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21st Feb
David Gray sticks the knife to treatments

David Gray sticks the knife to treatments

In a witty deconstruction of the commercial production process, the Supply&Demand director has a surgeon give the concept a cutting explanation.

20th Feb
DoorDash's delivery dance

DoorDash's delivery dance

Director Nick Ball helms an upbeat and brilliantly-choreographed campaign for the food delivery service that captures the excitement of answering the door to collect your order.

20th Feb
Gregory Alan Isakov’s shapes of water

Gregory Alan Isakov’s shapes of water

The US indie/folk singer songwriter releases a ravishing ocean-based promo for his track Mistakes.

20th Feb
Harley Davidson wants to service your tailpipe

Harley Davidson wants to service your tailpipe

The legendary motorcycle brand has launched an ingenious campaign to encourage uneasy riders – middle-aged bikers ignoring their health – to get their prostate glands looked at.

20th Feb
KiLLOWEN kills it at the kiosk

KiLLOWEN kills it at the kiosk

The 24-year-old west London rapper, producer and artist adds acting to his skillset as he appears in a hilarious video promoting his upcoming 'No Service' tour.

20th Feb
Core blimey! What an inspiring apple

Core blimey! What an inspiring apple

Pink Lady Apples launches a barking spot about a woman at a dog show who’s transformed by one bite into the popular pipped fruit.

19th Feb
Miami Beach's harsh reality

Miami Beach's harsh reality

Spring breakers are given a sobering list of enforcements in this clever spoof from VML to highlight the city’s rules and regulations.

19th Feb
Vanish makes an emotional mark

Vanish makes an emotional mark

A poignant animated campaign from the stain-remover brand portrays the invisible stains that bullying leaves on a child’s emotional wellbeing.

19th Feb
Justice for miscarriages

Justice for miscarriages

The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation, a UK-based charity supporting those affected by miscarriage and stillbirth, launches a powerful film about the shattered hopes that accompany the loss of a baby.

18th Feb
FutureFrank takes independent filmaking too far

FutureFrank takes independent filmaking too far

The Amsterdam-based production company unveils a satirical short film mocking the hype around AI’s ability to replace real human creatives.

18th Feb
Greenpeace's shattered lives

Greenpeace's shattered lives

Environmental activists execute an impactful piece of performance art featuring the once-cherished belongings of Filipino communities wrecked by climate change.

18th Feb
Counterfeit money? Get your coati

Counterfeit money? Get your coati

In a surreal, Tarantino-inspired film for Red Bull, Sebastian Lopez directs a dodgy trade that goes awry when the dealer's pet is mistaken for a racoon.

18th Feb
Rollo Scott gives us a Löfly cup of coffee

Rollo Scott gives us a Löfly cup of coffee

The Bite Collective director creates what can only be described as java-porn (brew tube?) in this hyper-sensorial spot for Löfbergs from ARK Agency.

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18th Feb AD OF THE WEEK
Make My Money Matter’s burning issue

Make My Money Matter’s burning issue

Starring Ambika Mod (One Day), this searing spot, created by Mother for the environmental campaign group, literally crackles with dark wit as it highlights society’s refusal to wake up and smell the burning planet.

17th Feb
BIC rewrites literary history

BIC rewrites literary history

A robot mimicking William Shakespeare’s handwriting pens an illustrated manuscript of Romeo and Juliet in a clever campaign marking 75 years of the brand’s classic biro.

Let's keep it short

A few of our favourite short films from the past few weeks.

17th Feb
Abbott explores stigma that sticks

Abbott explores stigma that sticks

The US health tech brand launches Above The Bias, a global initiative aiming to raise awareness about diabetes, with a moving film visualising the shame sufferers live with.

17th Feb
Tesco wants you to join the club

Tesco wants you to join the club

A Clubcard-resistant couple give in to FOMO after 30 years of missed rewards in Sam de Jong’s nostalgic spot celebrating three decades of the UK supermarket’s rewards scheme.

17th Feb
Humane World for Animals’ better nature

Humane World for Animals’ better nature

Nexus Studios’ Johnny Kelly and pop artist Sia collaborate on an uplifting stop motion film for the animal welfare organisation's rebrand.

17th Feb
Alabaster DePlume's dog days are over

Alabaster DePlume's dog days are over

In a surreal yet surprisingly touching promo for new track Invincibility, directed by Riff Raff's Niall Trask, the singer takes on the persona of an injured dog.

14th Feb
BA’s very British love story

BA’s very British love story

A desperate man races through London City Airport to save his relationship in Autumn de Wilde’s charming Valentine’s day campaign for British Airways.

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