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Louise de Nexon’s Stylish Spec Ad ‘Beyond Converse’ Is an Ode to the Boundless Power of Imagination

Louise de Nexon talks through the expressive qualities of the 16mm cinematography and inspired staging featured in her invigorating Converse spec spot.

Live Action, Premiere

Grayson Whitehurst Presents a Darkly Comedic Reckoning In Morality Spec Ad ‘Purple | Life-Changing Sleep’

Grayson Whitehurst discusses using a talking bear to force a hardened woodsman to face his own insecurities in his comedic, morality play spec ad.

Documentary, Premiere

A Constant Companion Bares Witness to the Milestones of a Man’s Life in Skyler Fulton’s ‘A Good Watch’

Skyler Fulton tells DN how he traced the significant moments of his father’s life as witnessed by his trusty timepiece for Casio spec ad 'A Good Watch'.

Live Action

Jono Seneff Taps Into the Emotional Power of the Tesla Model 3 in Heartwarming Spec Commercial ‘Feel It’

Jono Seneff tells DN how a dream and the experience of hearing loss inspired him to create emotionally resonating spec ad 'Feel It' for the Tesla Model 3.