Whittaker’s chocolate logic
In a charming spot directed by Jesse James McElroy, the confectionary brand explains the universal laws of pantry pre-snacking.
Editora Taverna fights the conversion therapy 'cure'
Brazilian publisher Editora Taverna tackles the harmful attitudes towards homosexuality, and the discredited practice of 'conversion therapy' in a powerful new film.
Nescafe shows why a watched pot should never boil
In a charming spot from Spy Films' Omri Cohen, coffee drinkers are shown waiting for the right time to brew.
Morocco’s ode to water
Director Alexandre Lucain’s sensitive and celebratory spot paints a poetic picture of a country plagued by droughts.
Expedia’s gregarious granny
A larger-than-life abuelita takes a break from her rigorous routine in Ben Dean's fun campaign for the travel company.
M&S gets pumped for summer
A stylish cast inflate beach floats in time with a classic dance track in a playfully deadpan spot from the UK retail chain.
New Speedo campaign swims into view
A new campaign for Speedo looks to reclaim the Australian brand’s heritage and status as a swimwear icon.
Martini’s nifty background noise
The vermouth brand’s new spot features style-setters who’ve been literally blending in stepping out to enjoy an ‘aperitivo moment’.
Whittaker’s chocolate logic
In a charming spot directed by Jesse James McElroy, the confectionary brand explains the universal laws of pantry pre-snacking.
Editora Taverna fights the conversion therapy 'cure'
Brazilian publisher Editora Taverna tackles the harmful attitudes towards homosexuality, and the discredited practice of 'conversion therapy' in a powerful new film.
Nescafe shows why a watched pot should never boil
In a charming spot from Spy Films' Omri Cohen, coffee drinkers are shown waiting for the right time to brew.
Morocco’s ode to water
Director Alexandre Lucain’s sensitive and celebratory spot paints a poetic picture of a country plagued by droughts.
Expedia’s gregarious granny
A larger-than-life abuelita takes a break from her rigorous routine in Ben Dean's fun campaign for the travel company.
M&S gets pumped for summer
A stylish cast inflate beach floats in time with a classic dance track in a playfully deadpan spot from the UK retail chain.
New Speedo campaign swims into view
A new campaign for Speedo looks to reclaim the Australian brand’s heritage and status as a swimwear icon.
Martini’s nifty background noise
The vermouth brand’s new spot features style-setters who’ve been literally blending in stepping out to enjoy an ‘aperitivo moment’.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
DermotMalonetalksfranklyaboutKingFrankie
Sweetshop director Dermot Malone's debut feature film will be released later this year. Here, he discusses making King Frankie on his own terms, the debt he owes to advertising, and why commitment is the key to success.
How Greenpeace turned a flight simulator into an environmental scanner
shots speaks to AlmapBBDO CCO Marco Giannelli about how the innovative, crowd-sourced sky-scanning project came to fly.
How Avios' new campaign glided onto screens
Uncommon London's new campaign for IAG Loyalty's Avios points scheme is a beautiful, calm and tranquil film featuring a sea of e-foilers gliding across a placid body of water. Here, director Sam Walker explains that creating the film was not all plain sailing.
Will Webb's Personal Effects
Recently off its festival run, Will Webb's quietly emotive short is the story of a sister coming to terms with the death of her brother while searching for meaning in his last request. Inspired by the death of his own brother, Webb discusses the challenges he faced making the film, and the power of using - and not using - music.
How Broken Antenna filmed a tale of two towns
More than just a music video, the promo for Hak Baker and Joe Armon-Jones’ track Wrong Side of Town is also a revealing mini-documentary about the duality of an East London neighbourhood bifurcated by gentrification. Knucklehead directing duo Broken Antenna (aka. Gustav Newby and Myles McAuliffe) share how they created their fascinating, mixed-media, genre-splicing film.
Last chance to enter the Young Director Award 2024
Today is the deadline for entries to this year's YDA. If you would like your work to be considered, and seen by a jury of international producers, read on...
Anne-Sofie Lindgaard joins DOGEATDOG for UK representation
Lindgaard is an award-winning Danish writer-director based in London, Lindgaard excels in bringing authentic narratives with strong performances to the screen.
Somesuch and The Kusp announce 2024 partnership programme
For the fourth consecutive year, Somesuch partners with London-based social enterprise, The Kusp, to elevate its mission of building a diverse community of talent from under-represented backgrounds.
Caviar signs Jocelyn Anquetil
Caviar welcome Jocelyn Anquetil, the London based director to their roster for commercial and music video representation in the UK and Holland.
LOBO launches standalone live-action division
LOBO launches standalone live-action division alongside impressive new roster of directors.
Bartek Kujbida to head Platige Image team in Canada
Platige Image, a BAFTA-winning production and postproduction studio, is building a team in Montreal.
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- Lacey directs Amanda Gorman in Estée Lauder campaign
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Last chance to enter the Young Director Award 2024
Today is the deadline for entries to this year's YDA. If you would like your work to be considered, and seen by a jury of international producers, read on...
Anne-Sofie Lindgaard joins DOGEATDOG for UK representation
Lindgaard is an award-winning Danish writer-director based in London, Lindgaard excels in bringing authentic narratives with strong performances to the screen.
Somesuch and The Kusp announce 2024 partnership programme
For the fourth consecutive year, Somesuch partners with London-based social enterprise, The Kusp, to elevate its mission of building a diverse community of talent from under-represented backgrounds.
Caviar signs Jocelyn Anquetil
Caviar welcome Jocelyn Anquetil, the London based director to their roster for commercial and music video representation in the UK and Holland.
LOBO launches standalone live-action division
LOBO launches standalone live-action division alongside impressive new roster of directors.
Bartek Kujbida to head Platige Image team in Canada
Platige Image, a BAFTA-winning production and postproduction studio, is building a team in Montreal.
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shots Unsigned: Drew Vaughan
This month in our unsigned directing talent interview we speak with New York based director Drew Vaughan. Here we talk about his Climb Higher series of films, telling stories of regular people doing extraordinary things, and film programs with Werner Herzog.
Zika Liu: Fashioning the future
Concluding our look at shots Awards APAC, joint winner of shots Asia Pacific New Director of the Year award, Zika Liu talks about how working in the fashion world informs his creativity as a director, helping mold his artistic expression.
The Way I See It: Dede Laurentino
The multi-award-winning, Brazilian born Chief Creative Officer of Ogilvy UK, André 'Dede' Laurentino, tells us about a difficult adolescence, life-changing trips to Europe, the feelings of inadequacy he has often struggled with, and why every creative person is punching back at the world.
On My Radar: Henry Croston
Presence director Henry Croston offers up fighting words over Paddington 2 and chooses the "least artistic" TV show as his favourite as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
Playlist: Julian Acosta
We speak to Wild Gift director Julian Acosta about his 67 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40, a mormon mission in New Mexico, and the holy trinity of directing...
On My Radar: Le Cube
Psyop directing collective Le Cube, comprised of Partner and Director, Santiago Oddis and Partner and Executive Producer, Fernanda Soma, are passionate about Pinterest, enthused by Ex Machina and serious about sneakers.
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In the world of food and drink, embracing colour can make you stand out, but too many brands are happy to bask in the banality of beige. Kristy Snell, Creative Director at Chuck Studios, explains how that's a mistake, and why having your colourful cake and eating it is the way to a consumer's heart.
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