A person stands by a campfire near a red tent in a colorful, snowy mountain landscape, tall pine trees framing the scene. Smoke rises from the fire under a pastel sky at sunrise or sunset in this Concept Travel spec commercial by Jumbla. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Dreams & Destinations: Jumbla Specs Up Concept Travel

Posted on July 3, 2026

Jumbla Animation Studios, whose talent for combining 3D with rich illustration we first featured here, are back with another showcase their hybrid animation skills in this beautifully drafted spec spot. [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 7

Posted on July 3, 2026

In this latest of his Stash editorial series We Love Pitching, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils makes the case for the foundational importance of the creative brief and the need for transparency and respect in the production partnership. [Watch]

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The image shows a stylized 3D rendering of the Mexican flag, created as part of the FOX Sports FIFA Men's World Cup 2026 broadcast package by Drive Studio, featuring green, white, and red stripes with the national coat of arms in the center. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Drive Studio Packages FIFA Men’s World Cup for FOX Sports

Posted on July 2, 2026

If you were wondering (like us) who’s behind the kinetic complexity of FOX Sports’ massive FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 broadcast package, I’m happy to reveal it’s the team at veteran US sports branding agency Drive Studio. [Watch]

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A silver Opel Corsa car frame is held and worked on by multiple orange robotic arms in an industrial factory setting, reminiscent of the iconic roller coaster commercial by Mark Jenkinson, LA PAC & Mathematic, with bright lights and a blue-toned background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Mark Jenkinson & Mathematic Hit the Corsa Coaster for Opel

Posted on July 2, 2026

The team at Mathematic follow up the animated whimsy of their recent work for Finch with a blast of VFX magic realism in director Mark Jenkinson’s factory-meets-fairground spot for Opel’s Corsa supermini compact hatchback. [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 3: Where Do I Fit and How Much to Charge?

Posted on July 2, 2026

The Stash panel at OFFF 2026 – BREAKING THROUGH: How to Get Seen & Get Results – generated more audience questions than we could address on stage. Part 3 of our follow-up answers queries about positioning yourself in the market and what to charge. [Watch]

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Illustration of a person with long dark hair lying on a bed, holding green tape, resting their head on a pillow, with a sticker-covered laptop nearby. Inspired by the Spotify Reserved animated ad by Jocelyn Charles, the scene feels thoughtful and serene. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Jocelyn Charles Goes to Extremes for Spotify Reserved

Posted on July 1, 2026

Director Jocelyn Charles and Paris animation prodco Remembers, whose work we track here, engage your inner super-fan with a series of extreme scenarios that music-lovers will endure to snag concert tickets. [Watch]

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