Take a Look at Sasha Nathwani’s Gen-Z, coming-of-age story, ‘Last Swim’
Produced by Caviar and directed by indie British filmmaker Sasha Nathwani, ‘Last Swim’ is a poignant Gen-Z coming-of-age story, co-written by Nathwani and Helen Simmons (Hoard). The film explores the bittersweet process of letting go of adolescent dreams and aspirations, while still holding on to hope, feeling, and the will to survive, no matter how difficult that may be.
‘Last Swim’ debuted at the 74th Berlin Film Festival, where it opened the festival’s Generation sidebar and won the prestigious Crystal Bear for Best Film. The film also had its U.K. premiere at the BFI London Film Festival last October, where it was nominated for the Sutherland Trophy. Last Swim is set for theatrical release in UK and Irish cinemas on April 4, 2025.
BOUNTY/BANANA’s ‘Burn & Bond’
Burn & Bond, directed by the mixed-media duo Bounty / Banana (Steven Briand and Julien Jourdain de Muizon), takes the viewer on a sensory journey where real footage merges seamlessly with a blend of dynamic effects—from on-set techniques to 2D, 3D animation, AI, and mixed media. This time, the film goes beyond simply showcasing the fiery experience of eating a hot chilli pepper. Burn & Bond is the real hot sauce from Bounty / Banana, capturing the essence of shared moments and genuine connections, using visual effects to stir emotion, combining creative visuals with narrative poetry.
Tim Brown x WIX: ‘Do it Yourself’
Tim Brown directs a new campaign showcasing how the average person can promote their own work using WIX, the software that assists in website development. The London based director has explored a wide range of disciplines such as set design, fashion photography, art direction, and directing promos for artists including SBTRKT and Tinie Tempah. His commercial work also includes films for a number of clients such as Meta, Samsung, and Channel 4.
Jonathan Krisel: Adam Driver’s dramatic readings of 5-star Amazon reviews
Fittingly David Reviews’ 5-star ‘Pick of the Week’, Adam Driver delivers dramatic readings of 5-star Amazon reviews in Jonathan Krisel‘s latest for the online retailer. The work of Amazon’s in-house creative agency, ‘5-Star Theatre’ comes as an extension of their ‘Joy is Shared’ campaign, which celebrates how Amazon enables customers to create and share joy through the holidays. Jonathan’s commercial career has seen him shoot with other celebrity talent, including Will Arnett for AT&T, and Amy Poehler for Old Navy, and direct campaigns for Dr Pepper, Dentyne, and Sony, among countless others.
Keith Schofield’s ‘Thumbs’ Up for Captain Morgan
Keith Schofield‘s latest playfully-shot piece for Captain Morgan is eager to break people from doomscrolling with these opposable digits forcing their owners out for a drink. Produced by Caviar London with Anomaly, the execution of ‘Thumbs’ is made all the greater by the attention to detail on the mini-props and reimagining of Sisquo‘s ‘Thong Song’. Multi award-winning Keith is known for bending his on-camera effects as far as he can, resulting in an understated comedic edge that keeps the audience in on the joke. He has shot campaigns for major clients including the Emmy Awards, Mountain Dew, Skoda, Dr Pepper, Nintendo, and countless more.
Sir Steve McQueen’s ‘BLITZ’ set to open 68th BFI Film Festival
With a newly released trailer, the world premiere of Apple Original Films’ ‘Blitz’,directed by Oscar-winning Sir Steve McQueen,is set to open the 68th BFI London Film Festival next month, hosted at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall. The film stars Academy and BAFTA Award-nominee Saoirse Ronan and newcomer Elliott Heffernan as mother and son, racing to find one another as Nazi Germany lays siege to London. This marks a return to the festival by the director, who has opened LFF twice before, and who was awarded the BFI’s highest honour – the BFI Fellowship – for his outstanding contribution to film and moving image.
‘Blitz’ also stars Harris Dickinson, Erin Kellyman, Stephen Graham, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Leigh Gill, and former Jam frontman, Paul Weller. McQueen’s Lammas Park produces alongside Working Title Films and New Regency for Apple.
A24 Lands Next Great Cult Classic
A24 has landed the rights to ‘Friendship’, the Andrew DeYoung film starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, out of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where it was a runner-up for the People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award. DeYoung also wrote the screenplay for the movie, which was one of the breakout titles at TIFF this year, with the film receiving rave reviews both for its hilarity, and for its audience discomfort.
Robinson plays suburban dad Craig Waterman, whose life is upended after befriending enigmatic neighbour Austin Carmichael, played by Rudd. The film also stars Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, Josh Segarra, Billy Bryk, Jason Veasey, and Jon Glaser.
JAKE NAVA: Quavo x Lenny Kravtiz ‘FLY’
Quavo and Lenny Kravitz team up for “FLY”, their reimagining of Kravtiz’s 1998 classic ‘Fly Away’, directed by Cherry‘s Jake Nava. Showcasing Quavo and Kravitz in a captivating performance, the video is charged with an electrifying atmosphere that resonates through the music and the visuals. The black-and-white cinematography was captured on a range of film and digital cameras, blending classic with the latest film technology.
K18 x LISETTE DONKERSLOOT – ‘FEEL WHAT’S POSSIBLE’
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, leads K18‘s ‘Inside-Out’ campaign through 2026, the partnership showcasing how the impossible becomes possible with her elevated hair routine. Amsterdam-based director Lisette Donkersloot‘s style is often described as confident, dramatic and surreal, leading to her creating for the likes of Dr Martens and Flower Council of Holland, as well as music videos for internationally acclaimed artists such as Mr. Probz, Afrojack, and Yellow Claw.