Photoplay director/animator Dropbear (aka Jonathan Chong) helps Greenpeace draw attention to the consequences of rampant deforestation in Australia and its tragic effects on the koala with this stop-motion film. Oliver Lawrance, EP at Photoplay: “Employing 3D printed, hand-crafted, stop-motion animation, we brought the plight of Australia’s much-loved mascot to life by introducing their lush bush homeland teeming with life before portraying the intrusion of bulldozers and the ruthless methods employed to fell trees.   “The use of miniatures gave the film a tangible, hand-crafted quality ..read more

Working with LA animation studio Titmouse, Liquid Death CD (and creator of Adult Swim series Mr. Pickles and Momma Named Me Sheriff) Will Carsola drops a haywire faux trailer starring the brand’s mascot Murder Man. Will Carsola: “A lot of people have asked about Murder Man’s backstory so we decided to make a fake trailer for The Adventures of Murder Man. So now we get to know more about Murder Man but there’s also the potential it could become a real show, and after taking a break from making cartoons, this got me pretty excited about animation again.”       Client: Liquid ..read more

From the release: Renowned creative studio LOBO spotlights their live-action acumen by unveiling a standalone division that will celebrate their current success and drive further creativity and growth. On the heels of their recent Gold win at Ciclope Latino 2024 for their animated sustainability initiative for LG Appliances, ‘Better Choices Make a Better World’, LOBO looks to double down on a discipline they’ve been quietly excelling in for years. Their back catalog of outstanding animation-led projects often includes live-action elements, but as the industry continues to shift, the speed at ..read more

In the first of a series of 10 films for the Alabama non-profit Equal Justice Initiative, CD Chris Carboni and his team at Reunion merge AI into documentary filmmaking to illuminate a heart-wrenching narrative of racial injustice. Chris Carboni: “This project is designed to bridge the gap between historical events and present day experiences, propelling a dialogue of understanding and empathy. Our first film in the series, recounts an event that took place 65 years ago in which police arrested, jailed, and physically assaulted two Black children after a White child kissed them on the cheek ..read more

The recent (and hard hitting) Netflix roast of seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady opened with this smirky mix of classic awards show glitz and understated comedy via CD Ronnie Koff and the motion team at Imaginary Forces. From the team at IF: “It’s only right that a legendary live event has a legendary show package. So when Netflix came to us to ask for a main title, we knew we had to deliver GOAT-worthy graphics. “Spotlighting the star himself, we shot live-action footage of Tom Brady and composited him to appear as if he’s emerging from the flames of laughter. A flying football soars ..read more

In recognition of Earth Day, the crew at Trizz in Barcelona orchestrate an atmospheric, introspective, and full-CG look at a transforming world underscored by Charlie Chaplin’s powerful final speech from his 1940 classic The Great Dictator. Oriol Puig and Alex Martin, CD’s at Trizz: “This film captures the sublime moments our planet might still offer in that dystopic moment in time, highlighting the uniquely human capacity to perceive beauty, no matter the circumstances. This ability fundamentally influences our relationship with Earth, a crucial trait to remember during the complex times in ..read more

Celebrating its debut in Amsterdam, the Forward Festival (also in Berlin, Hamburg, and Vienna) is set to captivate audiences with a diverse lineup of more than 30+ Speakers from creative fields such as AI, digital art, graphic design, typography, photography and much more. Amsterdam stands as a key player in the global creative industry and is renowned for its flourishing creative scene. Forward Festival will take place at the prestigious Internationaal Theatre, a venue designed to foster both inspiration and expression, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience. Unlike most other con ..read more

In their latest work for Middle East events brand Ethara, ECD Marvin Koppejan and the motion crew at Woodwork Amsterdam launches an impossible-to-ignore animated campaign film for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Nina Fabel, EP at Woodwork Amsterdam: “The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix stands as the zenith of F1 racing. This year, the campaign revolves around the concept of ‘Be More’ — an exploration of the inner drive and ambition that propel us toward self-improvement, challenging us to surpass our limits and elevate our potential. “Our creative approach materializes through the juxtaposition of darkne ..read more

3D design specialists Studio Sentempo in Modena, Italy, make their Stash debut with this soft and minimalist film for Italian artisanal textile brand La Fabbrica del Lino outlining the process of crafting fine linen. La Fabbrica del Lino is an Italian brand that designs and manufactures home products. Color, quality, and research are the key elements of the brand. The request was to create a video that introduced the brand’s signature raw material: linen – a 3D motion piece that did not focus on the products but on their nature and emphasizing their quality.   “The creative direction ai ..read more

Not to Scale directing collective Savants (aka Rocco Pezzella, Marco Galmacci, and Francesco Castellani) helped the 1.4 Awards celebrate short form directors at the Barbican London on May 1st with this cheeky (and puffy) open. Savants: “We had a blast designing and animating the opening title sequence and the visual idents for this year’s 1.4 Awards. Our concept was to create a unique language from the interaction of oniric figurative elements that coexist with abstract vector shapes and organic hand-drawn marks. “We started by creating the titles and adapted these assets to create all the vi ..read more