BMW Heart of Joy commercial by Untold and Parasol Island | STASH MAGAZINE

Dancing With Myself: Okto the Octopus Oscillates for BMW

In one of the most technically impressive and fun CG creature performances you will see this year, the animation and VFX teams at Untold Studios and Parasol Island deliver a cephalopodic waltz for BMW thru agency Jung von Matt. [Watch]

Antoine Bardou-Jacquet and Mathematic Keep it Fast and Light for Alpine

Working with Partizan director Antoine Bardou-Jacquet, Paris studio Mathematic layer up live-action, VFX, and comic book-inspired animation in this rousing short film marking the 70th anniversary of French automotive brand Alpine. [Watch]

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]

Pika Reality is Optional ad by RSA and The Mill | STASH MAGAZINE

Marie Schuller and The Mill Give Us a Peek at the Pikapocalypse

RSA Films director Marie Schuller and The Mill VFX crew have a blast demonstrating the visual fun possible with social-first AI video platform Pika in this unhinged spot produced thru New York studio/agency Ceiling Train. [Watch]

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Confusedcom commercial Jeff Low and Untold Studios | STASH MAGAZINE

Jeff Low and Untold Studios Blow it Up for Confused.com

We’re coining the sub-genre “minimalist VFX comedy” for this understated and bone-dry spot from Biscuit director Jeff Low and London’s Untold Studio thru Leo Burnett for Confused.com, the UK financial services comparison platform. [Watch]