Yes, 2020 feels like a write-off in many ways but Stash 144 proves the planet’s designers, animators, and VFX artists faced the storm with unwavering resolve and new levels of innovation. [Watch]
Here’s a feel-good film to break up the flow of holiday ads: The graduation work of five students at Georges Méliès School in Paris, “Last Round” is a beautifully crafted (and multi-award-winning) look at siblings and self-sacrifice. [Watch]
Berlin-based Taiwanese animation director Cheng-Hsu Chung and Barcelona artist/illustrator Ricardo Cavolo combine their shared proclivity for the enigmatic into a mellow and tripped-out visual feast for British musical artist Chelou. [Watch]
Following on from their wonderful 2019 Christmas spot, UK retailers John Lewis and Waitrose lift spirits once more with this multi-technique ode to kindness and charity by Pulse director Oscar Hudson and eight artist/animators. [Watch]
Firmly grasping your tear duct triggers with both hands, Swedish directing team againstallodds return to the holiday season with a heart-tugging CG narrative for McDonalds via Passion Pictures and Leo Burnett. [Watch]
This massive anchor spot for Absolut’s new global campaign finds actress/social activist Tessa Thompson, musician MNEK, singer/songwriter Jolin Tsai, and gaming star Ricki Ortiz looking to get back #togetherIRL. [Watch]
