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Best Production Directors and Editors : Jan 5, 2023

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Nick Ball - nextGen easyJet

For this issue, we've compiled a shortlist of our fave films and most-viewed on adforum.com in 2022. Given the quality work out there, it was hard to pick only 5 spots, but we tried to do our best! This creative from VCCP through Blink for easyJet promises sustainable travel.

TitlenextGen easyJet
Agency
Campaign nextGen
Advertiser Easyjet
Brand Easyjet

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Media Type Television
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Music Company / Composer
Creative Director D...d Ma.....an Subscribers Only
Copywriter ..p B...op Subscribers Only
Art Director C...s Ho....ss Subscribers Only
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Account Planner S...an Si.....opf Subscribers Only
Strategic Business Lead O...ia Pa....aw Subscribers Only
Account Manager E..a H...ey Subscribers Only
Account Manager P...y B....es Subscribers Only
Designer ..m L...h Subscribers Only
Production Company B...k Subscribers Only
Director N..k B..l Subscribers Only
Director of Photography (DOP) S...us Mc....ey Subscribers Only
Production Company Producer E..n B...n Subscribers Only
Editing Company S...ch Subscribers Only
VFX Company S...s Subscribers Only
Colorist Ma....eu T....et Subscribers Only
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Editor ..o K..g Subscribers Only
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Jan Wentz - A tale of NOW and THEN

With more than 12k views on adforum.com, this film for Porsche through Jan Wentz and Markenfilm Crossing in Germany is a standout in 2022.

TitleA tale of NOW and THEN
Agency
Campaign A tale of NOW and THEN
Advertiser Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
Brand Porsche 911

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PostedJuly 2022
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Chief Creative Officer R..f H...l Subscribers Only
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Re....rd Pa.....ke Subscribers Only
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) J...ca H...e Subscribers Only
Team Lead / Creative Director R..f N....ng Subscribers Only
Team Lead / Creative Director Fr....ik W...el Subscribers Only
Creative Director Moving Images F....an P..k Subscribers Only
Creative Director, Art ..m Le.....ch Subscribers Only
Copywriter I...el G...r Subscribers Only
Copywriter M..e G...r Subscribers Only
Account Manager C....in G....her Subscribers Only
Account Manager Fr.....ka L....nn Subscribers Only
Client Services Director S...h ..�ß Subscribers Only
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Creative Production D...el Wu....er Subscribers Only
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Producer A..i H....ns Subscribers Only
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Advertising Manager ..a Ro......ger Subscribers Only
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Nicolai Fuglsig - Rocky

Gambling traverses to entertainment in this amazing rework of Rocky's iconic run through the streets of Philadelphia. With 7 awards already, there may be more coming Final Cut's way in 2023.

TitleRocky
Agency
Campaign Rocky
Advertiser Ladbrokes
Brand Ladbrokes

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Media Type Television
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SoundtrackSubscribers Only
Editing Company
Audio Post Production
Director N....ai F....ig Subscribers Only
Executive Creative Director ..n F....th Subscribers Only
Creative Team L...d D...el Subscribers Only
Producer A..x C...ey Subscribers Only
Producer ..m W..d Subscribers Only
Executive Producer L....ay T....am Subscribers Only
Director of Photography (DOP) G...ge Ri....nd Subscribers Only
Editor R..k R....ll Subscribers Only
Sound Engineer ..m A....ll Subscribers Only
Sound Designer O...ia ..y Subscribers Only
Strategist S...n M...ey Subscribers Only
Head of Production ..y C....er Subscribers Only
Design Director R..h K....dy Subscribers Only
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Daniel Kleinman - Insurance Solved

Spot-on effects in this film from Good Oil and 303 MullenLowe in Australia, for insurer Budget Direct. The crazy shopping cart situation resonates with us all!

TitleInsurance Solved
Agency
Campaign Insurance Solved
Advertiser Budget Direct
Brand Budget Direct

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Editor M..k B....tt Subscribers Only
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Original Composition M...eo Zi....es Subscribers Only
Group Business Director ..n G....on Subscribers Only
Executive Producer ..m L..g Subscribers Only
Sound Designer T....hy B...ge Subscribers Only
Managing Director J...na G..y Subscribers Only
Advertising Manager Jo....an K..r Subscribers Only
Advertising Manager W...en M...h Subscribers Only
Advertising Manager K...e La....le Subscribers Only
Advertising Manager ..m J...s Subscribers Only
Art Director ..c Go....rg Subscribers Only
Copywriter C...g M....tt Subscribers Only
Client Services Director Je....er Gl....ll Subscribers Only
Head of Strategy J..n C....on Subscribers Only
Senior Broadcast Producer H...e Ma....ll Subscribers Only
Production Company Ra....ng S...k Subscribers Only
Director of Photography (DOP) D...y Ru....nn Subscribers Only
Director of Photography (DOP) J...n W...e Subscribers Only
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Music / Sound Design S...r M...c Subscribers Only
Still photographer J...e Ma.....en Subscribers Only
Retouching Li.....se Subscribers Only
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Natanael Ericsson - Break the pattern

Already a 2x winner at Eurobest, this work for Electrolux initially feels like an uber-expensive French fashion brand, ultimately ending with Electrolux's message of sustainability. Creative from Forsman & Bodenfors, through Newland for production.

TitleBreak the pattern
Agency
Campaign Break the pattern
Advertiser Electrolux
Brand Electrolux

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Advertising Manager A...ea Ot....on Subscribers Only
Advertising Manager D...a L..d Subscribers Only
Advertising Manager A...ka P...u Subscribers Only
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Creative Director P....ck O...eil Subscribers Only
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Designer M...y Bj....man Subscribers Only
Copywriter Ni....as D...e Subscribers Only
Art Director J...im Bl....ll Subscribers Only
Art Director J...n Eg....er Subscribers Only
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Writer El.....th Ch......sen Subscribers Only
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Designer Jo.....ne Be.....st Subscribers Only
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Social Client Director K...y T...en Subscribers Only
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