Danish Director Casper Balslev Signs with Institute
July 17, 2025
Standard Chartered “Here for Good” Brand Film by Igor + Valentine
Directors David Stanfield and Matt Smithson at Igor + Valentine: “Stripping away that which is not needed is often a deceptively difficult creative task. That’s exactly what was called for on this project for Standard Chartered Bank.” [Watch]
Carbon Welcomes Veteran VFX Supervisor Tommy Smith
From the release: A prodigious talent, Tommy Smith is excited to join creative studio Carbon as VFX Supervisor. He’s welcomed by a team of stellar artists, many of whom he has worked with over his long career. [Watch]
Taco Bell “Fry Force – Nacho Fries” Spot by Luca Vitale and Kylie Matulick
The latest in Deutsch LA’s series of spots for Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries wrangles classic anime action and dialogue into a beat-perfect parody courtesy of Psyop directors Luca Vitale, Kylie Matulick, and Japanese studios Yapiko and Echelle Animation. [Watch]
Stash 148 Drops over Two Solid Hours of Inspiration
Elevate your creative output with a blast of inspiration from Stash 148, the latest must-see addition to the Stash Permanent Collection, the definitive video archive of brilliant motion design, animation, and VFX projects. [Watch]
AFX Creative Welcomes Executive Producer Nicole Fina
From the release: Multidisciplinary content creation studio AFX Creative has strengthened its leadership team by bringing on Executive Producer Nicole Fina to its Santa Monica, CA, studio. [Watch]
Victor Haegelin, Psyop, and WIZZ Unleash “Hayward Magic”
Stop-motion maestro Victor Haegelin, who nailed the fun in this mid-lockdown spot for Expedia, returns with an ambitious looping ode to track and field athletes and the storied Hayward Field at the University of Oregon.
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