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Rupert Sanders

Rupert Sanders is a British director working with MJZ in the US and UK, known for large-scale cinematic commercials and feature films.

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Production company & representation
MJZ
Production company · US, UK · verified Jul 2026
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Recent press & creds
Bronze Lion for Halo 3: ODST film
Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival · 2010 · award
Film Grand Prix for Halo 3 'Gravesite'
Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival · 2008 · award
Two Golden Lions for Halo 3: ODST 'The Life'
Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival · 2009 · award
Selected clients
AppleNikeMicrosoftActivision

Bio & background

Rupert Sanders is a British director working with MJZ in the US and UK, known for large-scale cinematic commercials and feature films. A Central St Martins graphic design graduate, Sanders built his commercial career directing campaigns for Nike, Apple, Xbox, Adidas, Guinness, Absolut, and Activision. His work earned a Cannes Film Grand Prix in 2008 for the Halo 3 "Gravesite" spot and two Golden Lions in 2009 for Halo 3: ODST "The Life." Sanders transitioned to features with Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), which grossed $396 million worldwide, followed by Ghost in the Shell (2017) and The Crow (2024). He directed the pilot episode of Apple TV+'s Foundation in 2021. Recent commercial work includes Apple's "Tracked" iPhone 12 campaign and Renault's 2025 "The Muse" Clio spot via Publicis Conseil, described by Renault's CMO as evoking luxury-fashion aesthetics. Sanders emphasizes practical locations over green-screen and draws on his design background for visual storytelling.

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Awards
  • Bronze Lion for Halo 3: ODST film
    Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival · 2010
  • Film Grand Prix for Halo 3 'Gravesite'
    Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival · 2008
  • Two Golden Lions for Halo 3: ODST 'The Life'
    Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival · 2009
  • Multiple awards for Sears, Toyota, Sony PS3 commercials
    EBSCO Research Starters · 2007
Press
  • Prodigious Unveil 'The Muse' for Renault
Stash Media · 2025
  • Profile: Rupert Sanders on Snow White and the Huntsman
    The Guardian · 2012
  • Wandering DP Podcast Episode 131
    Wandering DP