Three people pose together. Two shirtless men in funny hats (a ladybug and a duck) sit with a smiling woman in a striped shirt in front of them. The background has metal equipment and dim lighting, capturing a quirky scene that aligns perfectly with Blinkink to represent director Léa Esmaili in the US market. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Blinkink to Represent Director Léa Esmaili in the US Market

Posted on September 16, 2026

From the release: Blinkink has announced the expansion of its representation of acclaimed mixed-media director Léa Esmaili into the US market. Léa has been represented by Blinkink in the UK since 2024 and this move extends that representation to commercial work in the US market. [Watch]

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Close-up of a flowing, textured garment—echoing the spirit of Freedom Fashion—featuring the Barcelona ’92 Olympic Games logo and abstract shapes in red, yellow, and blue. The lighting and folds highlight the fabric’s details and movement, reminiscent of Issey Miyake’s innovative approach to textile design. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Freedom Fashion: Anatolik Belikov Studio Honors Issey Miyake’s Talent & Generosity

Posted on September 16, 2026

Anatolii Belikov and his CG team pay tribute to Issey Miyake’s landmark uniforms for Lithuania’s 1992 Olympic team that the designer created gratis as a symbol of hope and freedom following the breakup of the Soviet Union. [Watch]

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Two humanoid figures with bright orange and pink flowing, abstract costumes face each other, set against a solid blue background—a striking visual reminiscent of Kouhei Nakama’s short film “SWELL.”. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Kouhei Nakama Keeps the Strange Things Happening in New SWELL Short Film

Posted on September 15, 2026

Tokyo artist and animator Kouhei Nakama whose delightful brand of CG strangeness we’ve featured here and here just dropped us his latest motion experiment, a wonderfully unpredictable short film called SWELL. [Watch]

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A bearded person wearing a backward cap smiles while standing outdoors near a metal ladder, holding a black object. Sunlight filters through tree branches in the background, evoking the creative spirit that Joseph Mann brings as he signs with Caviar for US commercial representation. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Director Joseph Mann Signs With Caviar for US Commercial Representation

Posted on September 15, 2026

From the release: Independent film studio Caviar today welcomes Joseph Mann to its roster of talent in the United States. Mann is best known for bringing worlds and characters to life through an instinctive blend of handmade craft and cinematic storytelling. [Watch]

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Colorful, playful cartoon drawings surround block letters spelling NodeFest on a textured background. Text reads the premier motion design event and Sydney November 13 2026, NodeFest Handmade Edition—don’t miss the creativity and excitement of the NodeFest event 2026!. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

NodeFest 2026 Lands in Sydney November 13

Posted on September 15, 2026

NodeFest, Australia’s premier motion design and animation event, crashes Sydney for the first time – delivering a full day of honest talks, genuine community, and inspiration that sticks. [Watch]

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A collage of twelve diverse images featuring people, digital art, a robot, abstract figures, tech elements, flowers in a vase, and a close-up of a red car’s tail light—curated from the acclaimed Stash Permanent Collection and spotlighting creative highlights from the New Issue of Stash 179. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

New Issue! Preview the Feast of Inspiration in Stash 179

Posted on September 14, 2026

Stash 179 is the latest addition to the ever-expanding archives of the Stash Permanent Collection, the only video streaming platform custom-built to inspire designers, animators, and artists. [Watch]

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