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 12

Ambition vs reality, a universal struggle in both work and life, also serves as the theme of this week’s installment of Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils’ series of Stash editorials on the world of pitching in the creative industry. [Watch]

A person wearing a futuristic helmet with cables attached, reflective visor, and dark gear stands against a bright red background with partially obscured white text—a scene reminiscent of Reminder CG scifi Short Film by Jeongmin Seo. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

The Dark and Distant Future: Jeongmin Seo Drops “Reminder” Short Film

There’s a dark art to building dystopian futures that look and feel like cool places to visit. Seoul-based CG motion designer Jeongmin Seo makes his Stash debut with a personal project called “Reminder” that does just that. [Watch]

A cartoon gecko wearing scuba gear, including goggles, a snorkel, and an oxygen tank, stands on the edge of a sink with a bathroom faucet and counter visible in the background—just like the GEICO Gecko Dive commercial with VFX by Framestore. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Framestore Crew Dive Back in With GEICO Gecko

Back in February 2006, the GEICO Gecko graced the cover of Stash 17 (a monthly DVD at the time), and represented a giant step forward for CG mascots, introducing an unforced charm that was as rare then as it is now. [Watch]

A digital illustration of interconnected blue and white cubes forming a cluster, with one orange cube highlighted, set against a dark grid background, representing technology or data networks—an aesthetic reminiscent of the visual style seen in JetStream Security brand films by Wes Cockx. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Wes Cockx Makes the Conceptual Visible for JetStream

Enterprise AI governance is not a subject to spark immediate excitement or suggest obvious visuals, but Brooklyn CG director/artist Wes Cockx solves both issues with style and precision in these two films for JetStream Security. [Watch]

Morning Giants Helps Hideo Kojima Mark 10th Anniversary

Hong Kong animation studio Morning Giants just dropped us their riveting new CG work for a watch collaboration marking the 10th anniversary of Kojima, the pioneering Japanese video game developer and film production studio. [Watch]

Abstract image with geometric black and white shapes, intersecting lines, and a large, partially visible letter G in the center over a blurred, textured background. The design evokes a digital, futuristic feel reminiscent of the innovative style found in the Logitec MX Master 4 Mouse brand film by Skale solutions. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Coming to Grips With the Logitec MX Master 4 Mouse

Working thru US prodco Skale.solutions, CD Aleksandr Grishin and CG artist Mikhail Zeynalov layer up a gripping (sorry) brand film for a highly ergonomic Logitec mouse built for precision coding and creative workflows. [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 11

In this week’s installment of his series of Stash editorials on creative pitching, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils considers the importance of trust as both the foundation of the process and the bond between stakeholders. [Watch]

A collage of four abstract technology images: quantum processors, blue particles on black, a close-up of intricate wiring, and a top-down view of elevator shafts in a bright, modern building—visuals that evoke the visionary spirit of Aalo Atomic and the promise of Energy Without Limits. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Stylo Creative Powers Up “Energy Without Limits” Brand Film for Aalo Atomic

Stylo Creative, whose spec Prada film made the Stash Annual 2025, pivots their CG talents to the energy industry in this dramatic brand film for Aalo Atomics, a Texas company mass-manufacturing nuclear plants. [Watch]

Colorful event poster with mushrooms, abstract shapes, and bold text: HALF REZ 2026. Event details: 09.11.2026, CineCity, Chicago. The Half Rez event Chicago 2026 celebrates Motion Graphics & Design with a bright, playful design featuring both nature and digital elements. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Half Rez Storms into Chicago Sept 11

Half Rez is part education, part celebration, part reunion. This year, we’re taking over Chicago’s CineCity for an afternoon and evening of motion design, animation, creative work, and the lovely people making it. [Watch]

Colorful, textured, furry objects surround three pairs of stylish sunglasses—one purple, one black, and one black with red details—against a white background in this playful Ray-Ban Kids Campaign by Ditroit and C41. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Furry Fun: Ditroit & C41 Focus on Ray-Ban Kids Campaign

Working thru EU production agency C41, CD Salvatore Giunta and the CG motion crew at Ditroit in Milan (whose work we track here) conjure a cast of mischievous mascots, for Ray-Ban’s fuzzy new kid’s campaign. [Watch]

A collage of four contemporary art images, including abstract drawings reminiscent of David Carson’s dynamic style, a crowd viewing a poster for LOLA as part of a brand refresh, and a black-and-white photo of a person standing in a doorway. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

David Carson & DxD Launch LOLA’s Crazy Ambitious Rebrand

To mark the leap from Madrid-based agency to micro network (with offices in São Paulo, NYC, and LA), Omnicom’s LOLA enlists the one and only David Carson to add his signature graphic deconstruction to their rebrand. [Watch]

A shrimp underwater is holding and playing an electric guitar, surrounded by aquatic plants and amplifiers with beams of light filtering through the water—setting the stage for a rocking Eat the Wild - Skull Island Prawns commercial. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Shredding Shellfish: Josh De Boer & Outer Circle “Eat the Wild” for Skull Island

Prawn Rock is not a music category you’ll find on Spotify but that could change with the release of this spot from the all-Australian team of director/animator Josh De Boer, prodco Outer Circle, and agency Bonfire. [Watch]

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]

Animated person wearing sunglasses and an Arsenal football jersey with Emirates Fly Better logo, surrounded by yellow rays and blue streaks, looking confident and upward—as if embodying the spirit of “Welcome to the Arsenal State of Mind” brand film by Fx Goby & Nexus. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

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]