Versus Welcomes Justin Ortiz as Creative Development Designer
July 29, 2025
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]
Playgrounds Brings In Motion Back to London — Oct 9-10
After two powerful editions, Playgrounds returns to London for In Motion 2025 on October 9–10, bringing artist talks, panels, live demos, and a new app to connect creatives throughout the festival. [Watch]
