The Collision Awards Releases New Trend Report on The State of Animation in 2025
May 15, 2025
Caroline Audebert Takes Over Passion Paris as CEO
From the release: Passion Paris is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline Audebert as CEO, succeeding Marc Bodin-Joyeux. This change coincides with the studio’s 20th anniversary and its move to Quai de Jemmapes. [Watch]
Filmmaker Bao Nguyen Joins m ss ng p eces for US Commercial Representation
From the release: Production company m ss ng p eces today announced the addition of Bao Nguyen to the company’s directorial roster. Nguyen is an Emmy Award-nominated Vietnamese-American filmmaker known for his nimble, nuanced documentaries that turn the intimate into the epic. [Watch]
ManvsMachine Blows Up Jeff Koons for Squarespace
ManvsMachine’s visual adventures with website building platform Squarespace (see here and here for prime examples) continue with a masterclass in shiny pneumatics touting the brand’s collab with artist Jeff Koons. [Watch]
Ultra Immersive Sand: FutureDeluxe Unveils Sonos Arc Ultra
Executive creative director Ant Baena and the FutureDeluxe team demo the immersive audio power of the Sonos Arc Ultra sound bar in this Dune crossover with the sands of planet Arrakis in the starring role. [Watch]
Johnny Kelly Gives the “Dancing Can” a Twirl for Guinness
Playing off Guinness’ infectious “Dancing Man” ad (an audience and industry fave from 1994), Nexus director Johnny Kelly and Yamination Studios mix live-action and stop-motion to channel the feel-good vibes of the original. [Watch]
Motion Plus Design Returns to Paris Nov. 23
On Saturday Nov. 23, Motion Plus Design once again invites the biggest names in motion design to Paris. Book your ticket now on motionparis.com. Can’t make it to Paris? Live stream tickets are also available. [Watch]
