A Mediterranean-style house facade with blue door, balcony, tiled stairs, plants, and a simple orange line drawing of a dancing figure on the wall—evoking the vibrant spirit of Tango Calor Short Film by Rocketpanda—set against a bright blue sky. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Rocketpanda Feel the Heat in “Tango Calor” Short Film

CDs Filippo Martinelli and Riccardo Albertini lead the animation crew at Rocketpanda in crafting a steamy 2D/3D vignette of Mediterranean summer in their new feel-good short film Tango Calor. [Watch]

Aerial view of two people on a golf green, one putting near the flag, with a golf cart nearby, surrounded by sand traps and trees—creating a scene reminiscent of a picturesque mini golf course designed by Cub Studio. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Cub Studio Explores Putting Gone very Wrong in “Mini Golf”

In their latest in-house animated short film, Fraser Davidson and Cub Studio tap into the comedic potential of what we’re coining as “putting rage” while exploring the possibilities of a miniature CG diorama aesthetic. [Watch]

Four scenes: cars drive in a spiral; city streets with many traffic lights; a damaged car on a hill; three trucks of varying sizes, a person visible in the smallest. All images use a diorama or model style, reminiscent of Joel Kefali’s distinctive visual approach and perfect for capturing the world of AA Insurance. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Joel Kefali Takes the Road Less Traveled for AA Insurance

One nice result of the rise of AI in creative production is the quiet backlash against it as directors like Joel Kefali at Good Oil in Sydney make an effort to craft motion as hand-made, low tech, and charming as possible. [Watch]

A snowy mountain peak under a purple sky with bright, curved light trails looping above, creating a surreal, futuristic atmosphere reminiscent of the DEEP GEO short film by Kim Taylor. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Sound & Light Meets Geography in Kim Taylor’s DEEP GEO

The fjords of Norway are certainly spectacular in real life but Amsterdam-based CD/motion designer Kim Taylor gives them a whole new dynamic intensity in this audio/video experiment based on georeferenced map models. [Watch]

A collage with: a silhouette facing a blue screen with floating shapes, a red sports car tail light, a car rear view against an orange background reminiscent of the Xerjoff x Automobili Lamborghini product film by Nerdo Studio, and green microbes under a microscope. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Fragrance & Fantasy: Nerdo Studio Drops Xerjoff x Automobili Lamborghini Film

The motion team at Nerdo Studio orchestrates a beautiful collision of Italian luxury brands in this electric spot for a collaboration between Turin fragrance maker Xerjoff and legendary automobile marque Lamborghini. [Watch]

A majestic, insect-like humanoid figure stands triumphantly atop a rocky ledge, bathed in golden light, surrounded by lush, glowing foliage and towering rock formations—an unforgettable scene reminiscent of an epic trailer for Endless Legend 2. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Detail & Drama: Unit Motion Design for Endless Legend 2

CD and co-founder François Côme du Boistesselin leads the Unit Motion Design team in Paris into a grand CG world of high detail and higher drama in this trailer for Amplitude Studios’ strategy game Endless Legend 2. [Watch]