Trash Studio joins Nexus Studios’ Maison Hanko
From the release: Nexus Studios is delighted to announce the signing of Trash Studio to Maison Hanko, the creative talent house specializing in contemporary Japanese animation and design for entertainment and branded content. [Watch]
Canteen Relaunches with New Studio, Partner, and Roster
From the release: Los Angeles tabletop-focused studio, Canteen, has announced its relaunch for June 15 and will be announcing its full director roster shortly thereafter, which will encompass lifestyle and animation directors and motion designers. [Watch]
Greenpeace “Wasteminster” by Sil van der Woerd and Jorik Dozy
Directors Sil van der Woerd, Jorik Dozy, and their environmentally focused prodco Studio Birthplace team with VFX house Method & Madness to portray the shocking mountain of plastic waste the UK exports every day. [Watch]
Tsingtao “Raise the Bar!” Spot by Bloom Film Design
Bangkok-based director and VFX supervisor Julien Vanhoenacker, who created the surreal post-apocalyptic 2016 short film “A Drop”, swings the tone and palette a full 180 degrees for this bright and breezy adventure packed with beer-loving penguins. [Watch]
Hyperbola Branding Film by Muzixiii Studio
Taipei 3D specialists Muzixiii Studio just bolted onto the Stash radar with this bustling and playful branding film for Taiwan eco-fabric maker Hyperbola. [Watch]
Lil Nas X “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” Music Video by Tanu Muino and Mathematic
Here’s a reasonably-NSFW way to end the week: Lil Nas X escorts us into the world of Montero, a raunchy alternate reality named for himself (he was born Montero Lamar Hill), and obviously designed to stir up a fuss. [Watch]