The 10-episode Netflix series “We the People” makes brilliant use of animation and music in its quest to engage teens in the US civic and political processes. For example, Buck and Adam Lambert counting us through the Bill of Rights. [Watch]
Using noise algorithms to drive the motion of his latest short film, Beijing designer Gao Yang creates a mesmerizing and abstract third addition to his “Mountains & Rivers” series. [Watch]
From the release: Centuries and Still is a mixed media illustrated short film telling the history of anti-Asian racism and violence in the U.S. [Watch]
Tom Allen, co-founder and CD at design and animation studio Buff Motion in Brighton, England: “We were approached by the in-house creative team at online retailer Grommet to produce an animated promo to launch their new brand identity.” [Watch]
Producer Katie Johnston-Smith at Demo Duck in Chicago: “We had the honor of bringing a young refugee’s story to life for World Refugee Day 2021. Meet Abdallah, an EMT on the frontlines of the pandemic who was resettled in the U.S. as a teen. [Watch]
Producer Daniel Behnken at Taylor James in New York: “This project was 100% about social impact for us. Gun reform in the United States is long overdue, and we’re honored to be working with Sandy Hook Promise and to be a part of a project that is going to help shape society for the better.” [Watch]
