Allianz Care You Can Count On spot by Michael Gracey & Alt vfx | STASH MAGAZINE

Avians, Avril, & Allianz: Michael Gracey and Alt.vfx Take Flight

FINCH director Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) and the crew at Alt.vfx build out a full-on cinematic action sequence in this spot anchoring a new campaign for Allianz Australia thru Sydney agency Howatson+Company. [Watch]

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Yujin Song Puts on the Kettle (Beautifully)

The stream of top-shelf CG motion projects coming out of VDAS (Visual Design & Art School) in Seoul continues with this Zen-influenced student work for a premium electric kettle by Japanese brand Balmuda directed and animated by Yujin Song. [Watch]

BUCK Checks In for Airbnb Experiences

With their second installment in the Love Death + Robots series dropping last week and a recent flurry of outstanding commercial work, it’s safe to say the crew at BUCK are on a roll with no signs of stopping for breath. [Watch]

Santi Zoraidez Takes the MATE GO+ E-Bike for a Spin

Barcelona art director and designer Santi Zoraidez (whose work you can sample here), leans into the fun side of CG in this bouncy film for Danish e-bike brand MATE and their latest model, the family-focused MATE GO+. [Watch]

Titanium Toothbrush: CHIU Keeps it Aerospace-Grade

In this new work for Chinese personal care appliance brand Laifen, Shenzhen-based motion designer/director Chiu Ho answers the question: Just how much style and drama can you pack into a video for an electric toothbrush? [Watch]

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Doris the Octopus Charms Her Way into Amazon Doc Series

The wonderfully quirky Amazon series Octopus! compliments its fresh take on nature documentaries with charming stop-motion sequences by director/animator Hayley Morris produced thru NERD Productions in London with NYC studio Mighty Oak. [Watch]