Fresh off a monster festival run, Swiss filmmaker Fabio Friedli reveals some of the inspiration and challenges behind his ambitious and frenetic stop-motion short film called “In a Nutshell.” [Watch]
Glassworks Amsterdam combines 3D characters and practical miniatures with a delicate cover of Elton John’s “Your Song” in this emotional spot, the centerpiece of a campaign for German discount supermarket chain Penny. [Watch]
German director/animators Max Mörtl and Robert Löbel combined forces and enjoyed wide success on the festival circuit with this quirky and charming stop-motion and 2D short film called “Island.” [Watch]
As these 10 projects demonstrate, 2018 was an exceptional year for marketing films not intended for broadcast TV. The budget, talent, and tools may vary but the ambitious engagement and emotional goals do not. [Watch]
The creative challenge and promise of the self-imposed brief makes the short film a treasured opportunity for both professionals taking a break from client work and students trying to launch careers with the perfect graduation project. [Watch]
The explosion of visual experimentation caused by the continued democratization of 3D animation and rendering tools is arguably the most exciting design trend of this decade. These seven projects demonstrate just how spectacular the results can be. [Watch]
