Independent Films

05/07/2021

🎡 https://adage.com/creativity/work/three-life-needs-big-network/2348071

Rebrand effort from Wonderhood Studios also includes new color scheme

05/07/2021

New work alert!!!!

Directed by Gary Freedman for Three with Wonderhood Studios

Giving us that summer feeling!

04/06/2021

Jani Guest: https://shots.net/news/view/cannes-contenders-jani-guest

It's June, which means Cannes Lions is around the corner. Despite not being on La Croisette this year, we're still asking a host of global advertising leaders about the campaigns from their country which they think could pick up a trophy later this month. We start with work picked by Independent Lon...

10/05/2021

We are SERIOUSLY EXCITED to announce that SWIM CLUB has joined Independent Films: https://shots.net/news/view/swim-club-signs-to-independent-films

06/05/2021

Our director Tony Barry has curated a series of powerful films for The Guardian, celebrating their 200 year anniversary.
An intimate exploration into the events of the last two centuries, and the moments caught on camera that defined them.

Watch all 3 films in full on this downloadable link- https://slt.re/705d9

23/04/2021

80% of girls are using retouching apps by the age of 13....

We are unbelievably proud of this beautifully impactful piece by our director Benito Montorio.

Thanks to all those involved who brought this to life.

WE MUST PROTECT OUR GIRLS AT ALL COSTS.

09/04/2021

Delighted to announce that we've been included in Televisual's Top 10 production companies list. Such wonderful company to be in.
Also a huge congratulations to our very own Gary Freedman who placed in the best Directors list.

26/03/2021

Our MD Jani Guest with her British Arrows co-chair Clare Donald looking beautiful at last nights British Arrows virtual awards show.

Congratulations to all those who won arrows, And all those working behind the scenes that allowed the rest of to celebrate from home.

See you in person next year.

24/03/2021

So excited for tomorrows British Arrows awards, with our MD Jani Guest as co-chairwoman.

Despite being confined to our living rooms this year, we're so excited to still get the opportunity to champion and celebrate British creativity.

19/03/2021

Pedro&James bringing the ENERGY.

17/03/2021

Packing a punch with Pedro and James!

16/03/2021

We are over the moon to announce the arrival of directors duo Pedro&James to the Indy8 roster for representation!

19/02/2021

'ROCKS' won big at the British Independent Film Awards last night!

Best British Independent Film
Best Casting
Most Promising Newcomer- Kosar Ali
Best Supporting Actor- D’angelou Osei Kissiedu
Best Supporting Actress- Kosar Ali

11/02/2021

"Filmmaking is deeply collaborative. I love how it evolves into something you hadn't quite imagined". Campaign Magazine interviews SARAH GAVRON on her process of working and her approach to filmmaking: https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/me-rocks-director-sarah-gavron-making-film-accessible/1706694

Working with a broader range of talent can result in more diverse storytelling.

26/01/2021

Our Peter Lydon talks to David Reviews in the Short Cuts series. Full interview on this link: https://www.davidreviews.tv/ShortCuts/Peter_Lydon_on_TV/index.asp

Peter Lydon of Independent Films is a director who has divided his time between television and advertising. In December, he spoke to us about the demands of both, and how the skill set required for one has helped him with the other. In a TV career which saw him move from corporate videos to document...

02/12/2020

We.are.SO.EXCITED to announce that the BAFTA award winning director SARAH GAVRON, who most recently directed the sensational feature ROCKS, is joining our roster at Independent Films: https://www.shots.net/news/view/director-sarah-gavron-joins-independent-films

Gavron joins the Independent roster for commercials representation.

18/11/2020

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FIVE SPARKING STARS on David Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Gary Freedman's Christmas commercial for O2, the film features on Marketing Week here: https://www.marketingweek.com/o2-first-christmas-ad-campaign/

O2's first foray into festive advertising features its brand mascot Bubl helping a young girl take part in the sport she loves despite lockdown.

16/11/2020

💎❄️ Unwrap the magic of Christmas ❄️ 💎
We have MORE CHRISTMAS for you.

Gary Freedman has directed O2's first ever Christmas campaign. A heart-warming, graceeeeful dance between that sweet little helpful bot whom we all know and love, and ten-year-old talented ice-skater Darcy Murdoch. They glide on an ice rink nestled in a magical winter wonderland before she cuddles up on the sofa with her mama and sister to watch Frozen on Disney+ on her new tablet.

Watch the film here: https://slt.re/5bd68

The campaign was inspired by O2's longstanding partnership with NSPCC and their mission to keep children safe online.

Agency: VCCP Media
Production Company: Independent Films
Director: Gary Freedman
DOP: Barry Ackroyd
Producer: Ciska Faulkner
Edit: The Assembly Rooms
VFX, CG & Colour Grade: MPC London & Bangalore
Executive Producer:
VFX Producer: Philip Whalley
Creative Director: Anthony Bloor
Animation Director:
VFX Coordinator: Nirupama Thomas
3D Supervisor: Andy Steele
2D Supervisor: Tom Harding
Colourist:

16/11/2020

ARTWORK for shots.net by Natalie Blass for SHOTS AD ICONS. Read the full interview between Jani Guest and Natalie Blass here: https://shots.net/news/view/creative-correspondence-with-jani-guest-and-natalie-blass

13/11/2020

shots.net elects one of their AD ICONS Jani Guest to feature in one of their Creative Correspondences, with Natalie Blass in celebration of Shots 30th birthday ❤️. Read the interview here: https://shots.net/news/view/creative-correspondence-with-jani-guest-and-natalie-blass

As we continue to eavesdrop on some of the people who've impacted the industry over the 30 years of shots' existence, we listen in on Jani Guest, MD at Independent London, as she chats to Natalie Blass, Independent's Head of Business Development, about life mantras, early mornings and moronic musing...

13/11/2020

Five star festive film for VERY by Gary Freedman taking us into the weekend: https://www.davidreviews.tv/Work/Very_Christmas_is_This_VeryMoment/

This charming ad for Very argues that the best parts of Christmas have never been the most picture-perfect.

17/05/2019

British Arrows announce new co-chairs, Jani Guest and Clare Donald!👏

02/04/2019

YEsssss Bouha! His video for Indochine officiel was nominated for BEST CONCEPT at the Berlin Music Video Awards.

🔥🔥

20/03/2019

As per, Johnny Hardstaff knocks it out of the park (pool)🔥 https://www.shots.net/news/view/hardstaff-and-heartfield-reveal-how-they-made-a-splash-for-audi

How do you turn a car into a synchronised swimmer? We caught up with the Independent Films director and BBH London's CCO to find out more about their aquatic adventures in a custom-built pool.

12/03/2019

Josh Appignanesi shoots for Land Rover 💪

07/03/2019

Peter Lydon's roster of celebrity talent

25/02/2019

Johnny Hardstaff has directed Toyota’s new 5-part film documentary project ‘Drop by Drop’, for The & Partnership, documenting those that make impossible possible.

Watch his short film capturing a day-in-the-life of blind surfer Aitor Francesena

20/02/2019

E.x.c.i.t.e.d. to announce the signing of Peter Lydon to the roster of Independent Films:
http://www.independ.net/news/independent-signs-peter-lydon/8701/

17/01/2019

Phones & bath time are never a good mix. Some stills & behind the scenes pics from Jake Dypka's shoot for Babbel

08/01/2019

We are delighted to announce that the superbly talented Tomas Jonsgården has joined our roster at Independent Films 💥 watch his reel here:
http://www.independ.net/directors/tomas-jonsgarden/

Tomas Jonsgården Tomas Jonsgarden Reel 9 Perfect SurpriseThree Mobile DoorsRaymond James Juno's JourneyAudi UnicornAMF Casper & SophieDankort Black NightAxe Kappahl The CarIf Insurance SmileAMF Biography Awards Grand Prix and Gold in the Baltic Awards, Gold in the Epica Awards and Eurobest, Grand P...