Event poster for the OFFF-Montreal-2026 event reads Montréal, September 2-3, 2026, Société des arts technologiques [SAT] over golden bubbles and abstract shapes, with black text on white, purple, and red blocks. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

OFFF Montréal Returns in Full Force Sept 2-3, 2026

Posted on April 29, 2026

OFFF Montréal is a two-day creative festival for designers, artists, and digital thinkers. A space to gather, get inspired, and hear from some of the most exciting voices in contemporary visual culture. [Watch]

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A vintage Polaroid camera sits on a wooden table covered with colorful confetti and sparkles, reminiscent of a scene from the short film "Vintage Electronic Devices" by Studio Aiko, alongside a developed photo showing two smiling people. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Studio Aiko Finds the Beauty in “Vintage Electronic Devices”

Posted on April 29, 2026

Co-founders Yair Alony and Meny Hilsenrad at Studio Aiko in Tel Aviv take time out from their diet of client-focused CG work to indulge their love for vintage tech design in this relaxed and lovingly-detailed short film. [Watch]

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A humanoid figure in a glowing suit slices through a monstrous creature, sending a spray of blood across a dynamic, orange-striped background—an epic moment from Kris Brady’s Ultramega Kaiju Klash! Short Film. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Kris Brady Unleashes “Ultramega Kaiju Klash!” Short Film

Posted on April 29, 2026

Paris-based director/designer/animator Kris Brady, whose credits include Black Panther and Love, Death + Robots, pays homage to American comics artist James Harren and his Ultramega IP with this high-intensity personal film. [Watch]

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A black-and-white photo of Adrian Lawrence, Heckler's newly appointed Global ECD, with short, light hair, wearing a crew-neck sweatshirt, looking slightly to the side and smiling against a plain, light-colored background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Heckler Appoints New Global ECD Adrian Lawrence

Posted on April 29, 2026

From the release: Independent creative studio Heckler has announced the appointment of Adrian Lawrence as Global Executive Creative Director, marking a significant step in the studio’s continued evolution of its creative offering on a global stage. [Watch]

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A collage of four images: top left, the word “craft” in green script on a gray background; top right, a brown dachshund on a green background; bottom left, a colorful abstract figure walking; bottom right, a brand film layout by ManvsMachine. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Zero Bucks Given: ManvsMachine Keeps it Kinetic for Canva

Posted on April 28, 2026

Somehow we missed this work by the team at ManvsMachine for Canva when it first released so we’re making up for it now. It’s a smooth blast of motion, typography, and product demo all rolled into one satisfying brand film. [Watch]

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The word Rise Upskill - Applications Now Open in bold, black letters, with three horizontal orange and yellow bars beneath the letter e on a white background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Rise Upskill Applications Now Open for Free Training to Support Gender Diversity in Media

Posted on April 28, 2026

From the release: Rise, the award-winning advocacy group for gender diversity in the broadcast and media technology sector, is pleased to announce a new global training programme – Rise Upskill. [Watch]

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