With a career spanning two decades and over 4 billion hits on YouTube, Vaughan Arnell is one of the UK’s most prolific and iconic directors in the commercials and music videos industries.
He has directed blueprint promos that have informed the nineties and noughties zeitgeist for artists including Robbie Williams, Spice Girls, George Michael, All Saints and Jamiroquai, alongside timeless ads that are still referenced to this day. Most notably, Levi’s ‘Creek’ that’s irreverent and unexpected humour makes it a firm favourite in BBH’s seminal back-catalogue.
In recent years, Vaughan has continued to surprise audiences with his cutting-edge commercials for brands including Sky, Aviva, Vodafone and Emirates. His eclectic taste and technical know-how means that he can turn his hand to a range of briefs, and often directs celebrity talent including the likes of Idris Elba, Charlie Sheen and Bruce Willis to name but a few. So, If you’re after a director who elicits natural and engaging performances, consistently puts talent in the comfort seat, and exudes ceaseless ambition behind the camera, Vaughan is your main man.
