“Rules of Play” Short Film by Merlin Flugel
April 16, 2021
Best of Stash 2020: Brand Films
Unchained from the run-time constraints, hefty media buys, and content rules of television, films produced for online/social distribution have matured into a brand’s most powerful weapon for telling more complex and emotional stories. [Read more]
Best of Stash 2020: Advertising VFX
Despite virus-induced production setbacks in 2020, the universe of advertising VFX continued to expand with young studios vying with venerable post facilities for the chance to create the fun and emotion of new branded realities. [Read more]
Stash 144 Drops Two Hours of Motion Magic!
Yes, 2020 feels like a write-off in many ways but Stash 144 proves the planet’s designers, animators, and VFX artists faced the storm with unwavering resolve and new levels of innovation. [Read more]
The Vanity Delivers Bravery Beads to SickKids
The Vanity VFX crew help Scouts Honour directors Mark Zibert and Brent Foster summon an array of powerful emotions in this understated yet spectacular spot highlighting the Bravery Bead Program at SickKids hospital in Toronto. [Read more]
Preview All the Projects Included in Stash 142
Stay inspired this summer with a preview of STASH 142 – the newest issue packs another two hours of brilliant design, animation, and VFX work into The Stash Permanent Collection (plus behind the scenes features and exclusive interviews). [Read more]
No Frills Drops the First Danceable Pandemic PSA
Our first nominee for the “Best COVID-related Creative” award goes to Canadian discount grocery chain No Frills for this PSA/music video by the all-Toronto team of VFX shop The Vanity, audio collective SNDWRx, and agency John St. [Read more]
