A soccer player in a green jersey and black shorts leaps horizontally in midair to kick a ball, set against the vibrant rainforest canopy, resembling a unique football pitch amidst nature. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Here’s How Studio Birthplace Turned the Rainforest Canopy Into a Football Pitch for WWF

Posted on June 8, 2026

In their latest awareness campaign for WWF, Studio Birthplace directors Jorik Dozy and Sil van der Woerd leverage football’s global appeal to rally support for the protection of forests ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Sil van der Woerd and Jorik Dozy: “So much environmental communication is built around loss and urgency, and while […] [Watch]

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A cartoon dog with a mischievous grin and gold chain stands in a surreal, colorful setting inspired by Mrzyk & Moriceau, with abstract shapes, a washing machine, a large purple tail, and two yellow rectangles in the background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Mrzyk & Moriceau “Dance On” With New Cassius Video

Posted on June 8, 2026

French electronic duo Cassius disbanded in 2019 after the death of co-founder Zdar, but the recent discovery of the unreleased track “Dance On” spawned this fully-mad animated romp by directing team Mrzyk & Moriceau. [Watch]

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A collage featuring: an 8-bit style soccer player, nails painted with a footballer and red-white-blue gradient, orange soccer players art on a brick wall, and a smiling football bobblehead labeled YA MAAL—evoking Nicos Livesey animation for BBC World Cup. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Nicos Livesey Animates on Everything in Buildup to BBC’s World Cup Coverage

Posted on June 8, 2026

Blinkink director Nicos Livesey, whose stop-motion titles for BBC’s coverage of the UEFA Women’s EURO nabbed a BAFTA this year, expands his animation canvas exponentially in this trailer for the World Cup on BBC Sport. [Watch]

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A large audience watches two presenters on stage in front of a bright pink screen displaying bold, playful graphics and words like LIKE, LOVE, WTF, and THIRSTY, along with cartoonish soda cans and hands. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Stash Interview: Dirk Schuster, Co-Founder/ECD at FOREAL

Posted on June 7, 2026

OFFF Barcelona serves up a feast of real-time creative interactions, and when asked to choose my favorites, I always mention the press interviews I have the privilege of conducting in the quiet of the green room. [Watch]

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A woman with long dark hair looks to the side, surrounded by numerous pale hands reaching toward her against a black background—echoing the sense of overwhelm found in the Bai yun Ici remix music video by Sijin Liu. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Sijin Liu Dreams Up “Ici (Remix)” Music Video for Bai yun

Posted on June 6, 2026

Director/designer Sijin Liu, whose breakout Siri Lee music video we featured on the cover of Stash 175, merges symbolism and surrealism into an eerie and enigmatic film for French-Taiwanese singer Bai yun. [Watch]

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Colorful cartoon creatures with large eyes and simple shapes play in a whimsical, vibrant landscape inspired by OLIPOP's playful spirit, with abstract plants and structures in the background. The scene is lively and imaginative. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Freddie Powell & Luca&Sinem Feel Good About OLIPOP

Posted on June 4, 2026

Pushing the knock-on effects of a healthy gut to whimsical extremes, director Freddie Powell and Not to Scale character masters Luca&Sinem build out a universe of good vibes for prebiotic soda brand OLIPOP. [Watch]

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