commercial production company · London
The Corner Shop
The Corner Shop is a global production studio that develops and produces original scripted film, TV, documentary film, commercial, branded, and music videos. Founded in 2013 by Anna Hashmi and Peter Thwaites in London, UK. It is independent. FrameThrower's visual library has 52 The Corner Shop commercials (2016–2026), cut shot by shot, 6 of them award-winning, for clients including Women’s Aid, Pedigree, Toyota and Eli Lilly, directed by Peter Thwaites, Sara Dunlop and James Rouse among others.
- 52
- Commercials in our library
- 6
- Award-winning
- 2016–2026
- Active
- 2013
- Founded
- London
- Based in
01 · Featured
The Corner Shop's most awarded commercial
© Women's AidCannes Lions Gold 2023
Women's Aid “He's Coming Home” 2023
A camera pans across a suburban street at dusk, revealing houses decorated with England flags and bunting, culminating in a house with a large banner reading "HE'S COMING HOME."
Directed by Sara Dunlop · House 337 · The Corner Shop
Also watch
Eli Lilly “A Medicine Company” 2021 →Kinsale Sharks Bronze 2021
02 · Directors
Notable directors at The Corner Shop
Who made the work, and how much of it won awards. From the credits on every spot.
© Abbott2 award-winningPeter Thwaites14 spots · Abbott “Above the Bias”- © Women's Aid2 award-winningSara Dunlop8 spots · Women's Aid “He's Coming Home”
© Pedigree1 award-winningJames Rouse5 spots · Pedigree “Vampire”
© National Network of Abortion Funds1 award-winningSindha Agha4 spots · National Network of Abortion Funds “Eff-Urself”
© Home OfficeEmma Branderhorst7 spots · Home Office “ENOUGH - 2025 Launch”
© NHLMalik Vitthal4 spots · NHL “4 Nations Face-Off - Begins February 13th on ESPN and ABC”
© California LotteryPetermartin3 spots · California Lottery “Sweater”
© Today's MilitaryEllen Kuras2 spots · Today's Military “Familiarity”
© JA SoCalBridget Stokes2 spots · JA SoCal “The Party”
© British GasJonathan Herman1 spots · British Gas “Committed Same Day Service”
© XfinityIvan Grbovic1 spots · Xfinity “Greek Gods Group Chat”
© Department for EducationVincent René-Lortie1 spots · Department for Education “Potential”
03 · Clients
The Corner Shop's clients
Every brand in the library, by award-winning work.
- Women’s Aid2023–2024
3 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Pedigree2021–2023
2 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Toyota2023–2026
2 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Eli Lilly2021
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- National Network of Abortion Funds2023
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Abbott2025
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Home Office2025–2026
5 commercials
- American Family Insurance2023–2024
4 commercials
- Charter Communications2020
2 commercials
- Today's Military2025
2 commercials
- JA SoCal2024
2 commercials
- Allstate2016
1 commercials
Also: McDonald’s, Heinz, P&G, Macy's, Mercedes, Qualcomm, Quest Nutrition, Starling Bank, Crown Royal, British Gas, WomensAid, Xfinity
04 · Works with
Who The Corner Shop works with
From the credits: the companies behind the spots, by number of spots.
Agencies The Corner Shop works for
05 · Awards
The Corner Shop's awards
Award-winning commercials in the library, by their best award, and the company honours we could source.
2
Clio Awards
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1
Kinsale Sharks
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1
London International Awards
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1
Cannes Lions
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1
AICP Awards
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Top award-winning spots
- Cannes Lions Gold 2023Women's Aid “He's Coming Home”
- Clio Awards Gold 2025Abbott “Above the Bias”
- AICP Awards Winner 2026Toyota “Into the Wild”
- Clio Awards Bronze 2023National Network of Abortion Funds “Eff-Urself”
- Kinsale Sharks Bronze 2021Eli Lilly “A Medicine Company”
- London International Awards Bronze 2021Pedigree “Vampire”
Company honours
- Emmy (for best commercial "The Talk") (2018)thecornershop.tv
- Best Documentary Feature film from the International Documentary Association (for "The Tale of Silyan") (2025)thecornershop.tv
- Cinema Eye Audience Award (for "The Tale of Silyan") (2025)thecornershop.tv
06 · Work
Commercials by The Corner Shop
Our visual library has 52 The Corner Shop commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded; open the library for every one.
Per year · gold = award-winning
Latest
© ToyotaToyota “Into the Wild” 2026AICP Awards Winner 2026
© McDonald’sMcDonald’s “Making It Happen at McDonald’s” 2026
© MercedesMercedes “Moment of Bliss” 2026
© Quest NutritionQuest Nutrition “Feed Your Athlete - Barstacks” 2026
© Starling BankStarling Bank “Good With Money” 2026Most awarded
- © Women's AidWomen's Aid “He's Coming Home” 2023Dir. Sara Dunlop · House 337Cannes Lions Gold 2023
- © AbbottAbbott “Above the Bias” 2025Dir. Peter Thwaites · VMLClio Awards Gold 2025
- © ToyotaToyota “Into the Wild” 2026Dir. Peter Thwaites · Saatchi & Saatchi / Los AngelesAICP Awards Winner 2026
- © National Network of Abortion FundsNational Network of Abortion Funds “Eff-Urself” 2023Dir. Sindha AghaClio Awards Bronze 2023
© Eli LillyEli Lilly “A Medicine Company” 2021Dir. Sara Dunlop · Wieden+KennedyKinsale Sharks Bronze 2021- © PedigreePedigree “Vampire” 2021Dir. James RouseLondon International Awards Bronze 2021
- © McDonald’sMcDonald’s “Making It Happen at McDonald’s” 2026Dir. Sara Dunlop · Leo
- © MercedesMercedes “Moment of Bliss” 2026Dir. Peter Thwaites · Merkley + Partners
- © Quest NutritionQuest Nutrition “Feed Your Athlete - Barstacks” 2026Dir. Peter Thwaites · Zambezi
- © Starling BankStarling Bank “Good With Money” 2026Dir. Sara Dunlop · Sunshine
- © XfinityXfinity “Greek Gods Group Chat” 2026Dir. Ivan Grbovic · Xfinity Creative
© CrisisCrisis “Homes of Dreams” 2026Dir. Peter Thwaites
© Home OfficeHome Office “Monitoring Location” 2026Dir. Emma Branderhorst
© Home OfficeHome Office “Image Abuse” 2026Dir. Emma Branderhorst
© Home OfficeHome Office “Controlling” 2026Dir. Emma Branderhorst
© Home OfficeHome Office “Cyber Flashing” 2026Dir. Emma Branderhorst
© HeinzHeinz “Lost in Love” 2025Dir. Sara Dunlop · Wieden+Kennedy- © NHLNHL “4 Nations Face-Off - Begins February 13th on ESPN and ABC” 2025Dir. Malik Vitthal · Arts & Letters Creative Co.
- © Home OfficeHome Office “ENOUGH - 2025 Launch” 2025Dir. Emma Branderhorst · FCB
- © Today's MilitaryToday's Military “Familiarity” 2025Dir. Ellen Kuras · MullenLowe U.S.
© Today's MilitaryToday's Military “Fast Track” 2025Dir. Ellen Kuras · MullenLowe U.S.
© AutisticaAutistica “See us as individuals - not stereotypes” 2025Dir. Sindha Agha · House 337
© American Family InsuranceAmerican Family Insurance “Harp” 2024Dir. Peter Thwaites · Elite Media
© American Family InsuranceAmerican Family Insurance “Neighborhood” 2024Dir. Peter Thwaites · Elite Media
07 · For producers
What producers use The Corner Shop's page for
01Who directs for The Corner Shop
Rosters change and websites go stale. You need who actually shot their spots.
Every director behind The Corner Shop's 52 commercials, with the agencies and awards.
© Women's Aid© Abbott© Toyota© National Network of Abortion FundsPeter Thwaites · Sara Dunlop · Emma Branderhorst02Benchmark a production company
Comparing companies means hunting through reels, trade press and award sites.
The Corner Shop's work by year, brand and award in one place, and the companies with a similar body of work.
© Skinny
© Anthropic
© Vanish
© New Zealand GovernmentSimilar: Good Oil, Biscuit Filmworks, Smuggler
08 · News
The Corner Shop in the news
The latest stories we could source.
- 2026-05The Corner Shop Promotes Heather Link as First UK Managing DirectorLBB
- 2026-04Alicia MacDonald heads to The Corner Shopshots
09 · Questions
About The Corner Shop
What commercials has The Corner Shop made?+
52 in the library, 2016–2026, including Women's Aid “He's Coming Home”, Abbott “Above the Bias”, Toyota “Into the Wild” and National Network of Abortion Funds “Eff-Urself”.
Which agencies has The Corner Shop worked with?+
House 337 (5), Elite Media (4), Wieden+Kennedy (3), Leo Burnett (2) and BBDO (2).
Which directors are behind The Corner Shop's commercials?+
Peter Thwaites (14), Sara Dunlop (8), Emma Branderhorst (7), James Rouse (5), Sindha Agha (4) and Malik Vitthal (4).
What awards has The Corner Shop's work won?+
6 award-winning spots, including Cannes Lions Gold 2023 for Women's Aid “He's Coming Home”, Clio Awards Gold 2025 for Abbott “Above the Bias” and AICP Awards Winner 2026 for Toyota “Into the Wild”.
Who owns The Corner Shop?+
The Corner Shop is independent.
Who runs The Corner Shop?+
Heather Link (Managing Director, 2026).
Where is The Corner Shop based?+
London, UK, with offices in Los Angeles.
Who are The Corner Shop's clients?+
In the library: Women’s Aid (3 commercials, 2023–2024), Pedigree (2 commercials, 2021–2023), Toyota (2 commercials, 2023–2026), Eli Lilly (1 commercials, 2021–2021), National Network of Abortion Funds (1 commercials, 2023–2023) and Abbott (1 commercials, 2025–2025).
10 · Discover
Other production companies with similar work
Not connected to The Corner Shop: matched by the ideas, tone and categories of their commercials.
