A collage of four images from the MINI Icon Drops 08 Editions commercial by Critical Mass: a car-shaped figure covered in liquid metal, a draped UK flag, red laser outlines, and one wrapped in green moss and plants. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Critical Mass Drops “MINI Icon Drops” 08 Special Editions

Posted on May 28, 2026

MINI’s long history of vehicle customization receives an exclamation point in this new CG spot for their 08 Special Editions produced by the NY office of digital design agency Critical Mass thru Goodby Silverstein & Partners. [Watch]

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The Embassy Re-Conquers Winter With the Nissan KICKS

Posted on January 15, 2026

Back in 2017, Vancouver VFX studio The Embassy resurrected their malevolent Nissan snowmen (watch with full BTS here). Now, teaming with Steam Films’ director Markus Walter, they’ve expanded on the brand’s winter mayhem. [Watch]

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CCGF DWB Driving While Black Andrew Proctor and The Mill | STASH MAGAZINE

Andrew Proctor and The Mill Unveil New Vehicle Designed Specifically for Driving While Black

Posted on September 14, 2023

In understated but powerful new work, Mill+ director Andrew Proctor and The Mill VFX crew showcase the new DWB, a fictitious CG car designed to “shine a light on the double standard in policing of Black people in America.” [Watch]

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