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Director Jon Barber knocks it out of the park agai

Director Jon Barber knocks it out of the park again. This time for Toyota featuring the world’s first Human Support Robot. Wouldn’t it be nice…..?! https://shots.net/news/view/toyotas-robotic-training-partner

More stunning auto work by Ago Panini is circling

More stunning auto work by Ago Panini is circling Italy and all of Europe! Lancia has come back to its dearest creative in Ago Panini to create this underwater, magical world introducing their new hybrid vehicle in the Ypsilon. Panini is one of Italy’s most prominent and coveted advertising directors. HIs premium imagery and luxurious cinematic lens is often used for auto, celeb, tourism and food spots.

Spears & Arrows and director Don Broida elevated t

Behind the Scenes in Hollywood of our new Summer c

Behind the Scenes in Hollywood of our new Summer campaign for JCPenney! Director Don Broida and Spears & Arrows were thrilled to re-engage with our local LA crews and shoot in our backyard - literally and figuratively. In anticipation of the nation fully opening up, Broida crafted 5 original films for Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, July 4th and a JCP original Friends & Family. The emotions started on set collaborating with old friends and new friends. We can’t wait to share our joy, wonder and Americana with everyone thru our advertising artistry. Thank you, Josh Schoemaker, Candyce Vanterpool, Hwanhee Kang, Bertha Salazar with the incomparable and steadfast producing prowess of Kathleen Torres at the helm. #jcpenny

JCPenney Friends & Family 2021 directed by Don Bro

Director Don Broida delivers story and design! Br

Director Don Broida delivers story and design! Broida continues his graphic composition, designed frames and modern camera language with this spot for Value City Furniture. A nurse endures the same rituals every day during the pandemic but her extraordinary sofa keeps everything new-new.

Blast off with director Mick Wong! Mick’s new w

Blast off with director Mick Wong! Mick’s new work for the Ministry of Defence humanizes the people who perform extraordinary acts of bravery. Mick brings the action with his immersive camera language and succinct usage of sound. He also celebrates the magic and wonder of technology. This epic but intimate glimpse at warfare reminds us that teamwork is the best form of unification, both in the armed forces AND production!

JCPenney is back!!! @jcpenney is galloping into 2

Spears & Arrows director @philbrown007 lends his c

BEHIND THE SCENES for AAMCO! Spears & Arrows and

Director Nicholas Piper elevates his innovative st

Director Nicholas Piper elevates his innovative storytelling chops to include passage of time, match cutting, seamless camera moves and emotional performances. Travelers Insurance may transform you back to your childhood, or remind you of your own child’s maturation. This heartwarming chapter shows us how to turn the page and to embrace the future. SPEARS & ARROWS
Nick Piper: Director
Jason Wolk: Founder | Managing Director
Rocky Bice: Line Producer
Justin Cormier: Prod. Supervisor
Kris Kachikis: DP
Mike Dignum: 1st AD
John Franco: Gaffer
Brady McElroy: Key Grip
Francis Whitebloom: Prod. Design
Allyson Joyner: Make-Up
Laura Rundquist: Wardrobe
Kevin Briles: Location Manager
Raymond Steege: Asst. Prod Supervisor
Jeff Benard: VTR
Frank Galvan: Sound Mixer
Richard Carlson: 1st AC
Casey Sherrier: DIT
Shane Dignum: 2nd AD
Craig Houchin: HOP
James Stern: CFO
Michel Reynaud: S&A Coordinator

Comedy maestro, director @hixie23 (David Hicks), m

Comedy maestro, director @hixie23 (David Hicks), misdirects us with this funny office exchange. Check out his new work for Ontario Pork!

Director @agopanini creates new auto work showcasi

Director @agopanini creates new auto work showcasing his distinctive taste. Ago is intertnationally known as an auto, celeb and fashion director. In his latest spot for Lancia, Ago brings those three speciailized skills together to introduce this unique vehicle to Italy. Bellísimo !

Director @philbrown007 and Spears & Arrows were ov

Director @philbrown007 and Spears & Arrows were over the moon shooting real people on-location in North Carolina. Food Lion Feeds aims to end hunger and food insecurity in their communities. We were delighted to capture their real stories and help them with cinematic stories. Thank you to @foodlion and @gsdmaustin for creating nourishment in the most vulnerable neighborhoods where families wonder where their next meal comes from. ————— PPP = People in Pandemic Production The crew selected to form a Team during pandemic productions are the ones responsible for everyone's success when it comes to execution. Their job descriptions have expanded and their hours have been extended. Directors book a job with their Producers diligently working in their shadows. Producers are now health & safety experts, as well as masters of Production and VVV (virtual video village). Much respect and admiration to all of the producers, production supervisors, assistant production supervisors, covid managers and PA’s. We are only as good as the support you give us. Our clients may no longer physically be on set, but they are grateful for all of us People in Pandemic Production.

Pandemic production of commercials resumed in June

@jcpenney shares hope, joy and connectivity! BEHIN

@jcpenney shares hope, joy and connectivity! BEHIND THE SCENES with director Don Broida and Spears & Arrows. Spears & Arrows and director Don Broida are flattered and grateful to support our outstanding partners in Kathleen Torres, Lucinda Simmons, Bertha Salazar, and our new friend Kelsey Walter. The shoot was magical and we can’t wait to se the final spots in the Spring!!! It takes a Team full of heart, optimism and joy to be able to create imagery which reflects such. We feel very lucky to be surrounded with an amazing team, all of which breathe the aforementioned into every image we create at Spears & Arrows. Thank you, Austin (again)!

Director @philbrown007 continues to create genuine

Director @philbrown007 continues to create genuine messaging of hope and aspiration during this pandemic. This national campaign for Capital Group is the next installment of visually arresting work that is driven by grounded performances. Production by @untitledfilmstoronto.

Many thanks to @ddbworldwide and @mcdonalds for wo

Director @philbrown007 continues his onslaught on

Director @philbrown007 continues his onslaught on advertising with current and hopeful messaging throughout the pandemic. The spot was produced for one of the largest restaurant groups in Ontario, Canada to encourage social engagement at restaurants in a safe manner. Produced by @untitledfilmstoronto.

Michael Shapiro, director with Spears & Arrows, re

Michael Shapiro, director with Spears & Arrows, reunited virtually with his longtime clients from Burlington for a 3-day shoot in LA during the midst of the pandemic. Thank you Noel Tirsch & Dean Stefanides for continuing to trust and partner. BTS pics of the shoot don't entirely communicate how vigilant and safe this set was. Glad to say we had zero positive tests from our Team of over 70 people over the course of multiple weeks!

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