A glowing, colorful abstract sphere with radiating light at the center, labeled HORNET on the left and GRETEL on the right, set against a dark background with digital effects and SCAD CoMotion 2026 opening titles text. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Anaissa Ruiz Tejada & Cristian Sandoval Capture “Energy in Flux” for SCAD’s CoMotion 2026

Posted on June 25, 2026

Directors Anaissa Ruiz Tejada and Cristian Sandoval lead a team of 30 fellow students at Savannah College of Art and Design in crafting the open for the 2026 edition of the school’s annual CoMotion design conference. [Watch]

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A cartoon man with glasses and gold chains stands on a glowing digital grid, his lower body breaking into triangles—capturing the surreal vibe of the "Bunker Boyz" music video by Private Island, with geometric mountains and a melting, cloud-like sky behind him. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Synthetic Satire: Private Island Unleashes “Bunker Boyz” Billionaire Take-Down

Posted on June 25, 2026

In a straight-up weaponization of AI against it’s creators, director Chris Boyle and the crew at London mixed-media studio Private Island drop a satirical, three-minute boy band take-down of tech billionaires. [Watch]

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A graphic featuring a blue-faced woman with red lips and a flower crown. Text reads, Breaking through: How to get seen & get results—plus tips for standout Portfolios/Reels. On the right, large text says Q&A FOLLOW UP on an orange background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Stash x OFFF Panel 2026 Follow-Up Part 2: Getting Started & Pushing Past Self-Doubt

Posted on June 24, 2026

The Stash panel at OFFF 2026 – BREAKING THROUGH: How to Get Seen & Get Results – generated far more audience questions than we could address on stage. Part 2 of our follow-up answers queries about getting started and dealing with self-doubt. [Watch]

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Colorful 3D pixel art festival scene with musical instruments, characters, and DJ gear; neon purple and pink hues dominate. Text reads, “PIXELxPIXEL 2026 Creative Festival 10.17, Warehouse TERRADA D Hall/What Cafe @ TENNOZ.”. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Pixel x Pixel Creative Festival Takes Over Tokyo Oct 17

Posted on June 24, 2026

Pixel x Pixel is a motion creative event bringing together leading creators from around the world across motion design, animation, VFX, and real-time graphics on Oct 17 in Toyko, Japan. [Watch]

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Five animated female volleyball players in blue and orange uniforms pose confidently against a bold blue background with large white text and the Volleyball Nations League trailer by Musclebeaver logo in the corner. One holds a volleyball, while others flex or crouch. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Bump & Spike: Musclebeaver Launches Volleyball Nations League 2026

Posted on June 24, 2026

Munich animation and illustration studio Musclebeaver capture the spirit and energy of elite international volleyball in this carefully drafted, action-forward opening film for the 2026 season of Volleyball Nations League. [Watch]

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A person relaxes with feet on a desk in a colorful office, surrounded by dartboards and yellow darts hitting the bullseyes—a surreal, whimsical scene inspired by Optimizely "Tales of Mark Eting" brand films by Giant Ant. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Giant Ant Tells the “Tales of Mark Eting” for Optimizely

Posted on June 23, 2026

Discovering new animated work from Vancouver story tellers Giant Ant is always a happy occasion, and this hero compilation of four mini-brand films for AI digital experience platform Optimizely, is no exception. [Watch]

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