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]

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Ummet Ozcan “Oblivion” Music Video by Kouhei Nakama

Kouhei Nakama, the director/animator who first stormed into the Best of Stash with his short film Makin’ Moves in 2017, pushes his signature CG character experiments to intense new levels in this music video for EDM producer/DJ Ummet Ozcan. [Watch]

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“POEM” Short Film by Hiroshi Takagishi and WOW

Director/designer Hiroshi Takagishi at WOW in Tokyo: “After seeing ancient Jomon pottery with my own eyes, I could imagine (from the unique protrusions and patterns) the scenery, appearance, and movement of living things, the sounds, and their textures.” [Watch]

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“Contour” Short Film by Ryo Kitabatake and Takuma Sasaki

Directors Ryo Kitabatake and Takuma Sasaki at WOW in Tokyo commemorate the studio’s 25th anniversary with a visceral CG nightmare for the ages with help from UK real-time and volumetric content specialists Dimension Studio. [Watch]