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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A stylized illustration of a person standing up and drawing with a pen on a tablet, with colorful geometric shapes emerging from the pen’s tip toward a cylindrical object on the right, against a white background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Standing Up to Creative Theft With We are Better Than This

Posted on June 23, 2026

London-based animation director Joseph Clark and his Oh Studio crew help rally resistance to the data-thieves of Big Tech in this awareness campaign for We Are Better Than This. [Watch]

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A girl with purple hair and a red embroidered shawl, recipient of the Make-thesis-Grant-2026, looks forward, hugging a purple animal tightly. She carries a bamboo backpack with supplies, and the background is softly blurred. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

MAKE Animation Thesis Grant Announces 2026 Winners

Posted on June 23, 2026

Form the release: The MAKE grant is helping student animators launch their careers and opens the door to interested partners in supporting the next generation of storytellers. [Watch]

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A blue whale swims through a surreal sky in Chen Wu’s short film "Leave The Island," surrounded by cloud-like shapes and glowing suspended droplets, all in soft blue and white tones. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Watch Chen Wu’s Beautiful Short Film “Leave The Island”

Posted on June 22, 2026

London-based illustrator and animation director Chen Wu just sent his new short film “Leave The Island”, a quietly beautiful tale about “departure, transformation, and the quiet traces that memory leaves behind.” [Watch]

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A child looks up at giant whales floating through a cloudy sky above a fantastical city with ornate, towering buildings, in a scene reminiscent of Director-Joe-Sill-Signs-with-Psyop’s imaginative storytelling. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Emmy-Winning Director Joe Sill Signs with Psyop

Posted on June 22, 2026

From the release: Psyop has signed Emmy Award-winning director Joe Sill to its live action roster. Renowned for blending cinematic storytelling, emerging technology, and emotionally driven world-building, the filmmaker has forged a career creating expansive work grounded in authentic human experience. [Watch]

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