Three people in vibrant clothing talk on phones and read a book, set against buildings, greenery, and mountains. A small truck drives along the road in this bold, colorful cartoon style by Animwood Studio, inspired by Dollar's Journey. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Animwood Studio Tracks a Dollar’s Journey for Acumen

Posted on March 30, 2026

Good work for good causes is always a joy to post. Such is the case with this film from Animwood Studio in Kraków, Poland, showcasing the effects of a donation to Acumen, the US nonprofit targeting global poverty. [Watch]

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Illustration of an American football player in a purple uniform and helmet running with a football, with dynamic orange and yellow streaks in the background, capturing the excitement of NCAA action. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Fern & Friends “Draw the Line” for NCAA Broadcast Spots

Posted on March 28, 2026

Working with agency The Basement, ECD James Mabery leads his team of illustrators and animators at Fern into a vibrant and painterly high-profile campaign for the NCAA airing during the 2026 March Madness tournament. [Watch]

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An animated man with a thick mustache and eyebrows, wearing a red spacesuit and helmet, gazes forward thoughtfully in the Device Explore mission. The dark background is dotted with faint stars, echoing Every Light In Between. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Memory & Connection: BOL & Device Explore Solitude in “Every Light In Between” Short Film

Posted on March 26, 2026

Working thru BOL in Barcelona, directors Pol Solà, Guille Comin, and the animation crew at Device explore themes of memory and connection in Every Light In Between, a short film that feels both universal and very personal. [Watch]

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A collage of four abstract images: geometric shapes with a blue ball; a colorful symmetrical illustration with a face; dynamic shapes with blue, pink, and black; and a desk with paper, shapes, and drawing tools from the MULTRA Brand Film. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

MULTRA Studio Makes Stash Debut With New Brand Film

Posted on March 25, 2026

If the purpose of a studio’s self-promo film is to show off their skills while making you feel good about the company, the design and motion team at MULTRA in Tokyo nailed it with this jazzy, animated, multi-media romp. [Watch]

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A close-up of a female cyborg’s face in profile, illuminated by blue light. With EDGLRD-inspired markings, glowing purple eyes, dark lips, and metallic features, she conveys a somber intensity—echoing "In Death We've Just Begun. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

EDGLRD Launches Marathon With “In Death We’ve Just Begun” Music Video

Posted on March 24, 2026

Directors Harmony Korine and Sam Goldwater launch Bungie’s reboot of their Marathon game franchise with action, atmosphere, and arresting camera work in this music video/cinematic produced through Korine’s studio EDGLRD. [Watch]

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Anime-style girl with brown hair sits hugging her knees, looking sad. Her body is covered in colorful “STOP” and “NON-STOP” stickers—reminiscent of Takashi Ohashi’s CALF works. Bold shapes and Japanese characters fill the Wildest Flower-inspired background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Takashi Ohashi & CALF Plant the “Wildest Flower” for Hatsuboshi Gakuen in New Music Video

Posted on March 23, 2026

Working through Japanese collective CALF, animation director Takashi Ohashi delivers a masterclass in character and style with this music video for Hatsuboshi Gakuen, the fictional band from the mobile game Gakuen Idolmaster. [Watch]

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