SMUGGLER

Little Black Book: “Directed by Rune Milton, the film follows a chimpanzee’s interactions with diverse species and landscapes, illustrating Earth’s evolution and the resilience of the natural world. By presenting a timeline that extends far beyond humanity’s existence, the campaign invites viewers to experience ROM’s collection in a new way – one that emphasizes nature’s enduring presence.”

IDA: “This award recognizes a feature documentary that uses news footage as an integral component of the storytelling.”

Shots: “WNBA champion Sabrina Ionescu dribbles skillfully around an orchestra in a tasteful single-shot spot directed by rubberband. for the sports apparel brand. Directing duo rubberband. blends sport and symphony in this subtle and classy spot for sportswear brand Nike, produced by SMUGGLER.”

Creative Review: “Waitrose has launched its new Christmas campaign which revolves around a serialised Christmas-themed whodunnit: a dessert that goes missing on Christmas day. Directed by Lucy Forbes, the ad refrains from pushing the product too heavily and instead emphasizes the story, which is refreshing coming from a supermarket brand.”

Promonews: “Björn Rühmann has collaborated with Paul Kalkbrenner and Mother Berlin to create a stunning 12 minute music short film to accompany the electronic music icon’s new two song EP. It’s the intriguing story, in two distinct parts, of a strange character as he comes into contact with the real, mostly hostile world: the eponymous Kabelmann.”

Shots: “Director Adam Berg brings his ethereal vision to this entrancing and cinematic music video for Swedish alt rock band Kent, titled ‘The Returners’.”

Variety: “Jeremy Pope‘s short, ‘God Is Good,’ has been acquired by The Criterion Channel. Inspired by the actor and singer’s debut “EP Last Name: Pope,” Pope wrote and stars in the film, which was directed by C Prinz and choreographed by Parris Goebel.”

It’s Nice That: “Fenn O’Meally’s latest collaboration with Little Simz, “Little Simz. Can I ask you a secret?” was screened at the Tate Modern as part of a special edition of Tate Modern Lates curated by Little Simz in conversation with Clara Amfo.”

Creative Review: “Since venturing into directing, Prinz has garnered much attention from both the cultural and commercial worlds, whether for her viral music video that put Top Dawg Entertainment’s first female rapper Doechii on the global map and ended up getting banned on YouTube; her campaigns for global brands including Nike and Hennessy; or her ongoing work as Charli XCX’s movement and live camera director. During her recent talk at Ciclope Festival, Prinz acknowledged the bizarre task of trying to qualify and quantify her journey as an artist but boiled it down to three chapters so far: Alien, Angst and the Anti-Archetype.”