A woman with straight brown hair, wearing a white top and pearl earrings, smiles at the camera against a plain, light gray background—capturing the poised confidence reminiscent of Jasmine Tay, who was recently promoted to Executive Producer at Heckler Singapore. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Jasmine Tay Promoted to EP at Heckler Singapore

Posted on July 13, 2026

From the release: Heckler Singapore is pleased to announce the promotion of Jasmine Tay to Executive Producer, recognizing over a decade of contributions spanning production and post-production. [Watch]

Category The Inbox · Tags

Collage of 12 colorful, surreal, and abstract artworks—featured in the Stash issue 178 preview trailer—including a soccer player, a beetle, digital figures, a smiling cartoon face, hands, a yacht, a person on a roof, and other imaginative scenes. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

New Issue! Preview Stash 178, the Latest From the Stash Permanent Collection

Posted on July 13, 2026

Stash 178 is the latest addition to the ever-expanding archives of the Stash Permanent Collection, the only video streaming platform dedicated to design, animation, and pure inspiration. [Watch]

Category 3D Style, Advertising, Animation, Brand film, Broadcast Design, BTS, BTS, CG, Character Animation, Explainer, Featured, Games, Illustration, Motion Design, Music Video, Short Films, Stop Motion, Titles, VFX · Tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

A meerkat in a red jacket and hat rows a boat, while a yellow bird in a hat waves nearby. In the background, The Storyteller’s round house with circular windows nestles among lush plants and trees, setting the scene for another whimsical adventure. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Here’s How Zombie and Jungler Told the Story of The Storyteller for AXA

Posted on July 12, 2026

Take a peak at the craft behind this stop-motion spot from director Paulo Garcia and the teams at Zombie and Jungler, an emotional take on the bonds of family for insurance giant AXA thru agency Publicis Conseil. [Watch]

Category Advertising, Animation, Character Animation, Featured, Stop Motion · Tags , , , ,

A collage of four black-and-white images: a person boxing, a woman singing, a man running in a city street, and a drummer in motion—each with blurred effects showing dynamic movement. Inspired by director Zee Ntuli’s evocative storytelling in the "African Time" Castle Milk Stout campaign, the composition captures the vibrant pulse of urban life and creative energy. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Zee Ntuli & Friends Mark African Time for Castle Milk Stout

Posted on July 10, 2026

Capetown filmmaker Zee Ntuli spins together the talents of DOP Julian Robinet and VFX artist/editor Blake Prinsloo for a poetic and heartfelt interlude disguised as a commercial for South African Breweries’ Castle Milk Stout. [Watch]

Category Advertising, Featured, VFX · Tags

A woman with crossed arms wears a diamond necklace, matching bracelet, and a ring. Soft lighting highlights the jewelry against her skin, with the background fading into a warm gradient, evoking the luxurious allure of a Bvlgari Serpenti Spec Spot by Vladislav Evdokimov. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Wisdom, Power, Seduction: Bulgari Serpenti Spec Spot by Vladislav Evdokimov

Posted on July 9, 2026

3D motion designer Vladislav Evdokimov serves up a silky smooth spec spot inspired by the Serpenti motif of luxury fashion house Bvlgari, which draws on Greek and Roman mythology to symbolize wisdom, power, and seduction. [Watch]

Category 3D Style, Animation, CG, Featured, Motion Design · Tags ,

A close-up of a crying baby's face is on the left, with the text You have been pitching your entire life. in bold letters on a white background to the right, subtly highlighting how even from an early age, we instinctively understand the fundamentals of a sales pitch. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

9 Pitching Rules to Stop Giving Your Value Away

Posted on July 8, 2026

Iartists+ founder/CXO Danixa Diaz, whose vault of creative pitch experience includes seven years as director of business development at Imaginary Forces, shares her top rules for pitching success. [Watch]

Category Guest Editorial · Tags ,