FutureDeluxe Unveils the Beauty of Industry
Machinery found on the factory floor is seldom the subject of sleek and artful product films, which is a big part of what makes this austere CG opus from FutureDeluxe and CD Raj Davsi for the Markforged FX10 metal 3D printer a treat. [Watch]
Fashion Hits the Farm in The Mill’s Holiday Spot for TK Maxx
Proving effective holiday spots don’t always have to trigger your tear ducts, director Ulf Johansson and the creature animation teams at The Mill in London and Bangalore strut their stuff for UK department store chain TK Maxx. [Watch]
Psyop and Riff Raff’s Aldi Christmas Spot Finds Kevin the Carrot in a Wonka Wonderland
In a mesmerizing mix of CG and live action, Psyop directing duo Todd Mueller and Kylie Matulick reprise their Aldi holiday hero Kevin the Carrot while packing the full 90 seconds with layers of characters, gadgets, food, and comic details. [Watch]
Mr. Beaver Bakes Up a Sweet Christmas in Tonic DNA’s IGA Holiday Spot
Lead by directors Kun Chang and Fabien Fulchiron, Tonic DNA in Montreal re-teams with grocery retailer IGA and agency Sid Lee to conjure a grandfather’s magical story of Mr. Beaver and how he came to share his favorite holiday dessert. [Watch]
Marcus Armitage Takes His Time With “BODIES” for Netflix
In striking contrast to the narrative complexities and relentless pacing of BODIES, Studio AKA director Marcus Armitage opens the Netflix series with clean, calm titles that tastefully allude to the show’s time-related mystery. [Watch]
VFX Supervisor and Academy Award Nominee Gary Brozenich Joins Framestore London
From the release: Global visual effects studio Framestore, today announces the appointment of international production supervisor Gary Brozenich. [Watch]