ALAN YANG’s ‘Loot’ Returns for a Second Season

Created, written and executive produced by Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard, Apple TV‘s acclaimed comedy ‘Loot’ returns for a second season on April 3. Following her divorce from tech billionaire John Novak (Adam Scott), Molly Wells (Maya Rudolph) has become the third-wealthiest woman in the world, and so decides to run the day-to-day of the Wells Foundation. Alan Yang, the Emmy award-winning co-creator of ‘Master of None’, is also known for his exceptional work as a writer, director, and producer on ‘Parks and Recreation’, and as a consulting producer on ‘The Good Place’. 

eBay’s Products are Expert-Guaranteed in TIM BROWN’s Latest Campaign

Shot over 5 days in and around Los Angeles, Tim Brown‘s latest campaign for eBay features 27 individual films. Focusing on four styles of film – doco street fashion interviews, studio product work, technical transition pieces, and photographic flutter burst moving image -, the campaign highlights eBay’s Authenticity Guaranteed service, promising that their luxury goods are all expert-approved.

Fela’s rising star, KARENA EVANS Directs the new series ‘Mr. And Mrs. Smith’

Continuing to gain momentum, Fela’s creative executive producer, award winning director and actor, Karena Evans, has directed the new series ‘Mr. And Mrs. Smith’, based on the 2005 film of the same name starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. In the series, John and Jane have given up their identities to be thrown together as partners — in espionage and in marriage. After they’re matched by a mysterious agency, each episode follows the duo as they take on a new mission and new milestone in their relationship. ‘When the cracks begin to show through, they must fight to stay together. Because in this marriage, divorce is not an option’ the official description reads.  The series was co-created by Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover, who also stars in it alongside Maya Erskine, Michaela Coel, John Turturro, Paul Dano, Parker Posey, and Wagner Moura.

Bang’s Latest Signing LORENZO DE GUIA Film for BMW ‘Peak Power’

Bang’s newly signed Filipino-American director, Lorenzo De Guia’s long form ‘Peak Power’‘ for BMW USA is a two-part documentary which takes viewers behind-the-scenes for an intimate look at the realities of racing. Taking place in Colorado Springs, USA, the invitation-only ‘Race to the Clouds’ witnesses Matt Mullins, Rhys Millen and team as they embark on a 9-month journey to break the record for the ‘Fastest Hybrid SUV’ with the all-new BMW XM Label. 

Lorenzo’s background in editing gives him the skills to structure compelling narratives, and the ability to combine realism, empathy and genuine emotion. Relentlessly enthusiastic with a deft touch, Lorenzo has previously worked with stars such as LebronJames, SimoneBiles, MarkRonson, and more

LOS PEREZ’s Newest: ‘Your Soul Needs DEW’

Los Perez help Mountain Dew lovers unleash their inner beast in the brand’s latest spot ‘Your Soul Needs DEW‘. Created in collaboration with TBWA\CHIAT\Day NY, the 2 minute campy tale lets visual and thematic excesses bubble to the top, utilising talented prosthetic artists to tell the story of three friends whose daily lives aren’t as satisfying as they should be.

Find more of LOS PEREZ‘s work here.

Sir Steve McQueen’s Documentary Feature ‘Occupied City’

Amsterdam-based Oscar and BAFTA-winning filmmaker and acclaimed artist Sir Steve McQueen’s documentary feature, ‘Occupied City’, just had its trailer released. McQueen, Smith Tenser and LAMMAS PARK produced the feature, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival, with Dutch partners Family Affair, and A24, Film4 and Regency Enterprises. The film, informed by McQueen’s wife Bianca Stigter’s illustrated history book, ‘Atlas of an Occupied City: Amsterdam 1940-1945’, creates two interlocking portraits: a door-to-door excavation of the Nazi occupation that still haunts McQueen’s adopted city of Amsterdam, and a vivid journey through the last years of pandemic and protest.

‘The monumental film which tracks day-to-day life in Amsterdam under Nazi rule asks hard questions of what we think about the gulf between past and present’  

To view more of SIR STEVE MCQUEEN‘s work, click here.

JAKE NAVA’s ‘Keep Walking’ with Johnnie Walker

In collaboration with Anomaly London, Jake Nava contributes to Johnnie Walker’s ‘Keep Walking’ initiative, playing on the brand’s famous mantra. The international campaign champions pioneers and original thinkers from around the world who have managed to step off the beaten track, creating new, diverse and inclusive paths for others to follow. The brand states that the movement is ‘about helping move us all forward, to a world where everyone is accepted, welcomed and celebrated.’ This year Johnnie Walker has also partnered with the LGBTQIA+ community to co-create its ‘Keep Walking Proudly’ campaign, which launched in Sydney. The iconic Lenny Kravitz hit ‘Are You Gonna Go My Way’ was specially re-recorded for this project by the incredible Brittany Howard.

View more of JAKE NAVA‘s work here.

YDA winner LISETTE DONKERSLOOT’s new commercial for BBC

This year’s Young Director Award winner, Lisette Donkersloot,has directed a new commercial film for BBC Creative, covering the return of the Premier League Championship, the non-league football, and the new WSL season. Produced by Caviar, the spot uses a variety of film stocks interwoven with material from the BBC archive; showcasing the passion, creativity and resilience of British fandom and ascertaining that ‘This Game Belongs To All Of Us’.

View more of LISETTE DONKERSLOOT’s work here.

KASRA FARAHANI’s ‘All Hail Loki’ with Samsung x Disney+

Following on from directing an episode in the second season of the hit Disney+ series, Kasra Farahani‘s ‘All Hail Loki’ tracks the presence of the God of Mischief through time, using the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. The spot was created in collaboration with Marvel, Mill Channel, and The Den Editorial.

Currently available on Disney+, season two of ‘Loki’ was entirely production designed by Kasra Farahani, who has also directed an episode. Iranian born Farahani has spent much of his career in the art departments of master filmmakers such as JJ Abrams, Steven Spielberg, Michael Mann, Tim Burton, James Cameron, and David Fincher, having directed several commercial projects since his writing/directing debut short film, ‘Noon’, which was optioned within 24 hours of its release by 20th Century Fox and Chernin Entertainment.

View more of KASRA FARAHANI‘s work here.