Animation director and illustrator Qian Shi in London: “I enjoyed the script a lot initially, not only because it is a topic I’m interested in, but also because it allows me to explore visual representation on the neuron science of sleeping.” [Watch]
The backstories of online gaming superstars Ninja (Richard Tyler Blevins), Pokimane (Imane Anys), and TimTheTatMan (Timothy John Betar) come to rampaging life in the skilled hands of Giant Ant for live streaming platform Twitch. [Watch]
UK directing duo Jim and Matt at Leeds animation studio Northforge merge 3D and 2D techniques to bring the plight of Armenian brown bears to the world’s attention for conservation non-profit International Animal Rescue. [Watch]
Director/animator Cris Wiegandt and designer/illustrator Bárbara Fonseca in Berlin: “This project was done while we shared studio space and was inspired by a mutual curiosity in what a collaboration between us could result in as well as a need to get outside of comfort zones and expand artistic horizons. [Watch]
Populating live-action miniatures with storybook CG characters, director Nick Groeneveld and the Amsterdam studio of Ambassadors make the case that “money can create happiness” in their latest film for ASN Bank. [Watch]
Nerdo studio in Turin, Italy: “[With] 24 teams, 184 riders, 21 stages, 3450 kilometers, the Giro D’Italia is one of the most important world cyclist competitions… celebrating the heritage of a sport with more than 100 years of history in Italy. [Watch]
