Animated person wearing sunglasses and an Arsenal football jersey with Emirates Fly Better logo, surrounded by yellow rays and blue streaks, looking confident and upward—as if embodying the spirit of “Welcome to the Arsenal State of Mind” brand film by Fx Goby & Nexus. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Fx Goby & Nexus Welcome You to the Arsenal State of Mind

After winning the 2025/26 Premier League title in May (ending a 22-year drought), fans of Arsenal FC are justifiably in a good mood and this new spot from Nexus director Fx Goby reflects the glow of that joy perfectly. [Watch]

A woven tapestry shows a person and two horses, all looking through telescopes. The person and horses are side by side, with ornate, colorful designs framing them in shades of red, gold, and blue—a striking visual that echoes how Petrick & Director Natalia Bazina roll out the carpet for WOSTOK. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Petrick & Natalia Bazina Roll Out the Carpet for WOSTOK

Working with berlin-based director Natalia Bazina, the crew at Petrick expand their extensive portfolio of animation styles with this tactile take on stop-motion carpets for German soft drink brand WOSTOK. [Watch]

A cartoon child stands on a tall ramp with a skateboard, while another child with open arms stands below, appearing to encourage or support them in a suburban neighborhood—reminiscent of the playful spirit found in The Close animated short film by Ant Blades & Birdbox Studio for BBC. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Ant Blades & Birdbox Studio Venture into “The Close”

Very few animated short films actually make you laugh out loud, but this new film from UK character comedy master Ant Blades and Birdbox Studio in London, does it so often the 10-minute running time just seems to fly by. [Watch]

A large robot in fiery debris with lightning and sparks surrounds the word OUTLAW in bold, glowing text across the center of the image, capturing the intense energy of OUTLAW CG Short Film by JIT & Calars. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Cyber-Girl vs Robot: JIT & Calars Drop OUTLAW Short Film

Inspired by their shared love of cyberpunk, Seoul CG artists JIT and Calars team up for an ambitious, render-heavy (and AI-free) blast of atmospheric sci-fi action with audio courtesy of Echoic. [Watch]

A lone warrior with a large sword faces a towering, shadowy figure with glowing eyes and a spiked crown inside a crumbling, dark fortress filled with mist and eerie light—an atmosphere reminiscent of the haunting visuals from the League of Legends Viego Revenant Reign Trailer by Richard Payne & Brunch Studio. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Richard Payne & Brunch Studio Drop “Viego: Revenant Reign” Trailer for Riot Games

Working with the animation team at Brunch Studio in Paris, director Richard Payne conjures a carefully composed gothic tale of loss, betrayal, and vengeance to launch the League of Legends Revenant Reign Viego skin. [Watch]

A colorful, surreal figure with four arms lifts dumbbells in a bizarre gym with vibrant decor, large weights, a surfboard, and abstract art on the walls. Channeling the eccentric energy of Cheng-Hsu Chung’s Muscle Queen for Adult Swim, the scene is filled with bold, neon colors and imaginative details. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Cheng-Hsu Chung Channels Muscle Queen for Adult Swim

New work from Berlin-based Taiwanese director/animator Cheng-Hsu Chung is always a treat and his latest blast of crazed maximalism for Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim programming block is no exception. [Watch]