
commercial production company · London
Spindle
Spindle was a London-based production studio that represented a diverse roster of directing talent, working with brands, labels, and agencies to create commercial film work. Founded in 2018 by Greg Hackett, Stitch Richardson, Lois Newcombe and Tim Swaby in London, UK. It is independent. FrameThrower's visual library has 37 Spindle commercials (2016–2026), cut shot by shot, 6 of them award-winning, for clients including Royal Navy, Sony, Shelter and WeRoad, directed by Molly Burdett, Greg Hackett and LIAKH among others.
- 37
- Commercials in our library
- 6
- Award-winning
- 2016–2026
- Active
- 2018
- Founded
- London
- Based in
01 · Featured
Spindle's most awarded commercial
British Arrows Gold 2022
Women's Aid “Respite” 2022
A mother and son find moments of joy and normalcy in their car, revealing a stark contrast to the domestic abuse they face at home, highlighting the hidden struggles during lockdown.
Directed by Molly Burdett · Engine · Spindle
02 · Directors
Notable directors at Spindle
Who made the work, and how much of it won awards. From the credits on every spot.
© Women's Aid2 award-winningMolly Burdett11 spots · Women's Aid “Respite”
© Sony2 award-winningGreg Hackett7 spots · Sony “TKO”
© WeRoad1 award-winningLIAKH3 spots · WeRoad “The Holiday Reaper”
© Shelter1 award-winningMilo Blake1 spots · Shelter “Our House Is Not A Home”
© TescoDaniel Lundh5 spots · Tesco “Pottery”
© TescoRachel Clarke2 spots · Tesco “Whoosh Bootcamp”
© UnileverSpeck & Gordonat2 spots · Unilever “Hellmann's - Feel the Flavor”
© Ascot RacecourseDaniel Liakh2 spots · Ascot Racecourse “The Ascot You”
© HM Prison and Probation ServiceRob Sanderson1 spots · HM Prison and Probation Service “An Extraordinary Job. Done by Someone Like You - Probation Jobs”
© HeinzBonnie Macrae1 spots · Heinz “Loved by Babies - Craved by Parents”
© Virgin ActiveLIAKH's1 spots · Virgin Active “Leave the Cult Join the Club”
© EA GamesThe Coyle-Larner Brothers1 spots · EA Games “Spindle Films”
03 · Clients
Spindle's clients
Every brand in the library, by award-winning work.
- Royal Navy2020–2024
3 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Sony2016
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Shelter2026
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- WeRoad2025
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Mayor of London2023
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Women's Aid2022
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Tesco2023–2024
5 commercials
- HM Prison and Probation Service2023
2 commercials
- Unilever2026
2 commercials
- Age UK2023
1 commercials
- NatWest2025
1 commercials
- Wattbike2022
1 commercials
Also: Royal Ascot, Heathrow Airport, British Heart Foundation, AIB, Stand Up to Cancer, Asics, Vodafone Ireland, Bloom & Wild, Petplan, LIAKH, PizzaExpress, Ascot Racecourse
04 · Works with
Who Spindle works with
From the credits: the companies behind the spots, by number of spots.
05 · Awards
Spindle's awards
Award-winning commercials in the library, by their best award, and the company honours we could source.
3
British Arrows
.
2
Creative Circle
.
1
Effie Awards
.
Top award-winning spots
- British Arrows Gold 2022Women's Aid “Respite”
- British Arrows Gold 2015Sony “TKO”
- British Arrows Silver 2025WeRoad “The Holiday Reaper”
- Creative Circle Gold 2026Shelter “Our House Is Not A Home”
- Effie Awards Gold 2023Mayor of London “Have A Word”
- Creative Circle Bronze 2021Royal Navy “Submariners”
Company honours
- BAFTA (2026)spindle.co
- Ad Net Zero Awards for Best Practice in Sustainability – Production/ Experiential (2026)spindle.co
- Young Director Awards, Gold Commercial (2026)spindle.co
06 · Work
Commercials by Spindle
Our visual library has 37 Spindle commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded.
Per year · gold = award-winning
Latest
© ShelterShelter “Our House Is Not A Home” 2026Creative Circle Gold 2026
© UnileverUnilever “Hellmann's - Feel the Flavor” 2026
© UnileverUnilever “Hellmann's - Feel the Flavor” 2026
© Bloom & WildBloom & Wild “Empty Nest” 2026
© Cartridge PeopleCartridge People “The March of the Cartridge People” 2026Most awarded
© Women's AidWomen's Aid “Respite” 2022Dir. Molly Burdett · EngineBritish Arrows Gold 2022
© SonySony “TKO” 2016Dir. Greg Hackett · Stink DigitalBritish Arrows Gold 2015
© WeRoadWeRoad “The Holiday Reaper” 2025Dir. LIAKH · DUDEBritish Arrows Silver 2025
© ShelterShelter “Our House Is Not A Home” 2026Dir. Milo Blake · DUDECreative Circle Gold 2026
© Mayor of LondonMayor of London “Have A Word” 2023Dir. Molly Burdett · OgilvyEffie Awards Gold 2023
© Royal NavyRoyal Navy “Submariners” 2021Dir. Greg Hackett · EngineCreative Circle Bronze 2021
© UnileverUnilever “Hellmann's - Feel the Flavor” 2026Dir. Speck & Gordonat · Ogilvy
© UnileverUnilever “Hellmann's - Feel the Flavor” 2026Dir. Speck & Gordonat · Ogilvy
© Bloom & WildBloom & Wild “Empty Nest” 2026Dir. Daniel Lundh · The Or
© Cartridge PeopleCartridge People “The March of the Cartridge People” 2026Dir. Daniel Liakh · Treacle7
© NatWestNatWest “Beads” 2025Dir. Molly Burdett · T&P
© Royal AscotRoyal Ascot “The Ascot You” 2025Dir. LIAKH · Dark Horses
© HeinzHeinz “Loved by Babies - Craved by Parents” 2025Dir. Bonnie Macrae · Atlantic
© Royal NavyRoyal Navy “Made in the Royal Navy - Friendship” 2024Dir. Greg Hackett · House 337
© TescoTesco “Pottery” 2024Dir. Daniel Lundh · BBH
© TescoTesco “Self Care” 2024Dir. Daniel Lundh · BBH
© TescoTesco “Martial Arts” 2024Dir. Daniel Lundh · BBH
© AIBAIB “The Questions You Really Care About” 2024Dir. Molly Burdett · Droga5
© PetplanPetplan “The Wait” 2024Dir. Molly Burdett
© LIAKHLIAKH “Big Yellow Self Storage - Get Some Space” 2024Dir. LIAKH
© MaybellineMaybelline “x Ditch the Label” 2024Dir. Molly Burdett · Nice and Serious
© Virgin ActiveVirgin Active “Leave the Cult Join the Club” 2024Dir. LIAKH's · WE ARE PI
© HM Prison and Probation ServiceHM Prison and Probation Service “An Extraordinary Job. Done by Someone Like You” 2023Dir. Greg Hackett · House 337
© Age UKAge UK “If Only You Knew” 2023Dir. Molly Burdett · Neverland
07 · For producers
What producers use Spindle's page for
01Who directs for Spindle
Rosters change and websites go stale. You need who actually shot their spots.
Every director behind Spindle's 37 commercials, with the agencies and awards.
© Women's Aid
© Sony
© WeRoad
© ShelterMolly Burdett · Greg Hackett · Daniel Lundh02Benchmark a production company
Comparing companies means hunting through reels, trade press and award sites.
Spindle's work by year, brand and award in one place, and the companies with a similar body of work.
© New Zealand Government
© Skinny
© Ubisoft
© Old SpiceSimilar: Finch, Good Oil, Stink
08 · News
Spindle in the news
The latest stories we could source.
- 2026-05Spindle is closingspindle.co
- 2026-05Spindle win at Ad Net Zero Awardsspindle.co
- 2026-02Matt Houghton's 'This Is Endometriosis' wins a BAFTAspindle.co
09 · Questions
About Spindle
What commercials has Spindle made?+
37 in the library, 2016–2026, including Women's Aid “Respite”, Sony “TKO”, WeRoad “The Holiday Reaper” and Shelter “Our House Is Not A Home”.
Which agencies has Spindle worked with?+
BBH (5), Engine (3), House 337 (3), Ogilvy (3) and Dark Horses (2).
Which directors are behind Spindle's commercials?+
Molly Burdett (11), Greg Hackett (7), Daniel Lundh (5), LIAKH (3), Rachel Clarke (2) and Speck & Gordonat (2).
What awards has Spindle's work won?+
6 award-winning spots, including British Arrows Gold 2022 for Women's Aid “Respite”, British Arrows Gold 2015 for Sony “TKO” and British Arrows Silver 2025 for WeRoad “The Holiday Reaper”.
Who owns Spindle?+
Spindle is independent.
Where is Spindle based?+
London, UK.
Who are Spindle's clients?+
In the library: Royal Navy (3 commercials, 2020–2024), Sony (1 commercials, 2016–2016), Shelter (1 commercials, 2026–2026), WeRoad (1 commercials, 2025–2025), Mayor of London (1 commercials, 2023–2023) and Women's Aid (1 commercials, 2022–2022).
10 · Discover
Other production companies with similar work
Not connected to Spindle: matched by the ideas, tone and categories of their commercials.


