A Mediterranean-style house facade with blue door, balcony, tiled stairs, plants, and a simple orange line drawing of a dancing figure on the wall—evoking the vibrant spirit of Tango Calor Short Film by Rocketpanda—set against a bright blue sky. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Rocketpanda Feel the Heat in “Tango Calor” Short Film

CDs Filippo Martinelli and Riccardo Albertini lead the animation crew at Rocketpanda in crafting a steamy 2D/3D vignette of Mediterranean summer in their new feel-good short film Tango Calor. [Watch]

Aerial view of two people on a golf green, one putting near the flag, with a golf cart nearby, surrounded by sand traps and trees—creating a scene reminiscent of a picturesque mini golf course designed by Cub Studio. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Cub Studio Explores Putting Gone very Wrong in “Mini Golf”

In their latest in-house animated short film, Fraser Davidson and Cub Studio tap into the comedic potential of what we’re coining as “putting rage” while exploring the possibilities of a miniature CG diorama aesthetic. [Watch]

A snowy mountain peak under a purple sky with bright, curved light trails looping above, creating a surreal, futuristic atmosphere reminiscent of the DEEP GEO short film by Kim Taylor. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Sound & Light Meets Geography in Kim Taylor’s DEEP GEO

The fjords of Norway are certainly spectacular in real life but Amsterdam-based CD/motion designer Kim Taylor gives them a whole new dynamic intensity in this audio/video experiment based on georeferenced map models. [Watch]

A cartoon man with sunglasses and a mustache is surrounded by shiny blue bubbles—some with smiling faces—against a bright background, as if ready to Make Mami Proud and uncover Joost Jansen’s demons in the DREAMCAT short film. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Joost Jansen Reveals His Demons in DREAMCAT Short Film

Brussels director/animator Joost Jansen and his alter ego Dreamcat star in this intimate, multi-layered (and mildly insane) artist portrait from director Daniel Bartels and Düsseldorf studio Make Mami Proud. [Watch]

A man in a suit and glasses is suspended horizontally over a conference table, arms outstretched, while three seated men watch or work on laptops in a modern meeting room—evoking the surreal visual style of Quentin Deronzier’s short film The Art of Losing It. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Quentin Deronzier Looks Into “The Art of Losing It”

French director and visual artist Quentin Deronzier, whose recent work includes standout spots for the Winter Olympics and Dacia, lets off a little steam with his crazed new CG short film called The Art of Losing It. [Watch]

A person wearing a futuristic helmet with cables attached, reflective visor, and dark gear stands against a bright red background with partially obscured white text—a scene reminiscent of Reminder CG scifi Short Film by Jeongmin Seo. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

The Dark and Distant Future: Jeongmin Seo Drops “Reminder” Short Film

There’s a dark art to building dystopian futures that look and feel like cool places to visit. Seoul-based CG motion designer Jeongmin Seo makes his Stash debut with a personal project called “Reminder” that does just that. [Watch]