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Signings, industry moves, award show updates
and breaking campaigns.
Microsoft's architects of tomorrow
New campaign for Microsoft's developer AI platform celebrates the architects of tomorrow, with a bold and cinematic twist.
The Webster launches AI campaign
The Webster, a luxury multi-brand retailer, announces the opening of their 13th location at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, marking not just an expansion, but a cultural statement.
Mad Cow Films welcomes Sune Lykke Albinus
Albinus' emotionally rich and visually poetic work has made a lasting impression across both commercial and short-form storytelling.
Jesse James McElroy joins Blinkink
McElroy is an award winning director who creates captivating mixed-media comedy with great performance and craft.
The Visionaries launches US operations
UK-born talent agency’s tried-and-true model for connecting brands with premier freelance directing talent heads stateside.
Take a vow with Spurs in new kit launch campaign
Spurs launch their new home kit with rousing vow honouring the loyalty of fans.
Daisy Ifama directs for Google Emergency
Daisy Ifama directs a powerful Google campaign on emergency obstetric care in Nigeria.
In a world full of fakes Ritual gets real with AI
As the line between real and fake blurs more than ever, Ritual and Giant Spoon leaned into the moment, with a wink.
Kojey Radical returns with Rule One
The multi-hyphenate artist and rapper returns from a three-year hiatus with his gleaming new single Rule One featuring Bawo.
First wave of 2025 shots Awards APAC judges announced
With the early bird entry period nearly up, we announce a batch of the creative heroes from the Asia Pacific region who will be casting a critical eye on your entered work.
O2 champions spontaneous summer adventures
O2 champions spontaneous summer adventures in latest VCCP campaign Essential for Living celebrating inclusive EU roaming.
The Den signs editor Gianluigi Carella
Carella's multi-faceted creative background spans global campaigns, music videos, and network promos.
Chromista adds Justin Pollock as EP
Over his career, Pollock has produced everything from intimate documentaries and live multi-camera events to global ad campaigns for leading brands.
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Greg Hackett joins Furlined
shots can exclusively reveal that the London-born director joins Furlined for US commercial representation.
RSA Films hires Bueno as West Coast and Texas rep
RSA Films partners with Bueno for representation of the company’s roster of filmmakers for the West Coast and Texas.
All of the updates from our global awards events.
shots Awards The Americas 2025 winners announced
Find out the winners from the shots Awards The Americas 2025 show, along with photos from the sold-out night's festivities.
Final sessions announced for Out of the Box LA
If you ever wanted access to some top-level agency producers to whom you could ask... well... anything, then you're in luck. Plus, how will Generation Alpha's gamified existence and tech-first approach to life challenge traditional marketing systems? Check out the full line-up for next week's event here.
Out of the Box's latest sessions are OK to Go live
OK Go frontman and Park Pictures director Damian Kulash sits down for an in-person In Conversation with Jason Kreher, plus Mother LA’s Biz Anderson and Jed Cohen break down the brand strategies behind sating stoners munchies - the two latest sessions announced for our LA Out of the Box event.
Shortlists announced for shots Awards The Americas 2025
With North and South America's best work of the last 12 months having been pored over by our panels of industry experts, the awards' shortlist is now ready to view.
Deadline extended and full jury groups announced for shots Awards The Americas
Too busy dealing with mountains of Valentine's cards to send in your entries? Not to fear, as the deadline has been extended to Friday, 21st February, as the full line-up of our juries is announced.
Arcade merges LA and NY offices and announces key team updates
Arcade celebrates unified leadership under Sila Soyer as Managing Partner and also announces key team promotions.
Darling Films signs director Jessie Zinn
Born in Cape Town and based between South Africa and the US, Zinn brings a blend of cinematic craft, performance-driven direction, to every project.
Soup Film welcomes directing duo Las Favoritas
Las Favoritas met in college and became friends after discovering a shared passion for creating cool stuff with a camera in hand.
Sean Price Williams joins Pulse's global roster
With deep roots in New York’s independent film scene, Williams brings a raw, kinetic energy to every frame, whether it’s a music video, feature, or branded campaign.
Banquet VFX launches
The “stubbornly small” visual effects studio, founded by Justin Brukman, Camila De Biaggi, and Matt Pascuzzi, is built on the belief that creative service still matters.
