Older man with light hair, large dark glasses, and a slight smile stands in front of a textured wall. The image is in black and white and shows him from the shoulders up, capturing the thoughtful presence of Alex McDowell, an innovator known for his contributions to New Narrative Design. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

MakeMake Appoints Alex McDowell, RDI, as Director of New Narrative Design Department

From the release: MakeMake is proud to announce Alex McDowell, RDI, as Director of the studio’s newly formed Narrative Design Department. Alex joins Kate Berry who now serves as Managing Director of Narrative Design. [Watch]

A modern workspace featuring a Lenovo laptop on a glass desk, displaying colorful city lights. Nearby are headphones, a mouse, a lamp, a cup, and a bicycle, with large windows showing an evening cityscape—capturing the creative spirit of Frame48. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Frame48 Works Out With Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7x Laptop

ECD Tom Teller and the 3D motion crew at Frame48 in LA pull directly from their own creative workflows to add UI realism to this product film for Lenovo’s premium ultra-portable Yoga Slim 7x Laptop. [Watch]

Black and white close-up of a woman with long dark hair in two pigtails, looking directly at the camera and smiling softly against a plain light background—capturing an elegant simplicity reminiscent of Studio Private’s signature style as they add Mikaela Westerholm as Head of Image. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Studio Private Adds Mikaela Westerholm as Head of Image

From the release: Studio Private has appointed long-standing collaborator Mikaela Westerholm as Head of Image, recognising both her creative leadership and the changing role of image-making within fashion production. [Watch]

Two futuristic, glowing female figures with braided hair stand face to face, pressing their hands together. One is illuminated in green hues and the other in pink, both set against a dark background—a striking scene that embodies the spirit of "Make a Life Not Just a Living," reflecting the creative ethos of University of the Arts London. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

The Midnight Club “Make a Life, Not Just a Living” for University of the Arts London

Assembling student work into an art school promo is a smart (aka cheap and effective) creative strategy where execution is everything. The Midnight Club gets it right in this riveting film for University of the Arts London. [Watch]

Woman with short brown hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt, smiles while sitting indoors near a plant and colorful abstract bicycle artwork on the wall—capturing a moment of quiet confidence as Taylor Yontz joins Golden Wolf as Senior creative director. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Golden Wolf Adds Taylor Yontz as Senior Creative Director

From the release: Taylor Yontz has joined Golden Wolf, the multi-award winning creative agency behind global brand campaigns, immersive experiences, and entertainment-led projects, as Senior Creative Director. [Watch]

A vibrant, psychedelic image reminiscent of Miles Aldridge’s bold style: a person with wavy blond hair and bright makeup, shown with a multiple exposure effect creating three overlapping, colorful faces, all laughing joyfully under vivid red and pink lighting. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

BlinkInk Signs Lea Turner, Dave Fox, and Miles Aldridge to Directing Roster

From the release: BlinkInk signs Lea Turner, Dave Fox, and Miles Aldridge to directing roster.   Lea Turner   Lea Turner came to directing via copywriting, a route that gave her a sharp instinct for narrative economy that’s very much still present in her films. Trained in commercial directing at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, she has […] [Watch]