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John Hillcoat

John Hillcoat is a commercial director. FrameThrower's visual library has 19 of their commercials (2011–2026), cut shot by shot, 6 of them award-winning. The work includes spots for Grow Therapy, Kia, Apple and Coca-Cola, produced most often by Skunk and Stink, for agencies including Wieden+Kennedy, KDSP and David&Goliath.

Portrait: Viggo_Mortensen,_Kodi_Smit-McPhee,_Joe_Penhall,_John_Hillcoat,_Steve_Schwartz.jp, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

19
Commercials in our library
6
Award-winning
2011–2026
Active

01 · Featured

John Hillcoat's most awarded commercial

Apple Music “History of Sound” (2016), still© Apple MusicApple Music “History of Sound” (2016), frame 2© Apple MusicApple Music “History of Sound” (2016), frame 3© Apple MusicApple Music “History of Sound” (2016), frame 4© Apple MusicApple Music “History of Sound” (2016), frame 5© Apple MusicApple Music “History of Sound” (2016), frame 6© Apple Music

The One Show Gold 2016

Apple Music “History of Sound” 2016

This ad takes us on a journey through the history of recorded music, from phonographs to modern streaming, showcasing how music has always been a part of human connection and expression.

Directed by John Hillcoat · TBWA\Media Arts Lab · Stink

Also watch

Video: Eli Lilly and Company on YouTube

Eli Lilly and Company “Good Days” 2026 →Clio Awards Gold 2026

02 · Brands

Brands John Hillcoat has made commercials for

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

  • Levi Strauss2011

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Samsung2016

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Camelot/ National Lottery Good Causes Fund2013

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Apple Music2016

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Eli Lilly and Company2026

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Jameson Irish Wiskey2013

    1 commercials · 1 award-winning

  • Grow Therapy2026

    4 commercials

  • Kia2019–2024

    2 commercials

  • Apple2024

    2 commercials

  • Coca-Cola2014

    1 commercials

  • Ford Motor Company2026

    1 commercials

  • David Jones2024

    1 commercials

Also: The Farmer's Dog, Scout Motors

03 · Works with

Who John Hillcoat works with

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

Production companies John Hillcoat works with

04 · Awards

John Hillcoat's awards

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

  • 3

    Clio Awards

    .

  • 1

    Cannes Lions

    .

  • 1

    Epica

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  • 1

    The One Show

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Top award-winning spots

  • The One Show Gold 2016Apple Music “History of Sound”
  • Clio Awards Gold 2026Eli Lilly and Company “Good Days”
  • Clio Awards Gold 2013Camelot/ National Lottery Good Causes Fund “Heroes Return”
  • Epica Silver 2016Samsung “Sink”
  • Cannes Lions Bronze 2011Levi Strauss “To Work”
  • Clio Awards Bronze 2013Jameson Irish Wiskey “Iron Horse”

05 · Work

Commercials by John Hillcoat

Our visual library has 19 John Hillcoat commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded.

Per year · gold = award-winning

Latest

Eli Lilly and Company “Good Days” (2026)© Eli Lilly and CompanyEli Lilly and Company “Good Days” 2026Clio Awards Gold 2026
Ford Motor Company “Ford Bronco - Help Is on the Way” (2026)© Ford Motor CompanyFord Motor Company “Ford Bronco - Help Is on the Way” 2026
Grow Therapy “The Bait” (2026)© Grow TherapyGrow Therapy “The Bait” 2026
Grow Therapy “Sports Dad” (2026)© Grow TherapyGrow Therapy “Sports Dad” 2026
Grow Therapy “Other Room” (2026)© Grow TherapyGrow Therapy “Other Room” 2026

Most awarded

  • Apple Music "History of Sound" (2016) commercial still© Apple MusicApple Music “History of Sound” 2016Dir. John Hillcoat · TBWA\Media Arts LabThe One Show Gold 2016
  • Eli Lilly and Company "Good Days" (2026) commercial still© Eli Lilly and CompanyEli Lilly and Company “Good Days” 2026Dir. John Hillcoat · Wieden+KennedyClio Awards Gold 2026
  • Camelot/ National Lottery Good Causes Fund "Heroes Return" (2013) commercial still© Camelot/ National Lottery Good Causes FundCamelot/ National Lottery Good Causes Fund “Heroes Return” 2013Dir. John Hillcoat · AMV BBDOClio Awards Gold 2013
  • Samsung "Sink" (2016) commercial still© SamsungSamsung “Sink” 2016Dir. John Hillcoat · Leo BurnettEpica Silver 2016
  • Levi Strauss "To Work" (2011) commercial still© Levi StraussLevi Strauss “To Work” 2011Dir. John Hillcoat · Wieden+KennedyCannes Lions Bronze 2011
  • Jameson Irish Wiskey "Iron Horse" (2013) commercial still© Jameson Irish WiskeyJameson Irish Wiskey “Iron Horse” 2013Dir. John Hillcoat · TBWA\Chiat\DayClio Awards Bronze 2013
  • Coca-Cola "It's Beautiful" (2014) commercial still© Coca-ColaCoca-Cola “It's Beautiful” 2014Dir. John Hillcoat · Wieden+KennedyAICP Awards Honoree 2014
  • Ford Motor Company "Ford Bronco - Help Is on the Way" (2026) commercial still© Ford Motor CompanyFord Motor Company “Ford Bronco - Help Is on the Way” 2026Dir. John Hillcoat · Wieden+Kennedy
  • Grow Therapy "The Bait" (2026) commercial still© Grow TherapyGrow Therapy “The Bait” 2026Dir. John Hillcoat · KDSP
  • Grow Therapy "Sports Dad" (2026) commercial still© Grow TherapyGrow Therapy “Sports Dad” 2026Dir. John Hillcoat · KDSP
  • Grow Therapy "Other Room" (2026) commercial still© Grow TherapyGrow Therapy “Other Room” 2026Dir. John Hillcoat · KDSP
  • Grow Therapy "Key Changes: Hot Dog" (2026) commercial still© Grow TherapyGrow Therapy “Key Changes: Hot Dog” 2026Dir. John Hillcoat · KDSP
  • Kia "Perfect 10" (2024) commercial still© KiaKia “Perfect 10” 2024Dir. John Hillcoat · David&Goliath
  • Apple "Bruce and the Roo" (2024) commercial still© AppleApple “Bruce and the Roo” 2024Dir. John Hillcoat · TBWA\Media Arts Lab – ANZ
  • Apple "Lexie’s Heart" (2024) commercial still© AppleApple “Lexie’s Heart” 2024Dir. John Hillcoat · TBWA\Media Arts Lab – ANZ
  • David Jones "Christmas Windows" (2024) commercial still© David JonesDavid Jones “Christmas Windows” 2024Dir. John Hillcoat · Droga5 Anz, Part of Accenture Song
  • The Farmer's Dog "Referee" (2024) commercial still© The Farmer's DogThe Farmer's Dog “Referee” 2024Dir. John Hillcoat · Nub City
  • Scout Motors "Scout Revival" (2024) commercial still© Scout MotorsScout Motors “Scout Revival” 2024Dir. John Hillcoat · Venables Bell & Partners
  • Kia "Give It Everything" (2019) commercial still© KiaKia “Give It Everything” 2019Dir. John Hillcoat · David&Goliath

06 · For producers

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

    Eliot Rausch© Samsung WSLLance Acord© NikeBrent Harris© World Wildlife Fund (WWF)Marcus Ibanez© Volvo
    Similar to John Hillcoat: Eliot Rausch, Lance Acord, Brent Harris

  2. 02John Hillcoat's full body of work, with credits

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

    All 19 commercials, searchable shot by shot, with the agency, production company and awards on every spot.

    Apple Music “History of Sound”© Apple MusicEli Lilly and Company “Good Days”© Eli Lilly and CompanyCamelot/ National Lottery Good Causes Fund “Heroes Return”© Camelot/ National Lottery Good Causes FundSamsung “Sink”© Samsung
    19 commercials, 6 award-winning

07 · Questions

About John Hillcoat

What commercials has John Hillcoat directed?+

19 in the library, 2011–2026, including Apple Music “History of Sound”, Eli Lilly and Company “Good Days”, Camelot/ National Lottery Good Causes Fund “Heroes Return” and Samsung “Sink”.

Which production company does John Hillcoat work with?+

Most often Skunk (10 spots), also Stink, Serial Pictures and Collider.

Which agencies has John Hillcoat worked with?+

Wieden+Kennedy (4), KDSP (4), David&Goliath (2), TBWA\Media Arts Lab – ANZ (2) and Leo Burnett (1).

What awards has John Hillcoat's work won?+

6 award-winning spots, including The One Show Gold 2016 for Apple Music “History of Sound”, Clio Awards Gold 2026 for Eli Lilly and Company “Good Days” and Clio Awards Gold 2013 for Camelot/ National Lottery Good Causes Fund “Heroes Return”.

Which directors have a similar style to John Hillcoat?+

Eliot Rausch, Lance Acord, Brent Harris, Marcus Ibanez and Tamir Moscovici, by the ideas, tone and categories of their work.

08 · Discover

Other directors with a similar style

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