“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]

Corona The History of ‘La Cerveza Más Fina’ by Nexus Studios | STASH MAGAZINE

Corona “La Cerveza Más Fina” – History in the Making

Watch how director Nicolas Ménard and the Nexus crew teamed with model master Andy Gent to craft an obsessively detailed stop-motion journey through the 90-year history of Corona Beer and Mexico. [Watch]

Sipsmith "Mr Swan" stop motion animation | STASH MAGAZINE

The Making of Sipsmith Gin’s “Mr Swan”

Take a look at the extraordinary level of craftsmanship invested in this spot for London Gin distillers Sipsmith by Biscuit director Jeff Low and a stop motion team whose credits include Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs and Fantastic Mr. Fox. [Watch]

Giangrande Free to Roam music Video by gianluca maruotti | STASH MAGAZINE

Giangrande “Free to Roam” Stop Motion Music Video

Italian director, animator, and puppet maker Gianluca Maruotti brings his talent for peculiar and lovable characters to this meticulous stop-motion video for the track “Free to Roam” from Massimo Giangrande’s new album Beauty at Closing Time. [Watch]

Sog animated short film by Jonatan Schwenk | STASH MAGAZINE

Behind the Scenes on “Sog” with Director Jonatan Schwenk

Join director Jonatan Schwenk for an insightful and comprehensive look into the challenges of combining stop-motion, CG, 2D, and live action into the short film “Sog,” his multi-award winning animated allegory for tolerance and understanding. [Watch]

Travelers "Unfinished Stories: The Tree House" by Lobo | STASH MAGAZINE

Travelers “Unfinished Stories: The Tree House” by Guilherme Marcondes

In an effort to reduce traffic fatalities caused by distracted drivers, Travelers Insurance and TBWA\Chiat\Day New York commissioned a series of animated films imagining unfinished chapters in the lives of actual victims. [Watch]

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