Split image: Left side shows a striking red and white abstract design with text VIE 01.–02.10.2026, highlighting Forward Festival 2026 Vienna. Right side lists: 2 Stages, 25+ Speaker, Forward Festival, Networking, Side Events. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Forward Festival Takes Over in Vienna October 1-2

Posted on September 8, 2026

At Forward Festival Vienna 2026 on October 1-2, a vibrant community of more than 1,500 curious creatives from across industries will connect, collaborate, and draw inspiration from the best minds in creativity. [Watch]

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Woman with straight brown hair, wearing a black top, smiling with arms crossed against a plain white background—announcing FutureDeluxe appoints Mercedes Perez-Bode as Business Director. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

FutureDeluxe Appoints Mercedes Perez-Bode as First Business Director

Posted on August 26, 2026

From the release: FutureDeluxe, the global creative studio and part of the Forever group, announced the strategic appointment of Mercedes Perez-Bode as Business Director. [Watch]

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Bold orange and white text reads BLN 27-28.08.2026, featuring FF26_Forward_Festival_Berlin_. Black boxes list festival highlights: 3 stages, 50+ speakers, workshops, side events, and Forward Festival in large white text. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Forward Festival Invades Berlin: August 27-28, 2026

Posted on July 20, 2026

The 2026 edition of Forward Festival Berlin is where creative minds come together to exchange ideas, gain fresh perspectives, and push the boundaries of their work. Save on your tickets with discount code FORWARDFESTIVAL. [Watch]

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Two men are shown in side-by-side portraits, both indoors with blurred warm lighting in the background. The man on the left, Robert Bruce, wears glasses and a patterned shirt; the man on the right, Theuns Van Rensburg—renowned for his work in VFX—has a beard and wears a dark shirt. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Preymaker Welcomes VFX Creatives Theuns Van Rensburg and Robert Bruce

Posted on July 14, 2026

From the release: Award-winning creative technology studio Preymaker welcomes Theuns Van Rensburg and Robert Bruce to the company’s Creative team. Both are highly respected creative leaders and visual effects artists whose credits span commercials and feature films. [Watch]

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A woman in a denim jacket and a man in a black sweatshirt stand together in a bright modern office with large windows and a city view—Framestore VFX Supervisor Dan Lorenzini and EP Kayleigh Dugdale. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Framestore London Welcomes Dan Lorenzini, VFX Super/Head of Flame & Kayleigh Dugdale, EP Advertising

Posted on June 4, 2026

From the release: Framestore has announced the appointment of Dan Lorenzini, VFX Supervisor & Head of Flame, and Kayleigh Dugdale, Executive Producer. Based in London, the pair join Framestore’s multi-award-winning Advertising division. [Watch]

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A blue parakeet stands on the edge of an open birdcage lined with newspapers. In the cozy, warmly lit room, a bed, bookshelves, and a lamp set the scene—just like in Perlin & DOM&NIC’s "The Bird. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

The Perlin & DOM&NIC Break Out “The Bird” for Erste Bank

Posted on May 2, 2026

Launched in 2025 by creatives from MPC and The Mill (and fresh off this Spike Jonze spot), London VFX shop The Perlin team with directors DOM&NIC on a clever feathery escape for Austrian banking giant Erste thru Jung Von Matt Donau. [Watch]

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