Stefan Smith

CLASH OF CLANS • "Clash From the Past"

CREATIVE DIRECTOR VFX

CLASH OF CLANS • "Clash From the Past"

Wieden+Kennedy + Spark & Riot + Joint

A 20 minute documentary featuring 4 commercials, 3 original video games, scores of newscasts, a movie trailer, screen content, home movies, trading cards, and hours of vintage interviews.  This deep dive into Clash fandom had the internet asking: could it all be true? 

I came on board to help bridge the gaps between all these disciplines.  My involvement keeps the creative up front by managing the planning and execution of production and VFX work.  I'm usually involved in the creative from concepting through delivery, helping teams navigate complex productions and heavy VFX projects. 


AWARDS 2023


Cannes Lion Awards - GRAND PRIX  - Entertainment
Cannes Lion Awards - GRAND PRIX - Gaming

The One Show - BEST OF DISCIPLINE - Gaming: Best of Gaming
The One Show - GOLD PENCIL - Gaming: Game Marketing
The One Show - GOLD PENCIL - Visual Craft / Art Direction 
The One Show - GOLD PENCIL - Gaming: Community Building
The One Show - GOLD PENCIL - Branded Entertainment: Games / Gaming
The One Show - SILVER PENCIL - Branded Entertainment: Long Form Video
The One Show - SILVER PENCIL - Integrated: Craft / Art Direction
The One Show - BRONZE PENCIL - Integrated: Integrated Campaign
The One Show - BRONZE PENCIL- Direct Marketing: Integrated Campaign

D&AD Award - GRAPHITE PENCIL - Digital / Integrated 
D&AD Award - GRAPHITE PENCIL - Entertainment / Scripted Long Form

Webby Award - Video, Writing, Documentary (Branded)

Clio Award - GRAND CLIO - Film / 5 Minutes and Over
Clio Award - GOLD  - Digital / Mobile
Clio Award - SILVER - Digital / Mobile

Andy Awards - GOLD  - Craft
Andy Awards - GOLD - Idea