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Jim Archer

Jim Archer is a commercial director. FrameThrower's visual library has 6 of their commercials (2018–2026), cut shot by shot. The work includes spots for Cushelle, Quorn, Sixt and The Department for Work and Pensions, produced most often by Mindseye and Minds Eye, for agencies including adam&eve\TBWA, Publicis and Grey.

6
Commercials in our library
2018–2026
Active

01 · Featured

Jim Archer's most awarded commercial

The Department for Work and Pensions “Tree Surgeon” (2026), still© The Department for Work and PensionsThe Department for Work and Pensions “Tree Surgeon” (2026), frame 2© The Department for Work and PensionsThe Department for Work and Pensions “Tree Surgeon” (2026), frame 3© The Department for Work and PensionsThe Department for Work and Pensions “Tree Surgeon” (2026), frame 4© The Department for Work and PensionsThe Department for Work and Pensions “Tree Surgeon” (2026), frame 5© The Department for Work and PensionsThe Department for Work and Pensions “Tree Surgeon” (2026), frame 6© The Department for Work and Pensions

The Department for Work and Pensions “Tree Surgeon” 2026

Two tree surgeons discuss personal news while working high up in a tree, only to discover a DWP employee has been listening and reminds them to report changes in circumstances to avoid penalties.

Directed by Jim Archer · M&C Saatchi · Mindseye

02 · Brands

Brands Jim Archer has made commercials for

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

  • Cushelle2024

    2 commercials

  • Quorn2024

    1 commercials

  • Sixt2018

    1 commercials

  • The Department for Work and Pensions2026

    1 commercials

  • McCain2026

    1 commercials

03 · Works with

Who Jim Archer works with

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

Production companies Jim Archer works with

Agencies Jim Archer works with

04 · Work

Commercials by Jim Archer

Our visual library has 6 Jim Archer commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded.

Latest

The Department for Work and Pensions “Tree Surgeon” (2026)© The Department for Work and PensionsThe Department for Work and Pensions “Tree Surgeon” 2026
McCain “The 'Dad Joke' Effect” (2026)© McCainMcCain “The 'Dad Joke' Effect” 2026
Quorn “Snacks - So Tasty Why Choose The Alternative” (2024)© QuornQuorn “Snacks - So Tasty Why Choose The Alternative” 2024
Cushelle “Selfishly Soft” (2024)© CushelleCushelle “Selfishly Soft” 2024
Cushelle “Selfishly Soft 30” (2024)© CushelleCushelle “Selfishly Soft 30” 2024

Most awarded

  • The Department for Work and Pensions "Tree Surgeon" (2026) commercial still© The Department for Work and PensionsThe Department for Work and Pensions “Tree Surgeon” 2026Dir. Jim Archer · M&C Saatchi
  • McCain "The 'Dad Joke' Effect" (2026) commercial still© McCainMcCain “The 'Dad Joke' Effect” 2026Dir. Jim Archer · adam&eve\TBWA
  • Quorn "Snacks - So Tasty Why Choose The Alternative" (2024) commercial still© QuornQuorn “Snacks - So Tasty Why Choose The Alternative” 2024Dir. Jim Archer · adam&eve\TBWA
  • Cushelle "Selfishly Soft" (2024) commercial still© CushelleCushelle “Selfishly Soft” 2024Dir. Jim Archer · Publicis
  • Cushelle "Selfishly Soft 30" (2024) commercial still© CushelleCushelle “Selfishly Soft 30” 2024Dir. Jim Archer · Publicis
  • Sixt "Drive Smug" (2018) commercial still© SixtSixt “Drive Smug” 2018Dir. Jim Archer · Grey

05 · For producers

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

    Jeff Low© AnthropicClay Weiner© HallmarkJuliet May© Aldi UKBryan Buckley© E-Trade
    Similar to Jim Archer: Jeff Low, Clay Weiner, Juliet May
  2. 02Jim Archer's full body of work, with credits

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

    All 6 commercials, searchable shot by shot, with the agency, production company and awards on every spot.

    The Department for Work and Pensions “Tree Surgeon”© The Department for Work and PensionsMcCain “The 'Dad Joke' Effect”© McCainQuorn “Snacks - So Tasty Why Choose The Alternative”© QuornCushelle “Selfishly Soft”© Cushelle
    6 commercials, 0 award-winning

06 · Questions

About Jim Archer

What commercials has Jim Archer directed?+

6 in the library, 2018–2026, including The Department for Work and Pensions “Tree Surgeon”, McCain “The 'Dad Joke' Effect”, Quorn “Snacks - So Tasty Why Choose The Alternative” and Cushelle “Selfishly Soft”.

Which production company does Jim Archer work with?+

Most often Mindseye (5 spots), also Minds Eye.

Which agencies has Jim Archer worked with?+

adam&eve\TBWA (2), Publicis (2), Grey (1) and M&C Saatchi (1).

Which directors have a similar style to Jim Archer?+

Jeff Low, Clay Weiner, Juliet May, Bryan Buckley and Terri Timely, by the ideas, tone and categories of their work.

07 · Discover

Other directors with a similar style

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