Campaign’s Production Company of the Year
Campaign this week capped a fantastic 12 months for Academy by naming us Production Company of the Year.
Canon directed by Jonathan Glazer
The next instalment of Canon’s ‘Come and See’ campaign has just aired, showing the deer of Epping Forest foraging in the unnatural habitat of a suburban Essex street.
An Arrow for Us
Congratulations to Chris & Luke, (Us) for winning Best New Director at the British Arrows Craft Awards.
Welcome, Molly Manners!
We’re very pleased to announce the arrival of Molly Manners to Academy Films and A+.
Peter Cattaneo directs for KFC
'Peter’s most recent film aired at the weekend, made for KFC through BBH.'
Volvo, directed by Marcus Soderlund
Marcus has just completed this piece of work for Volvo through Grey, London.
Canon directed by Jonathan Glazer
Behold, Gladiator Football; a 400 year-old slug fest that takes place in the centre of Florence each year.
Destiny ‘Legend’, directed by Joe Kosinksi
Joe has just shot this powerhouse trailer for the much anticipated console game, Destiny.
Academy Directors Win 5 Crystals at the APA
It was another successful year at the APA Collection, with Crystals for Jonathan Glazer, Us, Si & Ad, Marcus Soderlund and Seb Edwards.
I Am Invictus, directed by Niall O’Brien
The Invictus Games are for wounded, injured and sick servicemen. The inaugural event, founded by Prince Harry, takes place between 10th & 14th September in London.
M&S Directed by Si & Ad
The boys have just shot a collection of Marks & Spencer ads promoting their ‘Back To School’ range.
KFC directed by Jeff Labbe.
Jeff has just shot this emotive film for KFC in which a father prepares his son for a Rodeo.
The Greenkeeper, directed by Conkerco.
Ben & Chris have just written and directed a campaign for Aberdeen Asset Management, which includes this cinematic film.
Avis directed by Marcus Soderlund
Marcus has just shot a stunning black & white film for Avis, through VCCP.
Cannes Debrief
On the Thursday morning of Cannes, Chris & Luke (Us) were summoned to the Palais as their work for the Sunday Times was included in the Saatchi & Saatchi New Director Showcase.
First Great Western, directed by Niall O’Brien
Niall’s latest film for First Great Western is a rhythmic ode to the West Country.
Betfair, Directed by Walter Stern
Paul The Octopus has homage paid to him in this spot for Betfair, directed by Walter Stern for WCRS.
Adidas by Niall O’Brien
Niall has just shot a new piece of content for Adidas and BBH Sport, starring Luis Suarez, Juan Mata and several other big footballing names.
Vodafone ‘The Call’ by Marcus Soderlund
Marcus's powerful new spot for Vodafone shows a fire fighter at the scene of a car crash.
Niall O’Brien directs for the Met Police
‘The Job’ is a new film directed by Niall for the Met and AMV.
TWiN join Academy
TWiN brothers Jonathan and Josh Baker have joined Academy and A+ for UK representation.
Jägermeister by Seb Edwards
Seb has just completed a surfing film with a difference. A group of friends travel to Iceland in search of the perfect swell.
Jeppe Ronde joins Academy
Cannes Gold winner Jeppe Ronde has joined Academy for representation in the UK.
The Sunday Times directed by Us
Chris & Luke have just shot a slick film for The Sunday Times through Grey London.
Martin De Thurah Wins DGA Director of the Year
Martin has been awarded one of the directing craft’s highest accolades – Commercials Director Of The Year, by the DGA.