Who Should Pay? exposes the real cost of climate change
Director Dior Rodriguez puts a human face to the growing insurance crisis in a powerful short film for the Insurance Education Alliance's initiative.
Daniel Wolfe gives IShowSpeed a kung-fu Beats-down
The YouTuber gets a slice of classic martial arts training in this deliciously retro-tinged online film from Mirimar and Love Song.
Longchamp lets nature take the reins
A surreal, artistic vision unfolds in the French capital city in a fully AI-driven film for the luxury leather goods house.
CANAL+ shows that it takes two to TANGO
In its latest film from BETC, directed by We Are From L.A.'s Pierre Dupaquier, the brand shows its unique bond with cinema.
TV 2 and A-Liga kick down the primetime door
Bacon director Nicolina Knapp pulls together the emotional journey behind Danish women’s football finally securing its place on nationwide TV for the first time.
Heartbreak at the Hard Luck Olympics
Artist / Director Brady Baltezore directs a moving animated tale of loss for HEX PEST's new track.
AB Vassilopoulos' festive trolly dash
The Greek supermarket chain shows that even their shopping carts go above and beyond in Gregoris Rentis' sweet spot.
Avanti highlights the risks for runaways
The rail network and children’s charity, Railway Children, have partnered on a touching film about a young girl who goes astray on her journey to school.
Who Should Pay? exposes the real cost of climate change
Director Dior Rodriguez puts a human face to the growing insurance crisis in a powerful short film for the Insurance Education Alliance's initiative.
Daniel Wolfe gives IShowSpeed a kung-fu Beats-down
The YouTuber gets a slice of classic martial arts training in this deliciously retro-tinged online film from Mirimar and Love Song.
Longchamp lets nature take the reins
A surreal, artistic vision unfolds in the French capital city in a fully AI-driven film for the luxury leather goods house.
CANAL+ shows that it takes two to TANGO
In its latest film from BETC, directed by We Are From L.A.'s Pierre Dupaquier, the brand shows its unique bond with cinema.
TV 2 and A-Liga kick down the primetime door
Bacon director Nicolina Knapp pulls together the emotional journey behind Danish women’s football finally securing its place on nationwide TV for the first time.
Heartbreak at the Hard Luck Olympics
Artist / Director Brady Baltezore directs a moving animated tale of loss for HEX PEST's new track.
AB Vassilopoulos' festive trolly dash
The Greek supermarket chain shows that even their shopping carts go above and beyond in Gregoris Rentis' sweet spot.
Avanti highlights the risks for runaways
The rail network and children’s charity, Railway Children, have partnered on a touching film about a young girl who goes astray on her journey to school.
The Craft
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
From 'feeling the pinch' to the Grinch: creating Asda's Xmas ad
shots speaks with Joe Bagnall, Head of Film at Lucky Generals, about how their team brought Dr Seuss Enterprises' legendary sourpuss, The Grinch, to life for ASDA's seasonal offering.
How Knightley & Wilkinson made Waitrose's Christmas
This year's Christmas ad avalanche brought a flurry of great spots, but it's Waitrose's rom-com that won hearts and minds. Here, creative team Jen Ashton and Oli Short, along with director Molly Manners, discuss perfect casting, balancing pace and performance, and getting Richard Curtis's blessing.
How Tesco found the funny in flawed festivities
Tesco’s latest Christmas campaign, That’s What Makes It Christmas, delivers a series of relatable, perfectly imperfect festive moments instead of one glossy seasonal epic. shots caught up with BBH ECD Felipe Serradourada Guimaraes and Biscuit Filmworks’ Jeff Low to learn how they brought a bit of honesty to holiday storytelling.
How Michael Gracey portrayed a child’s safe haven for Shelter
The award-winning Partizan director Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman, Better Man) talks about the creation of the homeless charity’s Christmas ad: including the casting of a boy who could convey the film’s emotional duality – both its harsh realities and the emotional refuge that childhood glee and imagination offers.
How Quality Meats helped Mr. Submarine get freaky at fifty
With Chicago sub institution Mr. Submarine celebrating a half-century, Quality Meats, and in-house production arm Sandwiches, decided to create 50 wild, wacky and really, really weird spots in tribute to its advertising past and the city it calls home. shots caught up with QM founders Gordy Sang and Brian Siedband, alongside director Brad Morris, to find out how they found all the fillings.
DIVISION welcome Dorothea Sing Zhang
Known for her inventive approach to practical surrealism, Sing Zhang has quickly made a name for herself on the international film scene.
Selected Works appoints Grace Thorpe and Dan Crozier to senior production roles
The studio strengthens its leadership team with two production appointments.
2026 AMP Awards for Music & Sound announces call for entries
The loudest show In the industry creates new categories honouring both individual talent snd companies; Entry deadline set for March 6, 2026.
Tool expands AI Content group with three key hires
The creative production company now boasts 20+ AI experts across its hybrid production team, director roster, and creative automation teams.
XR launches the XR Pay app
Advertising operations platform XR has announced the launch of its XR Pay mobile app, which will modernise how advertising production crews are hired and paid.
RSA Films welcomes Anthony Leonardi III
RSA Films welcomes the Filmmaker for work that transports audiences to cinematic universes.
- BRIDGE Summit shapes the future of media
- Solid Havas x IQOS present: Curious X Act
- Anastasja Black gives Haderlump a Hadergeist
- The Salvation Army reframes what it means to donate
- Real Canadian Superstore sends us an invitation
- DISH uses grandpa to tackle tough questions
- Brandon Kapelow captures care that lasts for Prisma Health
- Habitat x Pinterest present The Intruder
- Karavan explores the journey back to self-love
- Dukes Vintage drops the cheekiest Christmas campaign of the year
DIVISION welcome Dorothea Sing Zhang
Known for her inventive approach to practical surrealism, Sing Zhang has quickly made a name for herself on the international film scene.
Selected Works appoints Grace Thorpe and Dan Crozier to senior production roles
The studio strengthens its leadership team with two production appointments.
2026 AMP Awards for Music & Sound announces call for entries
The loudest show In the industry creates new categories honouring both individual talent snd companies; Entry deadline set for March 6, 2026.
Tool expands AI Content group with three key hires
The creative production company now boasts 20+ AI experts across its hybrid production team, director roster, and creative automation teams.
XR launches the XR Pay app
Advertising operations platform XR has announced the launch of its XR Pay mobile app, which will modernise how advertising production crews are hired and paid.
RSA Films welcomes Anthony Leonardi III
RSA Films welcomes the Filmmaker for work that transports audiences to cinematic universes.
The Talent
The craft, code and controlled chaos of Chris Boyle
Production company Private Island may have redefined generative filmmaking – from MoMA installations to shower gels – but, as Jamie Madge finds out, for founder Chris Boyle, independence, irreverence and intent still matter more than the tools themselves.
Sandro Rados: Hard truths and sensitive subjects
A year on from being named shots’ New Director of the Year, RSA’s Sandro Rados catches up with Amy Hey to reflect on a period of creative growth, industry reality checks, and finding fulfilment through storytelling rooted in personal truth.
Rupert Reynolds MacLean serves up creative success
Rupert Reynolds-MacLean, Managing Director of Biscuit Filmworks UK, has helped shape the company into a creative powerhouse. Lucy Aitken met him to discuss his culinary start in London, and the creative successes of Biscuit.
The Inspiration
Playlist: RELTA
The Corner Shop director Relta, guides us through his music video choices, and he talks music labels investing in artists, being inspired by other music video directors, and dissing Lil Dicky...
Doug Hanshaw: A Few Of My Favourite Things
The 77 Ventures ECD reveals the bookshelf, baseball cards and battered Yashica that keep his creativity fuelled.
Playlist: Sinclair
We speak with Pulse Films director Sinclair about some classic Kylie promos, filling the void left by MTV, and working on superhero movies.
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Creativity always needs passion and sometimes needs pain. So, says Geoffrey Chang, Creative Lead at eight&four, if we forgo the pain of that creative process in favour of artificial intelligence, if we don't suffer for our art, our very pride is at stake.
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.