Gretel: mun2 Rebrand

Another fine piece of work by Gretel, this time for Mun2. When invited by the network to do their 2013 rebrand, they decided to go for a clean and simple… Read more

Iron Mountain “Backup Tapes”

Protecting back-up tapes. Not the sexiest of topics. But Sebas and Clim (Hornet) managed to bring their trademark whimsy to bear on this entertaining spot… Read more

Onward Internet!

Buck brings us a delightul tale of the internet using a variety of styles and techniques, combined with the always solid sound design by Antfood—love the old… Read more

Butter Fingers

LA based 2D animator and designer Jordan Scott just released a charming, beautifully designed short titled “Butter Fingers.” “Butter Fingers” takes us through a brief… Read more

Google Wallet

More gorgeous work from Buck, this time for Google Wallet. Impeccable faux analogue and brilliant transitions anchored by solid design make this a worthy addition… Read more

Wild & Woolly

2veinte creates what is possibly the most interesting walk cycle ever in “Wild & Woolly.” Lots of traditionally animated love went into this one. UPDATE:… Read more

IBM Phones And Food

The interplay of live action and exaggerated device interactions give this spot for IBM a shot of whimsy that separates it from the herd. (And… Read more

Pearson English: “One”

Although the script is a bit on the dry side, this explainer video from Territory kept my attention with its whimsical cel work and cheerful… Read more

Nvidia Grid VCA: “Wherever Life Takes You”

This buttery smooth explainer video for Nvidia gracefully oscillates between representational and abstract illustrations to communicate its highly technical material. Co-directed by Bureau Hardy Seiler… Read more

Canal+ Spain Rebrand

Building on the off-air visual branding system created by Erretres, Argentina-based Plenty crafted the Canal+ on-air rebrand for agency D3. Everything moves to the rhythm… Read more

Colin Hesterly: Lovaganza 2015

Director Colin Hesterly (recently added to The Academy’s roster) blends geometric illustrations with vintage textures to promote the interesting Lovaganza 2015 event coming this September.… Read more

CRCR: Lendemain de cuite

CRCR’s short and insane “Lendemain de cuite” features excellent sound design from Kouz. (The spot was created for an undisclosed client.) Submitted by Jrcanest via… Read more

FEMA “Our Home”

The brilliant palette in FEMA “Our Home” is reason enough for viewing. Directed by Headless (Elastic), the PSA also features a charming mix of 2D/3D… Read more

Buck: HGTV Home “Global Spice”

Says Buck: In the second of our Sherwin Williams HGTV spots in partnership with McKinney, our inspiration goes global. Spices, slippers, masks and maps from… Read more

Jimmy Simpson: Square Street Studies

In “Square Street Studies,” designer/illustrator Jimmy Simpson distills urban life into colorful bite-sized loops. Says Simpson: I have been focusing on illustration for the last… Read more

Plasticine Rhythm

Animator, illustrator and musician Andy Martin took a series of stop-motion animations he created for Vine and used them as a launchpad for “Plasticine Rhythm.”… Read more

2veinte: Agile Films

2veinte’s eye-popping palettes and quirky animation titillate the senses in this experimental short created for Agile Films. Credits Done by 2veinte Directed by Pablo Gostanian… Read more

Celyn: Vitra “Map Table”

With a charming jewel tone palete and lovingly wrought 2D animation, designer/director Celyn (Nexus Productions) shows how simplicity and complexity can coexist in “Map Table.”… Read more