Director Lea Esmaili Joins Blinkink for UK Representation
November 21, 2024
Born Free Foundation “The Bitter Bond” by Zombie Studio
At least 70% of South Africa’s lions are born in captivity and bred for tourists to hug and take a photo with. When the lions grow too big for cuddles they’re sold to trophy hunters and shot in ‘canned hunting’ facilities. [Watch]
“Outer Monologue: Joy Bryant” by Katy Wang
Director/designer Katy Wang in London: “Outer Monologues is a new series produced by Pop Up Magazine productions and presented by Mailchimp. This one’s about the actor Joy Bryant and her experiences going to boarding school and how she finds balance in her life.” [Watch]
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Meets Tex Avery
Blinkink directing duo Stevie Gee & Essy May channel the spirit of golden-age animation god Tex Avery to punch this campaign for “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon” out of the crowded videogame market by layering crazed 2D over gameplay footage. [Watch]
Purplebricks “You’ll Be Totally Sold” by Joseph Mann
Mainstream TV ads don’t get more low-key than this study in stop-motion subtlety and dry humor created by director Joseph Mann and the Blinkink animation crew for UK real-estate disruptor Purplebricks and inspired by real customer reviews. [Watch]
Nicos Livesey Reveals Conditions of “The Deal” for Adidas
Blinkink director Nicos Livesey trekked the planet to film soccer icons including Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba, and Vivenna Miedema, then created all of the striking animation for this Adidas campaign using stop-motion. [Watch]
Director Katy Wang Signs with Blinkink
Animation director Katy Wang has officially joined Blinkink. Her work plays with the senses in a way that lends an authentically human element to all of her visuals, with an animation style which brings playful characters to life through bold colors and textural brush strokes. [Watch]
