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Edward Andrews and Itay Tevel give Intuit a bold, new style with a dynamic handoff between live action and illustrative ...
01/09/2025

Edward Andrews and Itay Tevel give Intuit a bold, new style with a dynamic handoff between live action and illustrative mixed media, providing clarity in a world of financial chaos.

Client: Intuit
Agency: FCB NY
Production Co: Hornet
Director: Edward Andrews & Itay Tevel
VFX Creative Director: Evan Schoonmaker
Executive Producers: Ben Sharpe & Cathy Kwan
Producer: Sarah Keshishian
Associate Producer: Arlon Tanzer

Line Producer: Amalie Bruun
Production Manager: Maeg McGregor
Production Coordinator: Joanne Gnatek
Unit Manager: Kyle J. Thompson
A.D.: Alex Walti
2nd A.D.: Khadijah Cartland
Location Manager: Ryan Andersen
Director Of Photography: Starr Whitesides
1st A.C.: Mike Dawson
2nd A.C.: Artem Pashkevich
DIT: Randy Perry
Bolt Operator: Jerry Andrews
Bolt Assistant: Adam Andrews
Photographer: Chris Robinson
Script Supervisor: Gwen Wellman
VTR: Ryan Czyzewski
Sound Mixer: Jordan Cutler
Boom Op: Tyler Bogaert
Production Designer: Rudin Causi
Buyer: Dane Panduro-Hansen
On Set Props: Pascal Bennett
Wardrobe Stylist: Angela Koszuta
Wardrobe Assist: Chrissy Nielsen
Hair And Makeup: Cathyann Cuthbert
Gaffer: Scotti Phillips
Best Electric: Andrea Hernandez
Electric: Lorne Bainard, Nasim Kosarnia
Board Op: Ken Wiebe
Package Truck Driver: Steve Couto
Key Grip: Rico Emerson
Best Grip: Sean Bourdeau
Grip: Alexis Tabinga, Robert Barton
PAs: Kwaku Yirenkyi, Kwame Wilson, Justin Thompson, Sergio Gonzalez, Jack Langenhahn, Adam Alic, Meto Asi
Production Service EP: Jill Brennan
Production Service Co: Steam Films

Editor: Anita Chao
CG Lead: Matthew Defranco
Designers: Lauren Gaballo, Kyuri Kim, Connie Van, James Boorman, Manu Correa Soto, Grace Pedersen
Motion Designers: Seongjin Yoon, Amalia Lage, Manu Correa Soto, Erik Righetti, Mathijs Luijten, Afolabi Akinwunmi, Jeff Jeong, Pablo Lozano
Storyboard Artist: Grace Pedersen
Previs Artist: Daniel Barros
Compositor: Carl Fong
Jr. Compositor: Andrea Rosado
Flame Artist: Marc Goldfine

Production Coordinator: Ryann Rezza
Talent Coordinator: Deanna Rivera

Color Grade: Nick Metcalf @ Company3
Sound Design & Mix: Heard City

Artistic legacy and AI integration bridge the past, present, and future in conceptual artist Anicka Yi’s film “Each Bran...
12/19/2024

Artistic legacy and AI integration bridge the past, present, and future in conceptual artist Anicka Yi’s film “Each Branch of Coral Holds Up the Light of the Moon.”

Hornet Director duo Laser Days merged their expertise in real-time game engines and generative AI workflows with Yi’s vision and artistic archive to explore how an artist’s practice might continue beyond their physical presence.

The team used Yi’s extensive studio archive to train and fine-tune their AI systems in order to create something entirely new while building upon an established body of work.

The film debuted as a projection at the LEEUM Museum in September 2024, as part of Yi’s exhibition “There Exists Another Evolution, But In This One.” The piece will continue its journey with an upcoming presentation at the UCCA Museum in Beijing in March 2025.

Artist: Anicka Yi
Research and Creative Development: Remina Greenfield
Animation and Simulation: .studio
Technical Assistance: Case Miller, Eusebi Jucglà
Gong performance: Naoco Wowsugi
Musical Accompaniment: Peter Pak and Ever Bussey
Mixing and Mastering: Adrian Martens
Photography: Andrea Rossetti

Clips from Each Branch Of Coral Holds Up The Light Of The Moon, 2024 Single channel video, 16:04 min. Courtesy of the Artist, Gladstone Gallery, and Leeum Samsung Museum of Art

Artistic legacy and AI integration bridge the past, present, and future in conceptual artist Anicka Yi’s film “Each Bran...
12/19/2024

Artistic legacy and AI integration bridge the past, present, and future in conceptual artist Anicka Yi’s film “Each Branch of Coral Holds Up the Light of the Moon.”

Hornet Director duo Laser Days merged their expertise in real-time game engines and generative AI workflows with Yi’s vision and artistic archive to explore how an artist’s practice might continue beyond their physical presence.

The team used Yi’s extensive studio archive to train and fine-tune their AI systems in order to create something entirely new while building upon an established body of work.

The film debuted as a projection at the LEEUM Museum in September 2024, as part of Yi’s exhibition “There Exists Another Evolution, But In This One.” The piece will continue its journey with an upcoming presentation at the UCCA Museum in Beijing in March 2025.

Artist: Anicka Yi
Research and Creative Development: Remina Greenfield
Animation and Simulation: .studio
Technical Assistance: Case Miller, Eusebi Jucglà
Gong performance: Naoco Wowsugi
Musical Accompaniment: Peter Pak and Ever Bussey
Mixing and Mastering: Adrian Martens
Photography: Andrea Rossetti

Clip from Each Branch Of Coral Holds Up The Light Of The Moon, 2024 Single channel video, 16:04 min. Courtesy of the Artist, Gladstone Gallery, and Leeum Samsung Museum of Art

When the Grinch’s heart grew, though he felt quite a change, there was still much of Christmas that seemed rather strang...
12/18/2024

When the Grinch’s heart grew, though he felt quite a change, there was still much of Christmas that seemed rather strange.

For Christmas, he found, was far more than he’d guessed— It was sharing and cheer that made it the best ✨

For this charming McDonald’s spot, our team designed an extended world with classic Seussian whimsy in every detail, and brought it to life frame by frame with traditional cel animation. From the wonky curves of an umbrella stand to the textured line weight variations, every design choice also needed to be production ready and able to be animated efficiently.

🎄It was a joy to pay homage to the original 1957 Dr. Seuss book and tell a new story of the beloved characters.

Client: McDonald’s
Agency: Leo Burnett UK
Production Co: Hornet
Director: Peter Sluszka
Creative Director: Natalie Labarre
Executive Producer: Marty Geren
Producer: Nola Donkin
Editor: Matthew Sandager
Cel Lead: Sami Healy
Art Director: Christy Lundy
Environment Designers: Kaycee Nwakudu, Christy Lundy, Hannah Kim
Character & Prop Designer: Amália Lage
Character Design Assistant: Emy Galustyan
Storyboard Artist: Sami Healy
Cel Animators: Matthew Corsillo, Kaycee Nwakudu, Sami Healy
Compositor: Tavet Gillson
Assistant Editor: Cole Bannick

In the third cinematic Kroger holiday campaign within our ongoing relationship with DDB, a story of curiosity and neighb...
11/13/2024

In the third cinematic Kroger holiday campaign within our ongoing relationship with DDB, a story of curiosity and neighborly care reminds us that sharing is a key ingredient of the holiday season ❄️

In classic Kroger holiday fashion, the iconic “Kroji” design language established by Hornet’s César Pelizer is given a cinematic twist.

Brilliant color and lighting design guide the story from solitude to warmth and connection. And, as always, our CG and comp teams crafted foods so appetizing you can practically smell the aromas 🥧

Client: Kroger
Agency: DDB
Production Co: Hornet
Director: Andrew Coats
CG Supervisor: George Smaragdis
Executive Producer: Marty Geren
Senior Producer: Hanna Fuller
Senior Editor: Anita Chao
CG Lead: Angie Rivera
Art Director: Justin Burks
Concept Artist: Hannah Kim
Designer: Christy Lundy
Storyboard Artist: Camillo Clauser
Previs: Pat Porter
CG Animator: HeeJin Kim, Nicholas Christie, Tom Shek
CG Animation Intern: Gus McClain
Look Dev / Lighter: Alvin Bae, Ieva Callender, Mirelle Underwood, Sylvia Apostol
Compositor: Bashir Hamid, Matt St.Leger, Ted Wiggin
Junior Compositor: Ria Shinde
Modeler: Constance Benson, August Park
Rigger: Carlos Sandoval, August Park
Production Coordinator: Ryann Rezza
Talent Coordinator: Jon Chun

From deep within the Major Lazer vault, Andy Baker Studio takes us on a wild ride for the previously unreleased track “N...
11/04/2024

From deep within the Major Lazer vault, Andy Baker Studio takes us on a wild ride for the previously unreleased track “Nobody Moves” 💀⚡️

The music video is designed to feel like an old VHS full of our hero’s best moments hastily taped over live action commercials and home videos

➡️ Swipe to explore more of the adventure & tap the link in bio to watch the full music video

04/16/2024

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These exploratory collages by Hornet Director Ariel Costa () traverse the history of rock 🎸⚡️
06/05/2023

These exploratory collages by Hornet Director Ariel Costa () traverse the history of rock 🎸⚡️

Dive into a world of wonder with wallpaper explorations from Swipe for some R&D for their second collaboration with Sa...
05/04/2023

Dive into a world of wonder with wallpaper explorations from

Swipe for some R&D for their second collaboration with Samsung ➡

A fun family vacation takes a turn for the worst 🏂 Artwork from the Pitch Graveyard by
04/13/2023

A fun family vacation takes a turn for the worst 🏂

Artwork from the Pitch Graveyard by

How do we build a better world? 💭 To illustrate this question for 's journal, Hornet Director Kyle Bean () built an "urb...
03/21/2023

How do we build a better world? 💭 To illustrate this question for 's journal, Hornet Director Kyle Bean () built an "urban environment on sunglasses to illustrate how ideal futures look different to everyone (everyone has their own lens)."

🪄 Always a connoisseur of practical magic, Kyle Bean brought this image to life using laser cut acrylic and wood

Directed by Kyle Bean
Client: RSA Journal
Commissioned by Wardour

Welcome to Cell City, an ill-fated ecosystem freshly resurrected from our Pitch Graveyard 🪦 We sadly did not get this pi...
02/08/2023

Welcome to Cell City, an ill-fated ecosystem freshly resurrected from our Pitch Graveyard 🪦

We sadly did not get this pitch, but we wanted to spotlight the incredible way Hornet Director designed this utopia seized by catastrophe 🧬

After working on digital projects from home, Hornet Director wanted a new medium that took her away from her computer."...
11/18/2022

After working on digital projects from home, Hornet Director wanted a new medium that took her away from her computer.

"I also thought it was interesting that something that is usually so active - a pencil - was now essentially frozen in time. I could try to write with the led of this pencil but nothing would come out. This paint tube would always be mid squeeze." – Julia Pott

Go to 's link in bio to shop her ceramic pieces before they're sold out!

For this year's holiday campaign, we developed a new look to tell the story of Jack and Isabela's family. All of the en...
11/11/2022

For this year's holiday campaign, we developed a new look to tell the story of Jack and Isabela's family. All of the environments, from the neighboring houses to the kitchen decor, needed to be researched and rendered in new ways.

The house in the film helped tell the story of Jack's life from the 60's to the current era. The team looked at a Craftsman style home and how the woodwork, wallpaper, and decor would change over time. The house is its own character and set the stage for the story.

Swipe for some of the environment design ➡️

This year's holiday campaign is our most ambitious work in our three-year-long partnership with Kroger and . For this c...
11/10/2022

This year's holiday campaign is our most ambitious work in our three-year-long partnership with Kroger and .

For this campaign, we gave the characters an all-new, tactile look that still honors the original Kroji designs. The team added strategic detail to make them feel almost miniature and handmade- from adding fuzzies on the sweaters to defining the strands of the hair. Jack and Isabela's characters also needed to grow up over the course of a few decades, so the team researched clothing styles and fabrics from the 60's, 70's, and now.

Swipe for some of the character design ➡️

🎉 Welcoming Ashley Monaghan to the team! As Executive Producer, Ashley will focus on business development and sales.Wit...
10/13/2022

🎉 Welcoming Ashley Monaghan to the team! As Executive Producer, Ashley will focus on business development and sales.

With over 15 years of experience on the production side of advertising, Ashley's background in live action production, editing, VFX, and CG design & animation makes her a very well rounded EP. Ashley has a gift for fostering talent, building teams, and finding the best opportunities that fit their creative aspirations.

"There are three exciting things about the future at Hornet, in no particular order. Continuing to create beautiful work, Hornet Karaoke nights, and wooing all my new coworkers with my uncanny ability to find the perfect GIF for any moment." –

October 10 is 💗Valuing mental health has been an intrinsic part of Hornet's culture for 2+ decades, and the conversati...
10/10/2022

October 10 is 💗
Valuing mental health has been an intrinsic part of Hornet's culture for 2+ decades, and the conversation has only grown over course of the pandemic.

Our workplace is built on the idea that mental health should be valued, promoted and protected. Everyone should have equal opportunity to enjoy mental health and access the mental health care they need.

Image: Hornet Director 's paper piece for BMW

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