Find Out Who Made The Cut For 2018's New Directors Showcase

This year's New Director's Showcase, held annually through Saatchi & Saatchi and MPC, saw RSA founder and legendary film director Ridley Scott curate the 28th reel to mark the production company's 50th anniversary and the launch of the transmedia network, Ridley Scott Creative Group.

Screened this morning during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2018, the reel didn't disappointed as it premiered to an audience of 2,300 delegates. 

The 50-minute showcase continued 14 videos from emerging directors around the world. The theme for this year's event was Regeneration: Year One, with accompanying visuals designed by Scott's daughter, Cuba Tornado Scott, who worked closely with MPC's team. 

To open the session, Ridley Scott participated in a Q&A with the agency's global chairwoman and CCO, Kate Stanners in which they discussed this year's reel and its theme. 

“The range of the work submitted this year has been remarkable. We’ve taken great care to ensure that the 2018 reel not only reflects great ideas but also considered craft and production," said Scott. "To be a truly great storyteller you have to be able to fully execute a brilliant idea. We hope you enjoy the 2018 Showcase, we feel that it’s an exciting selection of the most promising new talent breaking into the industry today.”

To view the full reel, click here.