Lidl "A christmas you can believe in" directed by Joseph Mann at blinkink

in a year of ups and downs, it is fitting that a christmas campaign brings a smile to those at home. joseph’s keen eye for comedy is at play with a story that seems to follow the usual fare of delicate framing and thoughtful pacing but with a swift turn, a traditional ad turns into a tongue-and-cheek romp. the delicious food was seamlessly shot and integrated into the cg world, created piece by piece through brunch studio in paris.

Bbc christmas "The supporting act" directed by Elliot Dear at Blinkink

Elliot’s Christmas fIlm for BBC One shows his ability to take a simple story and turn it into something truly magical. 

The characters were animated using stop-motion but the facial expressions were created and mapped on the puppets using CGI to bring them to life. The dance routine was choreographed first in live action and then an expert team of Blinkink animators recreated the moves one painstaking frame at a time.

This relatable story of a young girl preparing for the biggest performance of her life will have you wiping your eyes (and tapping your feet).

Netflix - love, death + robots "all through the house" directed by Elliot Dear at Blinkink

“All Through the House” is a titillating episode for the second series of Netflix’s critically-acclaimed animated anthology ‘Love, Death + Robots’. His astonishing attention to detail paired with a remarkable ability to push the boundaries of storytelling are a joy to behold.

Check out the full episode on Netflix

The Official music video for Jon Hopkins' single ‘Feel First Life’ directed by Elliot Dear. The story follows a sentient seed across a post-apocalyptic world. The film uses stop-motion animation, live action puppetry, miniature sets, reverse footage and slow motion photography to create a dream-like, atmospheric piece.

This is a free interpretation of the universe of Chinese Man. This was not produced for any commercial use.

Stéphane Berla created for Belin and BETC agency a mix media spot. The backgrounds were shot in live, the crackers created in a photo-realistic 3D as wells as the eyes, and the arms and legs are animated in 2D. Brunch studio took care of the 2D and 3D work.

In a world where imagination is the rule, new incredible and fun species come to life...