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

Posted on Sunday, 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.

Paulo Garcia: “A story about care, courage and the invisible strength that holds families together — told through handmade craft, texture, light, and a lot of human hands.

“Designed for audiences across Africa, this film was built with deep respect for its cultural context and emotional truth. Every frame was shaped to feel intimate, tactile and alive. A beautiful collaboration, made across borders — and, as always, from the heart.”

Watch the finished spot:

Images

A stop-motion scene of two anthropomorphic meerkats: one lying in bed under a blanket wearing glasses, the other standing beside them in a red coat and hat, with warm lighting and framed portraits on the wall—much like how Zombie & Jungler told the story of The Storyteller for AXA, capturing both charm and heartfelt narrative. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

A meerkat in a red jacket and hat rows a boat on a sandy shore while a yellow lizard, known as the Jungler and also wearing a hat and jacket, waves nearby. Round, thatched-roof houses and tropical plants are in the background at sunset. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

A glowing blue box sits on the ocean floor, surrounded by colorful coral and fish. In this vibrant underwater scene—much like how Zombie & Jungler told the story of The Storyteller for AXA—a shark with big eyes swims toward the box, illuminated by blue light, capturing a sense of wonder and intrigue beneath the waves. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

A small animal wearing a red hat and jacket stands in a wooden rowboat on wavy blue water, as if The Storyteller in a whimsical tale, with painted hills and clouds in the background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

A plush meerkat in a red jacket and matching hat stands in a doorway, holding a bundle of hay like a whimsical Storyteller ready to spin a tale. Plants decorate the area around the entrance. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Credits

Client: AXA

Agency: Publicis Conseil

Production: Zombie, Jungler
Director: Paulo Garcia

Stephen Price

Stephen is the co-founder/CD of Stash Media Inc. and the executive editor of Stash Magazine and the Stash Permanent Collection.
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Category: Advertising, Animation, Character Animation, Featured, Stop Motion · Tags: AXA, Jungler, Paulo Garcia, Publicis Conseil, Zombie Studio