Magne Lyngne about how the audacious project came about.
Cannes Lions 2022: Film, Titanium, Glass and SDG winners
The final night of the 2022 Lions festival saw some super human work awarded for Channel 4, Apple, WeCapital and more...
Camp + King bolsters leadership with key promotions
The agency names a new partner, and announces promotions across Creative, Production, and Finance departments.
Tool of North America signs director Reneé Mao
Her short films have been featured in the Huffington Post, The Hammer Museum, and have been awarded with Vimeo Staff Picks.
Optimus promotes Ariana DeSimone to editor
Versatile editor brings talent and strong work ethic to leading production and post house.
Patricia Riggen joins Chromista for US commercial representation
Renowned for drawing forth the emotional depth and humanity within each character, Patricia Riggen began her career as a writer for television documentaries and as executive director for the Mexican Film Institute.
Sibling Rivalry Films adds new director Kevin Castanheira
Castanheira loves to work closely with brands and agencies early on in the creative process for the betterment of the projects.
- Zurich Insurance launches Upcycled TV campaign
- Mercedes Benz experiments with the possibilities of virtual production.
- Elgato ushers in the next generation of content creators with Atomic London
- HOKA invites humans across the globe to lace up and fly
- Connecting with Gen Z takes much more than being cool
- Craig Moore delivers Into The Arms of Sunshine
- The Mill Design Studio gets colourful for the AICP Awards
- It's Move-In Day with American Family Insurance
- CMN PPL FLMS produces new Navos x Galantis promo
- Sony’s Never Off in new campaign
Cannes Lions 2022: Film, Titanium, Glass and SDG winners
The final night of the 2022 Lions festival saw some super human work awarded for Channel 4, Apple, WeCapital and more...
Camp + King bolsters leadership with key promotions
The agency names a new partner, and announces promotions across Creative, Production, and Finance departments.
Tool of North America signs director Reneé Mao
Her short films have been featured in the Huffington Post, The Hammer Museum, and have been awarded with Vimeo Staff Picks.
Optimus promotes Ariana DeSimone to editor
Versatile editor brings talent and strong work ethic to leading production and post house.
Patricia Riggen joins Chromista for US commercial representation
Renowned for drawing forth the emotional depth and humanity within each character, Patricia Riggen began her career as a writer for television documentaries and as executive director for the Mexican Film Institute.
Sibling Rivalry Films adds new director Kevin Castanheira
Castanheira loves to work closely with brands and agencies early on in the creative process for the betterment of the projects.
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Patrick Milling-Smith: Setting the stage for Lion-worthy film craft
The SMUGGLER co-founder, film and theatre producer, and 2022 Cannes Lion Film Craft Jury President speaks to Jamie Madge about his big breaks, stage smashes, and how the moving image remains relevant in increasingly virtual times.
Maria Garrido's lessons in listening
As the Jury President of the Entertainment Lions at this year's Cannes, Maria Garrido, Global CMO, Formerly Vivendi, is on a mission to give ear to all voices on the panel. She talks to Carol Cooper about tuning into to true brand value, tuning out of BS and being booed on stage.
The Young Arrows: their aim is true
Launching this year, The Young Arrows puts the focus on the up-and-coming talent who are sure to change advertising in ways we haven’t even imagined. The Arrows' Co-Chairwomen, Clare Donald and Jani Guest, tell Tim Cumming about what we can expect.
On My Radar: Anthony Dickenson
Anthony Dickenson, director at 1stAveMachine, reveals the commercials, movies and TV shows that are riding high on his creative radar.
Six Things About... Jenn Nkiru
In the last of our YDA Six Things About... series, we hear from artist and director Jenn Nkiru about her approach to directing and the things that inspire her.
Cannes Contenders: Billboard special
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