Monumental New Channel 4 IDs by Dougal Wilson and MPC
The creative team responsible for the brilliant “We’re the Superhumans” Paralympics spot (Blink director Dougal Wilson, MPC, and 4creative) are back with a set of standout IDs for Channel 4. From...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Julius Horsthuis “Fraktaal”
Amsterdam VFX supervisor and fractal artist Julius Horsthuis is back with another stunner from the Mandelbrot universe, the exploration of a spectacular space-scape called “Fraktaal.” Julius Horsthuis:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Time to “Carpool” with Waze
Fun mixed media romp from NOMINT director Sebastian Baptista spreading the word about the Waze Carpool app and its mission to unclog roads, cut commuting costs and reduce emissions. Sebastian Baptista:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Parallel Studio: Huygens “Flower”
Parallel Studio in Paris say they referenced the illustration style of classic animated Disney films like Sleeping Beauty and Bambi when creating this gentle and nostalgic work for Huygens cosmetics....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pictoplasma Characters Invade NYC November 17
Time to grab your tickets for Pictoplasma NYC, (the mother of all character design festivals) returning to Manhattan November 17 with a killer line up of artists plus the Characters in Motion animation...
View ArticleClik here to view.
First Look at 2ndMilk
Nice, understated motion work for 2ndMilk, a non-profit organization committed to saving the lives of malnourished and orphaned infants in Africa and around the globe. Co-animator Leo G Franchi: “I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
“CANDYYYLAND” Animation Jam
For sheer inspiration, it’s hard to beat exquisite corpse and ani-jam projects for the number of ideas and styles per minute – and this new stream of chaos from a team of 30 animators (powered by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Behind the Scenes with Yves Geleyn for Cabrioni Cookies
The story of a man, his bird and the quest for perfect cookies as imagined by Hornet director Yves Geleyn and illustrator Peter de Sève for Italian food brand Cabrioni. From Hornet: “Transported back...
View ArticleClik here to view.
FormPlayStudio: Fertility Network UK “Waiting”
With one in six couples affected by infertility, UK charity Fertility Network “encourages people to share their experiences, thereby raising awareness, breaking taboos and shattering myths about being...
View ArticleJordan Bruner: Lore “They Made a Tonic”
Jordan Bruner: “We made this spooky animation for the first season of the new Lore TV show on Amazon. I’m a long time fan of Aaron Mahnke’s podcast so I was obviously very excited to work on the show!”...
View Article1stAveMachine Signs Director Tucker Bliss
From the release: Storytelling production company 1stAveMachine has added to its multiple award-winning directorial roster by signing on versatile filmmaker, Tucker Bliss. A director who aims to convey...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Unwinding with Ari Weinkle’s “Moodles”
Boston artist/designer Ari Weinkle describes “Moodles,” his latest abstract 3D experiment, as “a short animation based on the effects of negative emotions on one’s self.” “It turns built up tension,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Eoin Duffy and the NFB: “I am Here”
The existential internal monologue of your local cosmic traveller forms the story arc for Eoin Duffy’s latest short film “I am Here,” an emotional and thoughtful work from Vancouver’s master of...
View Article1stAveMachine and Tronco for Coors Light “One Cap, One Pixel”
From the release: Award-winning, storytelling production company 1stAveMachine has teamed up with advertising agency 72andSunny to craft a unique, animated campaign for Coors Light that both signifies...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Celebrating Marie Curie’s 150 Birthday
Dutch animator/illustrator Marlies van der Wel marks the 150th birthday of scientist Marie Curie and her pioneering work with radioactivity in this animated work for ESTRO Cancer Foundation thru...
View ArticleSenior Flame Artist Dan Margules Joins Lucky Post
From the release: Lucky Post welcomes Senior Flame Artist Dan Margules to the company. Margules is known for his work on such projects as Lego Batman for Sky, Gold Bond “Shaq Wisdom,” Canada Dry’s...
View ArticleHelen Tang Joins nineteentwenty London as Producer
From the release: nineteentwenty is excited to announce a new addition to their team in London, Helen Tang. Helen joins the Mortimer Street office as a producer. Hailing from a background in animation,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Brief (and Fun) History of Radiohead
Toronto illustrator/animator Joren Cull’s latest for Pitchfork proves that pop music history can be entertaining and therefore interesting even when it’s about a band you never listen to. Like...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Framestore: M&S “Paddington & The Christmas Visitor”
The holiday ad season launches this year with Framestore translating their feature work with Paddington into a snowy and heart-warming 90-second romp for Marks & Spencer called “Paddington and The...
View ArticleMichel Gondry and Moz The Monster for John Lewis Christmas 2017
In his first outing for the highly-anticipated annual John Lewis Christmas spot, Oscar-winner Michel Gondry teams with UK practical model/creature makers Millenium FX to craft a 7-foot monster named...
View Article