On Shots: Washington Square Films signs director Jihye
The New York-based filmmaker brings an intimate, human-centred approach to work for brands including Ford, HBO, McDonald’s and Instagram. New York-based commercial and film production company Washington Square Films has signed director Jihye for commercial representation in the...
Departure Founder Luke Lashley on Everything Freelance Directors Should Know in 2025, on The Howler
Everything Freelance Directors Should Know in 2025 By Luke Lashley, Owner/Executive Producer, Departure Commercial directors are having a moment of clarity. The allure of premium production company rosters isn't what it used to...
Modern Post Promotes Mike DeFilipps to EP of VFX and Finishing
Bi-coastal post-production studio Modern Post has promoted Mike DeFilipps to Executive Producer of VFX and Finishing in its New York office. Since joining Modern Post as a VFX Finishing Producer in 2021, DeFilipps has...
From Oscars to Rats: Caviar’s Michael Sagol on Chaos, Creativity, and Leadership in a Shots Peer Review
With a career spanning all things from creating Oscar-winning work to wrangling rats, Caviar founder and EP Michael Sagol shares the importance of trusting your gut, embracing the chaos, and empowering the people around you. Who are three contemporaries that...
In DAVID Reviews: Megan Kelly on Honor Society’s partnership with MacGuffin
When in New York recently, DAVID caught up with Megan Kelly at her new Manhattan base where she explained the reasons behind and benefits of Honor Society's decision to join forces with MacGuffin. The recent...
Scored by BUTTER: Aviation Gin: Ryan Reynolds and Bryan Reynolds Team Up for Opening Day
'Nothing but net' might not apply to baseball after all by Amy Corr March 27, 2025 Ryan Reynolds, Aviation Gin and Maximum Effort launched an MLB Opening Day spot chock full of sports lingo used .. awkwardly. Makes...
Cash App’s Financial Fun Directed by Caviar’s Ramy Youssef
This new campaign for Cash App takes a different approach to financial service spots with a slice-of-life, comedic take on investing. by Danny Edwards Directed by comedian and actor Ramy Youssef through Caviar LA, and created by...
In Creative Bloq: ‘Communication is paramount in any creative partnership’: a day in the life of Joshua Blum and Han West
By Natalie Fear published 24 March 2025 Washington Square Films' founder and EVP of Production discuss what it means to be a multi-genre production company. (Image credit: Joshua Blum and Han West) Washington Square Films (WSF) is...
Going Mad for March Madness Ads 2025
By Amanda Drum, Director of Communications at Press Kitchen Are you still glued to your screens, or was your bracket busted Day 1? I’m admittedly not the most stringent March Madness viewer, but I...