The Festival Marvin in Mexico City slams together a hardcore mix of music, cinema, art, plus stand-up comedy and this promo video by hometown director/animator Diego Huacuja captures the irreverent undercurrent perfectly. [Watch]
Starting with a snappy script from The Martin Agency and crisp illustrations by Patricia Morales, LA animation house Moving Colour craft a clean and clever spot for Land O’Lakes butter. [Watch]
Lisbon creative shops HomemBala and AIM Creative Studios team up to promote the activism of Dutch NGO RNW Media helping young people “who live in fragile or repressive states find the information they need to make informed choices.” [Watch]
In a pivot from their daily output of animated TV spots, director Kirk Kelley and the HouseSpecial crew apply their talents to a new wildlife documentary detailing the complex mating rituals of Dasypus novemcinctus. [Watch]
If you believe (as I do) that explainer videos as a genre have matured into a bland production commodity, you are going to love “The Correct Insult,” a brash and hilarious film by German motion designer Janis Aschberger. [Watch]
This animated film, a festival favorite by Spanish animator Emilio Yebra called “You are Not the Strongest,” involves a hunter and his prey’s unexpected revenge. [Watch]
