Prepare to follow Shanghai director/motion artist Axl Le and London audio house Box of Toys into a dark and disorienting CG fever-dream set in a lurid near-future Hong Kong and focused on an enigmatic character named Vincent. [Watch]
London animation studio The Line says they did not hesitate when asked to bring their well-honed anime skills to this brand film for a new trail bike from California’s YT Industries, “You want a big old anime sword fight? Say no more!” [Watch]
Based in Shenyang, China, director/animator Koalaism adds to the emerging CG sub-genre of atmospheric semi-abandoned cityscapes in this personal work with thoughtful music and sound design by Box Of Toys Audio. [Watch]
The first in-house film from Ritzy Animation in London is a rampaging holiday tale of Rudolph’s Rocky-style comeback that required two years of toil, sweat, and reindeer grooming in between the studio’s commercial work. [Watch]
The in-house shorts program at London’s Blue Zoo produces some wonderful films including “Lynx & Birds” featured on the cover of Stash 127. This time out, the studio turns its considerable character talents to the problem of finding that big idea. [Watch]
The animation crew at The Line in East London help director Wesley Louis explore his family’s Caribbean roots in a rollicking sci-fi adventure centered on Connie, a young British girl, and a mysterious giant robot. [Watch]
