Paddy Power directed by Peter Cattaneo
Peter Cattaneo has just finished up this lively spot for Paddy Power. Shot in the Scottish Highlands, it features The Krankies and Michelle McManus as they join a raucous crowd of Scots charging up the mountain as they sing, without a care in the world, about how they have failed to qualify for the Euro 2016 tournament, which kicks off in France later this Summer.
Success at D&AD
Congratulations to Academy’s directors, who between them won 19 D&AD Awards at last week’s show.
RBS directed by Conkerco
Ben & Chris’s latest for RBS aired on Friday and centres on a boy’s obsession with his favourite superhero; Bluehawk. Posters, bedspreads and action figures are all collected until, inevitably, the character gives way to the next craze.
Coors Light directed by Marcus Soderlund
Marcus has just finished another execution of the Coors campaign for VCCP starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Shot in Romania, the film shows the Muscles from Brussels being towed on his black slip-ons by a pack of huskies.
HSBC directed by Jeff Labbe
‘Chung’ shows the story of a man’s ambition from a very young age to be the greatest kung fu fighter ever. Injury halts the progress of his dream and he is forced to choose a different path in life.
Google Android 'Monotune' directed by Jonathan Glazer
This new piece from Mr Glazer, shot in a 1950s West Hollywood recording studio, and employing the prodigious talent of pianist Ji Yong Kim, is a beautifully executed illustration of Google Android’s current campaign line.
Superbowl 50
Academy directors had a good showing at the Superbowl the other night. Si & Ad’s new creation for Marmot, Comcast directed by Us, a new spot for Adobe by JC Chandor and films for Beats and Paypal both directed by Nabil.
British Arrows Craft Awards Success
It was another evening of success for Frederic Planchon as SSE ‘Maya’ picked up three Golds at the British Arrows Craft Awards for Animation, CGI and VFX.
'Flight Time' directed by Marcus Söderlund
Marcus’s latest shows five Euroleague basketball players launching themselves into the air set to the sound of jet engines.
Some Big Wins
The Shots Awards and Ciclopes Festival ran last week and London International Awards results have just been announced. Massive congratulations to Frederic Planchon on winning TWO Grand Prix - at the LIA for SSE ‘Maya’ and at Ciclopes for AT&T.
Net A Porter, Written and Directed by Us
Us’s latest gives a sneak peek behind the scenes of the magical Net A Porter and Mr Porter world for the run up to Christmas.
Canon ‘Skijoring’ directed by Marcus Söderlund
Canon continue the ‘Come & See‘ campaign with the unusual winter sport of Skijoring. Marcus Soderlund shoots world champion Franco Maro doing what he does best.
SSE ‘Pier’ by Frederic Planchon
Fred has just directed the follow up to last years ‘Maya’ film for SSE. In ‘Pier’ the orang-utan explores Blackpool’s main tourist attraction set once again to the soothing tones of Nat King Cole’s ‘When I Fall In Love’.
Channel 4 by Jonathan Glazer
At 9pm last night Channel 4 unveiled a new look for its flagship channel; idents written and directed by Jonathan Glazer that deconstruct the iconic 4 logo.
Ben Tricklebank joins Academy and A+
Ben is truly multidisciplinary, directing commercials, interactive films, virtual reality, installations and digital experiences.
Cadbury Puddles directed by Us
Chris & Luke’s new Cadbury film stars Duckie, a stuffed toy fastened to the front of a long haul lorry.
Canon directed by Niall O’Brien
Niall has just directed this piece showing urban climbers Vadim and Vitaliy scaling the JW Marriot building in Dubai.
Daniel Warwick Joins Academy
Acclaimed comedy director Daniel Warwick has joined Academy and A+ for commercial representation.
Tribeca Success for Jeppe Ronde
Jeppe’s latest feature, ‘Bridgend' premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last week and won 3 of the key awards
Frederic Planchon directs for Mumsnet
Frederic has directed this simple yet powerful piece of work for parent group, Mumsnet.
Johnny Hardstaff signs to Academy
Multi award winning director Johnny Hardstaff has joined Academy and A+ for commercial and content representation in the UK.
Award Success
Congratulations to Us, Frederic, Seb and Si&Ad for scooping 6 Golds and 4 Silvers between them in last night’s Creative Circle Awards.
Frederic Planchon directs for DfT
The Department for Transport has launched a new film directed by Frederic Planchon highlighting the police force’s new powers to convict drug drivers.
British Arrows Nominations
6 Academy directors have a total of 9 nominations on this year’s British Arrows shortlist.
The Prince’s Trust directed by Seb Edwards
Seb has shot a powerful film for the Princes Trust through CHI. ‘Learn the Hard Way’ urges employers to look with fresh eyes at young people from troubled backgrounds and acknowledge the skills they have to offer.
BAFTA & Oscar Nominations
Jonathan Glazer’s Under The Skin and David Finchers Gone Girl have notched up a total of 4 BAFTA and Oscar nominations between them.
Seb Edwards Directs for the Army
What appear to be intense situations of high drama are revealed to be nothing more than the everyday in this latest film from Seb
St John Ambulance directed by Si&Ad
Si & Ad have put together an ensemble cast for St John Ambulance’s latest film.
Kuoni directed by Marcus Soderlund & Thinkbox by Us
Marcus and Us had work released during the Christmas Break.