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Chris Palmer

Chris Palmer is a commercial director. FrameThrower's visual library has 18 of their commercials (1996–2023), cut shot by shot, 13 of them award-winning. The work includes spots for Škoda, Orange, State Street Global Advisors and One 2 One, produced most often by Gorgeous and Skunk, for agencies including McCann, Fallon and WCRS.

18
Commercials in our library
13
Award-winning
1996–2023
Active

01 · Featured

Chris Palmer's most awarded commercial

Barnardo's “Turn Around” (2010), still© Barnardo'sBarnardo's “Turn Around” (2010), frame 2© Barnardo'sBarnardo's “Turn Around” (2010), frame 3© Barnardo'sBarnardo's “Turn Around” (2010), frame 4© Barnardo'sBarnardo's “Turn Around” (2010), frame 5© Barnardo'sBarnardo's “Turn Around” (2010), frame 6© Barnardo's

British Arrows Gold 2010

Barnardo's “Turn Around” 2010

A young girl recounts her harrowing experience of running away from home, falling into drug abuse, and finding help through Barnardo's, ultimately turning her life around.

Directed by Chris Palmer · BBH · Gorgeous

Also watch

Video: devilfishagency on YouTube

Sky One “Come Home to The Simpsons” 2007 →British Arrows Bronze 2007

02 · Brands

Brands Chris Palmer has made commercials for

Every brand in the library, by award-winning work.

  • Orange2001

    2 commercials · 2 award-winning

  • Škoda2007

    2 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • One 2 One1998

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • American Airlines2012

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Sky One2007

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Barnardo's2010

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Volkswagen2014

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Visa2011

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Budweiser2010

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Kick Racism Out Of Football2002

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • BBC1999

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Anheuser Busch1996

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

Also: State Street Global Advisors, Honda CR-V, Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

03 · Works with

Who Chris Palmer works with

From the credits: the companies behind the spots, by number of spots.

Production companies Chris Palmer works with

Agencies Chris Palmer works with

04 · Awards

Chris Palmer's awards

Award-winning commercials in the library, by their best award, and the company honours we could source.

  • 10

    British Arrows

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  • 1

    D&AD

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  • 1

    Eurobest

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  • 1

    New York Festivals

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Top award-winning spots

  • British Arrows Gold 2010Barnardo's “Turn Around”
  • British Arrows Gold 2008Škoda “Cake”
  • British Arrows Gold 2001Orange “Hold Up”
  • British Arrows Gold 1999BBC “Future Generations”
  • British Arrows Gold 1996Anheuser Busch “Pale Rider”
  • British Arrows Silver 2014Volkswagen “Tall Girl”
  • British Arrows Silver 2002Kick Racism Out Of Football “Dear White Fella”
  • New York Festivals Silver 2011Visa “Football Evolution”

05 · Work

Commercials by Chris Palmer

Our visual library has 18 Chris Palmer commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded.

Per year · gold = award-winning

2010
2015

Latest

State Street Global Advisors “State Jungle” (2023)© State Street Global AdvisorsState Street Global Advisors “State Jungle” 2023
State Street Global Advisors “State Mermaid” (2023)© State Street Global AdvisorsState Street Global Advisors “State Mermaid” 2023
Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse “The Truth Project” (2019)© Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual AbuseIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse “The Truth Project” 2019
Honda CR-V “Endless Road” (2015)© Honda CR-VHonda CR-V “Endless Road” 2015
Volkswagen “Tall Girl” (2014)© VolkswagenVolkswagen “Tall Girl” 2014British Arrows Silver 2014

Most awarded

  • Barnardo's "Turn Around" (2010) commercial still© Barnardo'sBarnardo's “Turn Around” 2010Dir. Chris Palmer · BBHBritish Arrows Gold 2010
  • Škoda "Cake" (2007) commercial still© ŠkodaŠkoda “Cake” 2007Dir. Chris Palmer · FallonBritish Arrows Gold 2008
  • Orange "Hold Up" (2001) commercial still© OrangeOrange “Hold Up” 2001Dir. Chris Palmer · WCRSBritish Arrows Gold 2001
  • BBC "Future Generations" (1999) commercial still© BBCBBC “Future Generations” 1999Dir. Chris Palmer · Leagas DelaneyBritish Arrows Gold 1999
  • Anheuser Busch "Pale Rider" (1996) commercial still© Anheuser BuschAnheuser Busch “Pale Rider” 1996Dir. Chris Palmer · BMP DDB NeedhamBritish Arrows Gold 1996
  • Volkswagen "Tall Girl" (2014) commercial still© VolkswagenVolkswagen “Tall Girl” 2014Dir. Chris Palmer · adam&eve\TBWABritish Arrows Silver 2014
  • Kick Racism Out Of Football "Dear White Fella" (2002) commercial still© Kick Racism Out Of FootballKick Racism Out Of Football “Dear White Fella” 2002Dir. Chris Palmer · M&C SaatchiBritish Arrows Silver 2002
  • Visa "Football Evolution" (2011) commercial still© VisaVisa “Football Evolution” 2011Dir. Chris Palmer · Saatchi & SaatchiNew York Festivals Silver 2011
  • One 2 One "Ian 2 Martin" (1998) commercial still© One 2 OneOne 2 One “Ian 2 Martin” 1998Dir. Chris PalmerD&AD Wood Pencil 1998
  • Budweiser "Lyrics" (2010) commercial still© BudweiserBudweiser “Lyrics” 2010Dir. Chris Palmer · DDBBritish Arrows Bronze 2010
  • Sky One "Come Home to The Simpsons" (2007) commercial still© Sky OneSky One “Come Home to The Simpsons” 2007Dir. Chris Palmer · devilfishBritish Arrows Bronze 2007
  • Orange "Rucksack" (2001) commercial still© OrangeOrange “Rucksack” 2001Dir. Chris Palmer · WCRSBritish Arrows Bronze 2001
  • American Airlines "The Individual" (2012) commercial still© American AirlinesAmerican Airlines “The Individual” 2012Dir. Chris Palmer · McCannEurobest Bronze 2012
  • State Street Global Advisors "State Jungle" (2023) commercial still© State Street Global AdvisorsState Street Global Advisors “State Jungle” 2023Dir. Chris Palmer · McCann
  • State Street Global Advisors "State Mermaid" (2023) commercial still© State Street Global AdvisorsState Street Global Advisors “State Mermaid” 2023Dir. Chris Palmer · McCann
  • Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse "The Truth Project" (2019) commercial still© Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual AbuseIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse “The Truth Project” 2019Dir. Chris Palmer · MullenLowe
  • Honda CR-V "Endless Road" (2015) commercial still© Honda CR-VHonda CR-V “Endless Road” 2015Dir. Chris Palmer · McGarryBowen
  • Skoda "Baking Fabia" (2007) commercial still© SkodaSkoda “Baking Fabia” 2007Dir. Chris Palmer · Fallon

06 · For producers

What producers use Chris Palmer's page for

  1. 01Shortlist directors for your triple bid

    You need three directors who can deliver this tone, and a reel is not a shortlist.

    Start from Chris Palmer's work and find directors with a similar style, each with every spot, agency, production company and award.

    Si & Ad© DurexSteve Rogers© HornbachMike Stephenson© TimebankGreg Gray© Chicken Licken
    Similar to Chris Palmer: Si & Ad, Steve Rogers, Mike Stephenson

  2. 02Chris Palmer's full body of work, with credits

    A reel shows the hits. You need every spot, and who made each one with them.

    All 18 commercials, searchable shot by shot, with the agency, production company and awards on every spot.

    Barnardo's “Turn Around”© Barnardo'sŠkoda “Cake”© ŠkodaOrange “Hold Up”© OrangeBBC “Future Generations”© BBC
    18 commercials, 13 award-winning

07 · Questions

About Chris Palmer

What commercials has Chris Palmer directed?+

18 in the library, 1996–2023, including Barnardo's “Turn Around”, Škoda “Cake”, Orange “Hold Up” and BBC “Future Generations”.

Which production company does Chris Palmer work with?+

Most often Gorgeous (14 spots), also Skunk and BBC Creative Services.

Which agencies has Chris Palmer worked with?+

McCann (3), Fallon (2), WCRS (2), McGarryBowen (1) and devilfish (1).

What awards has Chris Palmer's work won?+

13 award-winning spots, including British Arrows Gold 2010 for Barnardo's “Turn Around”, British Arrows Gold 2008 for Škoda “Cake” and British Arrows Gold 2001 for Orange “Hold Up”.

Which directors have a similar style to Chris Palmer?+

Si & Ad, Steve Rogers, Mike Stephenson, Greg Gray and Pantera, by the ideas, tone and categories of their work.

08 · Discover

Other directors with a similar style

Not connected to Chris Palmer: matched by the ideas, tone and categories of their commercials.