Updating Ridley Scott’s 1973 Hovis Spot
Four years before Ridley Scott made his first feature film (The Duellists in 1977) he was hammering away directing TV series and commercials including a spot called “Boy on a Bike” for UK bread makers Hovis, a one-minute film since voted the UK’s favorite ad of all time. [Watch]
1stAveMachine Launches in London with Isabella Parish as MD/EP
From the release: Award-winning mixed media production company 1stAveMachine has established its European footprint by opening the doors to its dedicated London office, which will house its own set of UK-based directors and talent. Leading the charge at the new London operation is managing director/executive producer Isabella Parish, an animation/production vet who spent well over […] [Watch]
Blasting Open the MTV Video Music Awards 2015
In stark contrast to last year’s darkly elegant vibe, the Elastic crew opened the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards this evening with this crazed poke-in-the-eye packed with glitchy, irreverent, ultra-GIF-able chaos plus a bonus Donald cameo. [Watch]
Burris, Tucker, Saavedra, Broussard, Maude and Trippe Bolster MPC LA Advertising 3D Division
From the release: Los Angeles—In response to new business growth driven by its diverse offering across VFX, VR and color, and industry recognition of excellence most recently with AICP and Cannes honors, MPC Los Angeles is pleased to announce the new hires of five industry-leading artists to its Advertising 3D division. Steward Burris joins as […] [Watch]
NY Times Modern Love: “A Kiss, Deferred”
Nikolina Kulidžan was 12 when civil war interrupted her first romance. Her warm, tear-inducing tale of remembrance and reconnection anchors the latest installment in the New York Times’ Modern Love series and features the formidable illustration and animation talents of London’s Moth Collective. [Watch]
See No Evil Presents Moth Collective, August 4th at Cafe 1001
Hey London, catch Moth Collective at See No Evil, August 4th, Cafe 1001 91 Brick Lane London E1 6QL. Doors Open 7.00pm, Talk Starts 7.30pm [Watch]