Papaya Films Sign Director and Photographer Lidia Estepa for UK Representation
February 6, 2026
Hyundai “On to Better” by Sebastian Strasser and The Mill
The Mill team weaves both invisible and dreamlike VFX into Anorak director Sebastian Strasser’s stylish and stylized narrative of a car designer’s quest for perfection in this spot for Hyundai’s family of electrified SUVs. [Watch]
ArsenalCreative Names Thomas J. Connors as VFX Supervisor
From the release: Seasoned 3D artist Thomas Connors has been named VFX Supervisor/CG Generalist at ArsenalCreative. Founder Mark Leiss announced Connors’ appointment, which is effective immediately. [Watch]
Best of Stash 2020: Advertising VFX
Despite virus-induced production setbacks in 2020, the universe of advertising VFX continued to expand with young studios vying with venerable post facilities for the chance to create the fun and emotion of new branded realities. [Watch]
FitXR “Workouts For Everyone” by Private Island
Private Island director Chris Boyle, who unleashed plenty of insanity for this 2018 F1 clip, pushes past all remaining shreds of reason in the launch spot for the FitXR fitness VR platform thru London agency Uncommon. [Watch]
RSA Shorts “The Attention Economy” by Olga Makarchuk
Director/animator Olga Makarchuk in London: “How to keep freedom of attention in the times of digital distraction… The Royal Society of Arts commission, based on a lecture of James Williams.” [Watch]
Hue&Cry Welcomes Matt Darnall as Creative Director
Today Hue&Cry announces it is bolstering its management team with the appointment of Matt Darnall as Creative Director. [Watch]
