Yes, 2020 feels like a write-off in many ways but Stash 144 proves the planet’s designers, animators, and VFX artists faced the storm with unwavering resolve and new levels of innovation. [Watch]
Following on from their wonderful 2019 Christmas spot, UK retailers John Lewis and Waitrose lift spirits once more with this multi-technique ode to kindness and charity by Pulse director Oscar Hudson and eight artist/animators. [Watch]
Firmly grasping your tear duct triggers with both hands, Swedish directing team againstallodds return to the holiday season with a heart-tugging CG narrative for McDonalds via Passion Pictures and Leo Burnett. [Watch]
This massive anchor spot for Absolut’s new global campaign finds actress/social activist Tessa Thompson, musician MNEK, singer/songwriter Jolin Tsai, and gaming star Ricki Ortiz looking to get back #togetherIRL. [Watch]
Extreme weather event meets precision dance and sartorial finesse in this holiday spot for Burberry by Riff Raff directors Megaforce with icy VFX support from the crew at MPC. [Watch]
Studio AKA director Kristian Andrews in London: “During the pandemic, green spaces have become especially precious to many of us. It was wonderful to work on a piece that avoids a conventional Christmas message and instead celebrates these threatened ecosystems.”
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