Reel of the Month Club (Dec. 2024): Coat of Arms
December 21, 2024
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TAKCOM Conjures the Soul of a Samurai Sword for KAI
Tokyo-based director and visual artist Takafumi Tsuchiya (aka TAKCOM) merges flinty CG and atmospheric live-action footage into an dramatic product film for venerable Japanese knife and cutlery brand KAI. [Watch]
ManvsMachine Sees Right Through GM Energy
Aiming for “a perfect balance between tech and beauty”, the motion team at ManvsMachine explores stylized thermography and x-ray imagery in this brand film for Ultium Home, a new range of green residential products from GM Energy. [Watch]
Preview All the Design, Animation, and VFX Projects Selected for Stash 168
The incredible variety of motion work included in the Stash Permanent Collection is a major part of what makes it a vital creative resource, and our latest issue is a perfect example. Grab a peak at Stash 168 with this preview. [Watch]
Collective Chaos: Shu Sasaki & Khaki Drop MILLENNIUM PARADE “KIZAO” Music Video
“Haywire” and “sheer madness” are the two descriptions that flash to mind after watching this music video by director Shu Sasaki with Tokyo prodco Khaki wrangling 20+ animation studios into the collective chaos. [Watch]
Olov Burman Cooks the Golden Goose for Nouns Fest
Olov Burman, the master of bonkers character design and animation (who co-directed this bit of insanity), teams with his fellow Swedes at prodco Mindbender to promo the second annual Nouns Fest film festival. [Watch]
Tonic DNA Grants “Paulo’s Wish” in IGA Holiday spot
Following up on 2023’s IGA holiday heartwarmer Mr. Beaver, Montreal’s Tonic DNA studio delivers another ambitious character-driven tale with this year’s film capturing the power of cooking to transcend family conflicts. [Watch]
