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Jessie Reyez’ ride or die
The American artist and rapper Lil Wayne lust over each other in a stylishly-shot promo for her new track Ridin, directed by Relta.
American Lung Association’s historical health class
Drawing inspiration from PSAs of the past, the lung organisation’s creative new campaign urges parents to have conversations with their kids about vaping.
Hinge’s work here is done
Drawing on authentic Gen-z insights, Birthday’s sweet new campaign spotlights the moments relationship-seekers realised it was time to delete the dating app.
Naomi Osaka makes a hit with Nike
The No.1 women’s singles tennis player stars in a stylish spot launching her collab with sports apparel brand and fashion label Ambush.
Ottobock brings invisible barriers into view
In collaboration with top global Paralympic athletes, the German orthopedic brand raises awareness of the many unnecessary accessibility obstacles disabled people face.
How Victoria Warmerdam tackled bodily-autonomy through comedy
Clinching not just one but four YDA Golds, plus the Special Jury Prize, Oak Lane Motion Pictures director Victoria Warmerdam's darkly comedy short, I'm Not a Robot, draws inspiration from CAPTCHA technology, vintage sci-fi aesthetics and psychological thrillers to address feminist themes of identity and objectification.
Corona’s liquid gold
A delightful animated spot from the first worldwide Olympic beer sponsor spotlights moments of celebration that happen after the games.
Electric Studio’s sushi Western
A cleaver-wielding grandma tackles a gargantuan cephalopod in a fun first animation from Electric Theatre Collective’s animation studio.
Paula Buchta’s naked truth
In a poetic short film, a young Turkish woman explores the expectations and anxieties of existing in a female body.
Peer Review: Kelly Lyon ACE
Arts Academy editor Kelly Lyon, ACE shares her admiration for masterpieces from Severance to Making a Murderer, tells us why The Office is the holy grail of editing, and emphasises the power of a good cut in bringing comedy to life.
It’s a bug’s life for Nick Leng
The LA-based artist plays the role of a private investigator for tiny creatures in a comically bizarre mixed-media promo for his track Beetle Bugs.
Good things come in threes; Emma Branderhorst's Cannes winning streak
In just three years, director Emma Branderhorst has clinched two YDA Golds, a D&AD award, and a Cannes Grand Prix; all before her graduation film debuted online. Here, we dive into her knack for tackling social issues, making a mark with young people, and casting non-actors effectively.