Director/animator David Dutton, who’s 8-bit exploits include a Stranger Things recap, recruits several AI platforms to enhance live-action sequences and create “a celebration of positive change” for Julian Lennon’s “Lucky Ones”. [Watch]
Tapping into his “Domina-Rican” heritage, Brand New School creative director Andrés Rivera uses childhood memories to infuse authenticity and style into four new Café Bustelo spots celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. [Watch]
The 2022 edition of We Love Graphic Design opened earlier this month with an airy and playful title sequence by director/animator Jesper Bolther based on a visual identity by fellow Copenhagen creatives Hey Jack Studio. [Watch]
A landscape of hand-built miniature houses (inspired by real Airbnb properties) and their CG occupants come to highly-detailed life in this spot crafted by Buck and House Special for Airbnb’s AirCover travel protection. [Watch]
Swiss director Maxime Durand and Montreal art director Vincent Raineri elevate the interview-based brand film into new and visually dynamic territory for The North Face and their Summit range of mountaineering boots. [Watch]
Jeremy Dimmock, CD/partner at Polyester in Toronto: “We were commissioned by the lovely people at Toon Blast to make a trailer for their video game – an action-packed Mad Max meets Dune animation featuring the game’s hero characters, props, and icons, in an unexpected and thrilling spot with a cliff hanger ending.” [Watch]
