Why colour is vital for ads to pack an emotional punch
Colourist Toby Tomkins discusses the powerful role of colour to drive the emotional impact of ads, film and TV
Oatly launches cute but weird puppet campaign The New Norm&al Show
The miniseries of five video shorts was created by the ‘Oatly Department of Mind Control’, Nexus and Isle of Dogs puppet maker Andy Gent
This hypnotic film festival short is an encyclopedia of cinema history
The Göteborg Film Festival is renowned for its quirky themes and engaging ad campaigns – and this year’s hypnosis-themed promo, which is jam-packed with cinematic references, is no exception
Matt Willey’s offbeat designs for true crime drama Landscapers
We speak to the designer about creating the titles, typeface and end credit sequence for the acclaimed mini-series, which stars Olivia Colman and David Thewlis as a killer couple on the run
What the Beatles can teach us about creative process
The epic Disney+ series The Beatles: Get Back shows the sprawling, messy process of creativity. Here Bas Korsten and Daniel Bonner, Global CCOs at Wunderman Thompson, draw out six insights from it for creative teams to learn from
Ewen Spencer on finding his niche – and sticking with it
We speak to the prolific documentarian of British subcultures about keeping his work relevant while examining youth culture through a more commercial lens
Inside The Matrix Resurrections
As the mind-bending world of the Matrix returns to the big screen, we speak to the team behind the latest film’s screen-based graphics about helping reboot the cult classic for a new era
The creative opportunities of the metaverse
Everyone is talking about the metaverse, but what opportunities does it really hold for creatives and designers? John Cassy of immersive content studio Factory 42 offers some advice on how to get involved
Creative, designer or influencer?
The lines between being a creative and an influencer are increasingly blurring, as generations of designers and artists come of age on social media. Here we talk to social media filmmaker Kevin Parry about how he grapples with being both
Trends of 2021: The year in film and TV
After productions ground to a halt in the wake of the pandemic, the cinema attempted a comeback this year. Meanwhile, streaming platforms served up a glut of bingeworthy series to ensure that we all remained glued to our tellies
The best music videos of the year 2021
This year has brought an eclectic mashup of music video styles, with a leaning towards the digital and the psychedelic, perhaps in a reflection of the times. Here’s our pick of the ten best of the year
Deadline for entries to The Annual is today!
We have extended the deadline for entries to The Annual, Creative Review’s yearly award scheme that celebrates the best work across advertising, design, digital, film & TV production, games and more. The final deadline is now January 14
Cook up movie magic with Hato’s new recipe book
From Studio Ghibli to Scorsese, Hato’s cookbook features recipes created by chefs in response to culinary moments on screen
Ask Anna: Will going on parental leave affect my creative career?
Our agony aunt Anna Higgs addresses a reader’s questions about life as a parent in the creative industry. We hear about the advantages parenthood can bring to the workplace, but also of the inequalities that remain across some of the industry
Petra Collins on embracing her inner darkness
The photographer and director is renowned for defining the last decade’s pastel-hued, coming of age aesthetic, but is now returning to her roots with a book of subversive, erotic fairytales
First judges for the CR Annual 2022 awards announced!
Taking in experts from across the fields of advertising, design, marketing and more, the judges for this year’s Annual awards are looking forward to seeing your work
The cultural influence of Spike Lee
The acclaimed filmmaker has dipped his toe into advertising, teaching and even brand-building during his four-decade career. As he releases his first monograph, we look at how he became a pop culture icon
New Bonobo track Otomo gets frenetic music video
Dave Bullivant directs a disorientating video for the producer’s new single Otomo using 360-degree cameras
Brainstream is a mind-tingling new experience by AATOAA
The interactive film, written and directed by Caroline Robert, envisions a future where people can livestream their thoughts in return for a virtual brain massage
Seven ages of a creative: Alice Tonge
After a two-year break from advertising, former head of 4creative Alice Tonge has a new role at Apple. Here she shares her thoughts on the state of the industry
Seven ages of a creative: Jade Tomlin
The AKQA group creative director shares her journey into the advertising industry – from hoarding copies of Creative Review to making work for Levi’s, Sony, and Volkswagen
Channel 4 creates a real-time reality show exclusively for Instagram
Working in partnership with Instagram, You Do You is the world’s first reality series told through social media and follows the lives of a group of creatives
Refuge marks 50 years with an ad highlighting the dangers of technology
The domestic violence charity has released a film that looks like a slick smartphone ad, but underlines how technology can enable abusers
Seven ages of a creative: Andrew Thomas Huang
Filmmaker Andrew Thomas Huang is known for his otherworldly visions, earning him high-profile collaborations with Björk and FKA twigs. He talks to us about the need to allow creatives to grow as their careers develop