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]

Spotify Premium Cabeza Patata | STASH MAGAZINE

Cabeza Patata Capture the Many Moods of Spotify Premium

Looks like London directing duo Katie Menzies and Abel Reverter (aka Cabeza Patata) had a ton of fun creating this series of 11 videos for Spotify on the theme of “ever-changing moods and the ability of music to help shape and change our feelings.” [Watch]

“Story of Flowers” by James Paulley and Katie Scott

London animator James Paulley and illustrator Katie Scott reteam to craft an exquisitely dense and detailed animated exploration of the life cycle of flowers to accompany an installation by Japanese artist Azuma Makoto. [Watch]

Ed Sheeran Cross Me ft. Chance the Rapper & PnB Rock by Ryan Staake | STASH MAGAZINE

Ed Sheeran “Cross Me” (feat. Chance The Rapper & PnB Rock)

Riff Raff Films director Ryan Staake jabs at all the tropes of motion capture while giving the genre a genuine shot of adrenaline in this over-the-top but riveting video for Ed Sheeran with VFX from MPC and mocap by Silver Spoon NYC. [Watch]

TEDxSydney 2019: Legacy titles by Substance | STASH MAGAZINE

TEDxSydney 2019 “Legacy” Titles

Australian director and CG magician Scott Geerson and his crew at Substance open TEDxSydney for the third year running with another high-realism stunner to mark the 10th anniversary of the conference. [Watch]

Next Flight Home by Jake Wegesin | STASH MAGAZINE

You Don’t Want to Miss the “Next Flight Home”

During his self-imposed time away from a new girlfriend, director Jake Wegesin found solace by pouring his emotions into “Next Flight Home,” a heart-warmer of a CG short he says “is about discovering the things that make life worth living.” [Watch]