A Mediterranean-style house facade with blue door, balcony, tiled stairs, plants, and a simple orange line drawing of a dancing figure on the wall—evoking the vibrant spirit of Tango Calor Short Film by Rocketpanda—set against a bright blue sky. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Rocketpanda Feel the Heat in “Tango Calor” Short Film

Posted on September 3, 2026

CDs Filippo Martinelli and Riccardo Albertini lead the animation crew at Rocketpanda in crafting a steamy 2D/3D vignette of Mediterranean summer in their new feel-good short film Tango Calor. [Watch]

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Aerial view of two people on a golf green, one putting near the flag, with a golf cart nearby, surrounded by sand traps and trees—creating a scene reminiscent of a picturesque mini golf course designed by Cub Studio. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Cub Studio Explores Putting Gone very Wrong in “Mini Golf”

Posted on September 2, 2026

In their latest in-house animated short film, Fraser Davidson and Cub Studio tap into the comedic potential of what we’re coining as “putting rage” while exploring the possibilities of a miniature CG diorama aesthetic. [Watch]

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Two men sitting side by side against a plain, textured backdrop—one wears a dark t-shirt and has a beard; the other wears glasses and a light button-up shirt. Both are smiling, exuding warmth as they mark the beginning of Little Bird Signs CARAVAN Signs for East Coast Representation. The photo is in black and white. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Little Bird Signs CARAVAN Signs for East Coast Representation

Posted on September 2, 2026

From the release: CARAVAN, a live action production and post company based in Charlotte, North Carolina has signed with Becca Falborn’s Little Bird for East Coast Representation. [Watch]

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Four scenes: cars drive in a spiral; city streets with many traffic lights; a damaged car on a hill; three trucks of varying sizes, a person visible in the smallest. All images use a diorama or model style, reminiscent of Joel Kefali’s distinctive visual approach and perfect for capturing the world of AA Insurance. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Joel Kefali Takes the Road Less Traveled for AA Insurance

Posted on September 1, 2026

One nice result of the rise of AI in creative production is the quiet backlash against it as directors like Joel Kefali at Good Oil in Sydney make an effort to craft motion as hand-made, low tech, and charming as possible. [Watch]

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Animated girl with dark hair in pigtails looks upward with a determined expression, set against a soft, pastel-colored sky at sunset—a captivating visual concept for the Make Animation Thesis Grant 2026. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

MAKE Animation Thesis Grant 2026 Helps Senior Animation Students Finish Their Films

Posted on August 31, 2026

From the release: MAKE, a creative studio known for impactful animation and original storytelling, has officially opened applications for the 2026 MAKE Animation Thesis Grant. [Watch]

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Three people: a woman with short hair in a blue top, a bald man smiling on a blue background with “Kevin Walker CCO at BUCK” text, and a person with glasses holding a sign—all posing for portraits during the Pictoplasma-NYC-2026 focus session with BUCK and Duolingo. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Pictoplasma NYC 2026: Industry Focus Session Presents BUCK & Duolingo, September 18

Posted on August 31, 2026

New at Pictoplasma NYC 2026, a focus session with Kevin Walker, CCO of BUCK, and Derek Gieraltowski & Shandy Tsai of Duolingo explores where character-driven storytelling is headed and how strategies succeed or fail in branding campaigns. [Watch]

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