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“Story of Flowers 2” by Azuma Makoto, Katie Scott, and James Paulley

The second in a series of four films coming from Japanese flower artist Azuma Makoto, “Story of Flowers 2” finds illustrator Katie Scott and animator James Paulley continuing the detailed execution and calm pacing they introduced in the first film. [Watch]

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Katy Perry “Daisies” by Vallée Duhamel

Working with animation studios 2veinte in Buenos Aires and Moving Colour in LA, Montreal directing duo Vallée Duhamel corrals a team of 40+ artists (all working from home) to create a vibrant dream for Katy Perry. [Watch]

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“The Future from an Alternate Perspective” Explainer

Any five-minute deep-dive into the complexities of AI risks becoming a snooze-fest but Seattle animation director/illustrator Reece Parker and the Trifilm crew keep this film for Microsoft engaging with an array of animation techniques. [Watch]

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PlusOne Celebrates 10 Years of Motion with Animated Manifesto

Marcel Vrieswijk at PlusOne in Amsterdam: “The anniversary is a milestone marking ten years of hard work, creative high points, and great memories. And the perfect moment to get the company’s core values and aspirations down on paper. [Watch]

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BBC Radio “Make A Difference” Spots by Strange Beast

Strange Beast director/animators Anna Ginsburg, Hannah Jacobs, and Matt Lloyd each contribute a chapter to this heartfelt BBC Radio campaign sharing stories of local groups and individuals working to make life easier in their communities. [Watch]

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“Armstrong” Short Film by Russ Etheridge

Former Animade director/designer Russ Etheridge teams with writer/producer (and wife) Ayndrilla Singharay for a whimsical look at obsessive love, facing your fears, and how unlikely relationships can save us in times of disaster. [Watch]