A man in a suit stands in a room with classical decor, with bright, animated lightning bolts—evoking Alessandro Bavari’s surreal style—crackling around him. A wooden chair sits empty in the background as solid light from space illuminates the striking, black and white scene. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Alessandro Bavari Electrifies With “Solid Light From Space”

Posted on July 20, 2026

While many in the creative world hedge or hide their use of generative AI, Italian director/composer Alessandro Bavari goes full-speed in the other direction, embracing the media’s warts as well as it’s wonders. [Watch]

Category AI, Featured, Music Video, Short Films · Tags

Bold orange and white text reads BLN 27-28.08.2026, featuring FF26_Forward_Festival_Berlin_. Black boxes list festival highlights: 3 stages, 50+ speakers, workshops, side events, and Forward Festival in large white text. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Forward Festival Invades Berlin: August 27-28, 2026

Posted on July 20, 2026

The 2026 edition of Forward Festival Berlin is where creative minds come together to exchange ideas, gain fresh perspectives, and push the boundaries of their work. Save on your tickets with discount code FORWARDFESTIVAL. [Watch]

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Four-panel image: Formula 1 cars racing, a car crash, multiple cars competing, and a scoreboard displaying Grand Prix race results—all rendered in Cub Studio’s vibrant, stylized animation style—create an engaging visual guide to the excitement of Formula 1 racing. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Cub Studio Drops High-Octane Guide to Formula 1

Posted on July 18, 2026

Working direct with Formula 1, director Frazer Davidson and Cub Studio expand on their portfolio of smart and snappy animated sports explainers with this thorough primer on the planet’s premier motorsport. [Watch]

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A man and woman stand heroically atop office debris, holding a red flag that reads WE ♥ PITCH IN amid burning wreckage—a scene from We Love Pitching Part 7 by Claus Cibilis on Stash. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 8

Posted on July 17, 2026

In this latest of his Stash editorial series We Love Pitching, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils continues his deep dive into the competitive creative process and how making the shortlist does not always feel like a victory. [Watch]

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A colorful Merrell sneaker is suspended by wires in a metal frame above rocky terrain, with a misty mountainous backdrop, evoking the cutting-edge design of the MTL SpeedARC Peak. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

FutureDeluxe Launches MTL SpeedARC Peak for Merrell

Posted on July 17, 2026

Take a look at the how FutureDeluxe merged live-action and CG into the launch spot for Merrell’s MTL SpeedARC Peak, a shoe that spent five years in development and part of the brand’s 45th Anniversary collection. [Watch]

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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

Posted on July 17, 2026

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]

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