An animated character wearing a large purple and gold pharaoh-style headdress and holding a golden artifact stands confidently in a glowing, sunlit doorway, striking a dramatic pose inspired by Passion Paris's unique style. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Taika Waititi & Passion Paris Reveal the Puzzling Origin of Najia for Brawl Stars

Working from a script by Oscar/BAFTA/Grammy-winner Taika Waititi, director Anthony Ferré and the Passion Paris animation team craft a snappy slice of action comedy to intro a new character for Supercell’s mobile game Brawl Stars. [Watch]

A large hand reaches toward a person standing alone in a white room filled with scattered cubes and spheres, evoking the surreal mood of Spike Jonze’s Shape of Dreams, while others sit or stand on white geometric shapes in the background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Spike Jonze & Zendaya Define the “Shape of Dreams” for On

Channeling the stop-motion mischief of classic Norman McLaren and the National Film Board of Canada, Oscar-winning MJZ director Spike Jonze puts Zendaya through her paces for three minutes of surreal fun for sportswear brand On. [Watch]

Three claymation figures, crafted by Catherine Prowse and Passion Animation for Telstra Satellite Messaging spots, stand in distinct landscapes: a man on a red hill, a cowboy beside a sheep on grass, and a woman atop a green mountain under a purple sky. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Here’s How Catherine Prowse
 & Passion Animation Built Stop-Motion Messaging for Telstra

Join director Catherine Prowse (whose wonderful Childline spot we featured in Stash 145) as she walks us through the process behind three quietly charming stop-motion spots for Telstra thru agency Bear Meets Eagle On Fire. [Watch]

Colorful illustration with tropical plants, flowers, and trees, traditional buildings, and stylized human figures—all interwoven with a winding red-and-yellow snake-like design—echoes how FutureBrand São Paulo unites the Brazilian Amazon with its new branding campaign. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

FutureBrand São Paulo Unites the Brazilian Amazon With New Branding Campaign

Transforming satellite imagery of the Amazon basin into expressive typography, FutureBrand São Paulo anchors the branding for a new Brazilian tourism and development initiative to the spectacular waterways that define it. [Watch]

White text reads CICLOPE Latino Festival of Craft 2026, São Paulo, April 23, on a vibrant background of blue, purple, pink, and orange hues, with an abstract white oval logo on the left. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

CICLOPE Latino Festival Takes Over São Paulo, April 23

CICLOPE Latino returns to São Paulo April 23, and the Festival’s iconic cultural home at the MIS – Museu da Imagem e do Som. A space for innovators, storytellers and industry leaders to come together for connection and conversations about craft and creativity. [Watch]

A small, metallic silver RIMOWA suitcase is centered on flowing, textured blue fabric moving like a wave, against a softly lit blue background in this "Precision in Motion" spec film by Solve Studios. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Solve Studios Spec Up “Precision in Motion” for RIMOWA

With ample attention to materials and lighting, director/3D artists Lucas Oliveira and Gabriel Vitor at Solve Studios in Brazil make their Stash debut with this elegant and tactile spec film for luxury luggage brand RIMOWA. [Watch]

A colorful graphic announces the AIGA 365 Year in Design competition, with a final deadline of April 28, 2026, using bold white and magenta text on blue, pink, and purple geometric backgrounds. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Showcase a Year of Exceptional Design: Submit to 365: AIGA Year in Design Competition

The AIGA’s 365: Year in Design offers a full-circle look at design across the past year, celebrating the creativity, collaboration, and impact of designers, teams, and their clients. [Watch]

A white cylindrical speaker, inspired by the Sonos “Play” brand film by Frame48, sits on a round wooden dining table set with plates, cutlery, and a small plant in a modern kitchen with green chairs and wooden cabinets. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Frame48 Reintroduces the Play:1 Smart Speaker for Sonos

ECD Tom Teller and the Frame48 3D motion crew take on the brief to reintroduce the redesigned Sonos Play:1 wireless smart speaker (first introduced in 2013) with this tasteful, upbeat, and carefully lit brand film. [Watch]

Abstract digital artwork of a human figure in motion, composed of light blue and purple flowing lines on a dark background. Featuring the names: Ilenia Notarangelo, Arianna Cristiano, Illo, and showcased at Digital Design Days. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Fluent Chases Digital Design Days Titles for Milano 2026

The 10th anniversary edition of the Digital Design Days creative conference will open in Milan on May 7 with these CG titles created by CD Remy Williams and the crew at Fluent in London with sound design by Echoic Audio. [Watch]

A blue cartoon octopus wearing large blue glasses and a headset uses a laptop, surrounded by a notepad, a mug, and an Equip Super tablet displaying a website, against a plain white background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

An Octopus and a Chicken Walk Into a Superannuation Fund

The all-Melbourne team of directing duo Lumberfly, prodco Pixel, and agency Cummins & Partners conjure a perfectly odd couple in this charming character work for Australian financial services provider Equip Super. [Watch]

Gold text reading Flux-Festival-2026 appears over a lush background of green grass, flowers, and floating iridescent geometric shapes, creating a vibrant and modern festival theme. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Catch the Fabulous Flux Festival, April 25 in Los Angeles

A snapshot of the global creative zeitgeist, Flux Festival presents a full day of talks, sensory exhibits, and performances with artists and filmmakers experimenting at the very edge of what’s possible in moving image and sound. [Watch]

Graphic promoting the AIGA 50 Books 50 Covers competition, highlighting the final deadline of April 13, 2026, with colorful abstract shapes and a partial illustration of a seated statue. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Celebrate the Best in Book Design: Submit to AIGA’s 50 Books | 50 Covers Competition

Every year since 1923, the AIGA’s 50 Books | 50 Covers competition has honored the most exceptional book and cover designs. This long-standing competition showcases the creativity, craftsmanship, and impact of book design. [Watch]

A person wearing glasses holds out their hand, conjuring a glowing, fiery orb with the image of a pink, bird-like creature inside it—a scene reminiscent of the vibrant style in University of British Columbia brand films by Global Mechanic and AIM Creative. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Global Mechanic & AIM Creative “Push Forward” in Animated Campaign for UBC

Vancouver design and animation studio Global Mechanic teams with AIM Creative Studios in Portugal for a series of vibrant and painterly brand films for the University of British Columbia thru Canadian agency ONE23WEST. [Watch]

Close-up of a black and red athletic shoe splashing through water, with droplets all around, reminiscent of the dynamic visuals in the Adobe commercial by Psyop. The shot highlights the shoe’s striking design and sense of motion. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Blades of Glory: Freek Freriks Ices CCM Spec Spot

Rotterdam-based director, 3D motion designer (and ice hockey fan) Freek Freriks drops a dynamic new portfolio-building exercise in the form of a spec spot for venerable Canadian sporting goods brand CCM. [Watch]