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For over 23 years, THE SWEETSHOP has been a trusted partner in the industry, with a legacy of delivering award-winning work and insider knowledge. We are on a journey to discover and nurture the world's most extraordinary storytellers, building brilliant careers and pushing the boundaries of our craft.

Our commitment to storytelling and filmmaking expands beyond commercials with SWEETSHOP ENTERTAINMENT, embracing long-form content from Branded Storytelling, Feature Films, Short Films, TV series and Documentaries. Partnering with us means tapping into the full creative power of our global production teams to bring your vision to life, beautifully and seamlessly.

TREVOR CLARENCEAn Apple Instead of a Nose

A hilarious short film, that feels very Trevor Clarence, asks the mind-bending question, would you rather have An Apple Instead of a Nose?

TrailerEbony And Ivory

Born from the brilliantly bizarre brain of director Jim Hosking, and co-produced by The Sweetshop, 'Ebony and Ivory' is an unforgettable ride.

Pete Circuitt & Jared KahiBirds Eye View

Bird’s Eye View Spreads Its Wings For Season Two

Jakob MarkyShort Film, Teaser

In a dire and dramatic world, with some serious existential questions about humanity, there is only one way to approach filmmaking. Being even more serious and dire. 'Cows' is the product of writers and directors Jakob Marky and Kasper Häggström's mutual love for anecdotal storytelling and characters who, very much like ourselves, regard themselves as highly intelligent despite having been proven wrong over and over.

IndieWire Review: 'Ebony and Ivory' a bonkers revolutionist comedy from Jim Hosking

DEADLINE: Drafthouse Films Acquires Jim Hosking’s ‘Ebony And Ivory’

SWEETSHOP Entertainment Wraps Production on Feature Film 'Mārama'

VARIETY: Taratoa Stappard begins 'Mārama', Māori Gothic Horror in New Zealand

Mark AlbistonTrailer

Mark's film 'Datsun' is a short film funded by the New Zealand Film Commission. Datsun is a proof of concept for his feature film 'Blood Moon' that is in development & will be produced by Sweetshop.

Datsun had its European premiere at the Berlinale, its American premiere at SXSW, & is now Oscar accredited after a run of competition success winning awards for; Best Film, Best Cinematography & Best Director at a number of festivals including GIFF (Mexico), Saupaulo (Brasil), Vicolicorti (Italy) and ShowMeShorts (NZ).

In Development:
The Blood Moon

Animated Comedy Series BIRD'S EYE VIEW Wins at NZTV Awards

Pete Circuitt & Jared KahiBird's Eye View Trailer

Winning BEST CHILDREN'S PROGRAMME at the NZTV Awards in 2022, the animated series has a second season in development, Bird’s Eye View is a charming, cheery tonic to the world around us, & each short episode is filled with bold colours & dry, observational humour.

Dermot MaloneKing Frankie

Following the death of his father, the past catches up with Dublin taxi driver, Frank Burke. Dermot Malone's debut feature film 'King Frankie' is about those who not only make promises but also keep them. King Frankie had its premiere at the Dublin Film Festival with glowing reviews.

DERMOT Malone: Debut Feature Film “King Frankie” Review

BRAND Storytelling

The Endangered Generation

Narrated by Laura Dern.

‘A film like this cannot start with a script; it starts with a series of conversations and engagements with different people’

- Director Celeste Geer

HipsWarpaint

Produced by the London team at The Sweetshop, this music video for WARPAINT by the eccentric Jim Hosking creates a world of multiples.