An ornate book titled The Creative Code of Arms is open on a stand, flanked by two suits of armor. Chronicles of artistry unfold across its pages as a shield with WE❤️P hangs behind, set against red curtains and lit candles. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 15

Sharing is Caring. That is the timely theme of this week’s editorial from Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils in his ongoing series of Stash editorials examining the complexities, relationships, and opportunities of the creative pitching process. [Watch]

A collage of four images inspired by the Dyson-CameraJet-launch-ad-by-Love-Song-Will-Dohrn: dental molds, robotic arms operating, a diagram of a mandible, and a grid of smiling mouths with dental X-rays. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Will Dohrn & Love Song Brush Up on the Dyson CameraJet

UK prodco Love Song (who brought us this stellar effort for Squarespace) and their director Will Dohrn just dropped the most ridiculously riveting toothbrush launch film for Dyson’s equally ridiculous CameraJet. [Watch]

A Mediterranean-style house facade with blue door, balcony, tiled stairs, plants, and a simple orange line drawing of a dancing figure on the wall—evoking the vibrant spirit of Tango Calor Short Film by Rocketpanda—set against a bright blue sky. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Rocketpanda Feel the Heat in “Tango Calor” Short Film

CDs Filippo Martinelli and Riccardo Albertini lead the animation crew at Rocketpanda in crafting a steamy 2D/3D vignette of Mediterranean summer in their new feel-good short film Tango Calor. [Watch]

Aerial view of two people on a golf green, one putting near the flag, with a golf cart nearby, surrounded by sand traps and trees—creating a scene reminiscent of a picturesque mini golf course designed by Cub Studio. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Cub Studio Explores Putting Gone very Wrong in “Mini Golf”

In their latest in-house animated short film, Fraser Davidson and Cub Studio tap into the comedic potential of what we’re coining as “putting rage” while exploring the possibilities of a miniature CG diorama aesthetic. [Watch]

Two men sitting side by side against a plain, textured backdrop—one wears a dark t-shirt and has a beard; the other wears glasses and a light button-up shirt. Both are smiling, exuding warmth as they mark the beginning of Little Bird Signs CARAVAN Signs for East Coast Representation. The photo is in black and white. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Little Bird Signs CARAVAN Signs for East Coast Representation

From the release: CARAVAN, a live action production and post company based in Charlotte, North Carolina has signed with Becca Falborn’s Little Bird for East Coast Representation. [Watch]

Four scenes: cars drive in a spiral; city streets with many traffic lights; a damaged car on a hill; three trucks of varying sizes, a person visible in the smallest. All images use a diorama or model style, reminiscent of Joel Kefali’s distinctive visual approach and perfect for capturing the world of AA Insurance. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Joel Kefali Takes the Road Less Traveled for AA Insurance

One nice result of the rise of AI in creative production is the quiet backlash against it as directors like Joel Kefali at Good Oil in Sydney make an effort to craft motion as hand-made, low tech, and charming as possible. [Watch]