Nail-biting stunts, out of control stars, delicately balanced set ups that require the fates to look especially kindly on us… Some shoots are kind of scary, even for the most seasoned of producers and filmmakers. This Halloween, LBB brought together some of the industry’s production experts to to tell the spooky stories of having worked
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Director Nat Livingston Johnson Goes Solo, Signs With Hey Wonderful
Director Nat Livingston Johnson has signed with Hey Wonderful for commercials and branded entertainment. Johnson was previously part of the directing duo Peking (with Gregory Mitnick), known for Cannes Lion-winning documentary and experiential work for Skype and Doritos x Rock the Vote, along with award-winning short films such as The Kook, which have played at film
Read MoreFilmmaker Nat Livingston Johnson joins Hey Wonderful
Award-winning filmmaker Nat Livingston Johnson goes solo, joins Hey Wonderful for commercials & branded entertainment. Johnson was previously part of directing duo Peking, renowned for Cannes Lion-winning documentary and experiential work for Skype and Doritos x Rock the Vote, along with award-winning short films such as The Kook, which have played at film festivals including Tribeca,
Read MoreComedic visionary Jim Gilchrist joins Hey Wonderful
Jim Gilchrist, a comedic storytelling wizard with a knack for visual flair, is making waves in the industry. Known for his distinctive work in commercials and branded entertainment, Gilchrist has recently joined Hey Wonderful for US representation. His portfolio boasts standout campaigns for brands like Purplebricks Estate Agents, MBNA Financial, and Sky Bet, where he
Read MoreHey Wonderful Welcomes Director Jim Gilchrist
Hey Wonderful announce comedy directing sensation Jim Gilchrist has joined the company for US representation in commercials and branded entertainment. His recent work includes campaigns for Purplebricks Estate Agents, MBNA Financial and Sky Bet, all with standout comedic performances and action-packed stories. He’s also known for hilarious award-winning hits like Nike Manager ft. a guest appearance by
Read MoreInto the Library – Sam Cadman
The Hey Wonderful director has become the go-to filmmaker for hidden camera trickery – LBB’s Addison Capper gets the lowdown on a particularly fun and distinctive selection of work: ‘The Creative Library’ is LBB’s exciting new launch. It’s been months – years, probably – in the making and we reckon our re-tooled archive will change
Read MoreTRY’s fiery feist of colour
Grammy-nominated DJ, producer, and songwriter Sam I – one half of TRY – has directed a vibrant video for the duo’s new single Fire Sign (feat. Mikky Ekko) that’s saturated in mouth-watering hues. The masked dancers in this beautifully designed promo swirl around in Busby Berkeley film-esque people patterns and are… ahem… redolent of protest
Read MoreLiquid Death nabs #5 in The 30 Best Ads of 2022
These are the 30 commercials and brand moves that stood out from the pack in a tumultuous year.
Read MoreThe Directors: Emily McDonald
The Hey Wonderful director on working with powerful brands like Nike, Netflix and Vogue, the importance of authenticity, and the rising representation and diversity in advertising: Emily McDonald is a London-based director who’s been prolific in the branded documentary space, creating outstanding content that amplifies the voices of the unheard and underrepresented. She is known
Read MoreSam Spiegel, Shmuck the Loyal decide to TRY
Squeak E. Clean Studios executive creative director Sam Spiegel, aka Grammy-nominated DJ, producer, director, and songwriter Sam i (formerly of duo N.A.S.A.), and Nashville production and songwriting vanguard Shmuck the Loyal have joined forces for a new collaborative project TRY–a name representing their core beliefs as artists and people striving for proactive positivity. They’ve released
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