A colorful, surreal figure with four arms lifts dumbbells in a bizarre gym with vibrant decor, large weights, a surfboard, and abstract art on the walls. Channeling the eccentric energy of Cheng-Hsu Chung’s Muscle Queen for Adult Swim, the scene is filled with bold, neon colors and imaginative details. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Cheng-Hsu Chung Channels Muscle Queen for Adult Swim

Posted on July 15, 2026

New work from Berlin-based Taiwanese director/animator Cheng-Hsu Chung is always a treat and his latest blast of crazed maximalism for Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim programming block is no exception. [Watch]

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Curved, metallic silver ribbons flow across the image with glowing orange spheres scattered throughout, creating a dynamic, futuristic look on a gradient gray background that evokes the innovative spirit of Reframe Studio and the lasting impression of memory. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Reframe Studio Sculpts Memory for TRESemmé Professional

Posted on July 14, 2026

Working thru agency MullenLowe, CD/founder Rui Figueiredo and his team at Reframe Studio in Seoul, spin up a silky launch film for Unilever’s TRESemmé Professional Thermo Sculpt Memory salon-grade haircare system. [Watch]

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A person with a laptop floats in a chair above a glowing road, while a car speeds by in a surreal, colorful, futuristic scene with floating signs and streetlights—a vibrant brand film for Builders Don't W8 that captures the limitless creativity of n8n visionaries. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

BUCK & DUDE London Do it Themselves in “Builders Don’t W8” Brand Film for n8n

Posted on July 14, 2026

The deeply-rooted impatience of creators finally gets the recognition it deserves in this new global brand campaign from the motion team at BUCK for workflow automation platform n8n thru indie agency DUDE London. [Watch]

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Collage of 12 colorful, surreal, and abstract artworks—featured in the Stash issue 178 preview trailer—including a soccer player, a beetle, digital figures, a smiling cartoon face, hands, a yacht, a person on a roof, and other imaginative scenes. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

New Issue! Preview Stash 178, the Latest From the Stash Permanent Collection

Posted on July 13, 2026

Stash 178 is the latest addition to the ever-expanding archives of the Stash Permanent Collection, the only video streaming platform dedicated to design, animation, and pure inspiration. [Watch]

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A meerkat in a red jacket and hat rows a boat, while a yellow bird in a hat waves nearby. In the background, The Storyteller’s round house with circular windows nestles among lush plants and trees, setting the scene for another whimsical adventure. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Here’s How Zombie and Jungler Told the Story of The Storyteller for AXA

Posted on July 12, 2026

Take a peak at the craft behind this stop-motion spot from director Paulo Garcia and the teams at Zombie and Jungler, an emotional take on the bonds of family for insurance giant AXA thru agency Publicis Conseil. [Watch]

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A collage of four black-and-white images: a person boxing, a woman singing, a man running in a city street, and a drummer in motion—each with blurred effects showing dynamic movement. Inspired by director Zee Ntuli’s evocative storytelling in the "African Time" Castle Milk Stout campaign, the composition captures the vibrant pulse of urban life and creative energy. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Zee Ntuli & Friends Mark African Time for Castle Milk Stout

Posted on July 10, 2026

Capetown filmmaker Zee Ntuli spins together the talents of DOP Julian Robinet and VFX artist/editor Blake Prinsloo for a poetic and heartfelt interlude disguised as a commercial for South African Breweries’ Castle Milk Stout. [Watch]

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