Watch Wim Wenders at work in 2AM
This year 2AM and Wim Wenders shot Stella 'She' for Mother. We have just put up on the 2AM website the making of this ad and I thought you would like the opportunity to see Wim at work and hear his thoughts about the shoot and personal stories.
Posted on 29th July, 2010 at 03:00 PMASD Lionheart signs Wilfrid Brimo
Wilfrid Brimo, double Cannes gold lion winner, has signed with ASD Lionheart for UK representation. Brimo studied graphic arts, then joined a Paris-based Wanda production company as artistic director, where he worked on various global design projects and directing promos and music videos.
Posted on 20th July, 2010 at 05:09 PMNew animation directors at Beakus – Leo Bridle & Matthias Hoegg
Beakus’ newest signing, the inimitable Leo Bridle, is fast becoming the talk of the studio, having poured out more ideas in the past few weeks than everyone else combined! He’s a veritable concept machine, an animated Heath Robinson, the Gromit to our Wallace...
Posted on 20th July, 2010 at 09:15 AMLights! Camera! Action! The Tate Movie Project Launches Today
Tate announced today the launch of the interactive website and national roadshow of the Tate Movie Project. Children from across the country are invited to take part in creating the Tate Movie, the first of its kind, an animation film made by and for children.
Posted on 16th July, 2010 at 11:30 AMPark Village Launches Shameless
A brand new music video production outfit launches today – based at a venerated institution of British commercials. Shameless is the new music video department at Park Village – the first ever dedicated music division at the British commercials company renowned for its unique central London in-house production complex, and its classic ads.
Posted on 16th July, 2010 at 09:50 AM2AM sign award winning food photographer, restaurant owner and food journalist Jason Lowe
2AM have signed the award winning food photographer, restaurant owner and food journalist Jason Lowe for worldwide commercial representation.
Posted on 14th July, 2010 at 02:00 PMWork Post's Nike 'Slap' wins Bronze at Cannes
Bronze Winner for Film Craft - Editing
Posted on 12th July, 2010 at 02:00 PMAnother Film Company sign directing team 'WHO?'
Directing team WHO? have joined Another Film Company. Former editors Liam and Grant, who teamed up almost 10 years ago have developed a seamless SFX style which delivers great performance and comedy. The multi award winning team have produced iconic pieces for brands such as Virgin Trains for RKCR the very popular Tom Cat series for Bacardi Breezer and other advertising credits including spots for Opel, Citroen, Camel, Kellogg’s, VW, Audi,Nissan and Walkers.
Posted on 30th June, 2010 at 11:00 AM"Embrace Life" wins Bronze at Cannes
Posted on 30th June, 2010 at 10:15 AMMichael Geoghegan at Spank -
Shortlist for Titanium and Integrated Lions
Posted on 29th June, 2010 at 06:00 PMHLA and BBH's 'The Man Who Walked Around The World' for Johnnie Walker wins Gold at Cannes
Gold Winner for Film Lions
Posted on 29th June, 2010 at 05:17 PMSi&Ad from Academy Films win Gold in Cannes
Gold Winner for Film Craft - Best Use of Music
Posted on 29th June, 2010 at 04:00 PMJohn Dower Sky +HD 'Rocky' makes Cannes Lions shortlist
Shortlist for Product & Service - Commercial Public Services
Posted on 29th June, 2010 at 02:40 PMColonel Blimp's Nez wins Young Director award at Cannes
Young Directors Award: 1st Price in European Branded Shortfilms
Posted on 29th June, 2010 at 02:30 PMJames Rouse Strongbow 'Bankers' makes Cannes Lions shortlist
Shortlist for Product & Service - Alcoholic Drinks
Posted on 29th June, 2010 at 02:00 PMJames Rouse Discovery Channel ‘I Love The World’ makes Cannes Lions shortlist
Shortlist for Product & Service - Publications & Media
Posted on 29th June, 2010 at 02:00 PMScott Lyon Honda 'Everything' makes Cannes Lions shortlist
Shortlist for Product & Service - Cars
Posted on 29th June, 2010 at 01:00 PMWinter Olympics 2010 'Romancing the Stone' wins Gold at Cannes
Gold Winner for Film Craft Animation
Posted on 29th June, 2010 at 12:00 PMdom&nic take Bronze at Cannes for 'Lions' campaign
Bronze Winner for Product & Service Broadcast Idents & Sponsorship
Production Company: Outsider
Agency: JWT London
Quiet Storm Create New VIVA Campaign for MTV Networks UK & Ireland
Quiet Storm is delighted to announce it has created a new TV campaign for VIVA, MTV UK’s general entertainment and music channel.
Posted on 23rd June, 2010 at 11:00 AMThe iPad and SohoSoHo app combine to make a superior marketing tool
Used in conjunction with the SohoSoHo app, the iPad can really show your content off like no other device before it.
Posted on 22nd June, 2010 at 12:00 PMRushes Keepy Uppy League and Beat the Goalie
The League is well underway. The challenge is set. Can you beat the current leader who has set the bar at a staggering 131 keepy uppy's?
Posted on 21st June, 2010 at 12:00 PMMichael Winterbottom's latest feature film ‘The Killer Inside Me’
Michael Winterbottom directs 'The Killer Inside Me' A film based on the 1952 novel of the same name by Jim Thompson. The film stars Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson, and Jessica Alba. Deputy Sheriff Lou Ford (Casey Affleck) is a pillar of the community in his small Texas town, patient and apparently thoughtful.
Posted on 18th June, 2010 at 04:40 PMChillibean is looking for an Office Junior/Runner!
Due to the success and growth of our business we are now looking for an Office Junior / Runner. The role is working in our client services team and involves the following duties.
Posted on 18th June, 2010 at 04:40 PMYoung patients get animated to help others through treatment
Children who have received radiotherapy at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre have taken part in an Aardman Animations short film to show others what it is like to have the treatment.
Posted on 18th June, 2010 at 02:40 PMKaren Cunningham 'Savion'
Spank's Karen Cunningham directs a charming spot for Savlon written by Lex Firth and Clemmie Cunningham at BMB.
Posted on 18th June, 2010 at 02:20 PMSol Design Creates Unnatural Live Action For Cartoon Network
CHICAGO (June 11, 2010) - Sol Design/FX created the original and fantastical opening title sequence for Cartoon Network's Unnatural History. The network has expanded into live action shows with the premiere of Unnatural History, a new show created by Writer/Producer Mike Werb (Curious George, Firehouse Dog and The Mask) for the Cartoon Network and Warner Horizon. The show is an action adventure series geared toward tweens featuring a young, dynamic cast, mysterious and exciting capers and fascinating locations.
Posted on 18th June, 2010 at 02:00 PMHarry Dwyer 'The Sea Change'
Back in London 2AM's Harry Dwyer has had a promo selected for Rushes Soho Shorts. 'The Sea Change' for Turin Brakes continues to impress following The Reels 'promo of the week' selection and numerous industry write ups and will be screened at the ICA.
Posted on 18th June, 2010 at 12:00 AM'Rambling Man'
Laura Marling new promo Rambling Man, edited by Vid, has been nominated for Rushes Shorts music awards. A story of one man, the sea and a suitcase!
Posted on 17th June, 2010 at 04:30 PMRare Tea Company 'Tattoo'
Rare Tea Company - Rays edit for Dave Waters features Xed Le head has been shortlisted for Soho Shorts Broadcast design Award. Le Head is the famed tatoo artist, he talks about his work and love of tea.
Posted on 17th June, 2010 at 01:00 PM'Embarrassing Dad'
Pedro Romhanyi teaches us some valuable lessons in this explosive spot for Conforama. Despite how much greener the grass may appear, there is no excuse for disregarding the laws of physics.
Posted on 15th June, 2010 at 11:00 AM'Metal Detector'
dom&nic aid a metal detector enthusiast uncover treasures on the beautiful Holkam Beach, Norfolk in this new spot for Argos.
Posted on 15th June, 2010 at 11:00 AMFifty Fifty Post purchase Alchemist Platinum HD Converter
Fifty Fifty have recently purchased an Alchemist Platinum HD Converter. The cutting edge technology allowing unrivaled freedom in conversion between various frame rates, HD & SD and NTSC and PAL.
Posted on 8th June, 2010 at 05:00 PMJosh Taft shows off muscles in a new light, using revolutionary high-speed camera
Josh used this incredibly small and lightweight hand-held HD camera, capable of shooting up to 39,000 fps and offering a stunning level of detail, for this EAS film to capture athletes muscles in full motion by rigging the camera to different parts of their body.
Posted on 8th June, 2010 at 10:00 AMKaren Cunningham's Daily Mirror
Karen Cunningham at Spank directs a charming new spot for the Daily Mirror written by Seb Housden and Ben McCarthy at DLKW.
Posted on 7th June, 2010 at 04:18 PMLoose Moose's Peter Truckel completes new spot for Cadbury
Loose Moose's PETER TRUCKEL has recently completed a commercial for Cadbury as part of their global 'A Glass and a Half Production' campaign, for Saatchi and Saatchi Johannesburg, through Catapult Commercials, South Africa.
Posted on 7th June, 2010 at 04:00 PM"Doritos King of Ads" star joins Upstart Films
Doritos have had their consumers dipping in to more than just the salsa over the past few months, and as much as we like salsa, we've been pretty entertained by some of the creativity on offer.
Posted on 7th June, 2010 at 04:00 PMTANDEM release Magical Advert for Reeses Pieces and the Maryland Lottery in the USA
TANDEM director Peter Baynton has just completed an advert for a joint product promotion between Reese’s Candy and the Maryland Lottery. The spot, entitled Magician, was produced for GKV in Baltimore with REJ & Associates as Agency Producer and features a hilariously inept magician conjuring up a Reese’s candy bar and Reese’s scratch-off ticket. The brainchild of Associate Creative Director/Writer Dave Broscious and Art Director Chris Stark, the spot was launched on the 17th May, 2010.
Posted on 24th May, 2010 at 05:10 PMOutsider's Bart Timmer: Heineken - Men With Talent
In another crowd pleasing spot for Heineken, Outsider's Bart Timmer bites back at reality TV. We think you'll agree that the results are hilarious.
Posted on 24th May, 2010 at 05:00 PMOutsider's Ric Cantor: Yorkshire Tea - Builder
Ric Cantor's second installment for Yorkshire Tea shows that once again, everything stops for a good brew.
Posted on 24th May, 2010 at 05:00 PMOutsider's Director Bart Timmer: Paddy Power - Football
Blind footballers take centre stage in this commercial for Paddy Power. Unfortunately, so does a cat called "Tiddles".
Posted on 24th May, 2010 at 05:00 PMTANDEM Director Jon Dunleavy wins in Cannes
The National Film Board of Canada has announced that TANDEM director Jon Dunleavy has won the NFB of Canada Online Short Film competition in Cannes with his film Crash! Bang! Wallow?.
Posted on 24th May, 2010 at 12:00 AM4Creative director Jason Yeomans signs to 2AM Films for commercial representation.
Jason has directed many captivating commercials for 4Creative including 'Films to See Before You Die' for Film4 which was featured in SHOTS 103's creative showcase.
Posted on 10th May, 2010 at 12:00 PMEconomic and secure storage for your next digital film project
If you are shooting your next project digitally (e.g. RED Cam), you have the issue of finding the best way to backup and store the large amount of data generated by your production.
Posted on 10th May, 2010 at 10:00 AMNew for 2010, the psychological thriller Psych 9
Psych 9 (2010) is a taut psychological thriller with supernatural overtones, directed by acclaimed newcomer Andrew Shortell and starring Sara Foster (The Big Bounce, 90210) Cary Elwes (Saw, Twister) Michael Biehn (The Terminator, Aliens) and Gabriel Mann (The Bourne Supremacy, Buffalo Soldiers).
Posted on 7th May, 2010 at 11:20 AMYOUNG & RUBICAM SIGN UP CHILLIBEAN FOR GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION OF LG’S ‘BIG LAUNDRY’
ChilliBean has been appointed by Young & Rubicam New York to globally distribute the agency’s 'Big Laundry' campaign for LG.
Posted on 26th April, 2010 at 10:00 AMTaylor James is ‘Cooking on Gas’
Creative production studio Taylor James has made its first UK TV commercial, for Calor. Produced by London animation company TANDEM and co-directed with Yoav Segal, Think Tank combines realistic yet stylized CGI visual effects with 2D animation and is released to UK audiences today.
Posted on 7th April, 2010 at 04:50 PMTHE DELICIOUS MISS DAHL 8.30pm BBC2 Tuesday 23rd March
Delicious Miss Dahl is the new, must watch, food show for the BBC directed by Martha Delap. We have asked her a few questions about the blood sweat and sugar that has gone into the making of the series....
Posted on 22nd March, 2010 at 04:55 PMPlaystation Heavy Rain
Jasper and Ric at BlindPig collaborated with the creatives at TBWA to design and animate a rain soaked paper world which evokes the look, and feel, of playing Quantic Dream's new game release Heavy Rain.
Posted on 22nd March, 2010 at 03:30 PMGordon's Great Escape
Gordons Great escape - When was it aired? How many Episodes?
Posted on 22nd March, 2010 at 03:29 PMGolden Square Marries CG Biology with Abstract Art for Chris Parks and Sean de Sparengo
Golden Square has just completed 2D and 3D post production on a commercial for Coy!'s Sean de Sparengo, M&C Saatchi and Lucozade Alert Plus. The spot involved designing a dream sequence based on CG neural pathways combined with dynamic fluid 'paintings'as filmed by abstract artist, Chris Parks.
Posted on 19th March, 2010 at 03:00 PMComedy Performance Director Damien O' Donnell
Damien O'Donnell has joined Another Film Company.
Posted on 19th March, 2010 at 12:00 PMJohnnie Walker wins Gold for Corporate Advertising and the Best Viral Commercial at BTAA awards 2010
The longest single shot in advertising history takes glory at BTAA last night winning 3 awards including Gold for Corporate Advertising and the Best Viral Commercial.
Posted on 12th March, 2010 at 09:03 AMJohnson & Johnson
This is the Latest TV advert for Johnson & Johnson 24 hour skin lotion by Lowe London.
Posted on 9th March, 2010 at 11:30 AMIrresistible sings their latest online as and TVC Director, Simon Spender
Irresistible Films are proud to announce their latest online ad and TVC's director signing, Simon Spender. With a keen eye for detail and conceptual precision Simon promises no less than an explosive arrival.
Posted on 5th March, 2010 at 04:30 PMThe Future of Advertising...in one afternoon
World-leading digital thinking in one bite sized chunk
Posted on 5th March, 2010 at 04:30 PMCannes to award Film Craft - Ringan Ledwidge among the high-calibre jury
New for Cannes Lions 2010 is an entry section for Film Craft. Judged by a carefully selected jury of directors, producers and creatives including Ringan Ledwidge and Joe Pytka, and chaired by @radical.media’s Jon Kamen, Film Craft Lions will honour the craft of the filmmaking process - the direction, copywriting or editing, or the skilful use of music or sound design.
Posted on 19th February, 2010 at 11:40 AMPalethorpe & Truckel cut to the chase for Kelloggs
Loose Moose's established director Ange Palethorpe has recently collaborated with the company’s latest signing - Peter Truckel, on 'The Chase', the latest commercial for Kelloggs' Apple Jacks through Leo Burnett, Chicago.
Posted on 16th February, 2010 at 05:15 PM
Golden Square Secures another hi-profile signing with James Pearson as Exec Producer
Golden Square can today announce another new addition to its production team with James Pearson starting on 15th February 2010 as Executive Producer, developing business and other aspects of Golden Square’s offering.
Posted on 12th February, 2010 at 04:00 PMThe new generation 2012 Ford Focus
Golden Square has just completed three-months of intense 3D to deliver a collection of stunning launch films for the new generation 2012 Ford Focus through brand communications agency, Imagination
Posted on 8th February, 2010 at 10:00 AMFinal Early Bird rate for Boards Summit Europe expires February 12, 2010!
Register before then for just €550 for the full, two day conference. Boards Summit Europe is a two-day event dedicated to the development of business and creative opportunities for those in the world of creative advertising and commercial production
Posted on 8th February, 2010 at 10:00 AMPicasso at the British Animation Awards
Big congratulations to our fabulous directors tokyoplastic and Jo Lawrence who have been specially selected for the Public Choice category at this year's BAA.
Posted on 8th February, 2010 at 10:00 AMDisqo's Dare Snare: Helen Tucker-Lalloo Joins as Senior Project Manager
Hi-end creative digital production company, Disqo www.disqo.com, is continuing to expand with a new hire in the shape of Helen Tucker-Lalloo. Joining from Dare as senior project manager on 8th Feb 2010, Tucker-Lalloo will oversee Disqo’s output from their brand new HQ at 4 Golden Square, Soho.
Posted on 8th February, 2010 at 10:00 AMButchers Pet Care- 'Secret'
To demonstrate Butcher's love for dogs and understanding of their needs; an understanding that translates into food that is not just good for dogs, but is something they love to eat as well
Posted on 8th February, 2010 at 09:30 AMMr Brains is perfect for satisfying the man of the house.
Title: Mr Brains -"Carpet"
Posted on 7th February, 2010 at 06:00 PM
Johnnie Walker's 'The Walk' has been awarded the top tv/video spot of 2009
Hla's Jamie Rafn and his phenomenal Johnnie Walker brand film 'The Walk' have been awarded the Top Tv/Video spot of 2009 in Creativity Magazine's round-up of the best work of last year.
Posted on 25th January, 2010 at 01:30 PMMother of Many
Produced by Sally Arthur for ArthurCox with support from South West Screen, the UK Film Council and Channel 4/4mations, Mother of Many is a six minute animated short celebrating midwifery.
Posted on 24th January, 2010 at 08:00 PMAcademy's Corin Hardy to direct "Refuge" with Hollywood's Sam Raimi
Corin Hardy, the multi award winning music video director repped for promos, commercials and branded content by Academy Films, is set to direct his own yeti horror concept piece with the Hollywood maestro.
Posted on 24th January, 2010 at 08:00 PMWalter Stern directs Underage Drinking films for COI
Academy's Walter Stern has directed the latest campaign from the government's Department for Children, Schools and Families to help combat underage drinking in the UK.
Posted on 24th January, 2010 at 08:00 PMTUNDRA JOIN PARK VILLAGE
Park Village welcome super cool animation and mixed media directors Tundra to their animation wing The Potting Shed.
Posted on 22nd January, 2010 at 05:20 PM2am's Luke Snellinis nominated for a BAFTA
2AM are very pleased to announce that new signing Luke Snellin has been nominated for a BAFTA for his short film Mixtape.
Posted on 22nd January, 2010 at 03:00 PMAdam & Will sign to ASD Lionheart
ASD Lionheart are excited to be signing the BAFTA nominated directing team ADAM & WILL to our roster.
Posted on 22nd January, 2010 at 12:15 PMAid in Action Haiti appeal
The terrible events taking place in Haiti have, rightfully, created a surge of goodwill, not least among the advertising industry
Posted on 21st January, 2010 at 04:00 PMBen Tonge Brings Lazlo Vaslavsky To London
Chased by a pack of wild dogs, working with non-professional actors who don't speak English; all in a day's work for Ben Tonge.
Posted on 21st January, 2010 at 12:00 AMA catch up with Simon's Cat
YouTube announced that Fly Guy was the 5th most watched film on YouTube in 2009!
Posted on 20th January, 2010 at 04:00 PMHaggle Hero
Omid Djalili takes on the great but politely accepting British public in this spot directed by Ric Cantor.
Posted on 20th January, 2010 at 12:00 PMUsain Bolt,the fastest man on the planet!
Pedro Romhanyi was kept on his toes recently; chasing Usain Bolt, the fastest man on the planet, around the streets of Jamaica.
Posted on 20th January, 2010 at 11:30 AMEngineering experience from Honda
Scott Lyon’s been up to his usual clever stuff again in this captivating spot for Honda.
Posted on 20th January, 2010 at 11:00 AMNew for 2010, the psychological thriller Psych 9
Psych 9 (2010) is a taut psychological thriller with supernatural overtones, directed by acclaimed newcomer Andrew Shortell and starring Sara Foster (The Big Bounce, 90210) Cary Elwes (Saw, Twister), Michael Biehn (The Terminator, Aliens) and Gabriel Mann (The Bourne Supremacy, Buffalo Soldiers).
Posted on 21st December, 2009 at 11:00 AMSilverstone ad campaign offering driving heaven over Christmas
Emerging advertising agency Ground Up Media produces TV slots to play across multiple channels over holiday season.
Posted on 21st December, 2009 at 12:00 AM‘House of Cards’ Tops Awards Poll
dom&nic's poignant Shelter spot, House of Cards, has been recognised as the second most awarded commercial in the world in 2009 (Gunn Report)
Posted on 18th December, 2009 at 03:00 PMChilliBean's New Office
With a fond Farewell to the old offices we say a big hello to our new Offices in Livonia Street.
Posted on 7th December, 2009 at 02:00 PMGolden Square Gets Tash-Tastic for Prostate Cancer Charity
The Gents at London post house, Golden Square, have sacrificed their collective slick style to grow moustaches in the name of charity.
Posted on 2nd December, 2009 at 04:40 PMThe Stockroom, offering physical storage services
Whilst Chillibean offer digital storage services The Stockroom compliment Chillibean by offering physical storage for Film, TV and Media companies.
Posted on 2nd December, 2009 at 10:00 AMOutsider Announce the Release of their New Website
The irascible Robert Campbell founded Outsider in 1997. Thanks to Robert’s keen eye for talent, his super energy and shameless banging on people's doors, the company grew quickly and garnered success immediately.
Posted on 1st December, 2009 at 03:30 PMCROSSROADS SHOWS WHAT TIME IT IS WITH SWATCH
Crossroads Director Harvey in collaboration with RH Advertising, just completed a beautiful spot for watchmaker Swatch. The 30" Seasons spot, used a number of imaginative techniques to create a surreal and abstract golden snowball fight that appears to take place in the vastness of deep black space.
Posted on 1st December, 2009 at 03:00 PMThe 11th Annual First Boards Awards Competition is now on!
What started out as a fun little idea to award up-and-coming directors has, in the last 10 years, grown into a comprehensive feting of the best new talent in advertising.
Posted on 1st December, 2009 at 03:00 PMTwining's campaign 'Range'
This week we see new work from Spank's animation, design and live action integration directing duo FAQ.
Posted on 23rd November, 2009 at 05:00 PMCROSSROADS TOASTS ABBOT ALE IN NEW CAMPAIGN STARRING BRIAN BLESSED
Crossroads Directors JAM have completed an ident campaign for English cask beer Abbot Ale starring the inimitable actor Brian Blessed.
Posted on 23rd November, 2009 at 05:00 PMDead Hungry
Dead Hungry is the debut fiction short film from director Will Bridges. Set in a classic 1970's American B-Movie the story centres around Jed, he is a lost zombie trying to satisfy his insatiable hunger for human brains. The only problem is he can't catch a thing.
Posted on 9th November, 2009 at 11:00 AMPark Village Director nominated for British Independent Film Awards
We're very proud to announce that Park Village Director Marek Losey’s film 'The Hide' has been nominated for the 2009 British Independent Film Awards under the category 'Best Achievement in Production'.
Posted on 9th November, 2009 at 10:30 AMThe 'Extraordinary' Shelly Love
2AM Films have signed award winning artist, choreographer and director Shelly Love. Her unique distinctive style is diverse and includes an in depth knowledge of backwards motion from her Artist Residency at The Place London.
Posted on 9th November, 2009 at 10:00 AMCOURLANDER LAUNCHES BROADWAY FILMS
Award-winning Producer Toby Courlander formerly of Outsider, London is pleased to announce the opening of his new venture Broadway Films. The new firm will open on the heels of an agreement to represent most of the live action roster of bicoastal production and digital studio Tool, as well as the highly respected talents of Paris-based No Brain in the UK.
Posted on 8th November, 2009 at 12:35 PMPat Holden repped by Spank
Pat is a commercials director at Spank films. He has directed two feature films, the most recent being Awaydays, which premiered at the BFI London Film Festival in 2008. The critically acclaimed film went on to get it's theatrical release earlier this year, topping the DVD sales chart in it's first week on release.
Posted on 8th November, 2009 at 12:00 PMJIM WEEDON'S SARAH'S STORY IS BEST CRAFTED COMMERCIAL OF 2009 AT BTA CRAFT AWARDS
This week saw Bare Films excitedly (and metaphorically) pick up the top award at the BTA Craft for their hard hitting spot raising awareness for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Posted on 8th November, 2009 at 12:00 PM02 Load and Go selects Comedy performance specialist Gordon Anderson
Comedy performance specialist Gordon Anderson has joined to work across all content and commercials. Gordon is best known for directing the BAFTA winning Best New Comedy series, "The Inbetweeners". He also co-writes and directs "The Catherine Tate Show", which was nominated at BAFTA for Best Comedy in 2004, 2006 and 2007.
Posted on 26th October, 2009 at 05:00 PMBacardi's 'Island City' campaign
Mr Bongo Records was thrilled to be commissioned by Rainer Kelly to compose a bespoke piece for the brand new worldwide Bacardi 'Island City' campaign. After many hours in the Mr Bongo/Can Can studio with a variety of wonderful artists from South America and beyond (and a little rum!), the end-result is a wonderful party track in its own right. Written by Mr Bongo's own legendary producer 'Sao Benitez' the track features special guests including Incognitos horn section and the untapped talent of singer/beatboxer Sammy Sarfa.
Posted on 26th October, 2009 at 03:00 PMAcademy introduces The Glue Society
Now represented by Academy through its partnership with Park Pictures in the USA are creative consortiums 'The Glue Society' and '300ml'.
Posted on 26th October, 2009 at 02:35 PM300ml, represented by Academy
Their focus throughout their work is on driving creativity, through performance, casting, art direction, style or framing.
Posted on 26th October, 2009 at 02:30 PMAardman Animations makes first ever Tate Movie.
Tate and Legacy Trust UK announce today the first ever Tate movie. Tate is collaborating with Aardman, the animation company behind Wallace and Gromit, and Fallon, the creative agency that originated the concept. The Tate Movie will be the first of its kind - an animation film made by and for children across the UK.
Posted on 26th October, 2009 at 01:30 PMMTV Networks Launches Brand New Entertainment Channel VIVA, Available on Freeview, SKY and Virgin
London 15th October 2009...VIVA – a new entertainment channel from MTV Networks will launch on October 26th backed by a seven figure TV led marketing campaign which captures its fun and frivolous nature and the eclectic mix of programming only an MTV channel can deliver.
Posted on 26th October, 2009 at 01:00 PMSave $300 off Boards Summit registration!!
Join us on October 26th and 27th in New York City for the Boards Summit, the most important advertising production conference in the industry. Now in its 10th year, this highly anticipated, annual event is dedicated to the development of business and creative opportunities for those in the world of advertising and commercial production.
Posted on 12th October, 2009 at 03:00 PMIMAGINING MOZAMBIQUE EXHIBIT TO KICK OFF BOARDS SUMMIT
Curated by W+K Amsterdam Interactive Producer Jamie Kim Imagining Mozambique is a collection of thought-provoking art inspired by the Mozambican children, bringing attention to their day-to-day plight for survival and change.
Posted on 12th October, 2009 at 12:35 PMPark Village welcomes Spring69
New directing fashion & beauty collective Spring69 kick off their signing at Park Village with this stunning piece of work. It needs no introduction as it's Miss Lily Allen in collaboration with GQ Magazine as she picked up the gracious accolade of " Woman of Year".
Posted on 12th October, 2009 at 12:30 PMPhil Griffin shoots the new music video for Irish pop legend Ronan Keating
Park Village's fashion & beauty director Phil Griffin shoots the new music video for Irish pop legend Ronan Keating in our own studio.
Posted on 9th October, 2009 at 03:00 PMTelevisual Roadshow October 24th - November 4th
The Televisual Roadshow is a comprehensive, producer-focused series of business seminars that takes place over five cities – Bristol, Cardiff, London, Glasgow and Manchester - from 20th October to 4th November.
Posted on 9th October, 2009 at 12:00 AMIMAGINING MOZAMBIQUE EXHIBIT TO KICK OFF BOARDS SUMMIT
Curated by W+K Amsterdam Interactive Producer Jamie Kim Imagining Mozambique is a collection of thought-provoking art inspired by the Mozambican children, bringing attention to their day-to-day plight for survival and change.
Posted on 8th October, 2009 at 02:50 PMCheck out Johnny Green's latest Fifa Spot
Check out Johnny Green's latest piece of work, done out of Wieden & Kennedy Amsterdam, for Fifa. They went from the streets of Barcelona to the community centers of Manchester to the seaside of Devon to capture the epic shots of fans and professionals uniting online to battle it out on Fifa10.
Posted on 28th September, 2009 at 12:00 PMRobbie William's new video 'Bodies'
Vaughan Arnell is reunited with Robbie Williams , directing the video for Robbie's new single 'Bodies' from his new album after 2 ½ years away from the charts. Vaughan's past Robbie videos include Angels, Feel, Let Me Entertain You, Millennium, Radio, Rock DJ, Somethin' Stupid and Supreme.
Posted on 28th September, 2009 at 11:00 AMSteve Bendelack's new Trebor Mint Gum commercial
Spank's Steve Bendelack directs the new Trebor Mint Gum commercial for Fallon, written by Matt Keon.
Posted on 25th September, 2009 at 10:00 AM1st October is the date for Worldwide Release of TANDEM Director Simon Tofield's First Book
After winning numerous awards and getting over 35 million hits on YouTube for his short films about his wickedly funny cat, TANDEM Director Simon Tofield celebrates the worldwide release of his first book on 1 October.
Posted on 18th September, 2009 at 04:00 PMSpecsavers Resurrects Postman Pat for Latest TV Campaign
Specsavers' latest campaign features glasses-wearing national TV treasure, Postman Pat. The campaign comprises TV, radio and online and breaks across the UK from 1st September 2009.
Posted on 18th September, 2009 at 10:05 AMLBB Launches Recession Busting Job Advertising and Hunting Service
Little Black Books- the global ad industry resource from ad folk for ad folk - is launching a new and free service to help advertising job hunters and companies who need to promote vacancies.
Posted on 11th September, 2009 at 12:40 PMGolden Square Animates to the Live Beat for AV Pioneers, The Sancho Plan
Golden Square has just completed its collaboration with audio-visual performance-art pioneers, The Sancho Plan, to create stunningly rendered 3D animation that synchs with the band’s live drum performance.
Posted on 11th September, 2009 at 12:15 PMCBeebies latest campaign for the Kids
Check out Ben Gregor's latest campaign for CBeebies. While CBeebies won't make these cheeky kids better behaved, it will certainly teach them some important skills.
Posted on 3rd September, 2009 at 05:00 PMTickets are now available for the APA show 2009
Tickets for the APA Show 2009 will be on sale from Monday the 3rd of August.
Posted on 26th August, 2009 at 10:00 AMRobbie Williams new video coming soon
August has seen Vaughan re-united with Robbie Williams' on a video that marks Robbie's return with the first single off the new album. The video will be delivered at the beginning of September.
Posted on 24th August, 2009 at 12:00 PMPaloma Faith's new single 'New York'
Having recently delivered the re-branding campaign for Vodafone Germany, Vaughan Arnell returned to his routes to shoot a music video for rising star Paloma Faith's second single release entitled 'New York'. Click here to see the new video.
Posted on 18th August, 2009 at 11:20 AMWalter Campbell joins Serious Pictures
Walter has written and art directed some of the most iconic and influential advertising in the world and has now started Directing through Serious Pictures.
Posted on 17th August, 2009 at 03:30 PMSquare Art 2009 - Now Open for Submissions
Square Art - Adland's answer to the Turner Prize - returns for the fifteenth time on the 26th of November 2009 with art world endorsements from White Cube artist, Harland Miller, and the legendary Slade School of Fine Art-UCL.
Posted on 17th August, 2009 at 10:40 AMDon't miss the Boards Summit on October 26 & 27th in New York
Don't miss the Boards Summit on October 26 & 27th in New York, the most important advertising production conference in the industry.
Posted on 17th August, 2009 at 10:00 AMGolden Square Rumbles in a 3D Furniture Jungle
Golden Square has created 3D organically growing mahogany furniture with Joy Films Middle East for Asian furniture company, Otobi. Directed by RSA's Barney Cokeliss, the project presented Golden Square's 3D and 2D teams with a mammoth task, balancing a fantastical narrative with a realistic look, all within the space of five weeks.
Posted on 13th August, 2009 at 05:20 PMOutsider's Nico & Martin's Cadbury spots.
In these amusing spots, Outsider's Argentinean Directoring duo, nico&martin, pitch chocolate bar against man.
Posted on 10th August, 2009 at 05:30 PMBen Tonge has the X factor
Director Ben Tonge has been busy since joining Thomas Thomas in May. Following a project with AMV BBDO for BT Digital, Ben has directed a viral for Peugot through Euro RSCG as part of their 'Fuel Fugitives'campaign. The 'Taylor Couple' depicts a petrol station employee who is forced to literally eat his hat after a visit from the 'Fuel Fugitives'.
Posted on 10th August, 2009 at 02:15 PMMistero Buffo by Dario Fo
Some forty million people throughout the world have watched Dario Fo perform this brilliant one man show.
Posted on 7th August, 2009 at 01:40 PMWASHDAYS WINS RUSHES SOHO SHORTS!!
Simon Neal's first short film Washdays has stolen the show at the 2009 Rushes Soho shorts festival.
Posted on 7th August, 2009 at 10:45 AMDisqo & CHI produce microsite for Lexus
Disqo's continuing collaboration with CHI has produced a second photoreal mircosite for Lexus using Disqo's CGI and Flash development expertise to create a 360-degree vision of the car with a complex navigation tool that takes users on a virtual trip through Europe.
Posted on 4th August, 2009 at 12:00 PMGolden Square and Cold cut
Golden Square has just completed months of work on a collaboration with pioneering DJ producers, Coldcut, for their green-themed audio-visual project, Energy Union. The result is eight minutes of original animation that combines hand-drawn and computer aided 2D and 3D elements designed using Photoshop, Maya and AfterEffects.
Posted on 28th July, 2009 at 04:20 PMPicasso Pictures sign motion graphic superstars, Laundry! for exclusive UK representation
Picasso Pictures are delighted to announce the addition of new directing collective Laundry! to their UK roster. Laundry! come to Picasso having already established themselves as one of the most talented and prolific motion graphic directors in the US and we're pleased they have chosen broaden their reach into Europe with us here in the UK.
Posted on 28th July, 2009 at 10:00 AMChris Gavin's Short TXT Island makes the Final 3 in the Rushes Short Film Festival
TXT Island, an animated film by TANDEM Director Chris Gavin, is one of the 3 finalists for Best Animation in this year's Rushes Film Festival. The winning film will be announced on Thursday 30 July at the Rushes Awards Ceremony. Chris is up against two strong contenders, Oscar-Nominated This Way Up by Smith and Foulkes and This is Where We Live by Ben Falk and Josiah Newbolt.
Posted on 27th July, 2009 at 03:30 PM4th Simon's Cat is a Phenominal Success
TANDEM director, Simon Tofield's 4th film in his Simon's Cat Series, Fly Guy, was released Friday evening and by Monday morning has amassed a quarter of a million YouTube hits. Even more startling is that Fly Guy has become the all-time, highest-rated film on YouTube with a rating of 4.97 out of 5.
Posted on 27th July, 2009 at 02:40 PMHenry Littlechild's Aviva
Henry Littlechild’s amusing set of bumpers for Aviva contain a comic take on an insurance-related disaster.
Posted on 24th July, 2009 at 04:30 PMRic Cantor's spot for Ikea
Ric Cantor's charming new spot for Ikea features a group of children attending Church with one of the party causing a stir through her unconventional choice of dress.
Posted on 24th July, 2009 at 04:00 PMHOT NEW TALENT signed and he goes by the name of SIL van der WOERD
Annex Films has signed the incredibly talented Sil van der Woerd. After studying Fine Arts at the Academy of Art and Design in Arnhem, the Netherlands, he made two short films"Duet" and "Swim". "Swim" went global and won several awards. From there he moved to Hollywood to study visual effects at Gnomon to perfect his technique. Sil uses film and mixed new media, live action and dominant soundtracks to express his fictitious, atmospheric worlds.
Posted on 23rd July, 2009 at 01:56 PM"AND THEY SAY ROMANCE IS DEAD"
Jonathan Glazer has marked his return to the world of music video with a hard-hitting film for the track "Treat me like your mother" from the Dead Weather's debut album 'Horehound'.
Posted on 21st July, 2009 at 02:00 PMGabrielle Lott joins the team at HLA as their new Directors Rep
Gabrielle Lott, former PR Manager of JWT, New York and Editor of The Reel joins the team at HLA as their new Director's Rep. Gabrielle will represent all of HLA’s directors; Simon Ratigan, John Hardwick, Danny Cohen, Simon Taylor and Kjetil Njoten within the UK and Europe, she will also be responsible for all PR for the company and it's roster.
Posted on 20th July, 2009 at 05:25 PMAdam Spivey joins The Quarry
The Quarry are delighted to announce the arrival of the fabulous Adam Spivey on Monday 20 July 2009.
Posted on 20th July, 2009 at 04:00 PMFRAME.dk Need Off-site Sales Reps!
Frame.dk needs off-site Sales Reps to market motion graphics design and animation services to domestic/international ad agencies and production companies across Europe, Latin America, Russia and Dubai
Posted on 20th July, 2009 at 03:40 PMChappell's arrival heralds a new era of growth and independence for Disqo
Adam Chappell, a Mipcom-winning digital specialist with ten years experience in digital and TV entertainment, joins post-centric digital production company, Disqo, from 3rd August 2009. Chappell's arrival heralds a new era of growth and independence for Disqo, an offshoot of Golden Square Post Production, as it becomes more of a standalone company.
Posted on 20th July, 2009 at 12:00 AMSonny director Guy Manwaring's latest piece of work is a humorous spot for Mentos Aqua Kiss.
Starring two well-known Beatboxers, Neil Thomas & Killa Kella, posing as young men outside a gas station in the middle of nowhere, they try to out-do each other with their incredible beatboxing abilities.
Posted on 17th July, 2009 at 03:35 PMSteve Bendelack makes it a hatrick
Spank's Steve Bendelack wins his third award in a row for his comedy spot starring Johnny Vegas for BBC3.
Posted on 16th July, 2009 at 04:30 PMCROSSROADS' DIRECTOR NICO BEYER COMPLETES TRIO OF SPOTS FOR NATO
Crossroads director Nico Beyer in collaboration with Scholz & Friends European Office has just released a trio of stirring :30s for NATO that underscores the military alliance's effectiveness at maintaining international peace, security and stability.
Posted on 16th July, 2009 at 04:30 PMLondon premieres as part of Rushes Soho Shorts Festival. 3 nights only: 27th, 28th and 30th July
From tiny super 8 cameras to huge west end screens – without any editing the best three-minute in-camera edited straight 8 films selected from over 150 entries from around the world.
Posted on 15th July, 2009 at 12:00 PMThe 2009 AICP is Now on Tour
The 2009 AICP Show is now on tour and will be in Los Angeles on July 22nd at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
Posted on 14th July, 2009 at 10:00 AMFed Up wins the Silver Doggie Bowl at the Annual Animal Spot Advertising Competition in Rome.
We are very pleased to inform you that the commercial "Fed Up", created by Simon Tofield and produced by Tandem Films to help spread awareness of RSPCA's "give animals a voice campaign", has been awarded the 1st prize – consisting in a Silver Doggie Bowl - in the category "ethic value (relationship man/animal)" for the educational message of the advertising campaign.
Posted on 13th July, 2009 at 12:00 PMLe Tour des FireFlies 2009
Congratulations to the 40-or-so Fireflies who swarmed down the Croisette on the Wednesday of the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival.
Posted on 13th July, 2009 at 10:20 AMTake a spin with Award winner Director Nick Lewin
A very established and sought after director in both UK and USA markets. Nick carved a name for himself as one of the unique car directors of the 1990's, creating visually the notorious and beautifully crafted cinematic commercials for Honda, BMW and Mazda.
Posted on 10th July, 2009 at 05:40 PMTANDEM's Nathan Love releases trailer for an animated horror film
New York based Character CGI Comedy specialist have added another string to their bow with the release of their animated trailer of horror film, Blood Trail. Not for the Faint of heart, Blood Trail is a beautifully animated film brimming with horror.
Posted on 10th July, 2009 at 05:30 PMKnucklehead signs Chris Hewitt
Knucklehead are delighted to announce that they have signed director CHRIS HEWITT for worldwide representation.
Posted on 10th July, 2009 at 04:00 PMPark Village signs Patrick Boivin for UK representation
Park Village are delighted to welcome the genius Canadian animator, Patrick Boivin to their exciting roster of global animation talent.
Posted on 9th July, 2009 at 05:54 PMMark Brozel
Acclaimed drama and documentary maker Mark Brozel sees his new stunning BBC primetime period drama on air this Sunday at 9pm.
Posted on 9th July, 2009 at 05:21 PMGolden Square Snares Heavyweight Producer, Steph Thompson
Golden Square can today confirm the signing of Steph Thompson, a producer who brings 16 years of agency, production company and post know-how to Golden Square's production department. Thompson's extensive experience boasts some of the most respected agencies and brands in the commercials industry: BBH, Fallon, Stella Artois and Coca Cola.
Posted on 8th July, 2009 at 06:00 PMStart Thinking Soldier
Delivering humanitarian aid can be a challenging experience, especially when you are faced with a thousand plus starving, displaced people all scrambling for grains of rice.
Posted on 8th July, 2009 at 06:00 PMCaroline Attia tackles cellulite in her new short film
Loose Moose's Caroline Attia has produced a short film for Spanish cellulite cream company Thiomucase through HC-BNC Agency, Barcelona.
Posted on 8th July, 2009 at 06:00 PMLaurie Hill wins the prestigious McLaren Award
Huge congratulations to Laurie Hill who has just won the prestigious McLaren Award at the Edinburgh Film Festival for his animation short 'Photograph of Jesus'.
Posted on 8th July, 2009 at 03:00 PMLoose Moose
At last Sandy Johnson is able to celebrate winning a BAFTA for 'Harry & Paul'in this year's Comedy Programme category, as he has recently returned from location in Spain where he has been filming the latest series of his other BAFTA nominated series - 'Benidorm'
Posted on 8th July, 2009 at 02:00 PMStink Digital win Grand Prix at Cannes Lions
Created by Tribal DDB and Stink Digital, this new interactive campaign promotes Philips' latest entrant into the television market, the CINEMA 21:9.
Posted on 29th June, 2009 at 05:00 PMFind 25,000 of the Best British Television Commercial in Arrows Archive
A brand new online service for referencing the very best of British television advertising has just been launched.
Posted on 29th June, 2009 at 02:00 PMDisqo Revs Up with DDB Tribal For FWA Winning Site
VW’s "GTI Project" Scaletrix-themed microsite has not only garnered an FWA 'site of the month' accolade, it has also caused quite a stir in the blogosphere.
Posted on 29th June, 2009 at 10:00 AMVision Soho Fun Run 2009: Book your Runner and Party Tickets
Posted on 29th June, 2009 at 09:00 AMPeter Cattaneo tackles England Rugby Players
Peter's latest film featured 5 of the England team playing touch rugby with members of the public.
Posted on 19th June, 2009 at 02:00 PMWe Have Band – 'You Came Out' Pop Promo Launches
Blinkink Productions and Wieden + Kennedy London, have created a ground-breaking pop promo for We Have Band’s new single ‘You Came Out’
Posted on 15th June, 2009 at 05:20 PMNew Town Killers on General Release
New Town Killers by Quiet Storm Films director Richard Jobson is now on general release, after showing at The Edinburgh Film Festival.
Posted on 15th June, 2009 at 02:00 PMTrevor Robinson Awarded OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2009
TREVOR ROBINSON OBE Creative Director and founder of Quiet Storm, is responsible for some of the most talked-about and innovative advertising of our era.
Posted on 15th June, 2009 at 11:00 AMQuietstorm's Eva Medgley's 'Clean Laundry' for Coco de Mer
Clean Laundry by Eva Midgley has been selected for the 10th Circuito Off Venice International Short Film Festival.
Posted on 15th June, 2009 at 11:00 AMTHE MOB SIGNS MOVIE DIRECTOR ANDERSON FOR COMMERCIALS
Paul W.S Anderson, the British born Hollywood director, producer and writer, has joined the commercials' roster at The Mob Film Company. Anderson, who is well known for hugely successful video game adaptations and explosive sci-fi movies, has already completed his first advertising production for VW Golf, through DDB, which airs at the beginning of April.
Posted on 12th June, 2009 at 12:00 PMQuiet Storm Create New Porkinson re launch Ad Campaign
Quiet Storm is pleased to present its first campaign for Kerry Foods premium sausage Porkinson. The Porkinson Banger, which was the choice of Concorde and The Ivy is relaunching with a new packaging and an advertising campaign.
Posted on 10th June, 2009 at 11:00 AMOutsider Delivers a Rouse-ing Call to Arms for Strongbow
Director James Rouse of Outsider helmed this stirring ad for Strongbow beer, in which throngs of blue collar laborers congregate on a hilltop, preparing to charge into "battle."
Posted on 10th June, 2009 at 03:00 AMThomas Thomas Sign 2 New Directors, Ben Tonge and Dominic Cyriax
Thomas Thomas is thrilled to announce 2 new signings to the roster.
Posted on 1st June, 2009 at 05:00 PMTANDEM's Chris Gavin releases TXT Island
Chris graduated in 1992 with a First Class B.A. (honours) Degree in Graphic Design having specialized in animation and short film production. Chris's graduation film, Omni-narrator earned a 'Special Mention' at the 1994 Premiers Plans Festival in Angers, France. After college Chris made Meet Jonny Real, which was purchased and broadcast by BBC2 in 1997.
Posted on 1st June, 2009 at 05:00 PMFRAME in Denmark Join SohoSoHo
Frame is a design and motion graphics house specializing in all fields of high-end design and animation. They have many years of experience producing everything from graphic commercials to TV openers, promos and idents.
Posted on 1st June, 2009 at 12:00 AMTim Brown finishes another funny spot for Kelloggs
"Monitor" is the second funny spot in the ongoing Kelloggs Crunchy Nut Cluster campaign, directed by Spank's Tim Brown and written by Andy Imrie & Ryan Lawson at JWT.
Posted on 29th May, 2009 at 03:00 PMStart thinking Soldier with Michael Geoghegan
A new Army Recruitment spot hit our screens last week.
Posted on 29th May, 2009 at 03:00 PMGnome is where the heart is
Innovative soft drinks company, The Feel Good Drinks Company, commissioned Loose Moose to turn a stop-frame animation created for them by Debbie Hulme - one of their consumers, into a national TV campaign.
Posted on 27th May, 2009 at 05:00 PMBBC Poetry Viral directed by Academy
To support this summer's BBC Poetry Season, Academy Content was asked by the BBC to submit proposals for a creative viral campaign to help make poetry more accessible to the youth market.
Posted on 27th May, 2009 at 04:00 PMTickets Now Available for the 2009 AICP Show & Next Awards
Tickets are available at aicp.com/show for the 2009 AICP Show & Next Awards, which debuts on June 9th at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Posted on 19th May, 2009 at 09:00 AMUpstart's Duncan Wellaway is one of the Straight 8 Finalists
What is Straight 8?
Straight 8 is a film competition, where filmmakers are asked to make a 3 minute film on a single cartridge of Super 8mm cine film. All edits are to be made in-camera and the undeveloped film is sent back to Straight 8 with a soundtrack. If the film qualifies, the first time the filmmake sees the film is at the screening (Cannes Film Festival)
Posted on 18th May, 2009 at 12:00 PMTsunami Music Join SohoSoHo
It's been a busy few weeks at Tsunami Music with a recent relocation to Greek Street in Soho, the launch of their new music search and licensing service, and the signing of several new artists.
Posted on 18th May, 2009 at 12:00 PMThe Will's Wheels Fundraising Venture
In November 2008, Kelly Doyle and Will Pike from The Bare Film Company went on vacation to Goa for a beach holiday. On their return they had decided to stay in Mumbai for a night at the Taj Hotel. Sadly, this was the night of the terror attacks and Will and Kelly found themselves in a hotel under siege.
Posted on 15th May, 2009 at 01:00 PMPat Holden Directs Feature Film "Awaydays"
Spank's Pat Holden uses his gritty and realistic trademark talent to direct a new feature film called Awaydays, an adaptation of Kevin Sampson's novel set in post-punk Liverpool in the late 70's.
Posted on 15th May, 2009 at 12:00 PMFAQ release the second in the series of beautiful films for Twinings
The second film in the new Twinings tea campaign directed by FAQ at Spank.
Posted on 15th May, 2009 at 12:00 PMHeaven Can Wait directed by Martin De Thurah
Academy Films director Martin de Thurah has recently completed a hauntingly beautiful film for Swiss air rescue company Rega.
Posted on 8th May, 2009 at 11:00 AMFAQ directs world renowned artist Ilana Yahav for a series of beautiful new films for Twinings
The spots capture extraordinary performances by the artist as she draws in tea and light, creating images that reflect the emotions that tea drinking evoke.
Posted on 5th May, 2009 at 05:00 PMSpank's Tim Brown shows a different side of Kelloggs
Kellogg's have long pitched the idea that their Crunchy Nut variant is irresistible to which this commercial neatly feeds into that idea.
Posted on 5th May, 2009 at 01:00 PMRSA Films & Golden Square announce the release of Chris Cunningham's Flora for Gucci
RSA Films is pleased to announce the imminent release of Chris Cunningham’s new work for Gucci’s latest fragrance, ‘Flora’ by Gucci.
Posted on 20th April, 2009 at 12:00 PMOutsider welcome Ben Sedley and Borkur to roster
Ben Sedley, formerly of HomeCorp, and Borkur, formerly of Factory Films, have joined the company for commercials/branded content representation.
Posted on 16th April, 2009 at 02:00 PMOutsider's Jorn Threlfall Shows that Sex Trafficking is 'Closer' Than We Think
In his new PSA, titled "Closer," director Jorn Threlfall of Outsider juxtaposes two domestic scenes: one in which a middle class British high school girl of about 14 prepares for her day, and another in which an Eastern-European girl of a similar age, confined to her stark bedroom, dresses after being forced into sex with one of many men who will pay for that privilege this day.
Posted on 16th April, 2009 at 01:00 PMSpank’s Michael Geoghegan goes interactive for the Army
April sees the release of ‘Bomb Factory’, the first of four ground breaking new recruitment films and online challenges for the British Army, directed by Spank’s Michael Geoghegan.
Posted on 16th April, 2009 at 11:00 AMCorin Hardy the Prodigy puppet-master
Corin has just completed the new video for the Prodigy track ‘Warriors Dance’ from their latest album ‘Invaders Must Die’.
Posted on 16th April, 2009 at 11:00 AMJoyrider's Andras Ketzer finishes BMW Holiday
Joyrider have produced BMW Holiday for DMB, Autria. All the animation was done in house, with Andras' girlfriend being shot coming out of the shower for the tree island scene.
Check it out!
Posted on 16th April, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Spank's Steve Bendelack Directs Anti Piracy Campaign
Spank's Steve Bendelack has just directed 3 spots for an anti piracy campaign called “You Make The Movies” which are now being shown in cinemas.
Posted on 15th April, 2009 at 05:00 PM2AM Have Signed Directing Legend Wim Wenders
2AM have signed directing legend Wim Wenders to their roster for commercials representation. This is the first time Wim has been represented in the UK for commercials.
Posted on 7th April, 2009 at 06:00 PM2AM welcome Directors John Dower and Steve Glashier
As well as having just signed Wim Wenders, 2AM are delighted to welcome documentary director John Dower and promos director Steve Glashier to the company.
Posted on 7th April, 2009 at 06:00 PM2AM Move to SOHO!
After seven years in Camden Town they are bucking the trend and moving into Soho, to the heart of the industry.
Posted on 7th April, 2009 at 06:00 PMSelby Joins Upstart Films
Selby worked as an art director at WCRS winning a clutch of awards on commercials for BMW, Orange and First Direct with his copywriter Steve Little.
Posted on 7th April, 2009 at 04:00 PMFX Channel appoints Quiet Storm to roster
Quiet Storm is delighted to be appointed by FX UK to its advertising account roster. The appointment comes after a successful pitch by Quiet Storm and their first project will be to create a new print and digital campaign for FX Channel’s exclusive new series of Dexter Season 3 which premieres in the UK on Friday April 24th.
Posted on 6th April, 2009 at 03:00 PMStudy: TV, mags ads more effective than online ones
A new study-by media researcher McPheters Co, in cooperation with Condé Nast and CBS Vision, found that TV and magazine ads are more effective than internet ads.
Posted on 1st April, 2009 at 02:00 PMHLA's Simon Ratigan finishes Lurpak
Simon Ratigan’s first attempt at food with his Lurpak for Weiden & Kennedy has everyone drooling, also Tropicana for DDB London showed a certain freshness in how to shoot an egg. Presently he is posting RAC for AMVbbdo and shooting National Express for TBWA.
Posted on 23rd March, 2009 at 02:00 PMTANDEM signs NYC CG Company Nathan Love
TANDEM announces the UK and European representation of Nathan Love, the 3D animation directing collective based in NYC. They specialise in hilarious, well-observed, supremely-crafted character comedy.
Posted on 23rd March, 2009 at 02:00 PMSpank’s Steve Bendelack directs Fallon’s ‘Brand Aid’ and wins for BBC3.
Steve Bendelack makes it two wins in two weeks at both Creative Circle and BTAA for his Cinema and TV spot for BBC3 staring Johnny Vegas. Written by Sam Walker and Joe de Souza at Fallon. It shows Vegas and a host of other comedy stars daring to fail, in this beautifully timed piece of comedy direction.
Posted on 16th March, 2009 at 05:01 PMRozan and Schmeltz join Blink
Blink and Colonel Blimp are delighted to announce they have signed the Paris-based directors Rozan and Schmeltz.
Posted on 10th March, 2009 at 11:40 AMTANDEM signs Photorealistic CG Company, Taylor James
London animation prod co TANDEM has just signed Taylor James, the UK’s leading CG photorealism and retouching company, for worldwide commercial representation, with the purpose of combining their creativity and technical expertise with TANDEM’s proven track record in commercial animation direction.
Posted on 9th March, 2009 at 05:00 PMKim Albright shoots NABS Big Bash for CHI & Partners
Thomas Thomas director Kim Albright has just completed a viral for NABS through CHI. Written by Tom Skinner & Rick Standley, the film highlights the advertising charity’s Big Bash Prohibition Party on March 19th. Kim directed advertising heavyweights including Sir John Hegarty, Robin Wight, Damon Collins, Graham Fink & Tiger Savage to raise awareness for the charity.
Posted on 9th March, 2009 at 04:30 PMDirector Jim Weedon shocks in new spot for MND Association
Bare Films’ Jim Weedon directs the new hard hitting spot for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. Sarah’s Story is a strikingly visceral film portraying the physical and emotional effect of a MND diagnosis.
Posted on 9th March, 2009 at 10:30 AMGolden Square's Sean Elliot finishes beautiful On Route idents
When E&P (formerly English & Pocket) were commissioned to create three TV idents for Thai channel, On Route, they turned to Golden Square’s 3D artist, Sean Elliot, to help them realise their delicate design-led concepts.
Posted on 9th March, 2009 at 10:00 AMTwo Little Girls to be broadcast as part of Red Nose Day
Two Little Girls - a ground-breaking informational film which aims to warn young women about the dangers of Sex Trafficking, is to be broadcast on BBC1 as part of Red Nose Day.
Posted on 6th March, 2009 at 04:30 PMTokyoplastic Bring Us Nike Cortez
On February 14th, 2009, Nike Sportswear released the special Nike Cortez: Innovation to Innovation Pack, featuring the groundbreaking 1972 original Nike Cortez running sneaker along with 2009’s innovative Nike Cortez Fly Motion
Posted on 6th March, 2009 at 02:00 PMStudy: TV ads more effective than ever
A study by the Advertising Research Foundation showed that TV advertising is not becoming any less effective despite increased use of other digital media.
Posted on 6th March, 2009 at 10:00 AMPeepshow NY finish ADIDAS
Gary Knight edits ADIDAS at Peepshow NY. Check it out!
Posted on 4th March, 2009 at 03:30 PMAnother Sign New Director, Barbie MacLaurin
Barbie is a BAFTA nominated director with unrivalled experience in making travel documentaries. She is known for her ability to capture the real essence of a place and it’s people, and for the stunning visuals that make her programmes so unmissable.
Posted on 4th March, 2009 at 10:30 AMJeff Stark shoots Landrover on Stills
This spot was shot entirely with a stills camera – for two reasons. First, the Creatives wanted to show a day in the life of a Landrover Discovery with a kind of flickbook effect.
Posted on 4th March, 2009 at 10:00 AMJoyrider's Ruben Sutherland is Happy Up There
Think Mars Attacks meets Transformers meets Ghostbusters for this new video from Reuben Sutherland. Apposite to this great track, the video takes us on sci-fi trip where aliens lurk in the omnipresent outdoor advertising sites around us.
Posted on 3rd March, 2009 at 05:00 PMTommy Nagle joins the Loose Moose family
We are please to announce TOMMY NAGLE has joined our team as a DIRECTOR and DESIGNER.
Posted on 3rd March, 2009 at 12:00 PMSohoSoHo Relaunches Today
SohoSoHo is proud to announce the launch of their new website.
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