SMUGGLER nominated for several 2017 Webby Awards
SMUGGLER has been recognized in several categories. Nominee Entries John Malkovich x Squarespace in the Film & Video – Scripted (Branded) category. Official Listing John Malkovich x Squarespace in the Film & Video – Short Form category. Official Listing Sandy Hook Promise – Evan in the Film & Video – Short Form category. Official Listing Sandy Hook Promise – Evan in the Advertising Media – Viral Marketing category. Official Listing Leon…
Run The Jewels Challenges Authority in New Music Video
Run The Jewels is known to push boundaries, and their new music video for “Legend Has It” is no exception. Set entirely in jail, the hip-hop duo dives into the discussion of preconceived ideas and systemic problems in America. Director Brian Beletic partnered with RTJ to bring forth this thought provoking piece that seems more…
Jaron Albertin Brings Out The Monster In Audi
Jaron Albertin brings a fresh take to the Audi S5 with his recent spot, “Monster”. The spot focuses on taming the beast while exploring your own adventurous side. Watch the spot here.
UNICEF Shows Us What We Have In Common With 80 Years Ago
In Joshua Neale’s UNICEF spot “Our Second Chance”, we follow the story of two refugees; one from World War 2 and one more recently from Syria. Both stories have striking similarities and show that while we may have made a lot of advancements in the past 80 years, we are facing the largest refugee crisis…
SMUGGLER is Creativity’s Production Company of the Year
As Ad Age beautifully said, “Creativity’s Production Company of the Year is a longtime industry star, but one that’s managing successfully to evolve and adapt itself for a new era.” We are honored to be recognized for our work in 2016 and will continue to bring powerful and provocative content this year. Read the…
Jonah Hill and Danny Brown Reinvent the Idea of a Sitcom
Director Jonah Hill, one of SMUGGLER’s newest editions, makes his debut on Danny Brown’s new music video Ain’t It Funny. The pair came together to create this dynamic video in a style that is reminiscent of classic 80s and 90s television sitcoms, which is juxtaposed by the serious issues that haunt Brown’s character. Watch it here.
The Kid Stays In The Picture Opens Today
The Kid Stays In The Picture opens today at the Royal Court Theater in London. The story centers around the life of Robert Evans, the producer of The Godfather and Chinatown and one of the most influential historical figures in Hollywood. For tickets, click here.
Moonlight Wins Three OSCARS
Barry Jenkins, director and writer of Moonlight, took home multiple Academy Awards on February 26th, 2017, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. SMUGGLER extends a big congratulations to Barry and the entire cast and crew of this marvelous film.
Super Bowl’s Award Winning Spots
The 2017 Super Bowl wasn’t just an incredible night for the New England Patriots, it also brought in several awards for SMUGGLER campaigns. Miles Jay’s SquareSpace was awarded the top Super Bowl spot in Campaign. Randy Krallman’s Sprint also ranked on their list of top 10 Super Bowl spots. Additionally, Ivan Zacharias’ National Geographic “Genius”…
Let’s End the Global Water Crisis
In an effort to make our generation be the one that helps end the global water crisis, SMUGGLER director Joshua Neale teams up with Matt Damon, Stella Artois, and Water.org to present Elizabeth’s Dream. Most do not think “water” when they think “Stella Artois” but this beverage company has set out to change the world and show the…