Split image: Left side shows a striking red and white abstract design with text VIE 01.–02.10.2026, highlighting Forward Festival 2026 Vienna. Right side lists: 2 Stages, 25+ Speaker, Forward Festival, Networking, Side Events. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Forward Festival Takes Over in Vienna October 1-2

Posted on September 8, 2026

At Forward Festival Vienna 2026 on October 1-2, a vibrant community of more than 1,500 curious creatives from across industries will connect, collaborate, and draw inspiration from the best minds in creativity. [Watch]

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Rows of robotic arms assemble machinery on a conveyor belt in a modern factory, reminiscent of the precision seen in the Dacia Robots commercial by Romain Chassaing. A green sign labeled PETROL hangs overhead, indicating the production focus. The setting is industrial and high-tech. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We are the Robots: Romain Chassaing Fabricates Factory Fun for Dacia

Posted on September 7, 2026

Solab Films director Romain Chassaing (whose talents with VFX projects are on full display here and here) teams with Digital District and 1920vfx to prove assembly line robots are all too human in this spot for Dacia. [Watch]

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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

Posted on September 6, 2026

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]

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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

Posted on September 4, 2026

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]

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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

Posted on September 3, 2026

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]

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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”

Posted on September 2, 2026

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]

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