Animation for Hire

60 minutes
Animation for Hire

We’re bringing you a compilation of the most exciting commissioned works we received this year. A varied collection ranging from commercials and explanimations to public service announcements, these animations show great attention to visual style and give you a taste of today’s trends.

This program screened as part of KLIK Amsterdam Animation Festival 2016

Showing in this program

2015 Taiwan Anicup Opening

2015 Taiwan Anicup Opening

  • Eden Chan / Wei-Yuan Chen
  • Taiwan, 2015

The opening film of 2015 Taiwan Anicup Opening. We can see famous places in Tainan, Taiwan and Kyoto, Japan in this film, showing the cooperation of these two cities and the enthusiasm of Anicup activities.

Aardman Nathan Love

Aardman Nathan Love

  • Joe Burrascano
  • United States, 2015
  • 2 min.
ADCN: Advertising leader

ADCN: Advertising leader

  • Martijn Hogenkamp
  • The Netherlands, 2016

For the ADCN Awards Ceremony we've created a leader for the category 'Talent', which plays with the theme of light.

ADCN: Craft Leader

ADCN: Craft Leader

  • Vincent Lammers
  • The Netherlands, 2016

A montage of the Blood, Sweat & Cheers of artists working in Advertising, Design & Craft.

ADCN: Talent leader

ADCN: Talent leader

  • Martijn Hogenkamp
  • The Netherlands, 2016

For the ADCN Awards Ceremony we've created a leader for the category 'Talent', which visualises the creative struggle.

ADULT SWIM ID: MR. PICKLES

ADULT SWIM ID: MR. PICKLES

  • Simón Wilches-Castro
  • United States, 2016

DOG spelled backwards is SATAN

Adult Swim: Singles 2015

Adult Swim: Singles 2015

  • Stephanie Swart
  • United States, 2015

Dive into Summer with stream-of-consciousness cel animation.

Airbnb: Wall and Chain

Airbnb: Wall and Chain

  • Marie Hyon / Marco Spier
  • United States, 2014

In May 2012, an Airbnb guest, Cathrine, told us a powerful story of a trip she took to Berlin with her father, Jörg, a Berlin Wall guard at the height of the Cold War. She wanted to show him the vibrant city Berlin had become, but it was the man they met at their Airbnb apartment that changed everything for Jörg.

Anchor Christmas Advert 2015: Little Elephant

Anchor Christmas Advert 2015: Little Elephant

  • Kyra Buschor / Constantin Paeplow
  • United Kingdom, 2015
Blood Coal

Blood Coal

  • Douwe van der Werf
  • The Netherlands / Czech Republic / Spain / Venezuela / Canada, 2016

Many people know about 'blood diamonds', but have you heard about 'blood coal'? This film explains blood coal in 1,5 minutes.

Closed

Closed

  • Victor L. Pinel
  • Spain, 2016

a terrible reality begins when two young people enter an abandoned fair, recording with your cell phone camera

Costa: Fix Florida

Costa: Fix Florida

  • Giant Ant
  • Canada, 2016
  • 2 min.

We had the chance to work again with Costa, world changers and makers of amazing sunglasses,
to tell the story of Florida's plight. The water needs to flow south; here's why.

Crush Your Enemies

Crush Your Enemies

  • Albert 't Hooft / Paco Vink
  • The Netherlands, 2016
  • 2 min.

Game trailer for the strategy game Crush Your Enemies

Estee Lauder: La Mer

Estee Lauder: La Mer

  • Marie Hyon / Marco Spier
  • United States, 2015

The story of La Mer skincare is one of hope, healing and one man's deep respect for the power of the living sea.

Etiquette

Etiquette

  • Fluorescent Hill
  • Canada, 2016

A helpful little etiquette guide for commuters aboard GO Transit.

Freederm TVC3

Freederm TVC3

  • Hello Savants
  • The Netherlands / United Kingdom, 2016

A three-TVC-series made by our Amsterdam based Italian creative collective for the cosmetic brand Freederm in collaboration with the agency 180 Amsterdam

Hammerson: Colliderscope

Hammerson: Colliderscope

  • Daniel Cohen
  • United Kingdom, 2014
Happy Roasted Summer!

Happy Roasted Summer!

  • Emmanuelle Leleu / Julien Hazebroucq
  • France, 2016
Hello wall

Hello wall

  • Guido Puijk / Thijs Viegers / Ben Vinkenburg / Studio Plumeau
  • The Netherlands, 2015

A man reflects on his life as an alcoholic.
Based on the book: Hallo Muur (Hello wall) by Erik Jan Harmens.

HIAS: For The Refugee

HIAS: For The Refugee

  • Moth Collective
  • United Kingdom, 2015
  • 2 min.

Guided by Jewish values and experience, HIAS is working to address the global refugee crisis by protecting refugees and displaced persons throughout the world and helping them to build new lives in safety and with dignity.
This film was produced for World Refugee Day, to publicise and spread awareness on HIAS' mission and values for the last 130 years.

It Was Never Meant To Be This Way

It Was Never Meant To Be This Way

  • Marcus Armitage
  • United Kingdom, 2015
  • 3 min.

A short animated film visualising a poem written by a collaboration of women who rely on mental health services provided by the NHS.

League of Legends: Mounted Yordle

League of Legends: Mounted Yordle

  • Marie Hyon / Marco Spier
  • United States, 2016
Meditation for Beginners

Meditation for Beginners

  • Katy Davis
  • United Kingdom, 2015
  • 2 min.

Are you new to meditation, and interested in finding out how to start a practice? We'll walk you through the basics!

Modern Love: A Kiss, Deferred

Modern Love: A Kiss, Deferred

  • Moth Collective
  • United Kingdom, 2015
  • 3 min.

'A Kiss, Deferred' is our contribution to the New York Times' Modern Love column, based on a true story written by Nikolina Kulidžan. The full article can be read here: nytimes.com/2015/08/02/fashion/a-kiss-deferred-by-bosnia-and-herzegovina-civil-war.html?_r=0

Mona Intense Vla

Mona Intense Vla

  • Vincent Lammers / Ambassadors
  • The Netherlands, 2016

The eleventh instalment in Mona’s Jacques & Sjors campaign. This time for the launch of their brand new Intense Vla, which might be a little bit too intense for Jacques.

More Stuff

More Stuff

  • Simone Giampaolo / Joe Kinch
  • United Kingdom, 2015
  • 2 min.
Motionographer: Patreon Campaign

Motionographer: Patreon Campaign

  • Michelle Higa Fox / Erica Gorochow / Slanted Studios / PepRally
  • United States, 2016

Since 2006, Motionographer has shared inspiring work, insightful interviews and industry commentary with millions of people from around the world. When presented with the opportunity to be a part of the Patreon Campaign, Slanted Studios and PepRally were ecstatic to play a role in raising donations and celebrating 10 years of Motionographer.

New York Times: Modern Love

New York Times: Modern Love

  • Jimmy Simpson
  • United States, 2015
  • 2 min.
NPO Radio1: Van Alle Kanten

NPO Radio1: Van Alle Kanten

  • Mads Berg
  • The Netherlands, 2015

Several people in several situations are listening to Radio 1

Rajasthan Tourism Logo Reveal

Rajasthan Tourism Logo Reveal

  • Suresh Eriyat
  • India, 2016

A sand sculpture animation film made using stop motion animation technique using sand for Rajasthan tourism. Rajasthan as the magical destination comes across different from eye to eye, giving new meanings and shapes to their own perceptions of the same place. The richness of culture and tradition here has withstood sands of time untouched by the many eras of change.

Experience the potpourri of heritage and culture of Rajasthan put together by this artistic sand art piece. The mesmerizing sand grains unveil the Rajasthan Tourism logo and reintroduce this vibrant and colourful state from a new light.

Rolling Wonder

Rolling Wonder

  • Orion Tait / Buck
  • United States, 2016

We had the pleasure of bringing Oreo’s new "Open Up" campaign to life in this global spot, airing in over 50 countries. The song, voiced by Adam Lambert, supports Oreo’s social message of diversity and openness. And what better setting to celebrate openness than an Oreo themed roller disco party, where all kinds of characters are connecting and grooving together…

Seed Matters

Seed Matters

  • Buck
  • United States, 2016
  • 4 min.

We follow Mr. Seed about his daily business—at home, at the gym, and out in nature—as he bemoans the many woes of industrial agriculture, highlights the differences between himself and genetically modified seeds, and explains how organic farming is the key to a healthier future.

Senna, in the heart of Brazil

Senna, in the heart of Brazil

  • Ralph Karam / Juanma Freire / Gustavo Karam
  • Brazil, 2016

For the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the "Instituto Ayrton Senna", together with JWT and Animation studio Le Cube, have prepared a beautiful message from Senna to all the Brazilian olympic athletes, pointing out the importance of winning at home. Ayrton Senna lost eight times before winning the Brazilian GP, and when he did, it was with a lot of effort.

SGCH: Morgans’ Story

SGCH: Morgans’ Story

  • Stefan Wernik
  • Australia, 2015

SGCH has provided homes and social and economic opportunities to the vulnerable and low income people of NSW for 30 years. This film features the true story of Morgan, who with the help of SGCH rose above a troubled upbringing.

Slack

Slack

  • Smith & Foulkes / Nexus
  • United Kingdom, 2016

The story follows the creative process of a team of CGI animals as they collaborate to produce a sensational new flying umbrella. The realistic visual aesthetic of each animal character required a particular emphasis on cloth simulation as well as hair, fur and feathers. Smith & Foulkes used Hairfarm software to generate realistic textures for each animal. These CGI creations were then given dis

Slack // Amazing: Traffic

Slack // Amazing: Traffic

  • Giant Ant
  • Canada, 2016

Slack, the amazing team communication tool, brought us in to add a 3rd to their Amazing Teams series. With an open brief to make something "amazing", here's what we did. Traffic is just suuuuuch a drag.

Stretching the Boundaries

Stretching the Boundaries

  • Kleopatra Korai
  • Greece / Singapore / United Kingdom, 2015

Animation short for the opening ceremony of 8thAsean paragames in Singapore,which introduces 15 sports played at the games and celebrate the mental and physical strengths of people of all abilities.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

  • Kirill Yeretsky
  • United States, 2015

Over the 2015 Thanksgiving weekend, StoryCorps, a non profit organization in Brooklyn NY, worked with teachers and high school students across the country to preserve the voices and stories of an entire generation of Americans over a single holiday weekend. This video raised awareness to this campaign with the purpose of engaging people of all ages in the act of listening.

The Super Yummies: ‘If A Parsnip Was An Animal’

The Super Yummies: ‘If A Parsnip Was An Animal’

  • Qian Shi / Gemma Butler
  • United Kingdom, 2016

In this series of ads for Super Yummies directed by Qian Shi we follow the charming and adventurous stories of Rosa (5) and Oliver (6). Qian captured the children’s tales and adapted their doodles into animation giving it a unique style. During the production Qian worked closely with the creative team from Lost Boys and a team of animators to visualise the playful imagination of the two children.

Travel Flexible

Travel Flexible

  • Thijs Viegers / Ben Vinkenburg
  • The Netherlands, 2016
  • 2 min.

Learn how to avoid traffic at any time of the day.

Triumph: Find the One

Triumph: Find the One

  • Tobias Fueter / Mike Huber
  • Switzerland / France, 2015
  • 2 min.

Enter the magical world of Triumph featuring Hannah Ferguson, one of the modelling world's up and coming stars, who has finally found the one bra with a true fit.

Ultra-short Leader 2016

Ultra-short Leader 2016

  • Joost Lieuwma / Frame Order
  • The Netherlands, 2016

Leader voor Ultrakort 2016

You Have to Choose a Study Program

You Have to Choose a Study Program

  • Tom Schrooten / Botoboto
  • The Netherlands, 2015

An owl-like creature suggests you prepare yourself before coming to the Utrecht University Open Days. For the Utrecht University Open Days we created this campaign video. It is aimed at scholars between 15 and 19 years old. The message of the campaign, 'prepare yourself', is considered dull by the target audience, so we decided to differentiate in form.