Vagrants Appoints Paul Muhlbach EP of Partnerships
From the release: Vagrants is expanding with the appointment of Paul Muhlbach as executive producer, partnerships. Based in Los Angeles, Muhlbach will lead national business development, building relationships with brands and agencies and expanding the studio’s bicoastal presence. [Watch]
Art & Eyewear Collide in Spot Studio’s New Film for Felipe Pantone x Etnia Barcelona
Spot Studio in Barcelona, whose stylish 3D exploits we track here, nudge forward the battle lines of the CG eyewear wars with this vibrant and glitchy work merging design and contemporary art. [Watch]
Hornet Signs Student Academy Award-Winner Lucas Ansel to Directing Roster
From the release: From shaping narrative arcs out of abstract commercial briefs to stretching a comedic bit well beyond its expected punchline, Lucas Ansel has an instinct for storytelling that brings every project to life. [Watch]
Back From the Dead: Fortiche Drops New K/DA “Firestarter” Music Video for LOL
In 2018, League of Legends and animation studio Fortiche broke the internet (and made the cover of Stash 133) with the Pop/Stars music video for virtual band K/DA. The follow-up is finally here, complete with a making-of video. [Watch]
Adrian Villagomez & Mathematic “Finish It” for The Terry Fox Foundation
Following up on last year’s emotional spot for The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto agency Diamond turn to Fela director Adrian Villagomez and the CG animation crew at Mathematic for the next installment of their Finish It campaign. [Watch]
Optical Arts Drops the Mops Like Dominos for Dyson
CD Fabrice Le Nezet and the team at Optical Arts in London (whose many CG feats we track here), elevate Dyson’s Clean+Wash Hygiene vacuum-mop by substituting fun and energy for the standard features list and beauty shots. [Watch]






















