Ladbrokes rides the wave
With the European Championship starting imminently, the betting shop creates a city-wide celebration, with the help of Neverland and The Sacred Egg.
Three’s human connection
The mobile network celebrates the power of staying connected with your community in a heartwarming pair of spots.
Media.Monks revs up BMW's game-like qualities
In a Tron-teasing promo, a man is taken on a virtual tour of the M2.
KFC's poultry beliefs
Mother's intriguing campaign for the drumstick seller climaxes in an oddball film from Vedran Rupic, encouraging the public at large to Believe in Chicken.
Raye’s emotional rollercoaster
In a powerful three-part promo for her latest song, Genesis, the British singer songwriter touches on her own mental health struggles, social issues, and the importance of human connection.
Joe Pelling's Devolving birthday
In an entertainingly surreal presentation for Devolver Digital's new games showcase, title announcements are interspersed with an odd man's mascot obsession.
adidas and the Beatles channel the football feels
In the run up to the UEFA EUROs the sports brand's emotional campaign shows its support for England midfielder Jude Bellingham and a new generation of players with The Beatles' rousing anthem, Hey Jude.
A soaring symphony
The ongoing Grammy Award-winning Birdsong Project releases new track Ka, by Devendra Banhart, with a hypnotic promo following the nocturnal dance of mystical luminescent birds.
Ladbrokes rides the wave
With the European Championship starting imminently, the betting shop creates a city-wide celebration, with the help of Neverland and The Sacred Egg.
Three’s human connection
The mobile network celebrates the power of staying connected with your community in a heartwarming pair of spots.
Media.Monks revs up BMW's game-like qualities
In a Tron-teasing promo, a man is taken on a virtual tour of the M2.
KFC's poultry beliefs
Mother's intriguing campaign for the drumstick seller climaxes in an oddball film from Vedran Rupic, encouraging the public at large to Believe in Chicken.
Raye’s emotional rollercoaster
In a powerful three-part promo for her latest song, Genesis, the British singer songwriter touches on her own mental health struggles, social issues, and the importance of human connection.
Joe Pelling's Devolving birthday
In an entertainingly surreal presentation for Devolver Digital's new games showcase, title announcements are interspersed with an odd man's mascot obsession.
adidas and the Beatles channel the football feels
In the run up to the UEFA EUROs the sports brand's emotional campaign shows its support for England midfielder Jude Bellingham and a new generation of players with The Beatles' rousing anthem, Hey Jude.
A soaring symphony
The ongoing Grammy Award-winning Birdsong Project releases new track Ka, by Devendra Banhart, with a hypnotic promo following the nocturnal dance of mystical luminescent birds.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
HowJonny&WillgaveJordanssouls
The BLINKINK puppet masters bring their reanimation skills to Jordan Brand and Nike Greater China. We caught up with the pair to find out what was needed to breathe air into icons.
How Greenpeace fought for Australia's forests
The environmental organisation tugs on our heartstrings with a moving film highlighting the detrimental effects of deforestation on the country's beloved wildlife. Photoplay director Dropbear explains how he and his team skilfully combined CGI, 3D printing, and traditional stop-motion techniques to bring this touching story to life.
How AIDES celebrated growing old gratefully
In a powerful and reflective short film created by Strike for the 40th anniversary of AIDES, an association supporting those living with HIV/AIDS, director Ariela Dorf highlights a moving concept that many HIV patients couldn't have imagined 40 years ago - aging. While many of us grapple to reverse its effects, these characters think there's nothing more beautiful...
straight 8 at 25: Boundary bending films
As part of the Future Focus, shots tasked straight 8 founder Ed Sayers to find five visionary entries that not only pushed the constraints of the comp, but blew him away in the process. Here are his thoughts on how each piece broke boundaries, as well as infomation on how to get involved.
Dermot Malone talks frankly about King Frankie
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.
Cannes Lions 2024: Film, Titanium, Glass and SDG winners
The 71st Cannes Lion Festival of Creativity came to a close with the awarding of the Film, Titanium, Social Development Goals, Glass and Grand Prix for Good Lions at the Palais des Festival on Friday evening.
Simon Ratigan joins Chelsea for US representation
Ratigan, a world leading director of television commercials, has been a filmmaker for over 20 years.
Gabriella Clifford joins Fight Gravity
Gabriella Clifford, an up-and-coming Venezuelan-Irish director, has an eye for storytelling with enticing visuals.
Florence adds director and photographer Louise Palmberg
With roots in hospitality and the restaurant industry, Palmberg's films are replete with layered textures and tasty imagery that engages audiences on a multi-sensory level.
Artclass welcomes director Fredgy Noël
Next-gen production studio ArtClass Content has signed director Fredgy Noël for representation in the US.
Los York launches Los Films
Commercial division of independent multidisciplinary creative studio gets a new name, a new direction and some reinvigoration.
- Disney Lorcana awakens with animated trailers by We Are Royale
- Sandeep & Chadrick rev their engines for Honda
- Flavor and Another Country craft 2024 AICP awards work
- Decathlon unveils the world's first alternative wetsuit
- This Domestos ad is Unstoppable
- Fresh Film dials up the colour for Essie
- John Ogunmuyiwa's inspiring England's UEFA Euro 2024 Kit promo
- Ancestry launches new documenary style campaign
- Pablo Maestres directs Plora Aquí for Ferran Palau
- VCCP helms a promo for punk band MakeWar
Cannes Lions 2024: Film, Titanium, Glass and SDG winners
The 71st Cannes Lion Festival of Creativity came to a close with the awarding of the Film, Titanium, Social Development Goals, Glass and Grand Prix for Good Lions at the Palais des Festival on Friday evening.
Simon Ratigan joins Chelsea for US representation
Ratigan, a world leading director of television commercials, has been a filmmaker for over 20 years.
Gabriella Clifford joins Fight Gravity
Gabriella Clifford, an up-and-coming Venezuelan-Irish director, has an eye for storytelling with enticing visuals.
Florence adds director and photographer Louise Palmberg
With roots in hospitality and the restaurant industry, Palmberg's films are replete with layered textures and tasty imagery that engages audiences on a multi-sensory level.
Artclass welcomes director Fredgy Noël
Next-gen production studio ArtClass Content has signed director Fredgy Noël for representation in the US.
Los York launches Los Films
Commercial division of independent multidisciplinary creative studio gets a new name, a new direction and some reinvigoration.
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Jess Kohl: Amplifying unheard voices
Love Song director Jess Kohl captures human stories from the fringes of society through her honest and impactful filmmaking. shots caught up with Kohl to discuss her favourite projects, and how directors can elevate LGBTQ+ and other marginalised voices within the commercial industry.
Debbi Vandeven’s top tips for Titanium-plated wins
Kansas-born Debbi Vandeven, Global CCO at VML and this year’s President of the Cannes Lions Titanium jury, has held a steady course through the years. She talks to Tim Cumming about keeping calm in the jury room and what elements might help work shine out from the shortlist.
Prasoon Pandey’s crusade for concealed craft
As the president of the Film Craft jury at Cannes Lions this year, director and founder of Corcoise Films, Prasoon Pandey, is looking forward to playing detective with his jury. He talks to Selena Schleh about discovering examples of great craft hidden inside “deviously demented” ideas.
Cannes Contenders: Branded Content
Nate Woodhead, MD Europe and Creative Partner at Virtue, highlights some of this year's best branded content work, which includes heartbreak, nostalgia and possibly "the most impactful piece of branded content ever".
Cannes Contenders: New Zealand
Gary Steele, Chief Creative Officer at DDB New Zealand, chooses the Kiwi offerings likely to pick up Lions in Cannes.
Playlist: Dylan Hayes
We hear from Dylan Hayes, director at Knucklehead who shares the definitive list of inspirations, the purpose of a promo, and a Crackerbox Palace...
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Purposeful doesn't have to mean prosaic, say Kate McGarrahan and Pippa Morris, Head of Strategy and Strategy Director respectively at Revolt. If you have an important message to get across then don't be dull, or everyone loses out.
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