Manchester animator/illustrator James Carbutt: “This School of Life collaboration deals with the stigma around still being a virgin at age 20 and beyond. The animation mixes painted textures and forms with frame by frame and After Effects keyframe animation.” [Watch]
To punch up the launch of “SYFY25: Origin Stories,” a podcast featuring interviews with sci-fi notables, LA motion studio Laundry designed a series of animated shorts illuminating key moments from the 15-part series. [Watch]
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation just released 20 animated shorts hosted by imaginary friends to help kids with cancer better understand cancer-related topics – from diagnosis and MRI’s to radiation and hair loss. [Watch]
Short history of the color black directed and animated by Matt Abbiss for CNN as part of their Colorscope series. [Watch]
UK 2D animation directing duo Remus Buznea and Kyriaki Kyriakou (aka Remus & Kiki) clarify the origins of the Berlin Wall in 1961, the toll it imposed on those who tried to escape East Germany, and it’s eventual destruction in 1990. [Watch]
Alain De Botton: “We tend to imagine that we can only become addicted to a few sorts of things. But real addiction is about using something, anything, to keep our real emotions, fears and hopes at bay. There are many more addicts among us than we think.” [Watch]
