A stylized drawing of a red-haired warrior in black armor holding a club, standing in a misty, red-skied landscape reminiscent of the Clash Royale 30 seconds to detonation trailer by Roof Studio and Pedro Allevato. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Roof Studio & Pedro Allevato Stay Hands On for Clash Royale

Working to Supercell’s brief that no AI be used in their newest Clash Royal trailer, director Pedro Allevato and the animation team at Roof Studio in New York, responded with this handcrafted, frame-by-frame watercolor treatment. [Watch]

Four-paneled graphic illustration from the Bass X Machina title sequence showing a glowing eye with electricity, a character in a wide-brimmed hat surrounded by dark silhouettes, a mechanical hand reaching through a crowd, and the text BASS MACHINA. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Alt Western: Buck Opens Bass X Machina on Netflix

Bass X Machina, the six-episode animated steampunk Western premiered on Netflix Nov 3 with this gritty title sequence, created by the motion crew at BUCK and powered by a track from singer/songwriter Janelle Monáe. [Watch]

An abstract ink painting from the short film Distance by Ordinary Folk, featuring a solid black silhouette of a person standing amidst scattered gray rectangles and textured brushstrokes. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Ordinary Folk Goes the “Distance” in Powerful New Short Film

Illuminating a small chapter of American History that is both heartbreaking and inspiring, Ordinary Folk’s latest passion project assembles 900 hand-painted frames into a moving tribute to an unlikely hero. [Watch]

A scientist in a lab coat examines a flask, surrounded by abstract, colorful shapes resembling cells and molecules on a swirling pastel background—a vibrant scene that captures the innovative spirit of UBC’s biotech research and the imaginative vision of AIM Creative. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

AIM Creative Adds Fuel to UBC’s Biotech Boom

Following up on their launch film for the University of British Columbia’s Push Forward campaign, AIM Creative re-teams with agency ONE23WEST to showcase the school’s innovations at the forefront of biotech. [Watch]

Ordinary Folk Dreams of Brazil in New “Rio 40°” Short film

Lovely (and perfectly timed) new in-house work from the motion team at Ordinary Folk in Vancouver and Brazil-based designer/animator Paykhan, looking back at summer and it’s sunny vibes from a Rio de Janeiro perspective. [Watch]

A person in a cozy, colorful room sits in a chair using a laptop, surrounded by sneakers, clothing, a bike, sports gear, shelves of collectibles, and small animal figurines. The walls display posters and various decorations—including a vibrant Mathematic & Dave Arcade Wish You Happy Internetting for Telestra print that adds to the creative atmosphere. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Mathematic & Dave Arcade Wish You Happy Internetting

Working with art from Salt Lake City illustrator Dave Arcade, director Mathieu Betard and the animation team at Mathematic in Paris serve up 10 slices of tasty isometric maximalism for Telstra thru Bear Meets Eagle On Fire. [Watch]