John Travolta reprises his infamous Saturday Night Fever Role for Capital One’s holiday commercial…sort of. Donning a thick white beard and equally luscious locks, the actor strolls through the streets of New York, only this time, as Santa Claus. The project, orchestrated by production company Hungry Man was directed by Brian Buckley.
Tanya Ellen has been announced as Screen Queensland’s newest head of content, taking over from former head Mags Scholes. With past creative and commercial experience, Ellen will lead development and funding programmes, increasing the number and diversity of local projects and encouraging growth in he Queensland screen business. The new head of content is set […]
As befits a champion of creative excellence and progress, the Cannes Lions Awards have evolved to include gaming, the metaverse, a greater focus on effectiveness and with sustainability and diversity running throughout its core.
Microsoft has been named Netflix’s global technology and sales partner for their new ad-supported subscription option. This will be a feature in addition to their existing basic, standard, and premium plans. The plan to include advertising was announced by the streaming platform in April 2022 and the chosen partner was announced 13 July 2022.
Family Production are behind the first commercial shot during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The project was made for one of Ukraine‘s largest mobile service providers, Kyivstar. This spot tells the story of a volunteer who takes help to people in different parts of the country, emphasising the importance of staying connected.
Madrid-based director Martin Jalfen has directed two spots for PepsiCo’s 7UP brand. The projects – titled Laughter and Karaoke – respectively feature montages of people laughing and singing. Jalfen street-casted real people from Mexico City, aiming to capture the simple joys of life that are far too often taken for granted. Production company Primo México worked […]
A new commercial for Unilever’s Magnum ice cream brand was filmed at the spellbinding Palace Hotel Do Bussaco. The project – titled Get Old or Get Classic – reimagines this grand hotel as the fictional Pleasure Residence. Set in Portugal‘s rural Luso region, the advertisement puts a fun twist on traditional retirement homes and their […]
The Saudi Film Commission has announced details of its film incentives package. Speaking at the Red Sea International Film Festival, the organisation revealed that a cash rebate will be made available. The incentives are expected to equate up to 40% of qualifying costs for documentaries, animations and feature length projects filmed in the kingdom, creating […]
Sustainable technology company TheGreenShot is sponsoring this year’s Green Zone Happy Hour at FOCUS 2021. The Green Zone is the space where organisations meet at the convention to exchange eco-friendly business ideas. Running from 3.30pm to 4.30pm, the Happy Hour presents a chance to close the physical side of proceedings in style.
The Diversity and Inclusion Mentor Scheme is designed to help underrepresented talent at entry, early and experienced levels reach the next level of their career in their chosen field. It is part of PGGB’s Mission Inclusion programme (#MI21) delivered in partnership with the British Film Commission, designed by PGGB’s Diversity and Inclusion Action Group to […]