Danish Director Casper Balslev Signs with Institute
July 17, 2025
Anton Shavkero Takes the PUMA Speedcat for a Spin
The last time director Anton Shavkero and his CLAN crew teamed with CG studio AVE we got this esport madness. Now they’ve applied their unhinged 3D thinking to this future-pop racer vision for PUMA’s classic Speedcat sneaker. [Watch]
Danish Director Casper Balslev Signs with Institute
From the release: Acclaimed production company Institute welcomes Danish director Casper Balslev to its roster for US commercial representation. Balslev is best known for his ability to merge the everyday with the fantastical, creating vibrant and authentic stories through his often spontaneous-feeling, naturalistic approach. [Watch]
Huge Opens “Bookish” Series With a Page-Turner
CD Paul McDonnell and the design and animation team at Huge in London sculpt a literal page-turner to open Bookish, a British period crime drama series about a book shop owner who helps the police solve crimes. [Watch]
Pictoplasma NYC Marks Its 11th Edition – Sept 25–26
Berlin’s world-renowned character design conference returns to New York for its 11th edition on September 25–26, at the SVA Theatre. Expect two days of talks, screenings, and discussions shaped by new technologies and visual culture. [Watch]
Prodco HENRY & Hybrid Studio LIPSTICK Launch AI Roster
From the release: Founded by director Sebastian Strasser, LIPSTICK introduces a new kind of production environment: a hybrid studio where direction, post-production, and AI-generated visuals coexist within a single, unified structure. [Watch]
Watch the 2025 Emmy Nominees for Outstanding Title Design
The 77th Emmy Awards nominees were announced July 15th with six contenders vying for the much-coveted Outstanding Title Design hardware, including Plains of Yonder (x2), Imaginary Forces, yU + co, Filmograph, and Oliver Latta. [Watch]
