A collage of four abstract images: geometric shapes with a blue ball; a colorful symmetrical illustration with a face; dynamic shapes with blue, pink, and black; and a desk with paper, shapes, and drawing tools from the MULTRA Brand Film. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

MULTRA Studio Makes Stash Debut With New Brand Film

Posted on March 25, 2026

If the purpose of a studio’s self-promo film is to show off their skills while making you feel good about the company, the design and motion team at MULTRA in Tokyo nailed it with this jazzy, animated, multi-media romp. [Watch]

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A close-up of a female cyborg’s face in profile, illuminated by blue light. With EDGLRD-inspired markings, glowing purple eyes, dark lips, and metallic features, she conveys a somber intensity—echoing "In Death We've Just Begun. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

EDGLRD Launches Marathon With “In Death We’ve Just Begun” Music Video

Posted on March 24, 2026

Directors Harmony Korine and Sam Goldwater launch Bungie’s reboot of their Marathon game franchise with action, atmosphere, and arresting camera work in this music video/cinematic produced through Korine’s studio EDGLRD. [Watch]

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A young man wearing a dark baseball cap and purple sweatshirt smiles outdoors, with blurred trees and plants in the background—capturing Spencer Levin, Post Production Supervisor at Alkemy X, in a candid moment. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Alkemy X Adds Spencer Levin as Post Production Supervisor

Posted on March 23, 2026

From the release: Alkemy X, the premier global post-production company known for its award-winning work in editorial, finishing, design, animation, and visual effects, has added Spencer Levin to its team as Post Production Supervisor. [Watch]

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Anime-style girl with brown hair sits hugging her knees, looking sad. Her body is covered in colorful “STOP” and “NON-STOP” stickers—reminiscent of Takashi Ohashi’s CALF works. Bold shapes and Japanese characters fill the Wildest Flower-inspired background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Takashi Ohashi & CALF Plant the “Wildest Flower” for Hatsuboshi Gakuen in New Music Video

Posted on March 23, 2026

Working through Japanese collective CALF, animation director Takashi Ohashi delivers a masterclass in character and style with this music video for Hatsuboshi Gakuen, the fictional band from the mobile game Gakuen Idolmaster. [Watch]

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A flowing, translucent, abstract sculpture stands in front of a grand historic building with columns and a domed roof, seen in black and white, inspired by Martynas Genkovas’s visionary style. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Art Worlds Collide in Martynas Genkovas Short “Inspired by”

Posted on March 22, 2026

3D artist Martynas Genkovas just dropped us his new personal short film called Inspired by, an enigmatic collision of his architectural photography and ink-on-paper artwork with organic layers of crystalline 3D. [Watch]

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Two women stand smiling together in front of a bright yellow SXSW photo backdrop featuring sponsor logos. They both wear light jackets and event lanyards, and one has her arm around the other. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Anna Ginsburg’s Animated Short “HAG” Wins Special Jury Award & SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon at SXSW

Posted on March 22, 2026

From the release: Fresh off its world premiere at SXSW 2026, the BFI-funded animated short ‘HAG’ has solidified its status as a breakout hit, taking home two major honours that celebrate both its resonance with audiences and future potential. [Watch]

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