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Epica winners
FrameThrower's visual library has 672 commercials that won at Epica (1990–2025), cut shot by shot, including 17 top prizes. Brands include Ikea, Volkswagen, Samsung and Telstra, with directors such as Bart Timmer, Dougal Wilson and Martin Werner.
- 672
- Commercials in our library
- 17
- Top prizes
- 1990–2025
- Active
01 · Featured
The latest Epica top prize
Epica Grand Prix 2025
Hornbach “No Project Without Drama” 2025
A woman's home renovation project turns into a dramatic, theatrical ordeal, with a chorus of observers highlighting every struggle until she finally achieves a perfect bathroom.
Directed by Lope Serrano · HeimatTBWA\ · TEMPOMEDIA
02 · Directors
Most awarded directors at Epica
Who made the work, and how much of it won awards. From the credits on every spot.
© Volkswagen AG13 award-winningBart Timmer13 spots · Volkswagen AG “Laughing Horses”
© John Lewis9 award-winningDougal Wilson9 spots · John Lewis “Monty's Christmas”
© Jack & Jones7 award-winningMartin Werner7 spots · Jack & Jones “Knit With Wit”
© IKEA Canada6 award-winningMark Zibert6 spots · IKEA Canada “Our Little World”
© Hornbach5 award-winningSteve Rogers5 spots · Hornbach “The Square Meter”
© Telstra5 award-winningRandy Krallman5 spots · Telstra “Zalunian Profanity”
© Lacoste5 award-winningSeb Edwards5 spots · Lacoste “Timeless”
© Harvey Nichols5 award-winningJames Rouse5 spots · Harvey Nichols “Sorry, I Spent It on Myself”
© Burberry5 award-winningMegaforce5 spots · Burberry “Festive”
© Honda4 award-winningIvan Zacharias4 spots · Honda “Impossible Dream”
© Škoda4 award-winningChris Palmer4 spots · Škoda “Cake”
© Cartier4 award-winningBruno Aveillan4 spots · Cartier “Shape Your Time”
03 · Clients
Brands that won at Epica
Every brand in the library, by award-winning work.
- Ikea2005–2026
15 commercials · 15 award-winning
- Volkswagen2013–2019
9 commercials · 9 award-winning
- Samsung2013–2023
9 commercials · 9 award-winning
- Telstra2025
9 commercials · 9 award-winning
- McDonald's2015–2024
8 commercials · 8 award-winning
- Nike1994–2024
5 commercials · 5 award-winning
- Amazon2017–2021
5 commercials · 5 award-winning
- Hornbach2016–2025
5 commercials · 5 award-winning
- Guinness2005–2015
4 commercials · 4 award-winning
- Heineken2009–2017
4 commercials · 4 award-winning
- Amnesty International2007–2023
4 commercials · 4 award-winning
- Canal+2014–2019
4 commercials · 4 award-winning
Also: HORNBACH Baumarkt, FINN.no, Nfl, Orange, AT&T, H&M, Canal Digital, Snickers, Sony Bravia, Cartier, Mercedes-Benz, Pmu
04 · Works with
Who makes them
From the credits: the companies behind the spots, by number of spots.
Production companies behind them
Agencies behind them
05 · Top prizes
Epica top prizes
Grand Prix, Black Pencils, Best of Show and their equals, newest first.
© HornbachHornbach “No Project Without Drama” 2025Dir. Lope Serrano · HeimatTBWA\Epica Grand Prix Film 2025
© SamsungSamsung “The Spider and the Window” 2022Dir. Dorian & Daniel · Leo BurnettEpica Grand Prix Film 2022
© BurberryBurberry “Festive” 2020Dir. Megaforce · Riff Raff FilmsEpica Grand Prix Film 2021
© Burger KingBurger King “Moldy Whopper” 2020Dir. Markus Ahlm · INGOEpica Grand Prix Film 2020
© Shiseido make upShiseido make up “The Party Bus” 2018Dir. Show Yanagisawa · SHISEIDO Creative DivisionEpica Grand Prix Film 2018
© AllegroAllegro “English for Beginners” 2017Dir. Jesper Ericstam · Bardzo (Warsaw)Epica Grand Prix Film 2017
© KenzoKenzo “Kenzo World” 2016Dir. Spike JonzeEpica Grand Prix Film 2016
© Jack & JonesJack & Jones “Knit With Wit” 2013Dir. Martin Werner · &Co.Epica Grand Prix Film 2013
© Jack & JonesJack & Jones “Wool From Cool” 2013Dir. Martin Werner · &Co.Epica Grand Prix Film 2013
© DoveDove “Evolution” 2006Dir. Yael Staav · Ogilvy & MatherEpica Epica d'Or 2006
© GuinnessGuinness “noitulovE” 2005Dir. Daniel Kleinman · AMV BBDOEpica Epica d'Or (Film Grand Prix) 2005
© The IndependentThe Independent “Litany” 1999Dir. Rob Sanders · Lowe Howard-SpinkEpica Epica d'Or (Film Grand Prix) 1999
© Superga S.PASuperga S.PA “The Challenge” 1998Dir. Tarsem · Pirella Gottsche LoweEpica Epica d'Or (Film Grand Prix) 1997
© Guinness Brewing GBGuinness Brewing GB “Bicycle” 1997Dir. Tony Kaye · Ogilvy & MatherEpica Epica d'Or (Film Grand Prix) 1996
© NikeNike “The Wall” 1994Dir. Joe Pytka · Wieden+KennedyEpica Epica d'Or (Film Grand Prix) 1994
© Dunlop TyresDunlop Tyres “Tested For The Unexpected” 1993Dir. Tony Kaye · Abbott Mead Vickers BBDOEpica Epica d'Or (Film Grand Prix) 1993
© ChanelChanel “Égoïste” 1990Dir. Jean-Paul Goude · ChanelEpica Epica d'Or (Film Grand Prix) 1990
06 · By year
Epica winners, year by year
The commercials in our library that won, most awarded first.
202542 winning commercials in the library
© HornbachHornbach “No Project Without Drama” 2025Dir. Lope Serrano · HeimatTBWA\Epica Grand Prix Film 2025
© EA SkateEA Skate “Drop In” 2026Dir. The Sacred Egg · Uncommon Creative StudioEpica Bronze Post-Production & Visual Effects 2025
© PspPsp “Birds Never Forget To Fly” 2025Dir. Giorgi Okmelashvili · PlaymakersEpica Bronze Commercial Direction 2025
© Sainsbury'sSainsbury's “The BIG Christmas” 2025Dir. Sam Brown · New Commercial ArtsEpica Silver Festive & Holidays 2025
© White RibbonWhite Ribbon “My Friend, Max Hate” 2025Dir. Angie Bird · Bensimon ByrneEpica Shortlist · Public Interest – Mental Health & Well-being 2025
© TelstraTelstra “Zalunian Profanity” 2025Dir. Randy KrallmanEpica Gold Humor 2025
202422 winning commercials in the library
© Reporters Without BordersReporters Without Borders “The First Speech / Russia” 2025Dir. Giordano Maestrelli · INNOCEANEpica Silver Topical and Real-Time Advertising 2024
© VolvoVolvo “Moments” 2025Dir. Marcus Ibanez · StendahlsEpica Bronze Cinematography & Production Design 2024
© Air CanadaAir Canada “Ticket to Dream” 2024Dir. Kevin Foley · FCBEpica Bronze Online & Viral Films 2024
© Sandy Hook PromiseSandy Hook Promise “Just Joking” 2023Dir. Henry-Alex Rubin · BBDOEpica Silver Public Interest – Health & Safety 2024
© BmwBmw “Father & Son. Freude forever” 2024Dir. Marcus IbanezEpica Gold Commercial Direction 2024
© SmirnoffSmirnoff “We Do Atomic” 2024Dir. The Sacred Egg · McCannEpica Bronze Post-Production & Visual Effects 2024
202324 winning commercials in the library
© HornbachHornbach “The Square Meter” 2024Dir. Steve Rogers · HeimatTBWA\Epica Gold Professional Products & Services 2023
© VanishVanish “Me, My Autism & I” 2023Dir. Tom Hooper · HavasEpica Silver Household Maintenance 2023
© AudibleAudible “Laugh Through It” 2024Dir. Thomas Ormonde · Fold7Epica Silver Humour 2023
© Federal Ministry for Digital and TransportFederal Ministry for Digital and Transport “No Answer” 2023Epica Silver Direction & Cinematography 2023
© BurberryBurberry “Night Creatures” 2023Dir. Megaforce · In-House BurberryEpica Bronze Luxury & Premium Brands 2023
© The BMW GroupThe BMW Group “Make It Real” 2023Dir. Stefanie Soho · Media.monksEpica Gold Online & Viral Films 2023
202221 winning commercials in the library
© SamsungSamsung “The Spider and the Window” 2022Dir. Dorian & Daniel · Leo BurnettEpica Grand Prix Film 2022
© Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International “The Land of The Unfree” 2023Dir. Nicolina Knapp · AnorakEpica Bronze Public Interest – Gender Equity 2022
© PanasonicPanasonic “Unveil” 2023Dir. Show YanagisawaEpica Bronze Corporate Image 2022
© SamsungSamsung “Join the Flip Side” 2023Dir. Matias & MathiasEpica Silver Personal Electronics & Devices 2022
© SamsungSamsung “Playtime is over” 2022Dir. Matthijs van Heijningen · BBHEpica Gold Animation 2022
© what3wordswhat3words “Neighbours” 2023Dir. Tom Speers · NeverlandEpica Gold Humour in Advertising 2022
202124 winning commercials in the library
© BurberryBurberry “Festive” 2020Dir. Megaforce · Riff Raff FilmsEpica Grand Prix Film 2021
© ChildlineChildline “Nobody Is Normal” 2021Dir. Catherine Prowse · The GateEpica Gold Animation 2021
© IKEA CanadaIKEA Canada “Our Little World” 2022Dir. Mark ZibertEpica Gold Post Production & Visual Effects 2021
© CALMCALM “The Invisible Opponent” 2022Dir. Zac Ellis · Seven StonesEpica Bronze Public Interest – Health & Safety 2021
© Family EqualityFamily Equality “Love, Lawyers, and The Government” 2022Dir. Will Speck · TBWA\Chiat\DayEpica Bronze Branded Content - Films & Series 2021
© AmazonAmazon “Alexa's Body” 2021Dir. Wayne McClammy · Lucky GeneralsEpica Bronze Retail Services 2021
202024 winning commercials in the library
© Burger KingBurger King “Moldy Whopper” 2020Dir. Markus Ahlm · INGOEpica Grand Prix Film 2020
© UNICEF DeutschlandUNICEF Deutschland “#ENDviolence” 2021Dir. Jared Knecht · BBDO Group Germany GmbHEpica Silver Best Use of Sound 2020
© Médecins Sans FrontièresMédecins Sans Frontières “Give Me Hope” 2020Epica Gold Animation 2020
© New Zealand Government & Department of Internal AffairsNew Zealand Government & Department of Internal Affairs “Keep It Real Online” 2020Motion SicknessEpica Gold Humour in Advertising 2020
© Rema 1000Rema 1000 “Crazy Santa” 2020Dir. Andreas J. RiiserEpica Gold Retail Services 2020
© Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Photoshop “Fantastic Voyage” 2021Dir. Antoine Bardou-Jacquet · 72andSunnyEpica Gold Direction & Cinematography 2020
201945 winning commercials in the library
© HennessyHennessy “The Seven Worlds” 2019Dir. Ridley Scott · DDBEpica Gold Post Production & Visual Effects 2019
© BMWBMW “Legend” 2020Dir. Dante Ariola · GoodbyEpica Silver Post Production & Visual Effects 2019
© SipsmithSipsmith “Mr Swan” 2020Dir. Jeff Low · OgilvyEpica Gold Alcoholic Drinks 2019
© Macy'sMacy's “Space Station” 2018Dir. Martin de Thurah · BBDOEpica Silver Post Production & Visual Effects 2019
© AmazonAmazon “Not Everything Makes the Cut” 2019Dir. Wayne McClammy · Lucky GeneralsEpica Silver Homes, Furnishings & Appliances 2019
© ORANGE InternationalORANGE International “Orange Football” 2019Dir. Jones+Tino · Publicis ConseilEpica Silver Corporate Image 2019
201836 winning commercials in the library
© Shiseido make upShiseido make up “The Party Bus” 2018Dir. Show Yanagisawa · SHISEIDO Creative DivisionEpica Grand Prix Film 2018
© The Times/News UK and IrelandThe Times/News UK and Ireland “JFK - Unsilenced” 2018Rothco | Accenture InteractiveEpica Silver Best Use of Sound 2018
© Joburg BalletJoburg Ballet “Breaking Ballet” 2018Dir. Jeana Theron · TBWA Hunt LascarisEpica Silver Films & Series 2018
© TinderTinder “Invention of Together” 2018Epica Bronze Animation 2018
© DieselDiesel “Keep The World Flawed” 2018Dir. François Rousselet · PublicisEpica Bronze Fashion, Footwear & Personal Accessories 2018
© BiancoBianco “Hate” 2018Dir. Alexander Topsøe · &Co.Epica Bronze Online & Viral Films 2018
201770 winning commercials in the library
© AllegroAllegro “English for Beginners” 2017Dir. Jesper Ericstam · Bardzo (Warsaw)Epica Grand Prix Film 2017
© HeinekenHeineken “Jackie” 2017Dir. Gary Freedman · PublicisEpica Gold Alcoholic drinks 2017
© NikeNike “What Are Girls Made Of” 2017Dir. David Wilson · Wieden+KennedyEpica Gold Fashion, Footwear & Personal Accessories 2017
© SnickersSnickers “Recovery Room” 2018Dir. David Shane · BBDOEpica Gold Confectionery & Snacks 2017
© Otto (GmbH & Co KG)Otto (GmbH & Co KG) “The Most Precious Gift” 2017Dir. Marc Craste · HEIMATEpica Silver Animation 2017
© David Lynch FoundationDavid Lynch Foundation “Sounds of Trauma” 2018Dir. Yan Dal Santo · HerezieEpica Gold Best Use of Sound 2017
201686 winning commercials in the library
© KenzoKenzo “Kenzo World” 2016Dir. Spike JonzeEpica Grand Prix Film 2016
© Harvey NicholsHarvey Nichols “Shoplifters” 2016Dir. Layzell Bros · adam&eve\TBWAEpica Silver Animation 2016
© Zulu Alpha KiloZulu Alpha Kilo “Say No To Spec” 2016Dir. Zak Mroueh · Zulu Alpha KiloEpica Silver Online Campaigns - Business to Business & Corporate 2016
© Apple MusicApple Music “History of Sound” 2016Dir. John Hillcoat · TBWA\Media Arts LabEpica Silver Direction & Cinematography 2016
© H&MH&M “Becoming Beckham” 2016Dir. Fredrik Bond · adam&eve\TBWAEpica Bronze Films & Series 2016
© HornbachHornbach “You're alive. Do you remember” 2016Dir. Tom Noakes · Heimat Werbeagentur GmbHEpica Gold Household Maintenance 2016
201573 winning commercials in the library
© John LewisJohn Lewis “Monty's Christmas” 2015Dir. Dougal Wilson · adam&eve\TBWAEpica Gold Retail Services 2015
© RekorderligRekorderlig “Silver Skaters” 2016Dir. Andreas Nilsson · Saatchi & Saatchi XEpica Gold Alcoholic Drinks 2015
© GEGE “Enhance Your Lighting” 2015Dir. Tim & Eric · BBDOEpica Bronze Household Maintenance 2015
© Fundación Argentina de Trasplante HepáticoFundación Argentina de Trasplante Hepático “The Man & The Dog” 2016Dir. Rodrigo García Saiz · DDB ArgentinaEpica Gold Public Interest - Health & Safety 2015
© Changyou Online Game DeveloperChangyou Online Game Developer “Mother” 2015Dir. Nico Perez Veiga · Saatchi & Saatchi GreaterEpica Silver Recreation & Leisure 2015
© IKEAIKEA “T-shirts” 2015Dir. Dougal Wilson · MotherEpica Silver Editing & Special Effects 2015
201437 winning commercials in the library
© Harvey NicholsHarvey Nichols “Sorry, I Spent It on Myself” 2014Dir. James Rouse · adam&eve\TBWAEpica Gold Retail Services 2014
© CitroenCitroen “Daddy” 2014Les GauloisEpica Bronze Automobiles 2014
© Canal DigitalCanal Digital “The Silver Hand” 2015Dir. Bart Timmer · TRY Advertising AgencyEpica Silver Communication Services 2014
© UnicefUnicef “The Greatest Story” 2014Dir. Torbjörn Martin · Forsman & BodenforsEpica Gold Public Interest 2014
© Canal+Canal+ “Cameramen” 2014Dir. Bart Timmer · BETCEpica Gold Media 2014
© Crest & Oral-BCrest & Oral-B “Halloween Treats Gone Wrong” 2014Dir. JJ Adler · Publicis Kaplan Thaler (New York)Epica Gold Health & Beauty 2014
07 · Work
Commercials by Epica
Our visual library has 672 Epica commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded; open the library for every one.
Per year · gold = award-winning
Latest
© EA SkateEA Skate “Drop In” 2026The One Show Gold 2026
© IKEAIKEA “Awake” 2026Epica Gold 2025
© IKEAIKEA “Hope” 2026Epica Gold 2025
© IKEAIKEA “Mornings” 2026Epica Gold 2025
© IKEAIKEA “Picky” 2026Epica Gold 2025Most awarded
© HornbachHornbach “The Square Meter” 2024Dir. Steve Rogers · HeimatTBWA\Cannes Lions Grand Prix 2024
© Harvey NicholsHarvey Nichols “Shoplifters” 2016Dir. Layzell Bros · adam&eve\TBWACannes Lions Grand Prix 2016
© John LewisJohn Lewis “Monty's Christmas” 2015Dir. Dougal Wilson · adam&eve\TBWACannes Lions Grand Prix 2015
© Harvey NicholsHarvey Nichols “Sorry, I Spent It on Myself” 2014Dir. James Rouse · adam&eve\TBWACannes Lions Grand Prix 2014
© Dairy MilkDairy Milk “Gorilla” 2008Dir. Juan Cabral · FallonD&AD Black Pencil 2008
© DoveDove “Evolution” 2006Dir. Yael Staav · Ogilvy & MatherCannes Lions Grand Prix 2007
© GuinnessGuinness “noitulovE” 2005Dir. Daniel Kleinman · AMV BBDOCannes Lions Grand Prix 2006
© The IndependentThe Independent “Litany” 1999Dir. Rob Sanders · Lowe Howard-SpinkCannes Lions Grand Prix 1999
© VanishVanish “Me, My Autism & I” 2023Dir. Tom Hooper · HavasD&AD Yellow Pencil 2023
© ChildlineChildline “Nobody Is Normal” 2021Dir. Catherine Prowse · The GateD&AD Yellow Pencil 2021
© HeinekenHeineken “Jackie” 2017Dir. Gary Freedman · PublicisCannes Lions Gold 2017
© NikeNike “What Are Girls Made Of” 2017Dir. David Wilson · Wieden+KennedyCannes Lions Gold 2017
© RekorderligRekorderlig “Silver Skaters” 2016Dir. Andreas Nilsson · Saatchi & Saatchi XD&AD Yellow Pencil 2016
© Sony WalkmanSony Walkman “Music Pieces” 2008Dir. Nick Gordon · FallonD&AD Yellow Pencil 2008
© Sony BraviaSony Bravia “Play-Doh” 2007Dir. Frank Budgen · FallonD&AD Yellow Pencil 2008
© EA SkateEA Skate “Drop In” 2026Dir. The Sacred Egg · Uncommon Creative StudioThe One Show Gold 2026
© IKEA CanadaIKEA Canada “Our Little World” 2022Dir. Mark ZibertThe One Show Gold 2022
© SnickersSnickers “Recovery Room” 2018Dir. David Shane · BBDOThe One Show Gold 2018
© The Times/News UK and IrelandThe Times/News UK and Ireland “JFK - Unsilenced” 2018Rothco | Accenture InteractiveThe One Show Gold 2018
© David Lynch FoundationDavid Lynch Foundation “Sounds of Trauma” 2018Dir. Yan Dal Santo · HerezieThe One Show Gold 2018
© Otto (GmbH & Co KG)Otto (GmbH & Co KG) “The Most Precious Gift” 2017Dir. Marc Craste · HEIMATThe One Show Gold 2017
© Zulu Alpha KiloZulu Alpha Kilo “Say No To Spec” 2016Dir. Zak Mroueh · Zulu Alpha KiloThe One Show Gold 2016
© Apple MusicApple Music “History of Sound” 2016Dir. John Hillcoat · TBWA\Media Arts LabThe One Show Gold 2016
© Fundación Argentina de Trasplante HepáticoFundación Argentina de Trasplante Hepático “The Man & The Dog” 2016Dir. Rodrigo García Saiz · DDB ArgentinaThe One Show Gold 2016
08 · For producers
What producers use Epica's page for
01Directors who win at Epica
For a brief that has to win, you want directors whose work already has.
Bart Timmer, Dougal Wilson, Martin Werner and more, each with every spot, credits and awards, to shortlist from.
© Volkswagen AG
© John Lewis
© Jack & Jones
© IKEA CanadaBart Timmer · Dougal Wilson · Martin Werner02Study what wins at Epica
You want to see how winning work is built, shot by shot, not just read the case.
All 672 commercials, cut shot by shot: search them by describing the shot and pull the frame or clip, with who made it.
© Hornbach
© Harvey Nichols
© John Lewis
© Harvey Nichols672 commercials
09 · Questions
About Epica
Which commercials won the top prize at Epica?+
Hornbach “No Project Without Drama” (Grand Prix Film, 2025), Samsung “The Spider and the Window” (Grand Prix Film, 2022), Burberry “Festive” (Grand Prix Film, 2021), Burger King “Moldy Whopper” (Grand Prix Film, 2020), Shiseido make up “The Party Bus” (Grand Prix Film, 2018) and Allegro “English for Beginners” (Grand Prix Film, 2017).
Which directors win most at Epica?+
Bart Timmer (13 spots, 13 award-winning), Dougal Wilson (9 spots, 9 award-winning), Martin Werner (7 spots, 7 award-winning), Mark Zibert (6 spots, 6 award-winning), Steve Rogers (5 spots, 5 award-winning) and Randy Krallman (5 spots, 5 award-winning).
Which agencies win most at Epica?+
BBDO (34), DDB (19), Leo Burnett (19), Forsman & Bodenfors (16), BETC (13) and Publicis Conseil (12).
Which production companies make Epica-winning commercials?+
Bacon (15), Smuggler (14), Stink (13), Partizan (12), MJZ (11) and Gorgeous (8).
10 · Discover
Other award shows
© AnthropicCannes Lions1035 commercials
© HornbachClio Awards871 commercials
© TideD&AD838 commercials
© DoveLondon International Awards632 commercials
© AnthropicAICP Awards602 commercials
© BodyformBritish Arrows601 commercials
© Burger KingThe One Show550 commercials
© John LewisCreative Circle438 commercials