Tocatta short film by Optical Arts | STASH MAGAZINE

Gravity and Bach Collide in “Tocatta” by Optical Arts

Following on the success of their recent CG floral experiment, London’s Optical Arts keeps the exploratory spirit alive with this live-action ballet of poetic destruction shot at extremely high speeds (between 1000 and 5000 frames per second). [Watch]

SAAB S9 by Ash Thorp and Matthew Bellamy | STASH MAGAZINE

“SAAB S9” by Ash Thorp and Matthew Bellamy

Director/designer Ash Thorp in Los Angeles: “The S9 concept was simple and pure. Take a car that was somewhat forgotten, modernize its design, and reinvent its narrative to be a leading contender in the world-renowned IMSA racing series. [Watch]

Fetch looping short film by Nomographic | STASH MAGAZINE

“Fetch” Looping Short Film by Nomographic

Join London studio Nomographic for an endless encounter with the space-time continuum as an otherwise innocent man triggers a cycle of head trauma and confusion playing fetch with his dog in a park. [Watch]

Black Ice short film by Christopher Dormoy | STASH MAGAZINE

“Black Ice” Macro Time-lapse Short Film by Christopher Dormoy

Director/art director Christopher Dormoy in Montréal: “Black Ice is a personal project I worked on during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic and confinement. Having to stay home does not mean less creation. It is time to observe and experience elements and details of our daily life that we find at home. [Watch]

"M-Morris" short film by Optical Arts | STASH MAGAZINE

William Morris Gets a CG Update from Optical Arts

Hot on the heels of their striking “Utopia” short film released earlier this month, Optical Arts in London craft an intricate and obsessively detailed ode to British textile designer and Arts and Crafts icon William Morris. [Watch]

Dalí’s Magic Cheque Book explainer video | STASH MAGAZINE

The Legend of “Dali’s Magic Cheque Book”

From Culture Trip: “Surrealist master Salvador Dali would often be found in Catalonia’s capital Barcelona. His visits were often followed by stories as strange as his artworks.” [Watch]

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