Melbourne screen culture museum unveils bold branding
As the Australian Centre for the Moving Image enters a new era, the museum has revealed a fresh look created by design studio North
How Rocks raised the bar for authenticity in storytelling
We speak to Theresa Ikoko, the screenwriter behind one of the most exciting British films of the year, about the cast and crew’s shared mission to capture the spirit of girlhood on screen
Bond Redesigned: Reimagining the classic 007 film poster
Cardiff-based illustrator and graphic designer Matt Needle has spent the last seven months putting his own spin on all 25 of the original posters from the cult James Bond film franchise
Behind the scenes at Spitting Image
Satirical puppet show Spitting Image is back after a 24-year hiatus, and features everyone from President Trump’s tweeting anus to a James Corden-Cats hybrid. Here, we speak to the creatives behind the programme’s unique brand of public service satire
Designing TV titles for the streaming age
As TV and streaming services fight for viewers in an ever-more competitive landscape, design matters. Here, we look at the role of opening sequences in the era of the ‘skip intro’ button, and examine their role in hooking in viewers
Ben Brand’s poignant animation is an ode to the circle of life
The Netherlands-based director tackles the notion that everything you throw in the sea comes back to you in this thoughtful short
What to do when the plagiarist strikes?
On discovering that a piece of work he had created had ‘inspired’ a project from another studio, Richard Holman went through a range of emotions before realising that plagiarism can have its benefits
Why do we still love stop motion?
Stop motion’s popularity has barely wavered in the century or so since it first appeared. But what makes it such a big hit with creatives and clients, and what does the future hold?
A new exhibition is asking what 2020 means to you
The team at short film app Minute Shorts has curated a selection of six films that sum up summertime in the Covid-19 era
The Slow Grind
Georgina Johnson’s first book, The Slow Grind: Finding Our Way Back to Creative Balance, addresses how our narrow definition of sustainability has created more inequality. Rebecca Fulleylove talks to the multi-disciplinary artist about what needs to change
A call for a radical reimagining of life to combat the climate crisis
Tackling the climate crisis will take imagination and grit, attributes that creatives and designers have in abundance. Here, Pentagram and Do The Green Thing’s Ashley Johnson, Katee Hui and Naresh Ramchandani explain how creatives can help create change
My breakthrough moment: Ali Alvarez
In this series we ask leading creatives to talk about what projects or events kickstarted their careers. Here, filmmaker and JustSo Head of Creative Ali Alvarez shares how a horse riding accident sparked a fresh interest in documentary, and reinvented her creative approach
Gradwatch 2020: Designer Shona Speres, Falmouth University
Designer and photographer Shona Speres is one of ten creatives we’ve selected to feature in our annual Gradwatch showcase, where we put the spotlight on the art and design grads who we feel are producing outstanding creative work
How I Work: Intimacy Coordinator Ita O’Brien
The intimacy coordinator has worked on TV shows including Sex Education, Normal People and I May Destroy You to help actors feel empowered in intimate scenes on screen. She talks about her work and why brands and advertisers need to take notice of it too
Michel and Olivier Gondry create new animated music video for Idles
Created in collaboration with WePresent, the video for Model Village brings small-town mentality to life through paper collage and CGI
Verizon Media
5G and the future of content
Verizon Media’s in-house production studio has been working with brands and entertainment companies to explore the creative potential of 5G. We talk to Senior Director Geoff Goodwin about how companies can use 5G to create richer and more immersive content
Aardman draws on pandemic stories for new Born Free film
In a bid to speak to people’s compassionate side, Born Free Foundation’s latest animated film about animal captivity features Creature Comforts style characters voiced by the public sharing their experiences of lockdown
What Would I Change: director Meji Alabi
In the latest in our series of articles asking creatives what they would like to change about their industry, Meji Alabi reflects on making films during a pandemic, finding new ways to shoot music videos, and how the industry can create more opportunities for underrepresented voices
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly in advertising music
The influence of Ennio Morricone, who died last week aged 91, extended beyond movies into advertising. Here, MassiveMusic’s Paul Reynolds examines the lessons the ad industry can learn from the legendary composer
Designing The Luminaries
Eleanor Catton’s bestselling novel, set in New Zealand during the 19th century gold rush, has been reimagined in a six-part drama for BBC and TVNZ. We talk to production designer Felicity Abbott about the joys and challenges of bringing Catton’s epic story to life
Creative Futures Revisited: David O’Reilly
As part of our 40th birthday celebrations, CR is revisiting the alumni from our Creative Futures scheme, which ran for nearly 30 years. Here, we profile LA-based artist David O’Reilly, an alumnus from Creative Futures’ Class of 2008
Creative Heroes: FKA twigs
As part of our 40th celebrations, we’re honouring some of the artists and creatives we feel are changing the industry today and inspiring new generations. Here, we interview musician FKA twigs, who discusses her journey from humble beginnings to global recognition
Manchester School of Art launches grad showcase with virtual event
The online showcase kicks off today with a livestreamed event, including a talk with artist Ryan Gander and a ‘remix’ performance from Mike England
Good Reads: A24 zine gives a glimpse into the creative talent behind its films
The latest issue of the cult production company’s magazine has been created by Ramy Youssef of Hulu comedy Ramy, and features interviews with everyone from Moonlight actor Mahershala Ali to The Office’s Rainn Wilson