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Chanel takes to the coast
The Chanel Cruise 2026/27 collection was directed by Stuart Winecoff, with production by Object & Animal.
Bert Kreischer puts on his Fancy Pants for Carl’s Jr.
Carl’s Jr.’s new spot Fancy Pants: gives you steakhouse indulgence without the steakhouse price.
Nuna bring the RELX WIND car seat to life
Directed by Stept's Nick Martini, the new campaign blends thoughtful product storytelling with a heartfelt family narrative.
Deutsche Telekom wants you to take time to connect
Deutsche Telekom partners with Feel Films, INGO Stockholm and WPP for a heartwarming GenAI Christmas campaign.
It's your season to shine with PayPal
Your Season to Shine is PayPal's new global holiday campaign, developed with BBH USA, and directed by Hungry Man's Ben Callner.
An important point for families at risk of type 1 diabetes
Directed by Adi Halfin and produced by Lief, the film brings Halfin’s signature instinct for rhythm to a "Get Ahead Type" family.
BIRTH signs Marc Thomas
The production company BIRTH announces the addition of the director to its roster for worldwide representation.
Olivia Rodrigo takes Ben Marshall Home 4 Christmas
SMUGGLER's Fiona Jane Burgess directs Take Me Home (4 Christmas) for Olivia Rodrigo, featuring Ben Marshall and Cynthia Nixon.
MAMA joins Academy Films
Directing duo MAMA have joined Academy’s US roster for commercial and music video representation.
PETERMAYER says it’s kinda unreal in Petoskey
PETERMAYER’s It’s Kinda Unreal Petoskey area winter campaign positions the season as a story.
Caroline Koning joins Divine
Divine signs the director to their roster for representation in France.
EchoPark launch Every Car, Happy Owner campaign
EchoPark and agency VML launch a new campaign with Owen Wilson.
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Texas Pete makes an Advent Calendar for your Thanksgiving leftovers
Thanksgiving is the biggest single-day food waste event of the year, and after the day, you've only got four days (12 meals) to eat all of your leftover meals before they go bad.
Rattling Stick welcomes director Saman Kesh
The filmmaker joins the Rattling Stick roster for representation in the UK and Netherlands.
All of the updates from our global awards events.
shots Awards EMEA 2026 shortlist unveiled
The judging is done, the debates have been had, and the very best work has risen to the top. Now, we're delighted to reveal the shortlist for this year's shots Awards EMEA.
shots Awards APAC 2026 shortlist announced
With the best work of the past year from across the Asia Pacific region scrutinised by a series of juries, each filled with industry leaders, the shortlist for the 2026 awards can now be revealed.
shots Awards EMEA 2026: Full jury list announced as extended deadline looms
With entries closing on Friday, 18th September, we reveal the 100+ creative luminaries ready to see your work.
More judges revealed for shots Awards EMEA 2026
With entries still open and the final entry deadline approaching, we reveal more of the people who'll be judging this year's shots Awards EMEA.
shots Awards EMEA 2026 reveals first wave of judges
With entries still open and the final entry deadline approaching, we reveal some of the names set to cast a critical eye over this year's work.
Full line-up of shots Awards EMEA 2026 head judges announced
Five more leading names from across direction, cinematography, music, sound and VFX join the previously revealed category heads to complete this year’s judging line-up.
No Sushi signs editor Abhay Sofsky
The Emmy-nominated, documentary editor brings an instinct for finding human drama in real life to brands and commercial storytelling.
Bayonet signs director Thomas Hefferon
The award-winning director joins Bayonet's roster for exclusive US representation, with a portfolio spanning commercials, branded content and acclaimed short films.
American Haiku expands creative and production teams
Roger Morán joins as Executive Producer and Idriss Dabré as Creative Director.
World War Seven welcomes Starburns Industries
The creator-driven animation studio joins as WW7’s stop-motion and animation partners.
Niki Lindroth von Bahr joins PINE
PINE signs the internationally acclaimed director and animator to their roster.