A cartoon child stands on a tall ramp with a skateboard, while another child with open arms stands below, appearing to encourage or support them in a suburban neighborhood—reminiscent of the playful spirit found in The Close animated short film by Ant Blades & Birdbox Studio for BBC. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Ant Blades & Birdbox Studio Venture into “The Close”

Posted on July 27, 2026

Very few animated short films actually make you laugh out loud, but this new film from UK character comedy master Ant Blades and Birdbox Studio in London, does it so often the 10-minute running time just seems to fly by. [Watch]

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A large robot in fiery debris with lightning and sparks surrounds the word OUTLAW in bold, glowing text across the center of the image, capturing the intense energy of OUTLAW CG Short Film by JIT & Calars. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Cyber-Girl vs Robot: JIT & Calars Drop OUTLAW Short Film

Posted on July 27, 2026

Inspired by their shared love of cyberpunk, Seoul CG artists JIT and Calars team up for an ambitious, render-heavy (and AI-free) blast of atmospheric sci-fi action with audio courtesy of Echoic. [Watch]

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A man wearing glasses, a suit jacket, and an open-collared shirt stands in front of a plain dark background, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression—capturing the professional poise often associated with Tobin_Kirk_EP_WORKPRODUCT-. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

WORKPRODUCT Appoints Tobin Kirk EP, Brand Partnerships

Posted on July 27, 2026

From the release: WORKPRODUCT is pleased to announce that Tobin Kirk has joined the studio as Executive Producer, Brand Partnerships. [Watch]

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A man and woman stand heroically atop office debris, holding a red flag that reads WE ♥ PITCH IN amid burning wreckage—a scene from We Love Pitching Part 7 by Claus Cibilis on Stash. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 9

Posted on July 24, 2026

Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils just dropped the latest in his series of Stash editorials on the competitive pitching process, a detailed look into the importance of clarity and consistency in the project brief. [Watch]

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Close-up of a section of a US one-dollar bill, showing the detailed engraving of the number 1 and ornate leaf designs in black and white—an intricate symbol often referenced by McAlvany in discussions on US Dollar strength and wealth management. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Roman White & Emberscope Tastefully Erase the US Dollar

Posted on July 24, 2026

Working through Tennessee animation studio Emberscope Studios and agency Fire Kite, veteran director/animator Roman White carefully defaces a US dollar bill to lure clients to a wealth management webinar. [Watch]

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Collage of modern design: woven cushion, knotted plush chair, stacked ceramic plates, and minimalist interior with a chair, art, and orange vase on a wooden console—an aesthetic reminiscent of the MADE-Design-at-Play-brand-film-by-Miles-Hellyer-Chalk-Company-STASH-MAGAZINE72-1536x864. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Miles Hellyer & Chalk Company Keep Design at Play for MADE

Posted on July 23, 2026

Following on their recent abstracted work for producer/DJ Air Max ’97, director Miles Hellyer and the Chalk Company in Sydney, pivot their CG skills to the very real products of UK-based furniture brand MADE. [Watch]

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