SMUGGLER Wins Palme d’Or At Cannes Lions
SHOOTonline: “In the final awards show of this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the following Lions were presented live on stage: Film Lions, Glass: The Lion for Change, Sustainable Development Goals Lions and the Titanium Lions. Special awards were also bestowed, including the Palme d’or upon production company SMUGGLER, Network of the Year…
FAST COMPANY: “Apple’s Clever New TV Ad Is Full Of iPhone Privacy Easter Eggs”
Ivan Zachariáš directs the latest film for Apple, a disturbing while playful and richly cinematic take on the world of data theft and privacy.
AD AGE: Directed By SMUGGLER’s Henry-Alex Rubin, Dove’s Deepfake Move Warns Of Toxic Influencers In A New Self-Esteem Campaign Made With Ogilvy
“A powerful new campaign from Ogilvy takes pairs of mothers and teenage daughters and aims to open the moms’ eyes to the kind of content their daughters are consuming online. In the documentary-style film, directed by Henry-Alex Rubin of SMUGGLER, the moms and daughters sit down, apparently to watch some clips of influencers. The girls…
CAMPAIGN US: “The Unskippable Underdogs: The Director Behind the Lengthy ‘Apple At Work’ Films”
“Since 2019 ‘The underdogs’ have humorously captured the trials and tribulations of the working world, all the while advertising Apple’s products. Campaign talks to SMUGGLER director Mark Molloy to discuss why they are so effective.” “At precisely eight minutes and 50 seconds of product after product, it’s fair to say, by description, the latest installment…
Alphabet Soup: A Conversation with Topaz Jones and rubberband.
rubberband. and Topaz Jones discuss their award-winning film and unique approach to filmmaking with the Criterion Collection. Click here to read the full interview.
SHOTS: “Patrick Milling-Smith: Setting the Stage For Lion-Worthy Film Craft”
“The SMUGGLER co-founder, film and theatre producer, and 2022 Cannes Lion Film Craft Jury President speaks to Jamie Madge about his big breaks, stage smashes, and how the moving image remains relevant in increasingly virtual times.”
SMUGGLER Tops Production House Tally at AICP
SMUGGLER tops production house tally at AICP with a total of 23 shortlists across the Show’s 22 categories.
DEADLINE: “‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’: Mark Molloy To Direct Next Installment For Netflix”
“The long-gestating sequel to the hit comedy franchise Beverly Hills Cop looks to be gaining momentum as sources tell Deadline that up-and-coming director Mark Molloy has been set to direct Beverly Hills Cop 4. Eddie Murphy is expected to reprise his role of Axel Foley, with Netflix on board to distribute. Jerry Bruckheimer is back to produce.” “As for Molloy,…
Patrick Milling-Smith: Film Craft Jury President
Proud to announce that SMUGGLER Co-founder and CEO Patrick Milling-Smith is among the 2022 Cannes Lions Jury President Lineup, heading this year’s Film Craft Lions as Jury President. Bring on the summer!
SMUGGLER Promotes Sue Yeon Ahn to US Managing Director
“We are very excited to make this move. It’s a new position at SMUGGLER, and one that’s been a long time in coming. Sue brings her unique elegance, focus, and distinct point of view to everything she touches. There are big dreams afoot at SMUGGLER, and we feel very fortunate having the team we do,…