Text-heavy graphic with Breaking through: HOW TO GET SEEN & GET RESULTS in bold white and orange text over a close-up, stylized blue-toned image of a person’s face. The Stash OFFF 2026 Montreal Panel appears at the bottom, powered by Stash. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Stash “Breaking Through” Panel at OFFF Montreal Sept 2

Discover real-world strategies for gaining recognition for your studio or yourself with insights and pro tips from a panel of top creative insiders laser-focused on what it takes to help you stand out in a crowded creative landscape. [Watch]

A man in swim trunks surfs on a coin above a pile of coins, with more coins floating around him against a warm, glowing sunset sky in this vibrant Lucky Break Fintech Spec Spot by Crumb Studio. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Crumb Surfs the Fintech Wave With New Spec Spot

Berlin director/producer duo Stanko Stupar and Dunja Krasic (aka Crumb) make their Stash debut with a refreshing CG take on a spec fintech spot starring a tiny plastic surfer riding waves of glittering cash. [Watch]

An ornate book titled The Creative Code of Arms is open on a stand, flanked by two suits of armor. Chronicles of artistry unfold across its pages as a shield with WE❤️P hangs behind, set against red curtains and lit candles. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 13

In this week’s installment of his weekly series of Stash editorials, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils looks at the true cost of creative pitching in terms of money, time, attention, mental space, well-being, and respect. [Watch]

A cartoon man with sunglasses and a mustache is surrounded by shiny blue bubbles—some with smiling faces—against a bright background, as if ready to Make Mami Proud and uncover Joost Jansen’s demons in the DREAMCAT short film. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Joost Jansen Reveals His Demons in DREAMCAT Short Film

Brussels director/animator Joost Jansen and his alter ego Dreamcat star in this intimate, multi-layered (and mildly insane) artist portrait from director Daniel Bartels and Düsseldorf studio Make Mami Proud. [Watch]

A dirty, injured cartoon warrior is comforted by a worried female fighter in armor. They sit on the ground amid a smoky, battle-damaged landscape with burning debris in the background, reminiscent of an intense Clash Royale scene. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Uncommon & Gizmo “Feel the Rage” With Clash Royale

The last time we covered Uncommon Creative’s work for Clash Royale, this multi-studio insanity happened. Now, after narrowing the field to the CG character masters at Gizmo in Buenos Aires, they are back with a twist. [Watch]

A man in a suit and glasses is suspended horizontally over a conference table, arms outstretched, while three seated men watch or work on laptops in a modern meeting room—evoking the surreal visual style of Quentin Deronzier’s short film The Art of Losing It. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Quentin Deronzier Looks Into “The Art of Losing It”

French director and visual artist Quentin Deronzier, whose recent work includes standout spots for the Winter Olympics and Dacia, lets off a little steam with his crazed new CG short film called The Art of Losing It. [Watch]

A collage of four website designs: a restaurant scene, a minimalist dashboard, a fitness website with two people exercising, and a close-up of a gourmet dish with the text Built for small businesses, inspired by the creative energy of the Wix Symphony launch video by Wix Motion Studio. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Balancing Act: Wix Motion Studio Launches Symphony

Clarify the complex with style and efficiency. That is the underlying brief of almost all product films, and this latest work from the crew at Wix’s in-house Motion Studio manages the product/brand/narrative balancing act perfectly. [Watch]

A blue, clay-like cartoon character smiles joyfully under a spotlight, surrounded by small, colorful floating creatures, with a dark background and glowing stars—capturing the whimsical charm of the SpringWell Walter’s Song commercial by Planet Super & Rich Zim. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Planet Super & Rich Zim Belt Out Walter’s Water Song

Renowned clay animator Rich Zim (Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, The SpongeBob Movie) joins animation director Lindsay Berkebile at Planet Super to create a mini stop-motion musical starring Walter the water droplet. [Watch]

Art installation with three white, upside-down cars in a colorful, vibrant indoor space. A large mirror ball hangs overhead. Text overlay promotes UBN Design & Creativity Festival, September 24-26, 2026. Us By Night is a three-night design & creativity festival in Antwerp, Belgium. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Us By Night Festival Invades Antwerp Sept 24-26

Built to play, inspire, and reenergize, Us By Night is a three-night design and creativity festival in Antwerp, Belgium, (Sept 24-26) bringing together more than 3,000 creatives from over 40 countries. [Watch]

A collage of four abstract images: spongy white structure, a splash of clear liquid, strands of beads, and a network of glass orbs connected by thin wires—evoking the mesmerizing style seen in Spheres demo reel by Vladislav Solovjov. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Brilliant Balls: Well-Rounded New Reel from Vladislav Solovjov

London-based freelance CD/director Vladislav Solovjov, who has worked with top CG studios and direct with brands for 15+ years, just dropped this refreshingly conceptual reel assembled solely from his work with spheres. [Watch]

An ornate book titled The Creative Code of Arms is open on a stand, flanked by two suits of armor. Chronicles of artistry unfold across its pages as a shield with WE❤️P hangs behind, set against red curtains and lit candles. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 12

Ambition vs reality, a universal struggle in both work and life, also serves as the theme of this week’s installment of Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils’ series of Stash editorials on the world of pitching in the creative industry. [Watch]

A person wearing a futuristic helmet with cables attached, reflective visor, and dark gear stands against a bright red background with partially obscured white text—a scene reminiscent of Reminder CG scifi Short Film by Jeongmin Seo. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

The Dark and Distant Future: Jeongmin Seo Drops “Reminder” Short Film

There’s a dark art to building dystopian futures that look and feel like cool places to visit. Seoul-based CG motion designer Jeongmin Seo makes his Stash debut with a personal project called “Reminder” that does just that. [Watch]

A cartoon gecko wearing scuba gear, including goggles, a snorkel, and an oxygen tank, stands on the edge of a sink with a bathroom faucet and counter visible in the background—just like the GEICO Gecko Dive commercial with VFX by Framestore. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Framestore Crew Dive Back in With GEICO Gecko

Back in February 2006, the GEICO Gecko graced the cover of Stash 17 (a monthly DVD at the time), and represented a giant step forward for CG mascots, introducing an unforced charm that was as rare then as it is now. [Watch]

A digital illustration of interconnected blue and white cubes forming a cluster, with one orange cube highlighted, set against a dark grid background, representing technology or data networks—an aesthetic reminiscent of the visual style seen in JetStream Security brand films by Wes Cockx. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Wes Cockx Makes the Conceptual Visible for JetStream

Enterprise AI governance is not a subject to spark immediate excitement or suggest obvious visuals, but Brooklyn CG director/artist Wes Cockx solves both issues with style and precision in these two films for JetStream Security. [Watch]