3D artist Vitaly Grossmann: “Back in the day, Alex Schlegel and I studied at the same university. Despite the fact we work in the same industry and even for the same studios we never had the chance to realize a project together. Until now.” [Watch]
Director Fabrice Le Nezet and friends at London studio Optical Arts rework codes from noir fiction in their new short film The Cliff, an artful rendering of a dog’s dream-like return from the dead. [Watch]
Quirky minimalist robots and note-perfect sound design snap together into a delightful CG short film called Microbots from Brighton-based 3D motion designer Arran Bish and the audio talents at BXFTYS. [Watch]
Paris studio Temple Caché (led by Kelzang Ravach and Marion Castera) and director Valentin Guiod tap a flow of pop imagery to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Royal Oak, the flagship timepiece in Audemars Piguet’s line of luxury watches. [Watch]
Expanding on a visual direction explored in his spec 2020 title sequence “We Were Young”, CG artist Fabian Aerts releases the striking and introspective short film Pieces built around the concept “You are your worst enemy”. [Watch]
São Paulo VFX house Nash provides all the fun and fantasy required in this feel-good IKEA romp from Iconoclast directing duo Alaska highlighting the positive impact play has on your wellbeing. [Watch]