ELLA JONES’ ‘SWEETPEA’

Ella Jones (Chromista & Caviar UK) directs ‘Sweetpea’, a six-part series based on CJ Skuse‘s novel of the same name, and adapted by Kirstie Swain (‘Pure’), who writes with Krissie Ducker (‘Killing Eve’), Laura Jayne Tunbridge and Selina Lim (‘Sex Education’).  In this ‘coming-of-rage’ series, showing on Sky Atlantic this October, Ella Purnell (‘FallOut’, ‘YellowJackets’) stars as the consistently overlooked Rhiannon Lewis whose life transforms after she’s pushed over the edge and loses control. The ensemble cast also includes Nicôle Lecky, Jon Pointing, Calam Lynch, and Leah Harvey. 

NETFLIX’s ‘The Decameron’ & ANDREW DEYOUNG

Inspired by the 14th-century Italian short-story collection by Giovanni Boccaccio, ‘The Decameron’ is an American medieval television series created by Kathleen Jordan. Andrew DeYoung directed two episodes of the black-comedy show, which follows a group of nobles and servants when they retreat to a villa as the bubonic plague spreads through Italy. Watch the series now on Netflix.

NICHOLAS WOYTUK Delivers for SAMSUNG’s ‘VOICES OF THE GALAXY’ Series

Nicholas Woytuk captured the unwavering mentality of the world’s greatest Olympic and Paralympic athletes with his latest addition to the ‘Voices of the Galaxy’ series. The campaign accumulated over 25 million views in the lead up to the 2024 Olympics, with production taking place over 12 days in four different countries and two continents. With his ability to capture intimate moments and knack for injecting story into sport, Nicholas has also worked with Adidas, Toyota and Bronco.

SHARON MAGUIRE and BANG TV ask: ‘May We Haveth Ones Attention?’

Agency of the Year Uncommon selected director Sharon Maguire and Bang TV to create the seven-minute in-flight safety film, ‘May We Haveth One’s Attention’ for British Airways. Receiving rave reviews, this unique approach to passenger protocol and safety, framed as a costume comedy drama, is set to be shown on BA flights starting August 1. 

Sharon is an acclaimed British comedy director, with her first feature film ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ becoming one of the biggest box office romantic comedies of all time. She has directed for some of the UK’s best agencies, including AMV, BBH, and DDB on major brands like Bertolli, BritishTelecom, Kellogg‘s, and countless others. 

ELLIOTT LESTER’s Dark Western: ‘THE THICKETT’

Described as a ‘punk-rock Western’, the trailer for Elliott Lester‘s upcoming feature ‘The Thicket’ is here. PEOPLE Magazine offers an exclusive first look into the dark western, based on the 2013 novel by Joe R. Lansdale and co-starring Peter Dinklage, Levon Hawke, Juliette Lewis, Esme Creed-Miles, Macon Blair and Andrew Schulz, and James Hetfield of Metallica. 

Catch ‘The Thicket’ in theatres beginning September 6.

TIM BROWN: RAY-BAN x META ‘MOST OUT OF YOUR MOMENTS’

Tim Brown directs the ‘Most Out of Your Moments’ campaignfor Ray-Ban and Meta‘s new collection of smart glasses. Focusing on a quick-cut, handheld style of film, and incorporating mixed media with both cinematic shots, as well as images from the Ray-Ban Meta glasses themselves, this authentic portrayal of a hands-free recording device shows the excitement of a new adventure waiting to be captured on video. The London based director has explored a wide range of disciplines such as set design, fashion photography, art direction, and more. His commercial work has also included films for a number of clients such as EMI, Samsung, and Channel 4.

AARDMAN Beaks the Internet with the Return of Feathers McGraw

Iconic dastardly penguin Feathers returns in the recently announced ‘Vengeance Most Fowl’, the ‘Wallace and Gromit’ feature film set to show over the festive period 2024. Directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham offered a sneak peek of the upcoming film as part of a special Netflix event at Festival International du film d’animation d’Annecy, with the festival also hosting a Wallace & Gromit exhibition featuring puppets from the film. Starring voices like Peter Kay, Lenny Henry, ‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ will release globally on Netflix, bar the UK where it will be shown on BBC One.

NICOLAS GORDON Wins with ‘REBOUND DOGS’ for PEDIGREE US

Newly signed to Furlined US, UK and Amsterdam, ‘New Director of the Year’,’ Bronze-winner Nicolas Gordon directs his latest spot ‘Rebound Dogs’ for Pedigree US through BBDO. A 2022 graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Nicolas says he is ‘most comfortable in the uncomfortable’, his sophistication and maturity pairing well with his keen instincts for pitch-perfect casting, finely-tuned execution of craft, and sharp observation. He has been recognised by several esteemed awards, including Shots Awards, The Americas, Ciclope and more, and has partnered with notable brands and agencies, such as Hyundai through Innocean.

KINOPRAVDA goes International with WISE

David Reviews‘ ‘Pick of the Day’, Kinopravda‘s ‘Gone International’ is Wise‘s latest spot for their ‘Tina Goes International’ campaign. Devised by BigSmall, the brand line ‘Your Money Anywhere’ reinforces their idea that sending money across borders should be as easy as sending an email. Kinopravda is a creative collaboration between an international group of directors, based in Barcelona and Budapest, who have gathered a number of Vimeo Staff Picks, as well as a nod for a Young Directors Award. Crafting stylish, conceptual pieces, their clients include Vodafone, Pepsi, C&A, Turkish Airlines, and countless more.

Latest from PHIX ‘Make Some Noise for your Home Team’

Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, director and producer team, Philip and Rupert Sansom, aka PHIX,  deliver a spot combining Old El Paso and the talents of Team Great Britain. The campaign features the brand’s newly appointed Home Team Heroes: Double Olympic swimming champion Tom Dean MBE, Olympic silver medal winning weightlifter, Emily Campbell, Olympic diving champion and three-time medallist Jack Laugher MBE, and Olympic BMX racing champion, Bethany Shriever MBE.