Danish Director Casper Balslev Signs with Institute
July 17, 2025
Salomon Ligthelm Conjures Drama & Darkness for Little Simz “Flood” Music Video
Visionary Prettybird director Salomon Ligthelm, whose breakout video for aYia you should watch here, teams with British DOP Rina Yang and NYC VFX/post house Blacksmith on this inky music video for English-Nigerian rapper Little Simz. [Watch]
Listen to Your Heart: Julien & Quentin, Blacksmith, and RZA for Powerbeats Pro 2
French directing duo Julien & Quentin and NYC VFX shop Blacksmith wrap LeBron James, Lionel Messi, and Shohei Ohtani into an exhilarating epic highlighting the heart rate monitoring feature of the Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds. [Watch]
Coat of Arms Channels Appalachia for “O Pioneer” Documentary Titles
To open their doc about three modern pioneers experiencing challenges in their home state of West Virginia, the crew at design/animation studio Coat of Arms crafts a tactile and symbolic sequence built from maps of Appalachia. [Watch]
Stash 134 Drops: Staying Inspired Just Got Easier
Grab a look at the preview for STASH 134 , the brilliant new addition to The Stash Permanent Collection – the unrivalled online library of motion design for advertising, music videos, broadcast and title design, brand films, game cinematics, and short films. [Watch]
Looney Tunes, Lassie, and Ludacris for Mercedes-Benz
The Looney Tunes and Atlanta’s own Ludacris share the limelight in Noam Murro’s Mercedes-Benz “Say The Word” Super Bowl spot with NYC’s Blacksmith handling the VFX and the animation team at ATK PLN bringing the Coyote and Roadrunner to life in 3D. [Watch]
Stash 132: Fun + Brilliant = Inspired
Here’s your two-minute glimpse at the brilliant work included in Stash 132, a full two-hour program packed with 31 inspired design, animation, and VFX projects plus behind-the-scenes features and exclusive interviews.
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