Danish Director Casper Balslev Signs with Institute
July 17, 2025
Anthony Dickenson and 1stAveMachine Unfold “Soft Gradient Beckons” for Rival Consoles
Join 1stAveMachine director Anthony Dickenson as he assembles 5,000 hand-painted frames into a mesmeric music video for London-based electronic musician Rival Consoles (aka Ryan Lee West). The in-depth BTS starts at 3:00. [Watch]
1stAveMachine Launches Design Division
From the release: Award-winning global creative production company 1stAveMachine has launched 1stAveDesign, a new division specializing in creative design solutions for individuals, medium-scale businesses, and large corporations in the tech, food, gaming, and music sectors. [Watch]
1stAveMachine & Plenty Stick With WhatsApp
Somehow we missed this joy-filled, explosion of character design from Buenos Aires studio Plenty and the local office of 1stAveMachine for whatsApp when it first came out, so we’re making up for it now. [Watch]
Dedo Ciego and Brut “Run All Night” in Goo Goo Dolls Music Video
From the team at Brut in Barcelona: “The brand new single ‘Run All Night’ by the four-time Grammy-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls is a powerful ballad about rebirth, transformation, and empowerment. We crafted a beautiful combination of mixed media imagery that truly catches its spirit.” [Watch]
The Woodland Trust “Plant More Trees” Campaign Film by Em Cole and 1stAveMachine
Director/photographer/artist Em Cole at 1stAveMachine in the UK turns a sharp script from agency Creature London into a gently pointed message about the vital role trees play in the fight against climate change. [Watch]
1stAveMachine Bolsters Roster with Addition of Director Lake Buckley
From the release: Storytelling production company 1stAveMachine is expanding its prestigious creative roster with the signing of director Lake Buckley. [Watch]
