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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ALERT Dang Youre in a Gang by Gimmick Studio | STASH MAGAZINE

Gimmick and TBWA\Canada Gang Up for ALERT

Posted on August 26, 2025

The animation team at Gimmick Studio in Montreal strike a careful balance between dark humor and harsh reality in this series of films about the perils of gang life for the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team thru TBWA\Canada. [Watch]

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Campbell's "Warmth To Share" Spot Behind the Scenes | STASH MAGAZINE

Behind the Scenes on Campbell’s “Warmth To Share” Spot

Posted on January 29, 2021

Take a look at how director Joe Bluhm, the Tonic DNA crew in Montreal, and Leo Burnett Toronto created this CG heartwarmer for Campbell’s⁠ that delivers a hopeful message through the worldview of a firefly. [Watch]

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