State Design Manifesto The Unspeakable World | STASH MAGAZINE

State Celebrates 10 Years With “Unspeakable World” Manifesto Film

Few studios approach crafting demo/manifesto reels as thoughtfully as the design and motion team at State in LA. Beyond showcasing the work, this latest effort offers a worldview that feels resonant with the industry and the times. [Watch]

Royal Ontario Museum Opera Chimpanzee by Rune Milton and Chemistry Film | STASH MAGAZINE

A Soulful Chimpanzee Sings the Praises of History for the Royal Ontario Museum

Revolver director Rune Milton re-teams with Copenhagen VFX/post house Chemistry Film for an epic and operatic ode to the wonders of Earth’s history starring a CG chimpanzee voiced by Samoan-born tenor Pene Pati. [Watch]

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Collective Chaos: Shu Sasaki & Khaki Drop MILLENNIUM PARADE “KIZAO” Music Video

“Haywire” and “sheer madness” are the two descriptions that flash to mind after watching this music video by director Shu Sasaki with Tokyo prodco Khaki wrangling 20+ animation studios into the collective chaos. [Watch]

Nouns Fest 2024 promo by Olov Burman | STASH MAGAZINE

Olov Burman Cooks the Golden Goose for Nouns Fest

Olov Burman, the master of bonkers character design and animation (who co-directed this bit of insanity), teams with his fellow Swedes at prodco Mindbender to promo the second annual Nouns Fest film festival. [Watch]

Tonic DNA Grants “Paulo’s Wish” in IGA Holiday spot

Following up on 2023’s IGA holiday heartwarmer Mr. Beaver, Montreal’s Tonic DNA studio delivers another ambitious character-driven tale with this year’s film capturing the power of cooking to transcend family conflicts. [Watch]