commercial production company · London
Nexus Studios
Nexus Studios is an independent global creative studio specializing in film, animation, visual effects, and interactive experiences, known for creative storytelling across entertainment, branded content, and technology. Founded in 2000 by Charlotte Bavasso and Christopher O'Reilly in London, United Kingdom. FrameThrower's visual library has 77 Nexus Studios commercials (2004–2026), cut shot by shot, 19 of them award-winning, for clients including BBC Sport, Honda, Coca-Cola and BBC, directed by Smith & Foulkes, Johnny Kelly and Mischa Rozema among others.
- 77
- Commercials in our library
- 19
- Award-winning
- 2004–2026
- Active
- 2000
- Founded
- London
- Based in
- 3
- Offices
01 · Featured
Nexus Studios's most awarded commercial
Cannes Lions Grand Prix 2005
Honda “Grrr” 2004
A whimsical animated world where car parts transform into animals and objects, culminating in a garden with a "Diesel" logo, set to a catchy tune about hating something to change it for the better.
Directed by Adam Foulkes · Wieden+Kennedy · Nexus Studios
02 · Directors
Notable directors at Nexus Studios
Who made the work, and how much of it won awards. From the credits on every spot.
© Department of Transport5 award-winningSmith & Foulkes16 spots · Department of Transport “The Boy Who Didn’t Stop, Look & Listen”
© Canon2 award-winningJohnny Kelly9 spots · Canon “Inspired”
© Sony Interactive Entertainment2 award-winningMischa Rozema2 spots · Sony Interactive Entertainment “The Fall”
© BBC Sport1 award-winningFx Goby8 spots · BBC Sport “Welcome to the City of Love”
© California Tobacco Control Program1 award-winningRobertino Zambrano3 spots · California Tobacco Control Program “Tell Your Story”
© Honda1 award-winningAdam Foulkes1 spots · Honda “Grrr”
© Room to Read1 award-winningMartha Adams1 spots · Room to Read “She Creates Change”
© BBC Creative1 award-winningFactory Fifteen1 spots · BBC Creative “BBC Tokyo Olympics Trail”
© Vero1 award-winningKibwe Tavares1 spots · Vero “Robot & Scarecrow”
© Coca-Cola1 award-winningFx & Mat1 spots · Coca-Cola “Siege”
© Coca-Cola1 award-winningSmith1 spots · Coca-Cola “Videogame”
© BBC Sport1 award-winningJonathan Gales1 spots · BBC Sport “Let's Go There”
03 · Clients
Nexus Studios's clients
Every brand in the library, by award-winning work.
- BBC Sport2018–2025
3 commercials · 3 award-winning
- Honda2004–2015
2 commercials · 2 award-winning
- Coca-Cola2007–2011
2 commercials · 2 award-winning
- BBC2015–2018
3 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Canon2012
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Garena2022
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Stand Up To Cancer2015
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Room to Read2025
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- BBC Creative2021
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Vero2017
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Sony Interactive Entertainment2020
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Cheerios2020
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
Also: California Tobacco Control Program, Department of Transport, Bmw Gb, Lemonade, Postmates, South Western Railway, Wimbledon, Metro, Guinness, Department for Transport, Channel 4, Very
04 · Works with
Who Nexus Studios works with
From the credits: the companies behind the spots, by number of spots.
Agencies Nexus Studios works for
05 · Awards
Nexus Studios's awards
Award-winning commercials in the library, by their best award, and the company honours we could source.
4
Creative Circle
.
3
Clio Awards
.
2
Ciclope
.
2
British Arrows
.
2
D&AD
.
1
Cannes Lions
1 top prize
1
Emmy (Outstanding Commercial)
.
1
Kinsale Sharks
.
Top award-winning spots
- Cannes Lions Grand Prix 2005Honda “Grrr”
- British Arrows Gold 2009Department of Transport “The Boy Who Didn’t Stop, Look & Listen”
- British Arrows Gold 2007Coca-Cola “Videogame”
- Clio Awards Silver 2018BBC “BBC Winter Olympics - The Fearless are Here”
- Clio Awards Silver 2011Coca-Cola “Siege”
- Webby Awards 2025Room to Read “She Creates Change”
- Creative Circle Gold 2025BBC Sport “Welcome to the City of Love”
- Creative Circle Gold 2022BBC Sport “Let's Go There”
06 · Work
Commercials by Nexus Studios
Our visual library has 77 Nexus Studios commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded; open the library for every one.
Per year · gold = award-winning
Latest
© Hastings DirectHastings Direct “Here to Save” 2026
© Arsenal Football ClubArsenal Football Club “adidas x Arsenal - The Arsenal State of Mind” 2026
© SpotifySpotify “Pop Classics” 2026
© Room to ReadRoom to Read “She Creates Change” 2025Webby Awards 2025
© BBC SportBBC Sport “Welcome to the City of Love” 2025Creative Circle Gold 2025Most awarded
© HondaHonda “Grrr” 2004Dir. Adam Foulkes · Wieden+KennedyCannes Lions Grand Prix 2005
© Department of TransportDepartment of Transport “The Boy Who Didn’t Stop, Look & Listen” 2009Dir. Smith & Foulkes · Leo BurnettBritish Arrows Gold 2009
© Coca-ColaCoca-Cola “Videogame” 2007Dir. Smith · Wieden+KennedyBritish Arrows Gold 2007
© BBCBBC “BBC Winter Olympics - The Fearless are Here” 2018Dir. Smith & Foulkes · Y&RClio Awards Silver 2018
© Coca-ColaCoca-Cola “Siege” 2011Dir. Fx & Mat · Wieden+KennedyClio Awards Silver 2011
© Room to ReadRoom to Read “She Creates Change” 2025Dir. Martha AdamsWebby Awards 2025
© BBC SportBBC Sport “Welcome to the City of Love” 2025Dir. Fx Goby · BBC CreativeCreative Circle Gold 2025
© BBC SportBBC Sport “Let's Go There” 2022Dir. Jonathan Gales · BBC CreativeCreative Circle Gold 2022
© CheeriosCheerios “Right on Tracks” 2020Dir. Johnny Kelly · Nexus StudiosANDY Awards Gold 2020
© BBC SportBBC Sport “The Fearless Are Here” 2018Dir. Smith & Foulkes · Y&RKinsale Sharks Gold 2018
© VeroVero “Robot & Scarecrow” 2017Dir. Kibwe TavaresCiclope Gold 2017
© Stand Up To CancerStand Up To Cancer “It's Payback Time” 2015Dir. Smith & Foulkes · 4creativeCreative Circle Gold 2015
© CanonCanon “Inspired” 2012Dir. Johnny Kelly · Creative Artists AgencyEmmy (Outstanding Commercial) 2013
© BBC CreativeBBC Creative “BBC Tokyo Olympics Trail” 2021Dir. Factory Fifteen · BBC CreativeCiclope Silver 2021
© HondaHonda “Inner Beauty” 2015Dir. Smith & Foulkes · Wieden+KennedyD&AD Wood Pencil 2015
© Bmw GbBmw Gb “Tortoise Foal Trike” 2005Dir. Jonas Odell · WCRSD&AD Wood Pencil 2005
© Sony Interactive EntertainmentSony Interactive Entertainment “The Fall” 2020Dir. Mischa Rozema · adam&eve\TBWAThe One Show Bronze 2020
© California Tobacco Control ProgramCalifornia Tobacco Control Program “Tell Your Story” 2022Dir. Robertino ZambranoClio Awards Bronze 2022
© GarenaGarena “BEATz Go Boom” 2022Dir. Mischa RozemaCreative Circle Bronze 2022
© Hastings DirectHastings Direct “Here to Save” 2026Dir. Laurie Rowan · Anomaly
© Arsenal Football ClubArsenal Football Club “adidas x Arsenal - The Arsenal State of Mind” 2026Dir. Fx Goby
© SpotifySpotify “Pop Classics” 2026Dir. Alice Isaac
© GuinnessGuinness “Dancing Can” 2025Dir. Johnny Kelly · AMV BBDO
© TelstraTelstra “Together Builds Better” 2025Dir. Johnny Kelly · Freelance
07 · For producers
What producers use Nexus Studios's page for
01Who directs for Nexus Studios
Rosters change and websites go stale. You need who actually shot their spots.
Every director behind Nexus Studios's 77 commercials, with the agencies and awards.
© Honda
© Department of Transport
© Coca-Cola
© BBCSmith & Foulkes · Johnny Kelly · Fx Goby02Benchmark a production company
Comparing companies means hunting through reels, trade press and award sites.
Nexus Studios's work by year, brand and award in one place, and the companies with a similar body of work.
© Lloyds TSB
© Kikkoman
© Supercell
© Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeSimilar: Studio AKA, Hornet, Psyop
08 · Questions
About Nexus Studios
What commercials has Nexus Studios made?+
77 in the library, 2004–2026, including Honda “Grrr”, Department of Transport “The Boy Who Didn’t Stop, Look & Listen”, Coca-Cola “Videogame” and BBC “BBC Winter Olympics - The Fearless are Here”.
Which agencies has Nexus Studios worked with?+
Wieden+Kennedy (5), BBC Creative (4), BarkleyOKRP (4), Mother New York (4) and 4creative (3).
Which directors are behind Nexus Studios's commercials?+
Smith & Foulkes (16), Johnny Kelly (9), Fx Goby (8), Paloma Baeza (4), Conor Finnegan (4) and Robertino Zambrano (3).
What awards has Nexus Studios's work won?+
19 award-winning spots, including Cannes Lions Grand Prix 2005 for Honda “Grrr”, British Arrows Gold 2009 for Department of Transport “The Boy Who Didn’t Stop, Look & Listen” and British Arrows Gold 2007 for Coca-Cola “Videogame”.
Where is Nexus Studios based?+
London, United Kingdom, with offices in London, Los Angeles, Sydney.
Who are Nexus Studios's clients?+
In the library: BBC Sport (3 commercials, 2018–2025), Honda (2 commercials, 2004–2015), Coca-Cola (2 commercials, 2007–2011), BBC (3 commercials, 2015–2018), Canon (1 commercials, 2012–2012) and Garena (1 commercials, 2022–2022).
09 · Discover
Other production companies with similar work
Not connected to Nexus Studios: matched by the ideas, tone and categories of their commercials.
© Lloyds TSBStudio AKA65 commercials
© KikkomanHornet43 commercials
© SupercellPsyop52 commercials
© Sony Computer Entertainment EuropePassion Pictures46 commercials
© Mike's Hard LemonadeAll Of Us Here212 commercials
© John LewisBlink226 commercials
© Erste GroupPassion Animation Studios29 commercials
© Paramount+Jelly9 commercials