Veteran Creative Director JM Blay Closes Blay Studio
From the release: After suffering a severe knee injury six months ago, creative director and visual artist JM Blay has undergone surgery and emerged with a new perspective on both his recovery and his career. [Watch]
John Likens and Method Studios Destroy “Your Friends & Neighbors” for Apple TV+
Teaming up with showrunner Jonathan Tropper for a third series (after Warrior in 2019 and See in 2021), director John Likens and Method Studios set about shattering Jon Hamm’s world in the titles for Your Friends & Neighbors on Apple TV+. [Watch]
Where Giants Roam Keeps Style in the Mix for Ooni
The crew at Scottish prodco Where Giants Roam manage the near impossible by making the launch of a kitchen mixer intriguing (and possibly sexy) with this tasty blend of live-action and sleek CG for Edinburgh brand Ooni. [Watch]
Nicos Livesey Trips Through Epic Time-Lapse for BritBox
Blinkink director Nicos Livesey heads up an insanely ambitious, craft-centered spot for the streaming service BritBox – a 90-second time-lapse journey through highlights of British TV shot in a single take over the course of 14 hours. [Watch]
The Life of Pi: Santi Zoraidez Keeps it Modular for Kettal
Barcelona-based designer/art director Santi Zoraidez strikes a delicate balance in this launch film for Spanish furniture brand Kettal, presenting their Pi room organization system as both dynamic and sophisticated. [Watch]
Strange Beast Signs Studio Gruff for Worldwide Representation
From the release: Strange Beast has signed directing duo Studio Gruff for exclusive representation worldwide. Specializing in hand-drawn 2D animation and Claymation, Studio Gruff blend these traditional techniques with cutting edge technology to create a uniquely edgy cinematic aesthetic. [Watch]