The Danish Chair by Marius Vaitkevicius | STASH MAGAZINE

In Praise of Danish Modern

Inspired by an exhibition of Danish chair design at Designmuseum Danmark in København, Brighton motion designer Marius Vaitkevicius committed the next nine months to further research and crafting these three films. [Watch]

“One: an Apollo 11 Homage” by Woodwork

Director Marvin Koppejan and a small crew at Woodwork in Amsterdam help mark the Fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with a powerful all-CG labor-of-love recreating the event’s most iconic moments. [Watch]

BASF Automotive Trend Visuals brand film by foam Studio | STASH MAGAZINE

BASF “Automotive Trend Visuals” by f°am Studio

In this collaboration with the global design team of BASF’s Coatings division, f°am Studio in Berlin interpret the global research of the group “and consolidate the complex social, technological, and aesthetic trends into formal narratives.” [Watch]

Poland Unconquered: Trying Times by Tengent and Juice | STASH MAGAZINE

“The Unconquered: Trying Times” Historical Short Film

Combining forces for a prequel to the 2017 historical epic “The Unconquered,” Polish studios Tengent and Juice employ a dramatic game-cinematic aesthetic to recount a rousing chapter in their country’s evolution. [Watch]

The Plant Shoe Native Shoes Image Engine VFX | STASH MAGAZINE

Native Shoes “The Plant Shoe” by Image Engine VFX

VFX specialists Image Engine take time out from their slate of feature film and TV series work to craft this full-CG promo for a 100% plant-based shoe made by their fellow Vancouverites at Native Shoes. [Watch]

Uber "Airborne" brand film by Bipolar | STASH MAGAZINE

Your Uber “Airborne” is on the Way

One of the most elegant and ambitious CG product films you’ll see this year, “Airbourne” is the centerpiece in an integrated campaign for Uber Air (the company’s proposed aerial ride-sharing service) from Bipolar Studio in Los Angeles. [Watch]

Siblings short film by Fabrice Le Nezet | STASH MAGAZINE

“Siblings” Kinetic Sculptures by Fabrice Le Nézet

While working on sketches for an upcoming sculpture exhibition, London director and visual artist Fabrice Le Nézet imagined the metal constructions coming to life and decided to make a short CG film exploring the idea of “function without functionality.” [Watch]

Simpsons Couch gag Russian Art Film Version by Lazy Square | STASH MAGAZINE

The Darkest Simpson’s Couch Gag. Ever.

Lenivko Kvadratjić (aka Lazy Square) built a cult following with his neo-dystopian animated shorts about Russian life but his latest, an art-film interpretation of The Simpsons’ opening, should find him a wider audience (and under increased surveillance). [Watch]

How to Make Sushi by Jonathan Lindgren | STASH MAGAZINE

“How to Make Sushi” by Jonathan Lindgren

Drawing inspiration from his love of Japanese animation, manga, and the Isle of Dogs, London 3D designer and animator Jonathan Lindgren creates a fun and stylized seven-step guide to making sushi. [Watch]

Time for a “Fruitless” Celebration of Summer

The Yeti crew in Athens took a break from the flow of commercial projects to work out some whimsical summer-flavored motion ideas in a vibrant in-house film they call “Fruitless.” [Watch]

Causims CG short film by Toberg | STASH MAGAZINE

“Causims” Simulated Microcosmic Nature Documentary

London 3D visual artist and animator Toby Auberg (aka Toberg) takes us deep into a mock nature documentary he describes as “an impossible microcosm generated out of simulated nature completely departed from reality.” [Watch]

Apex Legends Season 2 – Battle Charge Launch Trailer Mill+ | STASH MAGAZINE

Behold the Apex Legends “Battle Charge Launch Trailer”

Mill+ directors Lisha Tan and David Lawson just unleashed this spectacular season 2 trailer for Respawn’s battle royale shooter Apex Legends, the follow up to their breakout launch trailer back in February 2019. [Watch]

Hyundai ‘Next Awaits’ commercial by Dante Ariola and MPC | STASH MAGAZINE

Hyundai “Next Awaits” by Dante Ariola and MPC

The unexpected emotional ending to this Hyundai brand spot – directed by MJZ’s Dante Ariola with VFX by MPC thru Innocean Berlin – lifts the work clear of the usual clamor and testosterone of the automotive category. [Watch]

The Doodle Project II Dante Zaballa | STASH MAGAZINE

Doodle Project II: 44 Animators and 21 Musicians Later…

Back in 2013, we published an exquisite corpse-style film called Doodle Project originated by Berlin animator Dante Zaballa. Now, Zaballa and several dozen of his closest friends are back with Doodle Project II and it’s just as fun and unpredictable as the first. [Watch]