A four-paneled collage of abstract oil paintings in red, black, and white by Ronnie Koff, with the final panel featuring the word WAR in white capital letters. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Ronnie Koff & Imaginary Forces Brush Up on Abstraction to Open WAR on HBO

Posted on October 5, 2026

After landing two more Main Title Emmy nominations this year (for Ponies and Young Sherlock), Imaginary Forces’ CD Ronnie Koff is back, mining drama and texture from abstract expressionism for HBO’s legal drama WAR. [Watch]

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A collage features a statue, stacked books, a cigarette, a cut-out of a woman in retro clothes, text ARTJOM GILZ, and abstract shapes on a yellowish background—evoking the creativity seen in Outstanding Title Design by Emmy Nominees for 2026. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

All the 2026 Emmy Nominees for Outstanding Title Design

Posted on July 15, 2026

The 2026 Emmy nominees for Outstanding Title Design are all motion veterans with a total of 18 previous nods between them: Ronnie Koff at Imaginary Forces (x2 in 2026), Mason Nicoll at Digital Kitchen (x2 in 2026), Hazel Baird at Elastic, and Aaron Becker at Filmograph. [Watch]

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A close-up of a crying baby's face is on the left, with the text You have been pitching your entire life. in bold letters on a white background to the right, subtly highlighting how even from an early age, we instinctively understand the fundamentals of a sales pitch. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

9 Pitching Rules to Stop Giving Your Value Away

Posted on July 8, 2026

Iartists+ founder/CXO Danixa Diaz, whose vault of creative pitch experience includes seven years as director of business development at Imaginary Forces, shares her top rules for pitching success. [Watch]

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A collage of twelve colorful images from Stash 177, featuring animated characters, abstract art, a beetle, a mushroom, a baby on a swing, people in various artistic styles, and a creature with large eyes and Japanese text. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

New Issue! Preview Stash 177, the Latest From the Stash Permanent Collection

Posted on May 16, 2026

A carefully curated selection of intense inspiration, Stash 177 is the latest addition to the ever-expanding archives of the Stash Permanent Collection, the only streaming platform dedicated to motion design and animation. [Watch]

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Bold white text reads “Breaking Through: how to get seen & get results” over a colorful illustration of a blue-faced person among flowers. Smaller text at the bottom credits the image and highlights the Stash OFFF 2026 Panel. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Up Your Visibility Game with the New Stash Panel at OFFF Barcelona 2026

Posted on April 6, 2026

Join us April 17th at OFFF Barcelona for the new Stash Panel “Breaking Through: How to Get Seen and Get Results” and discover how studios and individual creatives can stand out in a crowded creative landscape. [Watch]

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A textured image by Imaginary Forces shows a white hand and a dark hand with gold cracks running across them. The text Executive Producers Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone appears on the left side over a light background for Apple TV+. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Karin Fong & Imaginary Forces Piece Together “Imperfect Women” for Apple TV+

Posted on April 3, 2026

Rather than hiding imperfections, the Japanese art of kintsugi highlights them in gold – a metaphor Imaginary Forces CD Karin Fong leverages to powerful effect in the titles for the Apple TV+ psychological thriller miniseries Imperfect Women. [Watch]

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