The Climb Alex Deaton Preston Gibson animated short film | STASH MAGAZINE

“The Climb” by Alex Deaton and Preston Gibson

Co-directors Alex Deaton and Preston Gibson: “Clinging to a frosty mountain side, a lone climber faces the elements while battling his inner demons. Will he survive? Will he reach the summit? Do you even care even at all even?” [Watch]

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“I did what any other dad would do.”

Director Alex Grigg and the Mighty Nice crew in Sydney retell the heartwarming story of Australian footballer Mark Bresciano’s selfless moment during the 2014 World Cup when he “did what any other dad would do.” [Watch]

Encyclopedia Pictura DIY Cartoon Network animated series | STASH MAGAZINE

Honor, Friendship, and Doing Stuff!

Isaiah Saxon and Sean Hellfritsch (aka Encyclopedia Pictura) the fearless duo behind innovative work for Panda Bear and Ikea, transition to kids’ TV with an animated series about “fearless geeks who stand for honor, friendship, and doing stuff!” [Watch]

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LUC “Glow” Music Video by Dress Code

Stripped down but riveting new video for “Glow” from LA garage-tronic duo LUC (aka vocalist/songwriter Kari Kimmel and producer/musician/songwriter Joe Corcoran) directed by Vincenzo Lodidiani at Dress Code. [Watch]

2018 AICP sponsor reel Gentleman Scholar animation | STASH MAGAZINE

2018 AICP Sponsor Reel by Gentleman Scholar

The 27th AICP Show opened in NYC this week at The Museum of Modern Art with plenty of wit, whimsy, and wordplay supplied by director William Campbell and the Gentleman Scholar crew. [Watch]

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Nike “Football JDI World Cup 2018” Spots by Aixsponza

A series of striking spots showcasing four models of Nike football boots in prep for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia – from the masters of such things: Munich 3D mavens Aixsponza. [Watch]

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Adidas x Parley “Run for the Oceans”

Psyop director Marco Spier and Golden Wolf CD Ingi Erlingsson lead the combined efforts of both studios in this film for Adidas Parley PureBoost shoes made from waste plastic gathered on beaches and coastal areas before it reaches the ocean. [Watch]

“Tonosawa Station” Loop

One of the more beautiful loops you will see today (or any other day) – designed and animated by Detroit duo Nick Parente and Billy Chitkin, inspired by “a beautiful train station” in Hakone, Japan. [Watch]

Nexus Wimbledon 150 years Smith & Foulkes animation | STASH MAGAZINE

Smith and Foulkes “Take On History” for Wimbledon

Tour through 150 years of Wimbledon tennis, from 19th century farmer’s field to modern sport spectacle, with Nexus directors Alan Smith and Adam Foulkes swapping seamlessly between animation styles along the way. [Watch]

Vetor Zero Annecy 100 years in 100 seconds animation | STASH MAGAZINE

Annecy Festival “100 Years in 100 Seconds”

Brazilian production powerhouse Lobo/VetorZero pulls together 18 guest artists to celebrate 100 Years of the Annecy Festival in 100 crazed but carefully crafted seconds of animation. [Watch]

Selfridges + Sustainability by Strange Beast

Strange Beast directors Anna Ginsburg and Hannah Jacobs add whimsical hand-drawn life to the voices of Selfridges staff revealing the array of sustainability initiatives underway at the venerable UK department store. [Watch]

How Do We Study Living Brains? (TED-Ed Cut Joash Berkeley explainer | STASH MAGAZINE

TED-Ed: “How Do We Study Living Brains?”

Let’s say you woke up this morning with a burning desire to learn all about modern neuroimaging techniques but didn’t know where you’d find the time. Lucky for you, this TED-Ed explainer, directed by LA motion designer Joash Berkeley, has you covered. [Watch]

Velco Hook & Loop Alexa Sirbu Lukas Vojir animated film | STASH MAGAZINE

VELCRO® “Hook & Loop” by Alexa Sirbu and Lukas Vojir

The last time we saw London 3D artists Alexa Sirbu and Lukas Vojir join forces the result was a splendid personal project called “flow/er.” With “Hook & Loop,” the duo apply their prodigious CG skills to a brand film for VELCRO® brand fasteners. [Watch]

Gatorade Heart of a Lio Gizmo animated film | STASH MAGAZINE

Gatorade “Heart of a Lio” by Gizmo

Lionel Messi’s quest to bring the World Cup home to Argentina continues this summer in Russia and this four-minute tale, lovingly crafted by Gizmo in Buenos Aires, provides a spectacular recap of the man and the challenges he’s faced since childhood. [Watch]