SMUGGLER

SMUGGLER was named the most awarded production company at the 2025 AICP Awards for the third consecutive year. Co-Founder and CEO Patrick Milling-Smith served as this year’s AICP Chair and delivered a heartfelt speech expressing his deep honor and appreciation for the work being celebrated. Ivan Zachariáš took home the Advertising Excellence award for Apple’s “Flock”, one of the night’s top honors, alongside wins in Animation, Concept, and Direction. This year’s recognition reflects a dynamic slate of work from SMUGGLER directors including Lucy Forbes, Henry-Alex Rubin, Aoife McArdle, C Prinz, Pantera, and Rune Milton.

Buena Vista Social Club is now the proud recipient of four Tony Awards, adding to its previously awarded Special Tony honoring the legendary band. This recognition highlights the remarkable creative team behind the production, with wins for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations, Best Sound Design of a Musical, and the Special Tony Award.

Creative Review: “The new campaign film, directed by rubberband., follows Kaia Gerber’s day on a Mango shoot – but not in a conventional documentary sense.”

SHOWstudio: “Enter Gucci Lido’s Talented Mr Ripley-inspired campaign for summer 2025 by rubberband., the industry’s favourite directing duo.”

Buena Vista Social Club earned an impressive 10 Tony Award nominations this year, including Best Musical — along with a Special Tony Award honoring the legendary band. The recognition celebrates the extraordinary team behind the production, with nods spanning performance, direction, design, choreography, and more.

Now streaming on WePresent: “Lovers Till I’m Gone,” directed by rubberband., is a deeply personal short film following Montréal-based artist Skiifall as he returns to his roots in Saint Vincent. Shot on 16mm, it’s a cinematic love letter to home, family, and identity.

The stage adaptation of Sing Street will make its long-awaited UK premiere at London’s Lyric Hammersmith Theatre this summer. Based on the 2016 film by John Carney, the musical showcases the raw energy and soul of 1980s Dublin, with a phenomenal cast and a soundtrack that captures the heart of teen rebellion.

SMUGGLER Entertainment’s Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend has been nominated for Outstanding Documentary Series – Serialized by the Sports Emmys.

British Arrows: SMUGGLER closed out the Arrows with a commanding sweep, taking home both Production Company of the Year and Commercial of the Year for Lucy Forbes’ “Never Just a Period”. The wins reflect a dynamic year, showcasing standout work from directors Lucy Forbes, Tom Speers, Henry-Alex Rubin, Ivan Zachariáš, Randy Krallman, and rubberband.