A black-and-white portrait of Coralie Tapper-Heckler with long hair, wearing a V-neck top against a dark background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Heckler Expands into Original Content, Appoints Coralie Tapper Head of Film & Television

From the release: Independent creative studio Heckler is doubling down on its ambitions in film and television, announcing Coralie Tapper as Head of Film & Television, spearheading the studio’s expanding slate of original productions, feature films, scripted series and factual content. [Watch]

Three botanical illustrations of flowers for the Aether Scent CG short film, overlaid with scientific data and the text ARCHER SCENT. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Botanical Resonance: “Aether Scent” Short Film by Pleid St.

In their latest in-house motion project, Madrid CG design lab Pleid St. extends seven species of fauna beyond their natural boundaries into a poetic and mesmerizing visualization of scent. [Watch]

Director Zac Ella winks while holding up a yellow mug in a kitchen with crocheted decor. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Director Zac Ella Joins Blinkink for UK/US Representation

From the release: Please give a big warm welcome to Zac Ella, who joins the Blinkink crew for director representation across the UK and USA. [Watch]

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Manu Mazzaro & Sauvage Surrender to Andalusian Magic

Roma director Manu Mazzaro and Sauvage animation director Ernest Desumbila merge 3D, live-action, motion capture, and AI into the single most ambitious and un-touristy tourism film you may ever witness. [Watch]

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BIGSTAR Opens Big Day With Peter Schrager for ESPN

ESPN’s new high-profile daily sports talk show Big Day with Peter Schrager launched with this fresh take on the textures and icons of New York City from the crew at hometown creative studio BIGSTAR. [Watch]

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Set in Stone: Here-Now Launches Exemplar Typeface for Letters from Sweden

Designer/CD Edvard Scott at Here-Now in Stockholm just dropped us this treat for type fans, a very tactile and hands-on launch film for the Exemplar font designed by Göran Söderström at Letters from Sweden. [Watch]