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Manu Mazzaro & Sauvage Surrender to Andalusian Magic

Roma director Manu Mazzaro and Sauvage animation director Ernest Desumbila merge 3D, live-action, motion capture, and AI into the single most ambitious and un-touristy tourism film you may ever witness. [Watch]

Character, Craft, and Chocolate: Behind the Scenes on the Suchard 2025 Christmas Spot

Take a peek into the making of the 2025 Spanish holiday spot for Swiss chocolate brand Suchard – full of warm, handcrafted family vibes courtesy of prodco BOL, with Device directing and Pangur Animation handling the stop-motion. [Watch]

IBM Global AI Campaign by Ogilvy and Niceshit Studio | STASH MAGAZINE

Niceshit & Matt Blease Keep it Human for IBM AI

Working with UK illustrator/art director Matt Blease, the animation team at Niceshit Studio in Barcelona combines “classic comedy, bold scripts, and expressive characters” into a series of clean and quirky spots for IBM’s AI products. [Watch]

Three Cents Soda brand film by Mellow Studio | STASH MAGAZINE

Mellow Studio Keeps it Bubbly for Three Cents Soda

The design and motion team at Mellow Studio in Athens combine cel and 2D digital animation with 3D to craft an energized brand film and backstory for Greek premium tonic and soda brand Three Cents. [Watch]

MegaComputeur and Passion Pictures Suchard Holiday Spot | STASH MAGAZINE

MegaComputeur and Passion Pictures Keep it Sweet for Suchard Holiday Spot

Leveraging their mastery of character and narrative, Passion Pictures directing collective MegaComputeur escort us back through relatable and touching moments in the life of a regular family for Spanish nougat brand Suchard. [Watch]

IKEA Anime TikTok Campaign by Clubcamping | STASH MAGAZINE

Clubcamping and Hornet Head Back to School with IKEA in Anime TikTok Campaign

Buenos Aires animation studio Clubcamping helps IKEA connect with college-bound consumers in these three anime-flavored “Find Your Slice of Life” spots showcasing how the Swedish furniture giant solves shared-living challenges. [Watch]