Mansour Automotive reveals its Hidden Chapter
FP7 McCann, Cairo creates a suitably Indiana Jones aping series of trails for the brand's partnership with the Grand Egyptian Museum.
You won't want to skip Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen's new spot
Created by indie-agency Courage and produced by SPY Films, the pair despair at cinematic tropes failing because of Skip's speedy service.
Lamar + Nik remember Steve Harvey's memo
Steve Harvey loses his cool in the directing duo’s hilariously tense short film reliving the American comedian and actor’s aggressive viral note.
Uber's countdown to coupling
MJZ’s Michael Spiccia directs a love story told through fleeting taxi countdowns in this charming campaign from Mother New York.
GOT BAG's not kidding around
In this joyful mockumentary from Scholz & Friends and director Peter Haueis, Albania’s new style icons have to be seen but not herd.
Olga Basha’s not-so fancy pants
A young woman remains besotted with a new love interest despite his disgusting habits in this hilarious and slightly off-putting spot from the New York denim brand.
Fredrik Bond's new spot for Citroën is a dream
A moustachioed man struggles to rise from his slumber in this fantastical spot from BETC Paris and Very Content x Stink.
DoorDash Canada brings it in
Created in partnership with Broken Heart Love Affair, this thumping, rousing campaign unites the brand's sponsorship of three professional women’s sports leagues: WNBA, NSL, and PWHL.
Mansour Automotive reveals its Hidden Chapter
FP7 McCann, Cairo creates a suitably Indiana Jones aping series of trails for the brand's partnership with the Grand Egyptian Museum.
You won't want to skip Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen's new spot
Created by indie-agency Courage and produced by SPY Films, the pair despair at cinematic tropes failing because of Skip's speedy service.
Lamar + Nik remember Steve Harvey's memo
Steve Harvey loses his cool in the directing duo’s hilariously tense short film reliving the American comedian and actor’s aggressive viral note.
Uber's countdown to coupling
MJZ’s Michael Spiccia directs a love story told through fleeting taxi countdowns in this charming campaign from Mother New York.
GOT BAG's not kidding around
In this joyful mockumentary from Scholz & Friends and director Peter Haueis, Albania’s new style icons have to be seen but not herd.
Olga Basha’s not-so fancy pants
A young woman remains besotted with a new love interest despite his disgusting habits in this hilarious and slightly off-putting spot from the New York denim brand.
Fredrik Bond's new spot for Citroën is a dream
A moustachioed man struggles to rise from his slumber in this fantastical spot from BETC Paris and Very Content x Stink.
DoorDash Canada brings it in
Created in partnership with Broken Heart Love Affair, this thumping, rousing campaign unites the brand's sponsorship of three professional women’s sports leagues: WNBA, NSL, and PWHL.
The Craft
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
How Emma Branderhorst tackled online exclusion with KPN
Emma Branderhorst has reunited with telco brand KPN and Dentsu Creative for Everyone Except, a new short film tackling the growing issue of online exclusion. Here, the director explains her creative process, from casting real teenagers and spending time with them off-camera to incorporating social media-style footage for authenticity.
How McDonald's cooked up a taste of the past
McDonald’s vibrant summer campaign whisked audiences away on a magical journey through its iconic and much-loved McDonaldland, first dreamed up in 1970. We caught up with Black Kite Studios, Nick Roney and Wieden+Kennedy to explore how they delved into the fast food chain’s archives to create the ultimate trip down memory lane.
How The Sacred Egg got surreal in San Vansterdam
Riff Raff directing duo The Sacred Egg discuss their surreal spot Drop In for EA’s skate, sharing how they kept it authentic, captured the spirit of skateboard culture, and had a blast in Mexico City.
How Aardman’s talking animals stood the test of time
Known for bringing warmth and wit to the animal kingdom, filmmaker Nick Park's Creature Comforts has appeared in countless spots and series since its creation in 1989. We caught up with Aardman's Rich Webber and Steve Harding-Hill to reflect on the style's enduring appeal, and their most recent campaign, Human Nature.
Ana Paula's story of desperation and determination
A new short film, just off the festival circuit, is a powerful, intense and emotional story about desperation, love and loss featuring a brilliant cast of non-professional actors.
CICLOPE Awards announces 2025 winners
The Awards Ceremony wrapped up three inspiring days of global connections being made and bold conversations being had, at CICLOPE Festival's biggest edition yet.
THRU joins BOL’s roster
With over seven years of expertise in design, motion, and branding, THRU boosts brand values into motion identities.
Stadium welcomes Seng Rimpakone as managing executive producer
At Stadium, Rimpakone will oversee production across the slate, scaling capabilities, mentoring teams, and guiding major campaigns from pitch to delivery.
Departure appoints J.B. Raftus as strategic advisor
Raftus brings nearly four decades of agency leadership experience to his advisory role.
Good Times signs E.J. McLeavey-Fisher
Good Times signs the director E.J. McLeavey-Fisher for US commercial representation.
Production company Mestiza launches
Born out of a passion for storytelling, Mestiza emerges as a new, independent, and innovative production house.
- Airheads unveils Decoy Boy
- Betano x AC Sparta Praha launch new campaign
- Boadicea releases a sun-drenched spot
- Verdy x Beats by Dre drops new animation
- PNC Bank launches a brilliantly boring campaign
- Be a good South African with Budget Insurance
- Nature Valley makes nature delicious in new commercials
- Directing duo Miles & AJ launch Ajinomoto’s Gyoza in the US
- Game day snacks are the real winner with Hellmann's
- O2 celebrates Red Roses win with Lioness Chloe Kelly
CICLOPE Awards announces 2025 winners
The Awards Ceremony wrapped up three inspiring days of global connections being made and bold conversations being had, at CICLOPE Festival's biggest edition yet.
THRU joins BOL’s roster
With over seven years of expertise in design, motion, and branding, THRU boosts brand values into motion identities.
Stadium welcomes Seng Rimpakone as managing executive producer
At Stadium, Rimpakone will oversee production across the slate, scaling capabilities, mentoring teams, and guiding major campaigns from pitch to delivery.
Departure appoints J.B. Raftus as strategic advisor
Raftus brings nearly four decades of agency leadership experience to his advisory role.
Good Times signs E.J. McLeavey-Fisher
Good Times signs the director E.J. McLeavey-Fisher for US commercial representation.
Production company Mestiza launches
Born out of a passion for storytelling, Mestiza emerges as a new, independent, and innovative production house.
The Talent
The methodical magic of Yuko Shimizu
Whether in film posters, murals or magazine covers, the mythical world of multi award-winning illustrator Yuko Shimizu bursts with folklore, fantasy creatures and formidable female characters. Speaking to Amy Hey at OFFF Festival in Barcelona, Shimizu reflects on the logic that drives her creativity, the lessons she carried from corporate PR and the joy of living her childhood dream.
shots Unsigned: Saul Lotzof
In this shots Unsigned interview we chat with UK based director Saul Lotzof. Here, he talks about his heartfelt remake of The Smashing Pumpkins music video for Perfect, putting the whole project together over the course of a year and getting to grips with the historical 1965 Arri 16 BL.
The Way I See It: Michael Sagol
Over the course of his 20-plus years in production, Michael Sagol, founder of Caviar Los Angeles, has EP’d thousands of commercials, ushered in a new generation of comedy directors and grown the company into an Oscar, Emmy and Lion-winning powerhouse. He tells Selena Schleh about shooting hoops with Jordan, refusing to wait tables and his dream of selling Sagol’s Bagels.
The Inspiration
Playlist: Ferina
We hear from the Object & Animal director Ferina. Here he talks about his love of anime, artistic inspirations, and keeping his head down to focus on the work.
Peer Review: Kendall Goldberg
Gravy Films director Kendall Goldberg shares how the dark comedy of the Coen Brothers, the emotional honesty of Greta Gerwig, and the playful absurdity of Andreas Nilsson have shaped her own approach to directing, and how finding humour in chaos inspires her storytelling.
On My Radar: Fa and Fon
The Watkins twins, Pulse Films' directing duo Fa [left] & Fon, have a wealth of movie recommendations, discuss their shared fear of fish, and wish that big brands would try something new once in a while, as they reveal what's on their creative radar.
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Experiential activations should offer spectacle but, says Ijaz Ibrahim, Creative Lead at The Hanging House, spectacle is only half the battle because without meaning it won't be remembered.
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.