Joy, the canine mascot for China’s largest retailer, does battle with a persistent mother heron in this sweet brand film directed with obvious affection by Kyra & Constantin at Passion Animation for JD.com thru 180.ai. [Watch]
Six different GIFs exploring the eccentric, surreal and unexpected world of the iconic Perrier bottle by Playful Studio. [Watch]
You don’t have to play Riot’s insanely popular online battle franchise League of Legends (or any other e-game) to appreciate the atmospheric mix of visual influences Axis Animation brings to this 3D cinematic. [Watch]
Director Guilherme Marcondes and the Lobo crew reveal the many ways young love can slip into torment in this emotional branded short for US nonprofit Day One thru BBDO NY. [Watch]
Austere compositions rendered in a playful confectioner’s palette amplify the visual impact of this launch film for Vestre’s Atlas outdoor seating system created by Racecar in Oslo. [Watch]
“Emoji Manifesto,” a new piece of mischievous self-promotion from Los Angeles motion studio Ranger & Fox, packs more fun into 53 seconds than “The Emoji Movie” did in 91 minutes. [Watch]
