A person in a long skirt stands facing a vibrant, large digital display of blooming orange and white flowers with the text “BOTANICA” overlaid in bold yellow letters, inspired by the Tavo-Studio-short-film-Botanica. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Imperfect Life: Tavo Studio Enters the World of “Botanica”

Posted on May 18, 2026

Veteran creative director and CG artist Tavo Ponce just dropped us his latest personal experiment, an ethereal motion adventure that leans into the imperfections and impossibilities of AI filmmaking. [Watch]

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A collage of twelve colorful images from Stash 177, featuring animated characters, abstract art, a beetle, a mushroom, a baby on a swing, people in various artistic styles, and a creature with large eyes and Japanese text. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

New Issue! Preview Stash 177, the Latest From the Stash Permanent Collection

Posted on May 16, 2026

A carefully curated selection of intense inspiration, Stash 177 is the latest addition to the ever-expanding archives of the Stash Permanent Collection, the only streaming platform dedicated to motion design and animation. [Watch]

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A split image: on the left, a cartoon blue bird with a yellow patch near its eye; on the right, a black-and-white photo of a smiling woman with long hair and her dog—echoing the creative vibe of Breaking-Into-Animation-14-Tips-for-Junior-Applicants-by-Rachel-Ashley. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Breaking Into Animation: 14 Tips for Junior Applicants – Part 1

Posted on May 16, 2026

Landing that first job in animation can be tough, so Stash is excited to present these real-world tips from an industry insider: Rachel Ashley, head of artistic recruitment at animation powerhouse Titmouse. [Watch]

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A performer in sunglasses and a black outfit stands on stage, arms raised, as vibrant orange and yellow LED screens display abstract graphics—evoking the energy of Golden Wolf Takes Over Times Square for Epic Games Fortnite. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Golden Wolf Takes Over Times Square for Epic Games

Posted on May 15, 2026

In a massive spectacle of gaming, art, and live music (Snoop Dogg and Ice Spice), the team at Golden Wolf light up 34 screens around Times Square in a takeover for Epic Games and their Fortnite franchise. [Watch]

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A collage of four futuristic images: a geometric perfume bottle, a shiny blue purse on a red background, a sports car with glowing lights, and abstract shapes with vibrant green and yellow light trails—capturing the bold spirit of SAGA. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Monaghan & Recoskie Launch SAGA With Manifesto Film

Posted on May 14, 2026

Ashley Monaghan (former EP at Hornet) and Joey Recoskie (former director at Tendril) just dropped us the rich and riveting launch/manifesto film for SAGA, their new Toronto-based CG design and animation studio. [Watch]

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Two people stand in front of a large "WE [heart] PITCHING" sculpture in a lively city plaza. This scene, featured in We Love Pitching Part 1, captures the creative buzz highlighted by Stash Media’s guest editorial. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 2

Posted on May 14, 2026

In part 2 of his deep dive into the messy, contentious, (some would say broken) world of competitive creative pitches, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils examines how pitching works and how it can work better. [Watch]

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