Danish Director Casper Balslev Signs with Institute
July 17, 2025
Buda Celebrates Joining the Psyop Roster with Egg-cellent Animation
Buenos Aires studio Buda: “When we started our career, Psyop’s influence made us what we are as a studio, (a 6-armed duck-crocodile, of course) and now we can proudly say that we are part of that egg and the incredible roster of directors at Psyop.” [Watch]
Time to Recharge: Preview Stash 147
Stay inspired, discover new talent, and grab insights from the creators behind 31 outstanding design, animation, and VFX projects – all in Stash 147, the latest addition to the Stash Permanent Collection. [Watch]
Carbon Expands Design Team with Creative Director Ian Bradley
From the release: Ian Bradley has joined creative studio Carbon’s growing team of designers and directors. With deep roots in graphic design, Ian has art directed for key studios across the US including Nathan Love, Psyop, and The Mill. He joins Carbon from Framestore, where he was Creative Director and Head of Design. [Watch]
Head & Shoulders “The Chase” by CRCR
Psyop/Blacklist directing collective CRCR lathers up a flurry of anime-inspired action/comedy in this new Head & Shoulders spot animated by Wizz in Paris thru agency Forsman & Bodenfors Singapore for the Japanese market. [Watch]
Lincoln “Thinking Of You” by Igor + Valentine
Psyop directors Igor + Valentine (aka designer/animators Matt Smithson and David Stanfield) steer Lincoln in a softer direction with this languid work produced thru agency Hudson Rouge and featuring the unmistakable voice of Matthew McConaughey. [Watch]
Lane and Langelotti Become Creative Directors at Hornet
From the release: The Hornet team keeps growing. The latest developments include joint promotions of Eric Lane and Corey Langelotti to Creative Director roles. [Watch]
