Best of Stash 2021: Game Films
From classic cartoon comedy by a Pixar veteran to a nine-minute photoreal post-apocalyptic epic, these eight very different films produced for the gaming industry all feature strong character development and exceptional attention to detail. [Watch]
Moth Saves “Mrs Claus” from Cancellation
From the team at Moth Studio in London: “We can’t say much about this project beyond that it was commissioned, then sadly canceled late into production. We can tell you it was a Christmas campaign. Although, that is probably obvious! [Watch]
McDonald’s UK “Imaginary Iggy” by Bert & Bertie and Framestore
Working with Object & Animal directing duo Bert & Bertie, the Framestore creature crew ramp up the furry charm of an imaginary friend named Iggy in this holiday tear-trigger for McDonald’s UK thru Leo Burnett. [Watch]
“Magna Mater” Short Film by Pablo Alfieri and Playful
Director Pablo Alfieri and his team at Playful in Barcelona merge dance, fashion, art, and technology into what he calls “a ritualistic film… that celebrates the wonders of Mother Nature and her relationship with human beings.” [Watch]
Dom&Nic and MPC Bring Percy Pig to Life for M&S
Percy Pig (Tom Holland) and a Fairy Godmother of sorts (Dawn French) set off on a midnight romp thru an M&S food wonderland courtesy of Outsider directors Dom&Nic (aka Nic Goffey and Dominic Hawley) and the VFX/animation team at MPC. [Watch]
ESPN NHL Brand Film by Paul Mitchell and Elastic
Exploring the concept of “what lies underneath the ice”, creative director Paul Mitchell and the crew at Elastic mark the return of NHL games to ESPN (after 20 years) with this ambitious and frosty mix of CG and 2D motion design. [Watch]