Monzo means business
The online bank extends its Get Busy Living platform to businesses with three fun films showing how simpler finances leaves more time for enjoying life.
Deutsche Telekom takes on the trolls
This new campaign for the German telecoms company highlights that teasing isn't always a harmless sign of affection.
Ben Stiller gets a meowthful at Katz Deli
Nicolas Heller, aka New York Nico, chats to the actor about his new soda brand... and his costuming mistake.
Orange's out-of-this-world dance moves
Orange's new campaign celebrates the brand's connectivity with some lunar leaping as one astronaut undertakes a literal moon walk.
How Matt Lenski used AI to champion humans in The Last Commercial
The Arts & Sciences comedy director imagines advertising’s final bow in a short that finds the funny side of an industry’s existential dread. Here, Lenski tells Jamie Madge how he balanced live-action performances with generated imagery, and why it’s a director’s job to avoid the scourge of ‘Beep Boop Cinema’.
Sanlam's insurance nightmares
We've all had it, that feeling when you think you might have left the oven on, or forgotten to close the front door. Insurance company Sanlam taps into that 'what if?' moment in its new campaign.
Skull Island Prawns shows that shrimps ain't wimps
A cool crustacean shreds amongst the seaweed in this cheeky spot from Perth-based indie agency Bonfire.
Research Arts’ creative reboot
The creative technologist and director unveils a captivating experimental film examining the relationship between AI, CGI and artistic control.
Monzo means business
The online bank extends its Get Busy Living platform to businesses with three fun films showing how simpler finances leaves more time for enjoying life.
Deutsche Telekom takes on the trolls
This new campaign for the German telecoms company highlights that teasing isn't always a harmless sign of affection.
Ben Stiller gets a meowthful at Katz Deli
Nicolas Heller, aka New York Nico, chats to the actor about his new soda brand... and his costuming mistake.
Orange's out-of-this-world dance moves
Orange's new campaign celebrates the brand's connectivity with some lunar leaping as one astronaut undertakes a literal moon walk.
How Matt Lenski used AI to champion humans in The Last Commercial
The Arts & Sciences comedy director imagines advertising’s final bow in a short that finds the funny side of an industry’s existential dread. Here, Lenski tells Jamie Madge how he balanced live-action performances with generated imagery, and why it’s a director’s job to avoid the scourge of ‘Beep Boop Cinema’.
Sanlam's insurance nightmares
We've all had it, that feeling when you think you might have left the oven on, or forgotten to close the front door. Insurance company Sanlam taps into that 'what if?' moment in its new campaign.
Skull Island Prawns shows that shrimps ain't wimps
A cool crustacean shreds amongst the seaweed in this cheeky spot from Perth-based indie agency Bonfire.
Research Arts’ creative reboot
The creative technologist and director unveils a captivating experimental film examining the relationship between AI, CGI and artistic control.
The Craft
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
How Tom Green put real people in the picture for Guide Dogs
Stink director Tom Green and Fold7 ECD Dave Billing share how casting visually impaired non-actors, their real family members and charity ambassadors brought an unmatched level of authenticity and emotion to their touching campaign for the UK sight loss charity.
How Matt Lenski used AI to champion humans in The Last Commercial
The Arts & Sciences comedy director imagines advertising’s final bow in a short that finds the funny side of an industry’s existential dread. Here, Lenski tells Jamie Madge how he balanced live-action performances with generated imagery, and why it’s a director’s job to avoid the scourge of ‘Beep Boop Cinema’.
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.
Abel Rubinstein joins Park Village
Park Village signs the British director for representation, bringing his character-driven approach to the studio’s growing roster.
YOUTH joins Markenfilm Group
Brazilian filmmaking trio Eduardo Lubiazi, João Machado and Yuri Maranhão bring their hybrid visual language and tactile, craft-driven storytelling to Markenfilm’s roster.
WPP launches flagship production hub in East London
First-of-its-kind global facility unites advanced AI, virtual production and world-class human craft.
Church Edit opens New York office
Church Edit launches its New York home with a party bringing its bi-coastal and global creative community under one roof.
Jenny Lumpkin launches Modern Standard
The Modern Standard network offers ad agencies and brands a pre-vetted community of creative talent and production capabilities designed to flex around every project.
Steven Norel signs with Armoury London
Armoury welcomes the Paris-based director to its roster for UK representation.
- The Big Diesel has a new office
- Splenda Stevia brings a revolutionary twist for the Freedom 250
- The Farmer’s Dog kicks off NFL partnership
- Halfords is here for all wheelkind
- ROSÉ shows us a new trick
- McDonald’s brings the magic back to bedtime stories
- White Ribbon prescribes a cure for Algorithm Sickness
- Zara Kids turns back to school into a celebration of movement
- AXE and LYNX give the body spray can an expensive makeover
- Hardee’s is entering the burger wars
Abel Rubinstein joins Park Village
Park Village signs the British director for representation, bringing his character-driven approach to the studio’s growing roster.
YOUTH joins Markenfilm Group
Brazilian filmmaking trio Eduardo Lubiazi, João Machado and Yuri Maranhão bring their hybrid visual language and tactile, craft-driven storytelling to Markenfilm’s roster.
WPP launches flagship production hub in East London
First-of-its-kind global facility unites advanced AI, virtual production and world-class human craft.
Church Edit opens New York office
Church Edit launches its New York home with a party bringing its bi-coastal and global creative community under one roof.
Jenny Lumpkin launches Modern Standard
The Modern Standard network offers ad agencies and brands a pre-vetted community of creative talent and production capabilities designed to flex around every project.
Steven Norel signs with Armoury London
Armoury welcomes the Paris-based director to its roster for UK representation.
The Talent
Le Cube reaches global dimensions
Spanning continents, genres and mediums, Le Cube has always been thinking beyond the traditional studio model. Amy Hey caught up with founders Ralph and Gus to talk global creativity, the future of animation, and their philosophy that every frame should be a piece of art.
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.
The Inspiration
On My Radar: Kayleigh Dugdale
Kayleigh Dugdale, Executive Producer at Framestore London, talks the genius of Bowie, the need for breathing space, and why she's trying hard not to lose her latest pair of ear buds, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.
Marek Partys: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The Spark & Riot director shares the apple, the artefacts and the accessories that help him see things differently.
Playlist: David Heofs
This week we hear from director David Heofs, here he talks using handmade or analogue techniques for promos, celebrates Ed Bangers musical efforts, and and spills the beans on voicing Michael Jackson's family for Spanish TV.
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Ben Smith, a visual storytelling veteran, Co-Founder and ECD at The Mayda Creative co., explores the cultural tension between authenticity and artifice as he journeys through the artificial landscapes of media production.
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.