Even as advertising diversifies across new media, spots made for TV and cinema often remain the crown jewels of campaigns. Here are eight commercials we were especially proud to induct into the The Stash Permanent Collection this year. [Watch]
After winning a global competition to create the music video for Elton John’s “Rocket Man,” Iranian refugee and artist Majid Adin directs a short film depicting the struggle of a Syrian family fleeing their home. [Watch]
HUSH London director Kirk Hendry and Stockholm VFX/animation studio Goodby Kansas mix keyframe animation and motion-capture to complete this ambitious spot for ITV’s “Dancing on Ice” in a tight eight weeks. [Watch]
Directed by MPC Creative’s Marc Smith, Microsoft “Holiday Harmony” follows the interplanetary adventures of a young girl and her Yeti as they encounter a cast of characters in need of love and support. [Watch]
If you’re ready for a break from advertising’s peak holiday cuteness, this post-apocalyptic adrenalin-fest from director Rodrigo Valdes and Barcelona VFX house Furia Digital for Toyota should do it. [Watch]
Take a look at the love and obsessive attention to detail that went into the BBC One Christmas Film 2017 created by director Elliot Dear and the Blinkink crew – a painstaking combination of practical sets, stop motion puppets, and CG animation. [Watch]
