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Greg Hackett

Greg Hackett is a commercial director. FrameThrower's visual library has 14 of their commercials (2016–2026), cut shot by shot, 2 of them award-winning. The work includes spots for Royal Navy, McVitie's, Sony and HM Prison and Probation Service, produced most often by Spindle and Trailer Park, for agencies including House 337, Engine and adam&eve\TBWA.

14
Commercials in our library
2
Award-winning
2016–2026
Active

01 · Featured

Greg Hackett's most awarded commercial

Sony “TKO” (2016), still© SonySony “TKO” (2016), frame 2© SonySony “TKO” (2016), frame 3© SonySony “TKO” (2016), frame 4© SonySony “TKO” (2016), frame 5© SonySony “TKO” (2016), frame 6© Sony

British Arrows Gold 2015

Sony “TKO” 2016

A black and white ad for the Sony Action Cam, featuring a boxer training and fighting, emphasizing the camera's ability to capture intense, never-before-seen moments.

Directed by Greg Hackett · Stink Digital · Spindle

Also watch

Video: Spindle on Vimeo

Royal Navy “Submariners” 2021 →Creative Circle Bronze 2021

02 · Brands

Brands Greg Hackett has made commercials for

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

  • Royal Navy2018–2024

    5 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Sony2016

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • McVitie's2026

    1 commercials

  • HM Prison and Probation Service2023

    1 commercials

  • RONA2025

    1 commercials

  • Wattbike2022

    1 commercials

  • Samaritans2026

    1 commercials

  • Car-Pass2024

    1 commercials

  • Kingsford2026

    1 commercials

  • Stand Up to Cancer2022

    1 commercials

03 · Works with

Who Greg Hackett works with

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

Production companies Greg Hackett works with

Agencies Greg Hackett works with

04 · Awards

Greg Hackett's awards

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

  • 1

    Creative Circle

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  • 1

    British Arrows

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Top award-winning spots

05 · Work

Commercials by Greg Hackett

Our visual library has 14 Greg Hackett commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded.

Per year · gold = award-winning

2020
2025

Latest

McVitie's “There’s Only One That Brings Us Together” (2026)© McVitie'sMcVitie's “There’s Only One That Brings Us Together” 2026
Samaritans “Legacy - The Right Words” (2026)© SamaritansSamaritans “Legacy - The Right Words” 2026
Kingsford “Savor It” (2026)© KingsfordKingsford “Savor It” 2026
RONA “Build It Right” (2025)© RONARONA “Build It Right” 2025
Royal Navy “Made in the Royal Navy - Friendship” (2024)© Royal NavyRoyal Navy “Made in the Royal Navy - Friendship” 2024

Most awarded

  • Sony "TKO" (2016) commercial still© SonySony “TKO” 2016Dir. Greg Hackett · Stink DigitalBritish Arrows Gold 2015
  • Royal Navy "Submariners" (2021) commercial still© Royal NavyRoyal Navy “Submariners” 2021Dir. Greg Hackett · EngineCreative Circle Bronze 2021
  • McVitie's "There’s Only One That Brings Us Together" (2026) commercial still© McVitie'sMcVitie's “There’s Only One That Brings Us Together” 2026Dir. Greg Hackett · adam&eve\TBWA
  • Samaritans "Legacy - The Right Words" (2026) commercial still© SamaritansSamaritans “Legacy - The Right Words” 2026Dir. Greg Hackett · Don't Panic
  • Kingsford "Savor It" (2026) commercial still© KingsfordKingsford “Savor It” 2026Dir. Greg Hackett · BBDO
  • RONA "Build It Right" (2025) commercial still© RONARONA “Build It Right” 2025Dir. Greg Hackett · Courage
  • Royal Navy "Made in the Royal Navy - Friendship" (2024) commercial still© Royal NavyRoyal Navy “Made in the Royal Navy - Friendship” 2024Dir. Greg Hackett · House 337
  • Car-Pass "New Life" (2024) commercial still© Car-PassCar-Pass “New Life” 2024Dir. Greg Hackett · Square, Inc.
  • HM Prison and Probation Service "An Extraordinary Job. Done by Someone Like You" (2023) commercial still© HM Prison and Probation ServiceHM Prison and Probation Service “An Extraordinary Job. Done by Someone Like You” 2023Dir. Greg Hackett · House 337
  • Wattbike "For Real Athletes" (2022) commercial still© WattbikeWattbike “For Real Athletes” 2022Dir. Greg Hackett · Make it Mata
  • Stand Up to Cancer "SU2C - The Moment you Stand" (2022) commercial still© Stand Up to CancerStand Up to Cancer “SU2C - The Moment you Stand” 2022Dir. Greg Hackett · No Nonsense London
  • Royal Navy "THE ROYAL NAVY RECRUIT FOR THE MOST SECRET JOB IN THE WORLD" (2020) commercial still© Royal NavyRoyal Navy “THE ROYAL NAVY RECRUIT FOR THE MOST SECRET JOB IN THE WORLD” 2020Dir. Greg Hackett · Engine
  • Royal Navy "Louise's Story" (2018) commercial still© Royal NavyRoyal Navy “Louise's Story” 2018Dir. Greg Hackett · House 337
  • Royal Navy "Modou's Story" (2018) commercial still© Royal NavyRoyal Navy “Modou's Story” 2018Dir. Greg Hackett · House 337

06 · For producers

What producers use Greg Hackett'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 Greg Hackett's work and find directors with a similar style, each with every spot, agency, production company and award.

    Brent Harris© World Wildlife Fund (WWF)Kevin Foley© Air CanadaNicole Ackermann© HyundaiSimon Ratigan© British Army
    Similar to Greg Hackett: Brent Harris, Kevin Foley, Nicole Ackermann

  2. 02Greg Hackett's full body of work, with credits

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

    All 14 commercials, searchable shot by shot, with the agency, production company and awards on every spot.

    Sony “TKO”© SonyRoyal Navy “Submariners”© Royal NavyMcVitie's “There’s Only One That Brings Us Together”© McVitie'sSamaritans “Legacy - The Right Words”© Samaritans
    14 commercials, 2 award-winning

07 · Questions

About Greg Hackett

What commercials has Greg Hackett directed?+

14 in the library, 2016–2026, including Sony “TKO”, Royal Navy “Submariners”, McVitie's “There’s Only One That Brings Us Together” and Samaritans “Legacy - The Right Words”.

Which production company does Greg Hackett work with?+

Most often Spindle (7 spots), also Trailer Park, Park Pictures and Spy Films.

Which agencies has Greg Hackett worked with?+

House 337 (4), Engine (2), adam&eve\TBWA (1), Stink Digital (1) and Courage (1).

What awards has Greg Hackett's work won?+

2 award-winning spots, including British Arrows Gold 2015 for Sony “TKO” and Creative Circle Bronze 2021 for Royal Navy “Submariners”.

Which directors have a similar style to Greg Hackett?+

Brent Harris, Kevin Foley, Nicole Ackermann, Simon Ratigan and ILLIMITÉWORLD, by the ideas, tone and categories of their work.

08 · Discover

Other directors with a similar style

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