Strange Beast directors Anna Ginsburg and Hannah Jacobs add whimsical hand-drawn life to the voices of Selfridges staff revealing the array of sustainability initiatives underway at the venerable UK department store. [Watch]
The last time we saw London 3D artists Alexa Sirbu and Lukas Vojir join forces the result was a splendid personal project called “flow/er.” With “Hook & Loop,” the duo apply their prodigious CG skills to a brand film for VELCRO® brand fasteners. [Watch]
Lionel Messi’s quest to bring the World Cup home to Argentina continues this summer in Russia and this four-minute tale, lovingly crafted by Gizmo in Buenos Aires, provides a spectacular recap of the man and the challenges he’s faced since childhood. [Watch]
Inspired by traditional Japanese watercolor techniques, Not to Scale directors Hello Savants craft a fluid tribute to the ingenuity and philosophies of ASICS founder Kihachiro Onitsuka on the company’s 100th anniversary. [Watch]
The first video for the Gorillaz’ new album The Now Now positions the band’s lead singer 2-D as the least strange character on Venice Beach in a kinetic and campy mix of cel animation and live action. [Watch]
Animator and illustrator Caitlin McCarthy in London: “A short film on the topic of soothing, commissioned by The School of Life.” [Watch]