Love Song

“My curiosity is fuelled by life experiences, travel, the music I’m listening to, and the people I meet along the way. For me, filmmaking has always been a way to explore life and the world around us.” Love Song director Diego Contreras explores his creative process for “The Directors,” discussing sources of inspiration and how every commercial is an opportunity to become an expert on something new. Read more about Diego in LBBonline - Little Black Book.

“I’m going to continue to go against the grain and try to make work that doesn’t fit in.” Hot off a triumphant win at this year’s Young Director Award, Elliott Power of Love Song speaks to shots about his process making “You Can Do It,” his award-winning collaboration with B&Q and Uncommon Creative Studio. Head to shots to read more.

From eye-catching music videos to commercial campaigns, HYPEBEAST UK picks their favorite film clips from London-based Love Song director Walid Labri. Check out their Instagram post for a primer on Walid’s most popular projects.

Hate, not in my shirt ♥️ Love Song’s latest work with director Saman Aminzadeh stands against hate for Saatchi & Saatchi and EE, sponsors of the men’s and women’s national football teams across the UK. Watch the extended version of the film in Campaign US.

Who is the biggest coffee lover of them all? ☕️ Love Song director Walid Labri joins forces with Coffee-Mate and Wieden Kennedy New York to spotlight several kinds of coffee-obsessed characters in a cheeky new campaign shot on film. “The Ultimate Coffee Lover” is a Creativity Editor’s Pick! Read more in Ad Age.

“I’m always excited to work on projects around social issues that allow me to do more than just help sell a product.” Love Song director Jess Kohl catches up with shots to discuss her favorite projects, and how directors can elevate LGBTQ and other marginalized voices within the commercial industry. Head to shots to read more about Jess.

The love from #Cannes continues to flow with the Young Director Award in partnership with shots ♥️ Love Song scores three YDAs! Love Song GOLD SCREEN: Producer’s Award B&Q “The Voice” Directed by Elliott Power GOLD SCREEN: Commercial EE “Freedom” Directed by Elliott Power SILVER SCREEN: Commercial

Merci, #Cannes ♥️ Love Song is happy to be heading home with eleven Cannes Lions. See our full list of Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2024 winners below: Channel 4 Idents Produced by Love Song in partnership with Art Practice Directed by Saman Aminzadeh, Optical Arts, Bafic, Mike Battcock, Will Dohrn, Daniel Eatock, Mike Skrgatic And James Allen, Verity May Lane, Maria Lax, The Line, Louis Mccourt, Justyna Obasi, Elliott Power, The Romantix, Dan Tobin Smith, Daniel Wolfe, Matthew Watson GOLD: Industry Craft - Art Direction: Brand & Communications Design GOLD: Film Craft - Achievement in Production GOLD: Film - Single Market Campaign SILVER: Film Craft - Sound Design SILVER: Film Craft - Visual Effects BRONZE: Film Craft - Direction BRONZE - Film - Media / Entertainment #Mette - “Mama’s Eyes” Directed by Camille Summers-Valli BRONZE: Film Craft - Editing Adidas - “Superstar” Directed by Daniel Wolfe BRONZE: Film Craft - Color Correction / Grading Adidas - “Originals” Directed by Daniel Wolfe, Will Dohrn and Justyna Obasi BRONZE: Film - Consumer Goods AT&T “The Sound Of Silence” Directed by Will Dohrn SILVER: Entertainment Lions for Sport - Innovation in Sport

Love Song is thrilled to take home five AICP 2024 Award wins - congratulations to our talented teams and collaborators. Thank you to the AICP (Association of Independent Commercial Producers) for a great week. See our full list of winners below: AICP Show: adidas “Gazelle” Directed by Will Dohrn Winner: Editorial AICP Next: AT&T “The Sound of Silence” Directed by Will Dohrn Winner: Innovation AICP Post: the harris project - “You Don’t Know the Half of It” Directed by Daniel Wolfe Winner: Dialogue/Monologue/Spoken Word METTE “Mama’s Eyes” Directed by Camille Summers-Valli Winner: Music Video Expedia “Wisdom and Obi” Directed by Justyna Obasi Winner: Color Grading :60 To :90

The D&AD Award winners are live, and Love Song is proud to win Pencils across several key categories: the harris project - “You Don’t Know the Half of It” Directed by Daniel Wolfe Yellow Pencil: Writing for Advertising - Film Wood Pencil: Editing - Long Form METTE “Mama’s Eyes” Directed by Camille Summers-Valli Yellow Pencil: Music Videos - Editing Yellow Pencil: Editing - Long Form Yellow Pencil: Direction - Long Form Wood Pencil: Music Videos - Performance METTE “Van Gogh” Directed by Camille Summers-Valli Yellow Pencil: Music Videos: Performance Channel 4 Idents Produced by Love Song in partnership with Art Practice Directed by Saman Aminzadeh, Optical Arts, Bafic, Mike Battcock, Will Dohrn, Daniel Eatock, Mike Skrgatic And James Allen, Verity May Lane, Maria Lax, The Line, Louis Mccourt, Justyna Obasi, Elliott Power, The Romantix, Dan Tobin Smith, Daniel Wolfe, Matthew Watson Yellow Pencil: Sound Design & Use of Music - Sound Design Yellow Pencil: Film - TV/VOD Commercials Over 120 Seconds Yellow Pencil: Art Direction - Film Yellow Pencil: Branding - Channel Branding Yellow Pencil: Direction - Long Form Yellow Pencil: Visual Effects - Compositing Wood Pencil: Visual Effects - Colour Grading Wood Pencil: Writing for Advertising - Film Wood Pencil: Animation - 3D Digital adidas “Superstar” Directed by Daniel Wolfe Cinematography by Harry Wheeler Wood Pencil: Cinematography - Short Film adidas “Gazelle” Directed by Will Dohrn Cinematography by Harry Wheeler Wood Pencil: Cinematography - Short Film AT&T “Sound Of Silence” Directed by Will Dohrn Wood Pencil: Product Design - Inclusive