Stuart Douglas and Manchester three-piece Man Made have teamed-up for the video for "Carsick Cars". Man Made features Nile Marr, son of legendary guitar hero Johnny Marr of The Smiths, on guitar and vocals.

The track's fuzzy, jangly guitars and dreamy lyrics are given the perfect visual treatment. Busy urban hangout scenes are layered with carefree, sun-baked So-Cal beach and desert locales, giving us a carefree double-exposure portrait of some kind of hazy lo-fi adventure.

"The video was a fun project I shot whenever I could whilst working on a bunch of other projects" said Stuart. "Nile and the guys wanted a kind of loose, travelogue feel. We shot all over - Hamburg, Cape Town, in London as well as LA and the high California desert. Dave at The Quarry has done a fantastic job cutting together all the abstract material - the trippy patterns kaleidoscoping into one another put you on a visual high"

J&B "The Other Brother" by Stuart Douglas

An intriguing tale of sibling rivalry in Stuart's latest, as the legendary scotch proves it's "No Whiskey for Old Men"

Two brothers, though they share the same name, are quite different.

The film is one brother's sprawling account as to why one is not like the other. The success, achievements and glory came easily to one sibling, whilst the path our brother - "the other" - has followed is a route much more challenging but no less rewarding.

Two brothers but very different spirits. 

It's a rip-roaring tale handsomely directed by Stuart and features a emotive voiceover from Sherlock's Moriarty, Andrew Scott. 

Gabriel García Márquez by the Douglas Brothers

Spanish newspaper El Pais selected The Douglas Brothers' portrait of Gabriel Garcia Marquez for the cover of their photo tribute to the celebrated author.

Stuart, along with his brother Andrew, photographed García Márquez on an assignment with Esquire magazine in 1990 in Mexico City. 

Jeep "A Different Drummer"by Stuart Douglas

Stuart's latest film for Jeep picks up where his previous Cannes Lion-shortlisted film for the 4x4 carmaker left off. 

This new spot for the Chinese market, where the film was shot and recently aired, delivers a message in praise of the spirit of individuality in these fast-paced modern times.

The film was shot on location in the region of Shenzhen with Stuart's masterful photography showcasing the city's fast-growing, dramatic urban landscape with small contrasting vignettes helping to illustrate the film's message of marching to one's own drum. It's an intriguing and gorgeous snapshot of where modern China is today.

Waitrose Christmas: Plus Points

This week's Campaign magazine takes a look how well retail brands performed over Christmas after the now annual festive advertising blitz.

 "Christmas 2013 was the first time that UK advertising got the Super Bowl treatment" said the magazine in its overview, with Stuart's work for Waitrose's campaign featuring prominently. 

Note the boy in the hat from "Community Matters" and the 3.1% increase in sales from 2012, driven by their festive marketing and three Stuart-helmed spots. Catch them below and get back in that rosy-cheeked Christmas sentimentality.

McDonald's "Bring Home The Game"by Stuart Douglas

Stuart's latest in the US gets in the mood for some Superbowl action.

Touchdown! Safety! D-Fence! Running Back! Can't say we know too much about American Football, other then the fact that the upcoming Superbowl next month will probably be the biggest sporting occasion in the US - if not the world - this year.

Stuart's new one shows us the social side of people getting together to watch the big game, and with the average NFL broadcast containing 6 times as much screen time dedicated to shots of players standing around as opposed to game action, it's the perfect occasion to get in some tasty treats.

Waitrose"The Story of Giving Chocolates with a Hidden Surprise"by Stuart Douglas

The last of three festive Waitrose spots directed by Stuart is the most magical; with culinary genius Heston Blumenthal turning wizard master confectioner.

"The Story of Giving Chocolates With A Hidden Surprise" centres on Heston's preparations for his enticing Chocolate Story Box in time for Christmas. It's not your average box of chocolates and Heston is not your average Milk Tray Man - in Stuart's captivating film we see him and his assistants conjuring up delights with mandarin, pistachio and gold leaf, all with lashings of dark chocolate.

Stuart expertly crafts a charming story showing the intricate preparation that goes into making each sweet treat. His beautiful composition and ability to make even a piece of twig look enticing are fully employed. The film combines the wildly imaginative delight of a Willy Wonka-estque story with a portrait of the celebrated gastronomer and his wondrous workings. Licking of lips will certainly ensue.

Waitrose'The Story of Giving the Perfect Christmas Dinner' by Stuart Douglas

In the second of three spots Stuart is directing this Christmas for Waitrose, 'The Story of the Perfect Christmas Meal', begins not on the big day itself but many months beforehand. 

Filmed on location at a turkey farm in deepest Lincolnshire, the spot shows the lengthy turkey tending our farmer goes through over the course of a year in the run up to Christmas. The stars of the film are the fowls themselves as they are cared for, fed and watched over by the farmer through rain, wind and snow. We end the spot in the family home, our farmer taking a well-earned rest before sitting down with the family for a delicious and well-deserved Christmas meal. Of turkey of course.

Stuart expertly crafts the farmer's story as we see the months roll by; revealing a wonderfully warm portrait of a farmer's work, aided by Roger McGough's cozy voice-over. The final scene with the family gathered around the table eagerly anticipating their Christmas lunch, will definitely put you in the mood for the fast-approaching festive season.

Debenhams"Wishes Made Fabulous"by Stuart Douglas

Stuart directs a wonderfully epic festive finale in the latest Life Made Fabulous campaign in a dazzling spot full of magic, wonder and romance.

The film continues the bold, cinematic style Stuart established in his two previous spots, with a cast of glamorous beauties who find their paths mysteriously intertwined. Centre to this story is a lovestruck couple who reunite at a glittering ice rink in a stunning castle location.

Along the way, we see an enchanting number of scenes and characters, all resplendent in their chic outfits from the Designers at Debenhams collection. One of the designers, Julien Macdonald, described the spot as “capturing everything that makes this time of year so special”.

The evocative Foxes track returns again, this time with a festive flourish, adding a sense of wonder and drama. In a first for Debenhams, the spot will also be shown in cinemas.

Stuart comes up trumps again delivering a dazzling film that is as extravagant as it is heartwarming - the perfect culmination to the department store’s 200th anniversary year.

Waitrose "Community Matters"by Stuart Douglas

Stuart reunites with Waitrose to deliver some early festive cheer in the first of three spots for their Christmas 2013 campaign. 

"The Story of Giving Something Back" draws attention to the work Waitrose and its staff members do for local good causes through their charitable Community Matters scheme. 

A small boy accompanies his Mum to pick up some pre-Christmas groceries and sees for himself the power of the small green coin given to him at the checkout. It's with this token that he chooses which local cause will receive the support of the Waitrose store - in this case the fantastic work the Waitrose partners do to help with providing a festive meal for the elderly folk of Dibden in their weekly lunch club.

Stuart famously directed Waitrose's TV campaign throughout the 2000s, establishing a distinctive look and feel for the brand with a series of films applying Stuart's signature impressionistic photography and intimate storytelling. His reunion with Waitrose has been heralded by DavidReviews, with the site opining that the two are the "Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton of advertising... both Waitrose and Elizabeth Taylor always looked at their most radiant when attached to their one great love".

Keep tuned to see more of Stuart & Waitrose's love affair very soon.

Debenhams "Coats & Boots"by Stuart Douglas

Stuart Douglas' latest film for Debenhams gives us a romantic, sumptuous glimpse into the department store's stylish collection of winter coats and boots. It is the second of three films Stuart is directing as the store re-imagines its "Life Made Fabulous" campaign with a more visual and cinematic feel.

The exhilarating spot picks up where "Grand Hotel" left off, giving us a fast-paced and luxurious glimpse at the season's latest collections from the Designers at Debenhams. The chic garments are showcased in the film by the assortment of beautiful people who are all intriguingly linked in a frenzied, romantic romp through the streets of Prague Budapest Buenos Aires (!). The much-lauded sketch motif from the first Debenhams film returns in this spot, highlighting each stylish garment's connection to their respective designer's original vision, as we see the elegant clothing magically transform from real life to designer sketch.

The soundtrack to the film is again the infectious "Youth" by Foxes. The stirring song, in combination with the elegantly-shot apparel, the smouldering stars and the compelling scenarios adds up to another highly-polished and enthralling film from Stuart.

Debenhams A/W: Hot-to-Trot

Stuart's dazzling Debenhams spot picks up more plaudits, this time from RetailWeek. The shopping svengalis called Stuart's film "smoother, slicker and... cooler then previous instalments".

Loving the use of the term "fashion-savvy", so where else to show off then right on the rooftops of the fashion-savvy dedicated followers of fashion on Newburgh Street. 

Have you heard the word?Debenhams Round-up

Stuart's latest Debenhams spot is out there in the wild and has been getting some great feedback. Take a peek below at what people have been saying:

Campaign Brief called the spot Debenhams' "most ambitious yet"

The Drum named it Ad of The Day, calling it a "polished number".

Campaign magazine's Online site put it on The Work.

David Reviews opined that the spot "ups the game" in the Debenhams' perennial battle for the high street with M&S.

Little Black Book Online featured the spot on their News section. 

Debenhams "Life Made Fabulous" by Stuart Douglas

We're proud to present Stuart's latest big project for the high street fashion giant Debenhams.

Stuart celebrates high street department store Debenhams' 200th Anniversary with a cinematic visual extravaganza crammed with beautiful people, sumptuous colour and fantastical locations with a large dollop of intrigue thrown in.

The biggest, most ambitious spot to date in the 'Life Made Fabulous' campaign, introduces the 2013 Autumn/Winter collection with a cast of glamorous beauties who find their paths mysteriously intertwined.  Old world glamour and modern, tailored day and night wear from designers Julien Macdonald, Jasper Conran and Henry Holland amongst others are showcased against ravishing locations found in Buenos Aires.

A further departure for Debenhams, is the appearance of a recording artist in its commercial.   The sound track is 'Youth' by Foxes and the up-and-coming singer makes a cameo appearance, giving the film something of a promo feel.

Stuart guides us through a sensational world where secret rooms host old world carousel rides, magnificent staircases and moonlit porticos delivering the perfect setting for a sexy and enchanting ride.

Banging The Drum:Stuart chooses his Desert Island Clips

Head on over to The Drum to read some of Stuart's best advertising picks that he would be stranded on a desert island with. Love seeing the Josh Brolin Mercedes spot again. 

But please excuse the filthy amount of typos The Drum decided to put in the article(!) It's not a true representation of how he speaks; Stuart is actually quite well-spoken. Kind of. 

Lonely Directors On SetVolume 2

"Stuart Douglas"

Suffering for their art, one shoot at a time. 

(Click here to see the first instalment)

Bank of Ireland "Lighthouse" by Stuart Douglas

Stuart starts the year with his latest for Bank of Ireland. Following on his previous work for the bank, "Lighthouse" is a beautifully photographed portrait of a lighthouse keeper keeping the light shining in rough seas.

The Drum named it Ad of the Day, calling it a "lovely piece of filmmaking".
We're not sure if there are still lighthouse keepers (there could be??) and we're miles away from any coastline, but it's a nice feeling imagining there's still a bearded older man going around on a bicycle keeping the lights on. 

Bank of Ireland "Dancers"by Stuart Douglas

New work from Stuart, shot for Bank of Ireland featuring some great dancers.  

Sainsbury's by Stuart Douglas

Stuart has been very busy over the summer- as we post, he is shooting over in the "tropical" climbs of Ireland. Amongst what he's been shooting is the latest campaign for Sainsbury's, including this Back to School spot which is currently on-air.

His other spots in the campaign have a lovely summertime vibe- let them serve as a reminder to us all savour it while we can (...and to shop at Sainsbury's).

"Picnic"

"Barbecue"

Nice Shirt on Recce

Pics detailing the thrills & spills of a recce with Stuart over in Ireland Nice Shirt went on recently:

What a delicious-looking prawn cocktail, right?!

Spooky lighthouse. 

Obligatory Guinness shot. I cannot confirm whether the picture taker was under the influence at the time.