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In-Depth Coverage: Stylefames NY Opener

Conference openers have become the vehicle of choice for many studios to show what they can do without an overbearing client or agency brief hemming… Read more

John Kahrs & Disney: Paperman

Disney’s Oscar-nominated short, Paperman, is now online. Check out itsartmag’s Paperman Breakdown by director John Kahrs. The sexy proprietary software that displaces textures with motion… Read more

Dimitri Stankowicz: Rone “Bye Bye Macadam”

Kicking off with an atomic bang, Dimitri Stankowicz‘s music video for Rone’s “Bye Bye Macadam” sucks you into its graphic ceremony – part Jodorowsky, part… Read more

“Home” by Luiz Stockler

The talented Luiz Stockler just finished his new animated short, ‘Home’. A bit NSFW… but awesome regardless!

Motionographer Classic Quickie

Motionographer Classic Quickie: The Art of the Title pays homage to Saul Bass’ classic Anatomy of a Murder.

Adam Gault Studio: The Kraken

Adam Gault Studio brings Steven Noble’s illustrations to life in three spots for The Kracken Black Spiced Rum: Strength, Survival, and Existence.

Racecar: Kiss – A Love Story

This brilliant short film by Racecar directors – Joseph Hodgson and Franck Aubry is finally released. More information about the piece can be found here.

Cause & Effect: Phenomenal Handclap Band

Cause & Effect: Phenomenal Handclap Band “The Right One”

Joseph Pierce: The Pub

Trailer for Joseph Pierce’s new short The Pub is online. More stills and some photos from the shoot on his Flickr.

Anthony Francisco Schepperd & Chris Milk: “Two Against One”

Two great tastes that taste great together. A phrase that applies to the Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi musical collaboration “Rome,” to Jack White and… Read more

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Monarchy of Roses, an amazing collaboration between the Red Hot Chili Peppers, illustrator Raymond Pettibon and director Marc Klasfeld.

Sehsucht: Misereor

Mate Steinforth and Sehsucht create this woodcut-inspired spot for Misereor.

Ori Toor: Panda Bear — “Alsatian Darn” (unofficial)

Ori Toor continues to explore psychedelic, fluid animation in this unofficial music video for Panda Bear’s Alsatian Darn. If you haven’t seen it yet, check… Read more

Don Hertzfeldt: Lily and Jim

Don Hertzfeldt’s Lily and Jim makes its online debut! His third student film, made way back in 1997 on 16mm. “I would love some more… Read more

David Prosser: Matter Fisher

David Prosser‘s short film, Matter Fisher, makes it’s online debut this week as the winner of Short of the Week‘s Great Film Competition. It’s a… Read more

Nice IDs for IRU.TV by reanimatr

Nice IDs for IRU.TV by reanimatr

Tetro

I recently watched this film, and while I have mixed feelings about the film itself, the title blew me away. Made by SFAUSTINA Design last… Read more

Sehsucht: Lamborghini Pacemaker

Sehsucht’s latest production is this dark and elegant short film for Lamborghini’s super sports car, Gallardo Superleggera. Lamborghini Pacemaker is an epic journey that follows… Read more

DBA Pen

DBA Pen: An elegant product information video for a 98% biodgradable pen by Dirt Empire. via Surfstation

Mr. Burton’s Rabbit Hole by United Fakes

Mr. Burton’s Rabbit Hole by United Fakes is a great hand-made sculptural piece that was dropped by the network it was commissioned for. Their loss,… Read more

A Fair Future For All: animated manifesto film from the UK Labour Party.

A Fair Future For All: animated manifesto film from the UK Labour Party. Interesting use of animation and character design for political advertising.

The Johnny Cash Project:

The Johnny Cash Project: a collective art project and music video … (thanks Colin!)

The Visual Chinatown of David Pope

The Visual Chinatown of David Pope: a collection of trippy looping animations.

Ensrettet of Acne Film for Absolut Vodka: “Black” and “White”

Swedish studio, Acne Films’ resident direction-team, Ensrettet, knock back a double in Black and White: two stunning spots for Absolut Vodka with 3D by Important Looking… Read more