Made in the Middle Conference Titles by Ben Radatz

The Made in the Middle design conference, which showcases artists, makers, and designers from the Midwest, opened in Kansas City, MO, recently with this typographic opus by hometown motion maven Ben Radatz. [Watch]

Ford Truck "Gears" animated film by Zombie Studio | STASH MAGAZINE

Zombie Turns “Gears” and Tears for Ford Trucks

Can Ford connect to truck drivers with an emotional animated film? It sounds counter-intuitive but agency GTB Brazil and São Paulo’s Zombie Studio give it a heartfelt try with this massive CG project. [Watch]

FJER animated series pilot Jeanette Nørgaard | STASH MAGAZINE

“FJER” Pilot by Jeanette Nørgaard

Danish animation boutique Sønc (run by director Jeanette Nørgaard and producer Lorène Lescanne) twist together inspiration from Nordic art and anime into this mystery-filled animated pilot for a web series called “FJER.” [Watch]

Cartoon Network “Stop Bullying, Speak Up” Series

Kids’ real-life stories power this trio of upbeat spots offering relatable and practical solutions to common bullying situations. Created by the very busy crew at Giant Ant for Cartoon Network. [Watch]

Huawei Gnu Gnu commercial Mikros MPC | STASH MAGAZINE

If You Love “Gnu Gnu” Don’t Share his Picture

No doubt the Huawei P Smart+ smartphone takes great pix, but in this new spot from Tempomedia’s Alex Feil (with post and creature VFX from Mikros MPC), the message is clear that not all experiences should be shared online.
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Reebok Classics 3D.Op.Lite (feat. Che Lingo) advertising Builders Club | STASH MAGAZINE

Reebok Classics 3D.Op.Lite (feat. Che Lingo)

Twenty years after they intro’d the 3D Opus silhouette in 1998, Reebok debuts the 3D.Op.Lite with this tightly spun film directed by Builders Club founders Jonas Hegi and Julien Simshauser. [Watch]

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