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Arthur Studholme

Sydney, Australia

Arthur Studholme is a London-based commercial and comedy director with a Fine Art background, known for his absurdist, performance-driven approach that drops everyday people into scenarios that escalate into increasingly bizarre situations.

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Production company & representation
FINCH
Production company · AU, NZ · verified Jul 2026
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Recent press & creds
Gold, Humour category, Young Director Awards Cannes
Young Director Awards · 2022 · award
Gold, Humour category, 1.4 Awards
1.4 Awards · 2026 · award
Campaign Brief Creative Circle: What's Hot in January
Campaign Brief · 2026 · press
Selected clients
Department for Health and Social CareGumtreeNHSOld SpiceSuntoryYorkshire TeaSkittlesVans

Bio & background

Arthur Studholme is a London-based commercial and comedy director with a Fine Art background, known for his absurdist, performance-driven approach that drops everyday people into scenarios that escalate into increasingly bizarre situations. He co-created the comedy sketch show series Uncle Shortbread with Cosmo Wellings, earning Gold at the Young Director Awards in Cannes (2022) for their short "What's My Name." In December 2025, Studholme joined FINCH's roster in Australia and New Zealand, having already delivered two acclaimed Suntory Minus 196 commercials as part of the "Extreme Japanese Spirit" campaign with Droga5 ANZ and Droga5 Tokyo, which won Gold in Humour at the 1.4 Awards (2026). He is also working with Magna Studios, directing high-profile campaigns for the UK Department for Health and Social Care's NHS Quit Smoking app (with AMV BBDO), nutpods (with Callen), Old Spice, and Jack Link's. Previously with Pulse Films in London, he directed notable work for Yorkshire Tea (with Lucky Generals), Gumtree (with Wieden + Kennedy), and Bother (with Heart & Minds). His work is characterized by inventive ideas, impeccable casting, and crafted world-building that keeps absurdity grounded in authentic performance.

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Awards
  • Gold, Humour category, Young Director Awards Cannes
    Young Director Awards · 2022
  • Gold, Humour category, 1.4 Awards
    1.4 Awards · 2026
Press
  • Campaign Brief Creative Circle: What's Hot in January
Campaign Brief · 2026
  • Life's a Finch for Arthur Studholme
    davidreviews.com · 2025
  • 17 creative campaigns to know about today
    AdAge · 2025
  • Watch: Pulse Films's Yorkshire Tea ad
    Televisual · 2022
  • The Power To Quit Is In Your Hands feature
    Muse by Clio