Strokes of Genius
Andrew Douglas’ feature length documentary about the greatest tennis match ever played.
Director, Photographer and Artist Frederick Paxton Signs to Academy
Frederick Paxton is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, photographer and artist currently based in London. After graduating with honours from New York’s School of Visual Arts, he quickly established himself and captured a broad body of work.
The British Arrows
Congratulations to all the nights award winners, in particular Seb for that Directing Gold.
TWIN’s Debut Feature Due August Release
Josh and Jonathan’s long awaited feature has been given a release date for 31st August 2018.
Niall O’Brien Photography
Last night Niall’s latest exhibition opened at the Sid Motion Gallery, N1 London. His unique images focus on the lesser known, more banal parts of Silicon Valley.
D&AD Shortlist
Congratulations Seb Edwards, Frederic Planchon, Martin De Thurah and new signing, Nadia Lee Cohen.
Mary Magdalene directed by Garth Davis
Garth Davis’ latest feature film Mary Magdalene in cinemas now.
Legend
It is with immense sadness that we have to report the news that Jeff Labbe passed away early on Monday morning.
DGA Award for Martin De Thurah
Huge congratulations to Martin De Thurah who has picked up a DGA Award for Best Commercial Director of the Year.
Squarespace directed by Jonathan Glazer
Jon’s latest film sees Keanu Reeves surf his Arch Motorcycle for Squarespace.
'Cautionary Tales', a short film by Us
A bizarre incident as a young boy left Aaron with an unusual facial disfigurement that has plagued him all his life.
Vince Squibb joins Academy
Industry legend Vince Squibb has signed to Academy for worldwide representation.
The British Army directed by Frederic Planchon and Si&Ad
'This is Belonging’ is a campaign produced for The Army through Karmarama. The five films show small, seemingly individual moments, then reveal a wider camaraderie, friendship and respect.
Cadbury directed by Frederic Planchon
‘Mum’s Birthday’ is the first of two heart warming films for Cadbury directed by Frederic Planchon through VCCP.
Samsung directed by Novemba
Novemba have just collaborated with Youtube star Shea Glover in this piece for the Samsung Galaxy A8.
Nadia Lee Cohen joins Academy
Nadia is a photographer, filmmaker and self-portrait artist. Heavily inspired by cinema, Americana and Britain particularly in in the 1960’s and 70’s, her photographs and films are veritable visions of saturated, surreal dreamscapes.
Knife Crime directed by Novemba
Novemba’s latest piece focuses on knife crime in London. Made for AMV BBDO, the film features real kids stating that they don’t ever carry a knife because ‘London Needs Me Alive’.
Just Eat directed by Si & Ad
Si & Ad’s latest is a musical extravaganza showing the magical world of Just Eat. Made for Karmarama, the film escalates from customers using their Just Eat App at home to an all singing, all dancing magical number.
Click here to view the film on Si & Ad's showreel.
Funding Circle directed by Marcus Söderlund
Marcus’s latest film for Funding Circle features a drummer going from strength to strength as she seemingly grows from relative novice to full on virtuoso before our eyes.
Ikea directed by Us
‘Lion’ is the latest film created by Chris & Luke – aka Us. The film tells us that the average lion spends 18 hours of the day doing absolutely nothing, while we see King of the Jungle conserving his energy in readiness for his daughter’s party.
Michael Lawrence Joins Academy
Michael Lawrence has joined Academy and A+ for representation in the UK and Amsterdam.
Academy Sign Jack Driscoll
Director Jack Driscoll has joined Academy & A+ for global representation.
Hepatitis C Directed by Conkerco
Conkerco have just shot this dramatic new film for Hep C featuring ‘Chris’, a man whose past literally comes back to haunt him. As Chris walks home through the city, his mind plays tricks on him as he see’s his younger self in potentially risky situations. Each risk underlines the ease with which the Hepatitis C can be contracted from an unhygenic tattoo parlour, a barbers unclean blade to a blood transfusion.
Lacoste directed by Seb Edwards
‘Timeless’ is a cinematic fresco set in the 1930s directed by Seb Edwards. A man falls in love at first sight and sets off on the trail of a mysterious woman, jumping onto a train and pursuing her through the carriages, and through the eras.
British Arrows 2017
Lizie was presented with The Chairmans Award last night at the British Arrows in recognition for her services to the Advertsing Industry. Jon Glazer delivered a heartfelt speech and presented her with the award. A BIG THANK YOU to Ed at the Assembly Rooms for cutting together this film highlighting some of the work we’ve made over the last 30 years .
Nytol directed by Us
Chris & Luke have just finished a new film for Nytol through Lucky Generals. The commercial visualises his internal dialogue and anxiety about how much time he has left to sleep.
British Arrows Nominations
Academy have a total of 21 nominations across Campaign and Craft for this year’s British Arrows Awards. Congratulations to Si & Ad, Frederic Planchon, Seb Edwards, Conkerco, FKA Twigs, Jeff Labbe and Martin De Thurah for directing work for Virgin Media, Bupa, Yorkshire Tea, HP, Ikea, Boots, Nike and SSESSE.
Skoda directed by Novemba
Bradley Wiggins stars in this new film for Skoda directed by Novemba through Fallon, London. The film centers on Wiggins’ constant battle against the clock; always striving for a better time.
Lloyds directed by Frederic Planchon
Fred’s most recent film, ‘New Dawn’ shows the famous Lloyds horse travelling the breadth of the country set to a rerecord of Praise You. From the streets of Stoke to the dramatic backdrop of the Brecon Beacons, Lloyds remains by their customer’s side.