People Like Us rejects AI bias in recruitment
The non-profit releases a powerful, spoken-word film calling for better regulations and awareness of the automation and AI tools reshaping recruitment.
Johan Renck plays a wicked game with Kate Moss for Gucci
In atmospheric short And We Shall Dance Again, the model lip-syncs to a Chris Isaak classic whilst a roomful of strangers gravitate towards one another.
Uber’s speedy serenade
Cantopop star Gareth T makes a quick proclamation of love before his uber arrives in a fun spot from the ride-hailing app.
Menabrea’s sister act
The Italian 'best kept secret' lager lets its cover slip in this wonderful branded short from Nalle Sjöblad.
Google cultivates Musiala’s composure
The tech giant launches the Pixel 11 Pro with a blooming marvelous garden-themed campaign starring German footballer Jamal Musiala.
The Carter Center finds common ground
On International Day of Democracy, the non-profit NGO unveils a charming, Super 16mm film about two friends who put aside their political differences.
New Zealand's MSD spreads the love
A funny and clever new campaign from New Zealand's Ministry of Social Development aims to change the nature of 'flexing' by putting kindness, respect and love at the centre of male bravado.
Oasis sends Postcards from all around the world
Daniel Broadley and Joshua Halling's teaser films for the band's upcoming tour are a series of easter-egg-laden vignettes from fan locations.
People Like Us rejects AI bias in recruitment
The non-profit releases a powerful, spoken-word film calling for better regulations and awareness of the automation and AI tools reshaping recruitment.
Johan Renck plays a wicked game with Kate Moss for Gucci
In atmospheric short And We Shall Dance Again, the model lip-syncs to a Chris Isaak classic whilst a roomful of strangers gravitate towards one another.
Uber’s speedy serenade
Cantopop star Gareth T makes a quick proclamation of love before his uber arrives in a fun spot from the ride-hailing app.
Menabrea’s sister act
The Italian 'best kept secret' lager lets its cover slip in this wonderful branded short from Nalle Sjöblad.
Google cultivates Musiala’s composure
The tech giant launches the Pixel 11 Pro with a blooming marvelous garden-themed campaign starring German footballer Jamal Musiala.
The Carter Center finds common ground
On International Day of Democracy, the non-profit NGO unveils a charming, Super 16mm film about two friends who put aside their political differences.
New Zealand's MSD spreads the love
A funny and clever new campaign from New Zealand's Ministry of Social Development aims to change the nature of 'flexing' by putting kindness, respect and love at the centre of male bravado.
Oasis sends Postcards from all around the world
Daniel Broadley and Joshua Halling's teaser films for the band's upcoming tour are a series of easter-egg-laden vignettes from fan locations.
The Craft
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
How KDSP and John Hillcoat found the key to therapy
Putting people's internal monologue to music might not be the first thought when promoting a mental health platform, but with its latest campaign for Grow Therapy, KDSP did just that, with heartfelt and humorous results. shots speaks to Brock Kirby and director John Hillcoat to find out what makes the campaign sing.
How hungryman woke the dead
In the second year of its “anti-award show award show”, the production company brought to life another abandoned script and found a brand to run it. Here, Jamie Madge speaks to Dead Ad Society founder and hungryman managing partner Caleb Dewart, director Lena Beug and copywriter Jagger Moore about resurrecting All Grown Up, the creative freedom afforded by doing things backwards, and why some lost ideas deserve another shot.
How Honda’s dream team revved up some reveries
From puppeteered spheres to smoke-filled bubbles, bringing Honda’s Your Dreams Engineered campaign to life demanded as much ingenuity behind the camera as it celebrates on screen. Director Ryan Chun and Black Kite Studios’ VFX Supervisor Jonathan Box explain how they manifested a beautiful film about manifesting dreams.
How Dermot Malone navigated the RNLI's new campaign
Banjoman Films director Dermot Malone's recent film for the RNLI turned what was meant to be an instructional PSA into a moving story about a young man and the danger posed by the sea. Here, Malone talks about the project, its inception, and what brought him to tears when writing the final scene.
How Vanessa Stachel hand-crafted a queer fairytale for Greenpeace
Director Vanessa Stachel talks us through how her sublime graduation film, The Nymph, created in partnership with Greenpeace, harnesses painstaking practical craftsmanship to personify humanity's destructive relationship with nature in a dark and haunting cautionary fable.
SMUGGLER and The Independents join forces
Joining The Independents gives SMUGGLER access to a broader creative ecosystem while preserving the independence and culture that continue to define the company.
Blink Productions signs Spencer MacDonald
The Director joins Blink’s roster with a body of work that feels both cinematic and deeply human.
Joseph Mann signs with Caviar
The award-winning director signs with Caviar for US commercial representation.
The Ogilvy Group UK appoints Jai Kotecha as President of Social
In the newly created role, Kotecha will lead social strategy across The Ogilvy Group UK, while continuing as CEO of Grey, reflecting the growing importance of social across the business.
Neighborhood Watch adds directing duo ANDRAS
Neighborhood Watch announce they have signed Justin Lee and Phil Kim, otherwise known as ANDRAS, to its roster of talent.
- Vivobarefoot gets weird with Mack Hollins
- Stacked and Jacked: The Danny DeVito Story
- Volkswagen highlights the ease of maintaining your car
- Nuveen lets the future lead the conversation
- Dacia goes remote-controlled with new campaign
- Scout Motors gets its "Fish On" in new spot
- Terveystalo launch new campaign
- Serving up the school food crisis on a plate
- Current Account Switch Service level ups with new campaign
- Your music deserves Bose
SMUGGLER and The Independents join forces
Joining The Independents gives SMUGGLER access to a broader creative ecosystem while preserving the independence and culture that continue to define the company.
Blink Productions signs Spencer MacDonald
The Director joins Blink’s roster with a body of work that feels both cinematic and deeply human.
Joseph Mann signs with Caviar
The award-winning director signs with Caviar for US commercial representation.
The Ogilvy Group UK appoints Jai Kotecha as President of Social
In the newly created role, Kotecha will lead social strategy across The Ogilvy Group UK, while continuing as CEO of Grey, reflecting the growing importance of social across the business.
Neighborhood Watch adds directing duo ANDRAS
Neighborhood Watch announce they have signed Justin Lee and Phil Kim, otherwise known as ANDRAS, to its roster of talent.
The Talent
The Way I See It: Fredrik Bond
From watching his editor father search for glowing eyes on screen to seeing Russell Crowe’s eyes “on fire” in Romper Stomper, Stink director Fredrik Bond has always been fascinated by the human spark that makes a film come alive. Here, he tells Jonathan Grant about dark beginnings, unlikely film schools, and why connection is still at the heart of everything he makes.
Around the world in 80 minutes: Ed Sayers’ odyssey
Filmed solely on Super 8, Ed Sayers’ crowdsourced feature debut, Super Nature is a timely exploration of life on Earth and our relationship with it. The director/producer talked to shots about how the medium’s "painted memories" inspired him to create this fragmented, flickering love letter to the natural world.
shots Unsigned: Anita Goß
This weeks shots Unsigned interview features director Anita Goß aka ANIQO, Here we talk about her latest music video, her creative inspirations, and leaving the space for things to happen while filming.
The Inspiration
On My Radar: Charlie Sarsfield
Untold Studios director Charlie Sarsfield is a lover of some of this year's World Cup work, a hater - though still a reluctant user - of social media, and someone who'd like to see a bit more room for the growth of up-and-coming directors.
Andy Madeleine: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Even/Odd director shares the pile of CDs, the popular chair and the pioneering camera that keep nostalgia, design and sound in sharp focus.
Playlist: The Reggies
Strike Anywhere's directing duo The Reggies (aka Jake Herman and Clay Dirkse) give us the lowdown on evil vertical video, wanting to make abstract and conceptual work for artists, and dethroning Joey Chestnut...
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The face-off gets crafty in tribute to World Play-Doh Day, as Co-Editors Danny Edwards and Jamie Madge choose their top five clay-animated ads and pop promos.
The Showcase
Monthly round-ups, technique focusses and entertaining showreels, curated by the shots team.
The Focus
Our monthly digital magazine, bringing you an indispensable look at specific territories, techniques and themes within the advertising industry.