It’s Nice That’s annual roundup highlights 25 standout moving image projects from 2025, spanning animation, film, and experimental motion work. The feature celebrates tactile, analogue approaches alongside AI-assisted techniques, spotlighting creators like Catriona Drummond, Jack Sachs, and studios such as Blinkink and Plains of Yonder. The article reflects a year defined by curiosity about process and a renewed appreciation for physical materials in digital storytelling.
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The article spotlights Jack Sachs’ creation of a new intro sequence for Cartoon Network’s The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball. Collaborating with Studio Soi, Sachs developed a tactile, mixed-media animation style that reflects the show’s chaotic and playful spirit. Using VR sculpting and 3D tools, he designed hundreds of assets and a new logo that celebrate the series’ eclectic visual identity.
