An ornate book titled The Creative Code of Arms is open on a stand, flanked by two suits of armor. Chronicles of artistry unfold across its pages as a shield with WE❤️P hangs behind, set against red curtains and lit candles. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 11

In this week’s installment of his series of Stash editorials on creative pitching, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils considers the importance of trust as both the foundation of the process and the bond between stakeholders. [Watch]

A collage of four abstract technology images: quantum processors, blue particles on black, a close-up of intricate wiring, and a top-down view of elevator shafts in a bright, modern building—visuals that evoke the visionary spirit of Aalo Atomic and the promise of Energy Without Limits. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Stylo Creative Powers Up “Energy Without Limits” Brand Film for Aalo Atomic

Stylo Creative, whose spec Prada film made the Stash Annual 2025, pivots their CG talents to the energy industry in this dramatic brand film for Aalo Atomics, a Texas company mass-manufacturing nuclear plants. [Watch]

A woman with short, dark hair smiles widely at the camera against a plain, light background. She is wearing a dark top, radiating confidence befitting her role as VP Client Partnerships. This is Carolyn Taylor—her warm expression capturing the commitment she brings to Forever. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Forever Appoints Carolyn Taylor as VP, Client Partnerships

From the release: Forever, the global collective of creative studios comprising FutureDeluxe, Tendril, Builders Club, Found and Trizz, today announced the appointment of Carolyn Taylor as VP, Client Partnerships. [Watch]

Colorful event poster with mushrooms, abstract shapes, and bold text: HALF REZ 2026. Event details: 09.11.2026, CineCity, Chicago. The Half Rez event Chicago 2026 celebrates Motion Graphics & Design with a bright, playful design featuring both nature and digital elements. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Half Rez Storms into Chicago Sept 11

Half Rez is part education, part celebration, part reunion. This year, we’re taking over Chicago’s CineCity for an afternoon and evening of motion design, animation, creative work, and the lovely people making it. [Watch]

Three men pose closely together for a selfie outside a brick building. All wear glasses; two have facial hair, and one wears a cap. The photo is in black and white, capturing members of Assembly, the award-winning design and animation studio based in Auckland—now celebrating the opening of its first overseas office in New York in 2026. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Auckland’s Assembly Expands With New York Office

Assembly, the award-winning design and animation studio based in Auckland, New Zealand, has opened its first overseas office in New York in 2026. [Watch]

Colorful, textured, furry objects surround three pairs of stylish sunglasses—one purple, one black, and one black with red details—against a white background in this playful Ray-Ban Kids Campaign by Ditroit and C41. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Furry Fun: Ditroit & C41 Focus on Ray-Ban Kids Campaign

Working thru EU production agency C41, CD Salvatore Giunta and the CG motion crew at Ditroit in Milan (whose work we track here) conjure a cast of mischievous mascots, for Ray-Ban’s fuzzy new kid’s campaign. [Watch]