The Collision Awards Releases New Trend Report on The State of Animation in 2025
May 15, 2025
Reactiv and Impossible Studios “Help Hope Bloom” for Canadian Cancer Society
Working with Toronto prodco Impossible Studios, director/CD Alon Isocianu and Reactiv weave together live-action with delicate floral VFX in a striking piece for the Canadian Cancer Society that he calls “a real labor of love for a great cause.” [Watch]
Assembly Travels “Lightyears From Home” With Hospitals United for Sick Kids
Director Matt von Trott and the team at Assembly in Auckland craft an emotionally resonant animated odyssey inspired by the challenges experienced by hospitalized children for the Australian charity Hospitals United for Sick Kids. [Watch]
Bark&Bite Doubles Down for NBA Crocs
Following up on their retro-print inspired Crocs spot from last fall, the CG motion crew at Bark&Bite in Leeds slip into a new look based on the casual footwear brand’s partnership with the NBA. [Watch]
RASCAL Appoints Tom Dibb as Head of Creative
From the release: Creative Studio RASCAL has appointed Tom Dibb as Head of Creative. Tom will help to diversify the studio’s offering, drawing on his experience across live-action, design, VFX, and technology.
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Relax and Watch Andrew Pope’s Short Film “Dovetail”
Andrew Pope, a partner and principal Flame artist at Hero Post in Atlanta, captures the inherent calm and satisfaction of fine joinery in this minimalist and mesmerizing CG short film called Dovetail. [Watch]
Artjail Ups Christoph Schroer to CD/Partner in New York
From the release: VFX studio Artjail is pleased to announce the promotion of Christoph Schröer from VFX Supervisor to Creative Director / Partner of its New York studio. In his new role, Christoph will be leveraging his skills and experience to further enhance the quality in Artjail’s projects and empower its team to continue pushing the creative envelope. [Watch]
