Putting the “Mother” into Mother’s Day
Turns out the Arabic word for parenthood (pronounced “Al Obuwah”) translates as “fatherhood.” So in the spirit of acknowledging mom’s role, Middle East retailer Babyshop and their agency FP7/DXB created a new Arabic word: Al Umobuwah. [Read more]
Kyra & Constantin Craft a Little Joy for JD.com
Joy, the canine mascot for China’s largest retailer, does battle with a persistent mother heron in this sweet brand film directed with obvious affection by Kyra & Constantin at Passion Animation for JD.com thru 180.ai. [Read more]
Jordan Bruner for the NY Times’ Conception Series
Jordan Bruner sets her chapter of the NY Times’ Conception series apart with a deep-toned and fractured treatment of an intimate four-minute story detailing “A Mother’s Decision to Live” despite her severe postpartum depression. [Read more]
The New York Times “Conception” by Hannah Jacobs
British director, animator, and illustrator Hannah Jacobs’ raw and hand-drawn animation style seems particularly appropriate for this heartfelt story of motherhood from the NY Times’ Conception series. [Read more]
Explaining Pain: Lullaby Theories Episode 2
Time to learn just how physical pain drives a complex conversation between your brain and body courtesy of West Virginia filmmakers Clara Lehmann, Jonathan Lacocque, and their identical twin daughters. [Read more]
Best of Stash 2017: Brand Films
Free from the duration, format, and censorship restrictions associated with mainstream TV or cinema advertising, brand films allow for a refreshing range of techniques, narratives and visual styles. [Read more]
