A man in an orange jumpsuit takes a We-Love-Pitching-Part-22 selfie with a joyful expression while a chaotic prison riot breaks out behind him. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 22

Posted on October 23, 2026

Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils looks at one of the foundational conundrums of the motion design and animation universe: is all the time, effort, and expense spent on pitching a gamble or an investment? [Watch]

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A translucent, bioluminescent, abstract plant-like structure with glowing orange tips, reminiscent of the FutureDeluxe Zooms Way Out aesthetic, set against a pale background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

FutureDeluxe Zooms Way Out for Verizon London Hub Film

Posted on October 22, 2026

Inspired by Charles and Ray Eames’ 1977 classic short film Powers of Ten, director Marcus Chaloner and the FutureDeluxe CG motion crew created this intricate welcome film for a tech hub at Verizon’s London HQ. [Watch]

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Teal text reads Fight for Kindness Exhibitions, Global Exhibits, and Nov 26 against a grey background with blue geometric patterns, promoting Fight for Kindness poster exhibits 2026. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Fight for Kindness Poster Exhibits Launch Nov 13 in 5 Cities

Posted on October 22, 2026

From the release: On November 13, World Kindness Day, Fight for Kindness, a project by TypeCampus sponsored by Zetafonts, launches its 2026 Global Exhibition Season with five simultaneous exhibitions in Budapest (Hungary), Rome (Italy), Barcelona (Spain), Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Bandung (Indonesia). [Watch]

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An abstract ink painting from the short film Distance by Ordinary Folk, featuring a solid black silhouette of a person standing amidst scattered gray rectangles and textured brushstrokes. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Ordinary Folk Goes the “Distance” in Powerful New Short Film

Posted on October 22, 2026

Illuminating a small chapter of American History that is both heartbreaking and inspiring, Ordinary Folk’s latest passion project assembles 900 hand-painted frames into a moving tribute to an unlikely hero. [Watch]

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A four-panel collage from the Microsoft Foundry Labs Brand Film by Ranger & Fox showing a glossy blue shape, a dark swirling texture with MORE, a robotic arm breaking stone with NEW MATTER, and dark water ripples with scattered symbols. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Code/Type/Music: Ranger & Fox for Microsoft Foundry Labs

Posted on October 21, 2026

ECD Stephen Panicara and the Ranger & Fox crew in LA injects plenty of personality and attitude into Microsoft Foundry Labs with this kinetic brand film designed for the 2026 Microsoft Build conference. [Watch]

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A man types on a keyboard in a scene from the short film Query, flanked by a poodle, an older man, a large duck, and a woman. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Brent Bonacorso Answers Five Questions About His New Short Film “Query”

Posted on October 21, 2026

Join veteran director Brent Bonacorso for a deep dive into the unique process behind his new short film Query and how he’s built on his 25-years of experience in design, animation, VFX, and live action to harness the potential of AI filmmaking. [Watch]

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