Danish Director Casper Balslev Signs with Institute
July 17, 2025
Director Greg Barth Joins Friends Electric Roster
Friends Electric is stoked to announce the arrival of Greg Barth, the Swiss-born, UK-based artist and director. Greg is in good company as he joins the talented London roster that includes Ewan Jones Morris, Future Power Station and Polynoid to name but a few. [Watch]
Zombie Lords “The Flower” by Supamonks
French animation force Supamonks and ULF director Barth Maunoury drop a tour de force of comic timing and character quirks in this new trailer for the online game Zombie Lords.
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M.J. Cole “Pictures In My Head” by Nik Hill
UK motion designer Nik Hill, who’s developed on-screen graphics for feature like “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Blade Runner: 2049,” makes his directorial debut with a splash of 3D maximalism for DJ/producer MJ Cole. [Watch]
Giving a Voice to Women of Gender-based Attacks
Real stories of sexual harassment combined with the black humor of rampaging penises makes for a stand-out spot promoting HandsAway, a mobile app designed “to fight against the sexual aggressions undergone by women daily.” [Watch]
Behind the Scenes with The Mill on Heathrow “It’s a Wonderful Flight”
From the Mill: “Working closely with Havas and directors dom&nic at Outsider, we helped to create “It’s a Wonderful Flight,” the heartwarming sequel to last year’s festive spot for Heathrow Airport. [Watch]
Michel Gondry and Moz The Monster for John Lewis Christmas 2017
In his first outing for the highly-anticipated annual John Lewis Christmas spot, Oscar-winner Michel Gondry teams with UK practical model/creature makers Millenium FX to craft a 7-foot monster named Moz, with The Mill handling 3D/2D post. [Watch]
