Ran Sieradzki, Lead Faculty of animation at Lasalle College in Vancouver: “A local BC artist named Corey Moraes approached us with his ideas and vision about super heroes that relate to his First Nations heritage. “Influenced by Corey’s vision and ideas, the students came up with a trailer-like idea for a movie that talks about […] [Watch]
Toronto motion house Polyester Studio animates a heartfelt talk by Canadian director Clement Virgo on what it means to be Canadian for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). [Watch]
Not To Scale director Colin Hesterly applies his signature bold palette and seamless transitions to help raise awareness of the work Red Cross and Red Crescent do to reunite friends and family separated by conflict and disaster. [Watch]
Manchester animator/illustrator James Carbutt: “This School of Life collaboration deals with the stigma around still being a virgin at age 20 and beyond. The animation mixes painted textures and forms with frame by frame and After Effects keyframe animation.” [Watch]
Wonderfully understated visual treatment for “You Grew Up,” a powerful new track from Sudanese/American hiphop artist Oddisee (aka Amir Mohamed el Khalifa) by Belgian creative studio, Eugene and Louise. [Watch]
Dutch confectionery Tony’s Chocolonely is on a mission to eliminate slavery and child labour from the chocolate industry and build what sounds like a truly Wonka-esque factory in Amsterdam. [Watch]
