SMUGGLER

Rolling Stone: Phillip Youmans directs Lil Nas X’s “World’s Greatest,” blending performance and childhood flashbacks in a film about resilience and self-belief. The visual builds as past and present intersect, tracing Lil Nas X’s journey.

Ad Age: Pantera brings a heightened, action-driven vision to On’s latest campaign with Zendaya, using martial arts and dynamic choreography to push the collection through a cinematic world built around movement.

Billboard: C Prinz was Creative Director for LISA’s “SaWaDiKa” performance at the 2026 VMAs, bringing a stylized vision of Bangkok to the stage with sharp choreography and boxing-ring intensity.

Creative Review: Shannon Murphy brings a cinematic, character-led approach to Barbour’s AW26 campaign, following Sienna Miller and Idris Elba on a winding journey through the Scottish countryside. Blending natural charm, subtle humor, and sweeping landscapes, the film draws on Barbour’s heritage and sense of adventure.

Little Black Book: Adam Berg and longtime collaborator Al Merry of Flower Shop discuss the trust and creative partnership behind their 14-year working relationship. The pair reflect on projects including Nike and Crocs, and on the importance of communication, instinct and trust throughout the filmmaking process.

shots: Olivia De Camps discusses the making of “The Periodic Fable” for The Ordinary, covering how she challenged beauty advertising conventions and used choreography, repetition and sound to make the film feel increasingly obsessive. Following a Gold Screen at the Young Director Award and a Cannes Lions Grand Prix, Olivia reflects on trusting instinct, taking creative risks, and bringing her music video sensibility into commercial filmmaking.

The Drum: Mark Molloy’s “Backyard Legends” took shape over a 20-month process spanning four cities and two continents. The piece explores why Mark was the right fit for the film’s blend of long-form storytelling, performance, comedy, and visual complexity, from working with Timothée Chalamet to shaping some of its most memorable moments.

shots: Olivia De Camps discusses her approach to short-form filmmaking, the importance of trusting a director’s instincts, and the challenge of making personal work within a commercial space. In conversation with Lucy Aitken, Olivia reflects on the projects that shaped her career and why the most memorable work is often the work that takes the biggest risks.

LA Times: Following the Hulu release of “My Grandfather Charles Manson,” Sophia Maddox reflects on the emotional toll of making the film and what it meant to confront her family history in real time.