Shiny Awards
22nd Sep 2026
Saatchi & Saatchi, Los Angeles
Shiny Awards held its first-ever Los Angeles awars at Saatchi & Saatchi, bringing together emerging directors, producers, agency creatives and commercial-production leaders to celebrate distinctive new work from across the USA and Canada.
Following Shiny’s first USA and Canada screening in New York, the Los Angeles edition screened standout short-form work across commercials, music videos, documentary, animation and narrative. In line with Shiny’s commitment to representation, at least 70% of the work shown was directed by filmmakers from under-represented backgrounds.
WINNERS •
WINNERS •
Three winners were selected by Saatchi & Saatchi's Sandra Luciano, Group Creative Director; Stephen Estrada, Senior Content Producer; and Robyn Stern, Creative Director.
Eno Freedman Brodmann, H&M 'Dress Like You're In A Foreign Film'
Selected by Robyn Stern, Creative Director, Saatchi & Saatchi
Eno receives a one-hour mentoring session with Robyn Stern; non-exclusive global representation with Directors Without Borders via Global Production Network; a complimentary grade for a short from Wild Island Films; and a suite of Commercial Directing Masterclasses from True Gent.
Ben Sapir, 'Pushed Together'
Selected by Sandra Luciano, Group Creative Director, Saatchi & Saatchi
Ben receives a one-hour mentoring session with Sandra Luciano; a one-hour Ask Me Anything session with Lauren Schuchman of DIPLOMAT; a one-hour mentoring session with Attila Horvath of Abroad Films; and a suite of Commercial Directing Masterclasses from True Gent.
Mary Fix, 'WETSOUNDS'
Selected by Stephen Estrada, Senior Content Producer, Saatchi & Saatchi
Mary receives a one-hour mentoring session with Stephen Estrada; one day of colour grading from Creative Operations; and a suite of Commercial Directing Masterclasses from True Gent.
The Shiny Awards: In the Words of the Winners
SPONSORS •
SPONSORS •
ANNUAL SPONSORS
EVENT SPONSORS
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PRIZES •
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PRIZES •
SANDRA LUCIANO - Group Creative Director, Saatchi & Saatchi
STEPHEN ESTRADA - Senior Content Producer, Saatchi & Saatchi
ROBYN STERN - Creative Director Saatchi & Saatchi
JULIA WEICHINGER - Owner & MD, Global Production Network
DANNY ETHERINGTON - Co-Founder & Managing Director, Creative Outpost
RACHEL ANDERSON - Managing Partner, Wild Island Films
JORDAN BRADY - Founder, True Gent & Commercial Directing
LAUREN SCHUCHMAN - Owner, DIPLOMAT
ATTILA HORVATH Founder, Abroad Films
TESTIMONIALS
Jordan Brady
Founder, True Gent
“Watching curated work from talented new filmmakers alongside a crowd of agency creatives and producers was the best. These fresh voices will get a real opportunity to direct real assignments. Thanks, Shiny!”
Lauren Schuchman
Owner, DIPLOMAT
“The participation in, or judging process of, many award shows can often be impersonal , merely rating links or submitting votes virtually. Shiny Awards, however, brings such an inclusive and communal vibe to the discovery of new talent. It was great to meet the directors, fellow sponsors and jury members in person, in a social setting , with pizza, no less. A positively inspiring event I look forward to continuing to support.”
PRESS
Shots
roast brief
JURY •
JURY •
The Shiny Awards continue to be one of the leading global platforms for emerging directors entering the commercial industry, with winners selected by a jury of leading production companies, agencies and creative studios.
In alphabetical order! Here are the judges deciding the shortlist for the LA Shiny Awards at Saatchi
Allison Smith, Executive Producer: Synthetic Pictures
Becca Falborn, CEO & Founder/President: Little Bird Rep
Bernardo Marentes, Head of Creative & Partner: Caravan
Brandee Probasco, Managing Partner: papercut
Candice Dragonas, VP of Talent: PRETTYBIRD
Dave Campbell, Director's Agent: Rogue Rep
Enrique De la Garza, CG Supervisor: Frame48
Geoffrey Walker, Executive Producer: PRETTYBIRD
Greg Bassenian, Founder / Executive Producer: Aris
James “JMP” Pereira, Partner & Director: Sorry, Ain’t Sorry
Jon Muedder, Founder, President & EP: Caravan
Justin Corsbie, Founding Director: Synthetic Pictures
Katie Theobalds, Music Supervisor: Storefront Music
Leah Bohl, Director & Content Production: Team One
Luiza Loures, Producer: Let It Rip Pictures
Marc Whitaker, Founder / EP: Maverick Media Group
Matt Nelson, MD: Storefront Music
Megan Murphree, Senior Executive Producer: Epoch
Melissa Culligan, Partner, Managing & EP: Epoch
Michael Tamburrino, Head of Production: Whiskey Bear
Motoki Tomatsu, Owner / Producer: Mt. MELVIL
Mzonke Maloney, Director: Let It Rip Pictures
Najeeb Tarazi, Director: Outsider
Renato Carone, Visual Effects Supervisor: Electric Theatre Collective
Steve Mapp, Director: Snapper
Sverre Gundhus, Executive Producer: Good Company
Tanya Ferguson, Head of Production & EP: Untold Studios
Thomas Arnell, Partner & Director & DoP: Sorry, Ain’t Sorry
Tomek Kulesza, EP & Founder: Let It Rip Pictures
Winston Macdonald, Founder: Vagrants
Yvette Mallory, Rep: Feel Films / Yvette Reps