A performer in sunglasses and a black outfit stands on stage, arms raised, as vibrant orange and yellow LED screens display abstract graphics—evoking the energy of Golden Wolf Takes Over Times Square for Epic Games Fortnite. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Golden Wolf Takes Over Times Square for Epic Games

Posted on May 15, 2026

In a massive spectacle of gaming, art, and live music (Snoop Dogg and Ice Spice), the team at Golden Wolf light up 34 screens around Times Square in a takeover for Epic Games and their Fortnite franchise. [Watch]

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A collage of four futuristic images: a geometric perfume bottle, a shiny blue purse on a red background, a sports car with glowing lights, and abstract shapes with vibrant green and yellow light trails—capturing the bold spirit of SAGA. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Monaghan & Recoskie Launch SAGA With Manifesto Film

Posted on May 14, 2026

Ashley Monaghan (former EP at Hornet) and Joey Recoskie (former director at Tendril) just dropped us the rich and riveting launch/manifesto film for SAGA, their new Toronto-based CG design and animation studio. [Watch]

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Two people stand in front of a large "WE [heart] PITCHING" sculpture in a lively city plaza. This scene, featured in We Love Pitching Part 1, captures the creative buzz highlighted by Stash Media’s guest editorial. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 2

Posted on May 14, 2026

In part 2 of his deep dive into the messy, contentious, (some would say broken) world of competitive creative pitches, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils examines how pitching works and how it can work better. [Watch]

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A collage of scenes from BRAINROT, a short film by Alex Semenov starring Thomas Middleditch: glowing blue-eyed man on his phone, winged man near a robot, robots building a pyramid, and space lab robots with a floating astronaut. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

The Idiot Future is Now: Alex Semenov & Thomas Middleditch Plug the Cure for “BRAINROT”

Posted on May 13, 2026

Director/animator Alex Semenov, whose Simpson’s Couch Gag is simply the darkest ever, just dropped us his latest black comedy – a sci-fi take-down of scrolling culture starring the voice of Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley). [Watch]

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Two cylindrical, modern speakers in black and gold, wrapped with matching fabric straps, are set against a dark gradient background—echoing the sleek, minimalist style of the Lodes MAP lighting product film by jformento. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Lighting MAP: jformento Straps In to Illuminate Lodes

Posted on May 13, 2026

In their new film for Italian lighting brand Lodes, co-founder/CD Jonathan Formento and his CG motion crew (whose work we track here), take a hyper-minimalist approach to keep attention tightly focused on the product. [Watch]

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Four animated children lie in a circle on grassy ground, surrounded by small, pink creatures with ears and tails. Flowers dot the scene, creating a peaceful, whimsical mood inspired by Great Outdoors Colorado ad “Take Your Brain Out” by Anna Mantzaris. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Anna Mantzaris Coaxes Kids to “Take Your Brain Out” for Great Outdoors Colorado

Posted on May 12, 2026

Working thru Denver agency Sukle, Passion Pictures director Anna Mantzaris applies her talents for warm and fuzzy stop-motion to the heavy lift of getting youngsters away from their screens and into the great outdoors. [Watch]

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