David Lynch interrogates a monkey in surreal detective short
The seminal filmmaker goes head to head with a furry felon, which leaves us all wondering: what did Jack do?
Creating the intense world of Uncut Gems
Production designer and repeat Safdie Brothers collaborator Sam Lisenco talks to us about gaining trust in Manhattan’s insular Diamond District, reinforcing Adam Sandler’s character through design, and how the film became a love letter to a disappearing New York
Is gaming the most undervalued creative influence of them all?
Gaming’s creeping influence is being felt across the creative industry, particularly in immersive entertainment. We find out why there’s so much to learn from it, and how a generation that’s grown up playing games is now rethinking the way narrative works
Luis Usón’s animated short tells the tale of a cartoon rabbit losing his way
Groompy the rabbit is the lead in a big TV cartoon series, but is the life of a star as glamorous as it sounds?
Apple tugs at our heartstrings in new Shot on iPhone ad
Directed by Theodore Melfi, the poignant film tells the story of three generations of women coming together to mark Chinese New Year
Tomorrow’s On Fire, warns a poignant new animation
Darcy Prendergast’s new animation comes in direct response to the Australian bushfire crisis in Victoria and NSW, and calls on those in power to save the future
How Creative Comeback is re-launching careers for female creatives
A new programme from Creative Equals aims to help women back into the ad industry after a career break. Founder Ali Hanan talks to Lisa Hassell about how it works
Predictions for a new decade: Anna Higgs
To mark the start of the 2020s, we’ve asked a selection of our regular columnists to offer up predictions of what lies ahead for the creative industries. Here, Facebook Head of Entertainment Anna Higgs looks to cinema history to help foretell the future
The changing state of play
During the 20th century, the concept of play blossomed as its creative and educational benefits were revealed. We talk to Shamita Sharmacharja, co-curator of Play Well, an exhibition at the Wellcome Collection in London, about its evolution
Junyi Xiao’s short film imagines the last man on earth meeting an alien
In Junyi Xiao’s funny animation, the last man on earth is hungry and learning how to cook aliens online: lucky for him one crash lands right outside his house
How to nurture new talent
The creative industries can feel bewildering for newcomers, who rely on the wisdom of more experienced practitioners to find their way. Here we explore how to support creatives who are just starting out, from giving constructive criticism to helping people refine their ideas
Predictions for a new decade: Ben Kay
To mark the start of the 2020s, we’ve asked a selection of our regular writers and columnists to offer up some predictions of what lies ahead for the creative industries. Here, our advertising correspondent Ben Kay hopes for a creative renaissance in marketing
VW waves goodbye to the Beetle with a sentimental new ad
Volkswagen USA launched a major animated ad on New Year’s Eve that aims to say a heartfelt farewell to its iconic Beetle car, which ended production in 2019
Documenting Gorillaz
Directed by Denholm Hewlett (son of Gorillaz’s Jamie Hewlett), a new documentary about the world’s most famous ‘virtual band’ is a brilliant mishmash of the real and the imagined. We speak to him about bringing the film to life
Trends of 2019: Social Media and Creativity
This year saw increased analysis and reflection over the impact that social media has had on creativity, from the dangerous lure of the likes to the way that social channels could be designed for the better. Here are the key points to catch up on
Ben Kay on why you should start your own agency
Our advertising correspondent, Ben Kay, has recently launched his own agency, Invincible Unicorn. Here, he takes us through his experiences so far, both positive and negative
Trends of the Year: Creativity and Tech
It’s been a jittery year in tech. As we discovered more about the insidious ways that technologies track us, questions of ethics abounded. But there was the odd fun moment too in amongst the gloom
Trends of 2019: Film and TV
We look back at another year that had us all glued to our screens, from the sheer brilliance of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag to Netflix’s latest foray into cinema with Scorsese gangster epic The Irishman
Trends of 2019: How We Work
The way that we work today was put under scrutiny in 2019, as new styles of working – from flexible and remote working to the four-day week – were discussed widely. We examine the key points here
Akiko Stehrenberger is releasing a book on her film poster art
After 15 years of creating film posters, Akiko Stehrenberger is shifting her focus. The award-winning artist talks to us about her new book of work, her favourite recent projects and the key to making an illustrated poster sing
The initiative transforming young Londoners into budding filmmakers
LDN Filmmakers, a week-long course, is part of a wider initiative by the Mayor of London to help young people affected by the capital’s ongoing knife violence problem
Remembering Paul Silburn
Paul Silburn, renowned copywriter and veteran of agencies including BBH, Leo Burnett, TBWA, and Saatchi & Saatchi, passed away last week. Here, colleague and friend Ben Kay reflects on his life and his work
Creating The Crown
Netflix’s flagship period drama tracing the reign of Queen Elizabeth II has become a must-watch series, thanks to its clever casting, scandalous storylines and decadent surroundings. Here, production designer Martin Childs discusses building the world of The Crown
How design evolved during the French New Wave
A compelling new book is delving into the rich design history of la Nouvelle Vague, and illustrates how graphic art broke new ground during the seminal movement