Disney documents the big impact of It's a Small World
A charming and nostalgic short film, directed by Henry Alex Rubin for The Walt Disney Company, pays tribute to the Sherman Brother's iconic song, It’s a Small World.
Airbnb’s Santa-friendly stays
Father Christmas faces hotel hurdles when delivering to children on holiday in a wonderfully-crafted, first-ever festive spot from the homestay booking platform.
Back Market wants your gadgets shaken, not stored
Director Iris Kim showcases the fun way your old tech can get rehomed.
Vodafone's four decades of festivity
The phone network celebrates 40 years of connecting Britain in this festive-themed spot that shows the evolution of both the nation's phones, and the ways in which it uses them.
Kendrick's west coast squabble
In an easter-egg-filled promo for new track squabble up, Kendrick Lamar and Calmatic blend black culture and political rhetoric in a stylish, locked-off frame.
Don't get left out, says K+
The expansion of Vietnamese channel K+ is heralded by a campaign which highlights the potential social expulsion of non-subscibers.
Chevy's family connection
This new campaign for Chevrolet continues the brand's focus on family as we witness the relationship between three generations of men.
Henry-Alex Rubin plucks Apple's Heartstrings
In a gorgeously constructed film from TBWA\Media Arts Lab and SMUGGLER, a dad gets to hear his daughter's recital thanks to AirPods Pro 2's FDA-cleared Hearing Aid feature.
Disney documents the big impact of It's a Small World
A charming and nostalgic short film, directed by Henry Alex Rubin for The Walt Disney Company, pays tribute to the Sherman Brother's iconic song, It’s a Small World.
Airbnb’s Santa-friendly stays
Father Christmas faces hotel hurdles when delivering to children on holiday in a wonderfully-crafted, first-ever festive spot from the homestay booking platform.
Back Market wants your gadgets shaken, not stored
Director Iris Kim showcases the fun way your old tech can get rehomed.
Vodafone's four decades of festivity
The phone network celebrates 40 years of connecting Britain in this festive-themed spot that shows the evolution of both the nation's phones, and the ways in which it uses them.
Kendrick's west coast squabble
In an easter-egg-filled promo for new track squabble up, Kendrick Lamar and Calmatic blend black culture and political rhetoric in a stylish, locked-off frame.
Don't get left out, says K+
The expansion of Vietnamese channel K+ is heralded by a campaign which highlights the potential social expulsion of non-subscibers.
Chevy's family connection
This new campaign for Chevrolet continues the brand's focus on family as we witness the relationship between three generations of men.
Henry-Alex Rubin plucks Apple's Heartstrings
In a gorgeously constructed film from TBWA\Media Arts Lab and SMUGGLER, a dad gets to hear his daughter's recital thanks to AirPods Pro 2's FDA-cleared Hearing Aid feature.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
HowWillWightmankepthisbuzzforTommyHolohan
A man has a disturbing encounter with a fly in the BLINKINK director's insane new music video. shots sat down with him to find out how the invasive insect came to be.
Reflections on the monster in the mirror
Exploring the complex, fast evolving and philosophically tricky interface between humans and technology these days, Chris Boyle reveals the process of developing Private Island's groundbreaking, mixed media and mixed reality film Meme, myself and AI.
shots gets the filmic treatment
To celebrate and promote Treatments, the latest addition to the shots stable of products, we commissioned a special film which is launching today. Here, the team behind it discuss its concept, creation and the challenges they faced while making it.
How Yannis Konstantinidis landed the WWF in hot water
Continuing his series of "how the f*ck did he do that?" animations for the World Wide Fund for Nature, NOMINT director/co-founder Yannis Konstantinidis's latest presents the urgent environmental message of marine heatwaves through stop-motion, thermal cameras, and a whole lotta patience...
How Studio Birthplace took on corporate greed and human indifference
Shot entirely on location in Indonesia, co-directed by an Indigenous filmmaker, and starring members of the Iban community, Studio Birthplace directing duo, Jorik Dozy and Sil Van der Woerd, explain how their new project is at once a music promo, a labour of love and a crucial weapon in the fight against environmental destruction.
Balint Seres joins Stink US
Stink US hires Balint Seres as executive producer of music videos and content.
Gabi signs with Presence
Presence first became aware of her talent when she entered their inaugural 9:16 competition with her film Innumerable Things.
UNIT Film & TV launches VFX division
UNIT Film & TV launches VFX division collaborating with Eleven Film creating a CG photoreal gorilla and CG environments on gripping new drama series Stags for Paramount+.
Factory Studios announce new creative directors and senior promotions
Jack Hallett and Mark Hills are promoted to the roles of Creative Director and James Utting takes on the position of Senior Sound Designer.
Friend signs director duo PSTH
PSTH are a director duo who deliver deeply human work which is thoughtful and playful.
Abigail Wilson joins Park Pictures
Park Pictures London welcomes writer/director Abigail Wilson to the UK roster.
- Intuit QuickBooks is built different
- Not To Scale animates for Knorr Asia Noodles
- Simmons & Kamaz bring Moncler’s City of Genius to London
- Doe-Anderson delivers dramedy for Roto-Rooter
- Lobos 1707 Tequila unveils refreshed brand identity in new campaign
- De Beers Group launches holiday campaign for natural diamonds
- It's all systems pro for Apple
- Bear Brand unleash the dragon
- Red Bull marks F1's return to South Africa
- American Red Cross spotlights volunteers in new campaign
Balint Seres joins Stink US
Stink US hires Balint Seres as executive producer of music videos and content.
Gabi signs with Presence
Presence first became aware of her talent when she entered their inaugural 9:16 competition with her film Innumerable Things.
UNIT Film & TV launches VFX division
UNIT Film & TV launches VFX division collaborating with Eleven Film creating a CG photoreal gorilla and CG environments on gripping new drama series Stags for Paramount+.
Factory Studios announce new creative directors and senior promotions
Jack Hallett and Mark Hills are promoted to the roles of Creative Director and James Utting takes on the position of Senior Sound Designer.
Friend signs director duo PSTH
PSTH are a director duo who deliver deeply human work which is thoughtful and playful.
Abigail Wilson joins Park Pictures
Park Pictures London welcomes writer/director Abigail Wilson to the UK roster.
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shots Unsigned - Double Solitaire
For our latest interview of shots Unsigned talent we talk with Double Solitaire, the creative partnership of Tony Blahd and Lydia Fine. Here, they talk about their documentary The Cactus of Klaus featuring the artists Klaus Rinke, living in a church for a month, various creative roles they have had, and looking out for Cactus spines...
The Way I See It: MJ Delaney
Merman director MJ Delaney can count the Clintons, Spice Girls, Ted Lasso, and the new Christmas M&S ad among her oeuvre, but did you know she had slightly more canine ambitions as a child? Here, she talks to shots about the Welsh breakthroughs, words of wisdom, and perspective-altering baubles that have shaped her career.
Fern Berresford: fashioning a vision
Award-wining photographer and director Fern Berresford talks to Tim Cumming about realised dreams and new ambitions.
Playlist: Paul Minor
We hear from Golden LA director Paul Minor about music video passion projects, unique photobook inspirations and trying on Mr. T's gold chains.
Peer Review: Stuart McIntyre
CANADA director Stuart McIntyre talks about how a life-altering health condition changed the trajectory of his filmmaking career, and shares some of the inspiration he's found along the way.
On My Radar: Tom Staniford
Gusto Film Creative Director and Founder Tom Staniford loves well-made simplicity, thinks everyone should take a look - and listen - to a particular Martin McDonagh film, and thinks advertising should have more respect for its audience, as he reveals what's on his creative radar.
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Big ideas, big stars and big productions have been the sole preserve of big budgets since the dawn of advertising. But, says The Moon Unit, with the advent of artificial intelligence, technology is now allowing Goliath-like ideas to be made by David-sized budgets. Can AI strike a blow for equal creative opportunity?
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