A classically trained painter and sculptor, Andreas Nilsson is known for his fine art-driven, often surreal, and playful directing style. He entered the world of commercials by way of set design and art direction in the music industry; a background evident in the elaborate, memorable visuals and sounds that characterize his work. His depth and unparalleled sense of humor make for a wholly distinct style. Andreas has formed close relationships with collaborators such as Apple, Old Spice, Tubi, Andrex, and Virgin Media, who repeatedly place their trust in his consistent ability to innovate. Another frequent creative partner is Uber Eats, with Andreas helming the company’s Super Bowl LVII spot and the “Embrace the Art of Doing Less” campaign with its eye-catching retro charm. New work includes his lauded spot for Andrex, “Conquer the First School Poo,” a continuation of the Cannes Lions-winning “Get Comfortable” campaign from 2024. In his fourth and most recent campaign for Apple, Andreas showcases the Clean Up tool, powered by Apple intelligence, with his trademark knack for casting. Other work includes his Super Bowl LVIII ad for Etsy; his Hennessey campaign “Made for More” featuring U.S. singer-actress Teyana Taylor and British actor Damson Idris; and “The Tale of Mr. Tight Ass,” an unexpected ad for the Getty Museum in Los Angeles and its role in the city-wide PST ART event. In 2023, Andreas took home the Cannes Lions Film Grand Prix for Apple’s “R.I.P. Leon,” featuring the charismatic irreverence of a dead lizard. The spot was also nominated for an Emmy.  In 2025, Andreas earned the DGA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Commercials for his work on Hennessy, Andrex, Apple, and Virgin Media. He also earned the title in 2015, along with Director of the Year from shots Magazine, both based on work for Comcast, Old Spice, Rekorderlig, and Southern Comfort. Based on his work for Apple, Les Mills, and Snapchat, he was nominated for another DGA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Commercials in 2024. Andreas has also accumulated considerable hardware from AICP, British Arrows, Ciclope, Clio, Kinsale Sharks, shots Awards Americas, and The One Show. In 2024, he was listed by Televisual as the #4 Best Director and had the #5 Best Commercial with Uber Eats “Do Less,” and was named #4 in the top 10 directors of the year by Campaign Magazine UK.  Andreas is also widely recognized for his 2013 spot “The Epic Split” for Volvo Trucks, which shattered convention and instantly went viral – garnering over 119 million views on YouTube (and counting), hitting every major “Best of the Year” list in the ad world, and racking up numerous awards including two Cannes Grand Prix. The Gunn Report also named it one of the top twenty ads of the 21st century to date, and its viral success ultimately led to him being crowned the most-awarded director of 2014 in Ad Age’s annual awards report.  Beyond commercials, Andreas directed the short film “Claudio’s Song,” which was selected to screen in the Sundance Short Film program, among other festivals. He has worked with dozens of musicians including Moby, David Guetta, and Fever Ray to create provocative music videos and live stage performances where the only thing to expect is the unexpected. Andreas has also directed two stunning live shows at Stockholm’s Royal Opera involving projections and layered scrims to create a video-driven visual topography.