commercial production company · London
Gorgeous
Gorgeous Enterprises is a London-based film production company that works largely in the production of television advertisements, feature films, and music videos. Founded in 1996 by Chris Palmer, Frank Budgen and Paul Rothwell in London, England. FrameThrower's visual library has 55 Gorgeous commercials (1996–2020), cut shot by shot, 39 of them award-winning, for clients including Nike, Sony Bravia, One 2 One and Home Office, directed by Frank Budgen, Chris Palmer and Vince Squibb among others.
- 55
- Commercials in our library
- 39
- Award-winning
- 1996–2020
- Active
- 1996
- Founded
- London
- Based in
01 · Featured
Gorgeous's most awarded commercial
Cannes Lions Grand Prix 2004
PlayStation 2 “Mountain” 2003
A city's population, driven by an unseen force, abandons their daily lives to form a massive human mountain, symbolizing the irresistible pull of PlayStation 2.
Directed by Frank Budgen · TBWA · Gorgeous
02 · Directors
Notable directors at Gorgeous
Who made the work, and how much of it won awards. From the credits on every spot.
© PlayStation 215 award-winningFrank Budgen18 spots · PlayStation 2 “Mountain”
© Škoda11 award-winningChris Palmer14 spots · Škoda “Cake”
© HOME OFFICE3 award-winningVince Squibb11 spots · HOME OFFICE “Binge Male”
© Castrol3 award-winningPeter Thwaites4 spots · Castrol “Fluid Motion”
© Nike2 award-winningTom Carty2 spots · Nike “Tailgating”
© Smithwick's Ale1 award-winningSimon McQuoid1 spots · Smithwick's Ale “Thirsty Squirrel”
© Know Your Limits1 award-winningMatt Jerrett1 spots · Know Your Limits “Binge Drinking”
© EurostarPatrick Daughters1 spots · Eurostar “LAUNCHES ‘YOU SEE MORE WHEN YOU DON’T FLY’ TV EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN”
03 · Clients
Gorgeous's clients
Every brand in the library, by award-winning work.
- Nike2000–2002
3 commercials · 3 award-winning
- Sony Bravia2007–2008
2 commercials · 2 award-winning
- One 2 One1998–1999
2 commercials · 2 award-winning
- Home Office2008–2009
2 commercials · 2 award-winning
- NSPCC2002–2003
2 commercials · 2 award-winning
- Škoda2007
2 commercials · 1 award-winning
- PlayStation 22003
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Levi Strauss2003
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Smithwick's Ale2013
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- American Airlines2012
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Hsbc2018
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Microsoft XBOX 3602006
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
Also: Castrol, Shell, Lexus CT 200H, Guinness, Levi's, Orange, Sky One, Barnardo's, Volkswagen, Visa, BBC LOCAL RADIO, Budweiser
04 · Works with
Who Gorgeous works with
From the credits: the companies behind the spots, by number of spots.
Agencies Gorgeous works for
05 · Awards
Gorgeous's awards
Award-winning commercials in the library, by their best award, and the company honours we could source.
14
British Arrows
.
9
D&AD
.
4
London International Awards
.
3
Cannes Lions
1 top prize
2
Epica
.
2
Eurobest
.
2
The One Show
.
1
Creative Circle
.
Top award-winning spots
- Cannes Lions Grand Prix 2004PlayStation 2 “Mountain”
- D&AD Yellow Pencil 2008Sony Bravia “Play-Doh”
- D&AD Yellow Pencil 2003NSPCC “Cartoon”
- D&AD Yellow Pencil 2002Jim Riswold “Tag”
- Cannes Lions Gold 2000Nike “Beautiful”
- British Arrows Gold 2010Barnardo's “Turn Around”
- British Arrows Gold 2008Škoda “Cake”
- British Arrows Gold 2004Sony Computer Entertainment Europe “Mountain”
Company honours
- D&AD's most awarded production company (2012)creativereview.co.uk
- Best production company by Creative Review (2004)en.wikipedia.org
06 · Work
Commercials by Gorgeous
Our visual library has 55 Gorgeous commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded; open the library for every one.
Per year · gold = award-winning
Latest
© EurostarEurostar “LAUNCHES ‘YOU SEE MORE WHEN YOU DON’T FLY’ TV EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN” 2020
© Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual AbuseIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse “The Truth Project” 2019
© NascarNascar “Nascar | Experience” 2018
© CRUKCRUK “CRUK | Enemy” 2018Most awarded
© PlayStation 2PlayStation 2 “Mountain” 2003Dir. Frank Budgen · TBWACannes Lions Grand Prix 2004
© Sony BraviaSony Bravia “Play-Doh” 2007Dir. Frank Budgen · FallonD&AD Yellow Pencil 2008
© NSPCCNSPCC “Cartoon” 2003Dir. Frank Budgen · Saatchi & SaatchiD&AD Yellow Pencil 2003
© Jim RiswoldJim Riswold “Tag” 2002Dir. Frank Budgen · Wieden+KennedyD&AD Yellow Pencil 2002
© NikeNike “Beautiful” 2000Dir. Frank Budgen · Wieden+KennedyCannes Lions Gold 2000
© Barnardo'sBarnardo's “Turn Around” 2010Dir. Chris Palmer · BBHBritish Arrows Gold 2010
© ŠkodaŠkoda “Cake” 2007Dir. Chris Palmer · FallonBritish Arrows Gold 2008
© Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeSony Computer Entertainment Europe “Mountain” 2004Dir. Frank Budgen · TBWABritish Arrows Gold 2004
© NSPCCNSPCC “Cartoon” 2002Dir. Frank Budgen · Saatchi & SaatchiBritish Arrows Gold 2003
© Levi'sLevi's “Twist” 2001Dir. Frank Budgen · Bartle Bogle HegartyBritish Arrows Gold 2002
© OrangeOrange “Hold Up” 2001Dir. Chris Palmer · WCRSBritish Arrows Gold 2001
© SonySony “Double Life” 1999Dir. Frank Budgen · TBWABritish Arrows Gold 1999
© Anheuser BuschAnheuser Busch “Pale Rider” 1996Dir. Chris Palmer · BMP DDB NeedhamBritish Arrows Gold 1996
© Xbox 360Xbox 360 “Water Balloons” 2006Dir. Frank Budgen · McCann EricksonD&AD Graphite Pencil 2006
© Stella ArtoisStella Artois “Le Sacrifice” 2006Dir. Frank Budgen · LoweD&AD Graphite Pencil 2006
© NikeNike “Shade Runner” 2002Dir. Frank Budgen · Wieden+KennedyThe One Show Silver 2002
© VolkswagenVolkswagen “Tall Girl” 2014Dir. Chris Palmer · adam&eve\TBWABritish Arrows Silver 2014
© HOME OFFICEHOME OFFICE “Binge Male” 2009Dir. Vince Squibb · VCCPBritish Arrows Silver 2009
© Kick Racism Out Of FootballKick Racism Out Of Football “Dear White Fella” 2002Dir. Chris Palmer · M&C SaatchiBritish Arrows Silver 2002
© NikeNike “Tailgating” 2001Dir. Tom Carty · Wieden+KennedyBritish Arrows Silver 2002
© BBC LOCAL RADIOBBC LOCAL RADIO “Show Your Love” 2010Dir. Vince Squibb · RKCR/Y&RLondon International Awards Gold 2010
© Sony BRAVIASony BRAVIA “Play Doh” 2008Dir. Frank Budgen · FallonLondon International Awards Gold 2008
© CastrolCastrol “Fluid Motion” 2005Dir. Peter Thwaites · OgilvyLondon International Awards Winner 2004
© GuinnessGuinness “Clock” 2013Dir. Peter Thwaites · AMV BBDOEpica Silver 2013
07 · For producers
What producers use Gorgeous's page for
01Who directs for Gorgeous
Rosters change and websites go stale. You need who actually shot their spots.
Every director behind Gorgeous's 55 commercials, with the agencies and awards.
© PlayStation 2
© Sony Bravia
© NSPCC
© Jim RiswoldFrank Budgen · Chris Palmer · Vince Squibb02Benchmark a production company
Comparing companies means hunting through reels, trade press and award sites.
Gorgeous's work by year, brand and award in one place, and the companies with a similar body of work.
© Old Spice
© The Army/Coi
© Ubisoft
© AnthropicSimilar: MJZ, Academy, Stink
08 · Questions
About Gorgeous
What commercials has Gorgeous made?+
55 in the library, 1996–2020, including PlayStation 2 “Mountain”, Sony Bravia “Play-Doh”, NSPCC “Cartoon” and Jim Riswold “Tag”.
Which agencies has Gorgeous worked with?+
AMV BBDO (5), Wieden+Kennedy (5), TBWA (4), Fallon (4) and BBH (4).
Which directors are behind Gorgeous's commercials?+
Frank Budgen (18), Chris Palmer (14), Vince Squibb (11), Peter Thwaites (4), Tom Carty (2) and Simon McQuoid (1).
What awards has Gorgeous's work won?+
39 award-winning spots, including Cannes Lions Grand Prix 2004 for PlayStation 2 “Mountain”, D&AD Yellow Pencil 2008 for Sony Bravia “Play-Doh” and D&AD Yellow Pencil 2003 for NSPCC “Cartoon”.
Where is Gorgeous based?+
London, England.
Who are Gorgeous's clients?+
In the library: Nike (3 commercials, 2000–2002), Sony Bravia (2 commercials, 2007–2008), One 2 One (2 commercials, 1998–1999), Home Office (2 commercials, 2008–2009), NSPCC (2 commercials, 2002–2003) and Škoda (2 commercials, 2007–2007).
09 · Discover
Other production companies with similar work
Not connected to Gorgeous: matched by the ideas, tone and categories of their commercials.



