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March 31, 2025
Working with Berlin prodco AKKURAT Studios on live action and Psyop on post/VFX, director Shane Griffin conjures a series of art surprises to highlight the new all-electric BMW i7 and help define “Forwardism”. [Watch]
CD/founders Alexa Sirbu and Lukas Vojir at XK Studio in London: “XKR_002 explores the unusual appeal of protective wear and construction site aesthetics, materialized in a series of experimental digital footwear designs.” [Watch]
155 issues later, the Stash Permanent Collection has never looked better as it continues to document top talent, trends, and techniques in motion design, animation, and VFX. [Watch]
LA animation powerhouse Titmouse and Wieden+Kennedy NY launch an epic Disney-adjacent extravaganza in Heinz’s quest to convince millennials that the nutrition part of adulting does not have to suck. [Watch]
Rick and Morty’s ongoing adventures into brand marketing continue as the Adult Swim stars take on the roles of Kratos and Atreus for this note-perfect God of War Ragnarök game promo. [Watch]
Copenhagen VFX force BaconX backs up Biscuit comedy director Andreas Nilsson with a suite of comic visual treats in this new spot thru BBDO New York designed to boost global awareness for crypto trading platform OKX. [Watch]
Augmented by VFX from Stockholm studio Naive, director Natanael Ericsson’s new spot for Swedish home appliance brand Electrolux makes a powerful case for consumers to ‘break the pattern’ and reduce clothing waste. [Watch]
Armed with a degree in architecture and a PhD in design, Giorgia Lupi has blazed a trail of awards and accolades since founding her data-driven studio Accurat in 2011 and joining design colossus Pentagram as a partner in 2019. [Watch]
Venerable French bike brand Lapierre celebrates 75 years with a series of striking CG films by Brighton’s own Bolder Creative showcasing the three limited edition models released for the anniversary. [Watch]
In a new collaboration with Way of Wade (a lifestyle venture btw Chinese sports brand Li Ning and former NBA star Dwyane Wade), CG master Peter Tomaszewicz ramps up his signature surrealism to mark the collection’s 10th anniversary. [Watch]
Unlisted director/animator Julian Frost (who broke the internet and awards circuit in 2013 with “Dumb Ways to Die”) celebrates keeping kids’ dreams alive in this sweet short film for the Children’s Cancer Institute Australia. [Watch]
UK furniture brand MADE doubles down on its “Never Ordinary” tagline in this surreal departure directed by Fabrice Le Nezet with production and VFX all handled at Optical Arts in London thru agency Wonderhood Studios. [Watch]
Park Village directors Jorik Dozy and Sil van der Woerd (aka Studio Birthplace) continue their quest to inspire change on ecological/humanitarian issues with this oil-soaked spot for The Woolmark Company. [Watch]
In their third film produced for TED-Ed and the World Economic Forum, director/illustrator Christoph Sarow and Portugal-based animation studio AIM Creative reveal the perils and pleasures faced by freelancers in today’s economy. [Watch]
