The Collision Awards Releases New Trend Report on The State of Animation in 2025
May 15, 2025
Pleix Adds Sparkle to Moët & Chandon’s Collection Impériale
The latest motion work from veteran French creative collective Pleix builds effervescence and refraction into a level of luxury befitting Moët & Chandon’s Collection Impériale champagne, a cuvée released to mark the brand’s 280th anniversary. [Watch]
Henning M. Lederer Enters the Machine in New Music Video for Max Cooper and Aneek Thapar
Follow director Henning M. Lederer (whose obsession with animating book covers we follow here), on his intricate motion journey for the track “I Exist Inside This Machine”, an audio collab between Max Cooper and Aneek Thapar. [Watch]
Jen Cadic and Andrea Panda Appointed MDs of Psyop for Animation and Live Action/VFX
From the release: Global creative studio, Psyop, has announced the promotion of Jen Cadic to MD, Animation and Andrea Panda to MD, Live Action/VFX bolstering Psyop’s leadership team. [Watch]
Director Jun Diaz Joins m ss ng p eces for US Commercial Representation
From the release: Production company m ss ng p eces today announced the addition of Jun Diaz to the company’s directorial roster. Diaz’s distinct outlook on the world is reflected in his cinematic approach rooted in great casting, performances, and comedic timing.
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Tendril Runs Back the College Football Playoffs for ESPN
The latest work from Tendril’s motion team for ESPN’s coverage of the College Football Playoffs presents a stylistic departure from their previous work but retains all the visceral energy and visual innovation we’ve come to expect. [Watch]
LOBO Rolls Out “The Snowball” for SAFE Project
With innovative animation from LOBO set to the plaintive vocals of Billie Holiday, this short film produced for non-profit SAFE Project thru FCB Health New York provides a powerful metaphor to stick with your dry (or damp) January. [Watch]
