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A digital artwork shows a neon green human skeleton with red and blue accents, surrounded by data graphics and a yellow OK label on the right against a dark, glitchy background. The phrase “You Are Dead” is subtly integrated into the scene, giving it a cinematic edit that heightens its intensity. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Antibody Confirms “You Are Dead” in New Marathon Edit

In the summer of 2023, Antibody dropped the groundbreaking reveal trailer for Bungie’s team-based shooter Marathon, and now, after the game’s launch they’re back with a striking series of cutscenes and trailer elements. [Watch]

Fx Goby & Nexus Welcome You to the Arsenal State of Mind

After winning the 2025/26 Premier League title in May (ending a 22-year drought), fans of Arsenal FC are justifiably in a good mood and this new spot from Nexus director Fx Goby reflects the glow of that joy perfectly. [Watch]

A potted plant with glossy green leaves topped by a pink balloon cluster, resembling a flower, sits on a pedestal against an ornate white and green wall—a whimsical scene reminiscent of The Sweet Performance of Bubblegum Plant short film by Sebastian Marek. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Sebastian Marek Floats “The Sweet Performance of Bubblegum Plant” Short Film

3D artist/animator Sebastian Marek, whose last gravity-defying short we featured in Stash 177, is back with a lighthearted take on identity and transformation in this bubblegum-related tragicomedy. [Watch]

BASH Motion Design Conference in Raleigh, NC—part of the DashBash creative conference 2027. Dates: May 19–21, 2027. Bold blue, yellow, and pink graphic design with abstract shapes and sound wave patterns. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

The Dash Bash Motion Design Conference Returns to Raleigh, NC, May 19–21, 2027

The biennial Dash Bash Motion Design Conference returns May 19–21, 2027, expanding with new workshops and a Creative Leaders Summit while bringing together more than 500 creatives in Raleigh, NC. [Watch]

A futuristic spaceship approaches a large, glowing alien structure in space, with vibrant blue and pink nebulae in the background, reminiscent of the cinematic visuals seen in Star-Trek-Strange-New-Worlds-Season-4-Main-Titles-by-Picturemill. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Picturemill Builds More Strange New Worlds for Star Trek in Season 4 Main Titles

CD William Lebeda and the team at Picturemill in LA, whose Starfleet Academy titles we featured in Stash 176, enter full-on world-building mode to open season four of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on Paramount+. [Watch]

An ornate book titled The Creative Code of Arms is open on a stand, flanked by two suits of armor. Chronicles of artistry unfold across its pages as a shield with WE❤️P hangs behind, set against red curtains and lit candles. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 10

The latest in Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils’ series of Stash editorials on the competitive pitching process examines the need for, and the barriers to gaining true collaboration from all stakeholders in a project. [Watch]

A woven tapestry shows a person and two horses, all looking through telescopes. The person and horses are side by side, with ornate, colorful designs framing them in shades of red, gold, and blue—a striking visual that echoes how Petrick & Director Natalia Bazina roll out the carpet for WOSTOK. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Petrick & Natalia Bazina Roll Out the Carpet for WOSTOK

Working with berlin-based director Natalia Bazina, the crew at Petrick expand their extensive portfolio of animation styles with this tactile take on stop-motion carpets for German soft drink brand WOSTOK. [Watch]

Three electric bicycles—including the Specialized Vado 3 in bronze, white, and red—are displayed on different levels of gray stone steps with columns in the background. Sunlight highlights the bikes and part of the stairs, capturing a sense of inertia and excitement around this latest launch. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Inertia Studios Launches Vado 3 E-Bikes for Specialized

Specialized’s new suite of Vado 3 e-bikes rolls out with a campaign from founder/ECD Thomas Valente and the CG motion crew at Inertia Studios in London that strikes a nice balance of elegance, atmosphere, and insight. [Watch]

Four vivid panels: a hooded figure with red eyes and horns, musicians performing Death Metal with eyes glowing, a snarling dog with chains, and the word DEATHMETAL in fiery letters. The palette is red, black, and beige. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Giant Ant & Playdate Embrace the Darkness in “Death Metal”

Straddling the fine line between parody and homage, the motion design crew at Giant Ant team with Vancouver audio house Playdate and composer Adam Potts for a manic trip into the chaos and catharsis of death metal. [Watch]

A robotic arm assembles a large wooden panel on a metal frame, surrounded by machinery labeled AUAR. The setup, part of the innovative Robot MicroFactories developed by AUAR and XO3D, appears to be an advanced automated construction or manufacturing workstation. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

XO3D Frames Up Robot MicroFactory for AUAR

UK 3D studio XO3D makes their Stash debut with this polished and precise launch campaign for London-based construction technology company AUAR and their containerized, robotic MicroFactories designed for home builders. [Watch]

A cartoon child stands on a tall ramp with a skateboard, while another child with open arms stands below, appearing to encourage or support them in a suburban neighborhood—reminiscent of the playful spirit found in The Close animated short film by Ant Blades & Birdbox Studio for BBC. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Ant Blades & Birdbox Studio Venture into “The Close”

Very few animated short films actually make you laugh out loud, but this new film from UK character comedy master Ant Blades and Birdbox Studio in London, does it so often the 10-minute running time just seems to fly by. [Watch]

A large robot in fiery debris with lightning and sparks surrounds the word OUTLAW in bold, glowing text across the center of the image, capturing the intense energy of OUTLAW CG Short Film by JIT & Calars. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Cyber-Girl vs Robot: JIT & Calars Drop OUTLAW Short Film

Inspired by their shared love of cyberpunk, Seoul CG artists JIT and Calars team up for an ambitious, render-heavy (and AI-free) blast of atmospheric sci-fi action with audio courtesy of Echoic. [Watch]

A man and woman stand heroically atop office debris, holding a red flag that reads WE ♥ PITCH IN amid burning wreckage—a scene from We Love Pitching Part 7 by Claus Cibilis on Stash. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 9

Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils just dropped the latest in his series of Stash editorials on the competitive pitching process, a detailed look into the importance of clarity and consistency in the project brief. [Watch]

Close-up of a section of a US one-dollar bill, showing the detailed engraving of the number 1 and ornate leaf designs in black and white—an intricate symbol often referenced by McAlvany in discussions on US Dollar strength and wealth management. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Roman White & Emberscope Tastefully Erase the US Dollar

Working through Tennessee animation studio Emberscope Studios and agency Fire Kite, veteran director/animator Roman White carefully defaces a US dollar bill to lure clients to a wealth management webinar. [Watch]