“The Wind in the Willows: Official Trailer” is Not a Trailer

The recent surge in high-end commercial stop-motion projects continues in dramatic form with this ambitious environmental PSA disguised as the trailer for a remake of Kenneth Grahame’s kids’ classic “The Wind in the Willows.” [Watch]

Proud & Punch “Treat Me Good” by Mighty Nice

Co-directors Softly Dunstan and Darren Price at Mighty Nice in Sydney use a smart mix of 3D and watercolor illustration to leverage the package designs of Proud & Punch frozen treats into a series of short and charming animated spots. [Watch]

Celia Hsu Perception animated short film | STASH MAGAZINE

Exploring “Perception” with Celia Hsu

Taiwanese motion graphic designer and SCAD graduate student Celia Hsu contemplates the effects of environment on our emotions in her introspective yet dynamic animated short film “Perception.” [Watch]

Wet City animated short film Adult Swim | STASH MAGAZINE

“Wet City” by Nate Sherman and Nick Vokey

Nate Sherman and Nick Vokey, the creative duo behind “Fired on Mars” (one of my favorite animated shorts of the decade) are back with another fabulous look at social norms/weirdness in the lowkey black comedy “Wet City.” [Watch]

TED Ed The Science Of Surfing animated explainer by Wonderlust | STASH MAGAZINE

TED Ed “The Science of Surfing” by Wonderlust

Halifax motion studio Wonderlust: “We all know that surfing requires incredible skill, but there’s also a lot of science involved. This video explains just that.” [Watch]

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