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
Unravelling VFX’s gender problem
We speak to 3D creative director Daena Lorne about the shocking lack of women working in visual effects, how she managed to break into the industry and what the solution could be
Remembering Ringan Ledwidge
The highly respected and much loved advertising director, who helmed award-winning work for the Guardian, Audi, Levi’s, Sainsbury’s, and many more, has died aged 50 from cancer
Director Gus Van Sant on finding stories in unexpected places
Since the 1980s, the filmmaker and artist has turned his lens towards the fringes. He talks to us about relinquishing control, Hollywood reboot culture, and how a Gucci mini-series captured the spirit of his early works
Is AI killing creativity in film? Or fuelling it?
AI is often viewed as the death of creativity. Yet, as Maximilian Niemann, a director at Unit9 production company, points out, when machines are used in collaboration with humans, it may actually make for better work
The Age Issue of Creative Review is out now!
The October/November issue of CR looks at the relationship between age and creativity, including a 12-part interview series with leading creatives. Plus, illustrator Giacomo Gambineri creates CR Town for kids (young and old)
Inside the epic world of Dune
Denis Villeneuve’s adaption of cult sci-fi novel Dune is a masterclass in world-building. We speak to the film’s production designer Patrice Vermette about helping the director bring his intergalactic vision to life
Introducing Unboxed: A festival of creativity for the UK
Headed up by chief creative officer Martin Green, Unboxed will showcase free events, installations and digital experiences right across the nation next year
Inside the French Dispatch
Wes Anderson’s star-studded film follows the dramas that unravel in a fictional French city, told from the perspective of expat journalists. We look at how graphic design and illustration brought the movie to life
The Annual 2022 is open for entries!
The Annual, Creative Review’s yearly award scheme that celebrates the best work across advertising, design, digital, film & TV production, games and more is open for entries. Deadline: December 10
The art of creating a James Bond title sequence
Daniel Kleinman has been the creative mind behind almost every 007 title sequence since the 90s. He discusses his work on Daniel Craig’s final foray in No Time to Die and how he finds the delicate balance between reinvention and homage
Osbert Parker on the importance of play
Osbert Parker has spent the last 30 years ripping, cutting and dismantling in pursuit of his mixed media moving image work. He tells CR why experimentation – and a certain amount of naïvety – is key to his success
How to make your company more sustainable
Stink Studios has recently examined and reported on its carbon emissions, and is pledging to make changes to how the company works as a result. Here group managing director James Britton explains the process and offers some advice
Aoife McArdle on making it as a director
From running up late fees at a video rental shop in Dublin to a music video for U2 and an episode of sci-fi TV show Brave New World, director Aoife McArdle has come a long way. Here’s how she did it
New set of posters for Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch released
The set of 12 posters showcase the film’s many, many stars and builds anticipation for the movie’s release, which was postponed for over a year due to the coronavirus pandemic
Tanya Livesey on overcoming limiting beliefs
We often hold beliefs about our abilities that can impede progression. Here, Tanya Livesey explains how creative leaders can help their teams move past these self-limiting thoughts