Fun to watch even without the VR headgear, “Does Not Exist” claims to be the first music video for a track composed specifically for mixing in 3D sound. The film features London beatboxer Reeps One (aka Harry Yeff) and spatial audio created by Aurelia Soundworks with production, editorial and VFX by The Mill. [Watch]
Directors Ludovic Versace, Félicien Colmet Daâge and the crew at multi-talented Paris studio Les Monstres turn a manifesto for a persecuted European minority into an engaging and enigmatic 2D/3D-animated treat (chock full of innovative frames and transitions) for the Association La Voix des Rroms (The Voice of Roma). [Watch]
Let director John Jones and Paris studio 2FACTORY kick-start your Friday with a cast of desperate characters and over-the-top walk cycles packaged into in a very unsubtle comment about conformity and personal style in this romp for electro/hip-hop duo Cosmic Valley called “Superbia (Ft. Basement Beatzz).” [Watch]
The NYC studio of Imaginary Forces wraps ESPN’s extensive broadcast coverage of the 2016 Euro Cup in a dynamic and diverse package of 200 animated elements inspired by the history and artistic heritage of the month-long tournament’s host country France. [Watch]
Wonderfully ornate collage and illustration work by Paris artistic director Roxane Lagache comes to life courtesy of French motion designer/director Cyrille Smaha in this energized brand film for Chanel, episode 15 of an ongoing series created thru Paris prodco Falabracks. [Watch]
Pre-show theatre announcements in Brazil got a whole lot more intricate and interesting recently with the introduction of this ambitious mix of CG and miniatures from São Paulo production powerhouse Vector Zero. [Watch]