XYZ’s resident mad scientist Eran Hilleli has recently returned after presenting at Pictoplasma in Berlin.

In addition to speaking at the conference, his new installation was on show at the AG Cemetery Museum. The piece explores new software paths, allowing users to control an animated head using a synth midi keyboard.

Take a look at in use here.

The Google and Hilltop Hoods collaboration ‘Through The Dark’ has just landed a huge haul! In addition to two FWA’s, a Webby, and a Yellow Pencil from D&AD, the project also nabbed two Golds, six Silvers, and five Bronze awards at last Friday’s AWARD ceremony!

Huge congratulations to R/GA Sydney, director Mike Daly, and XYZ’s Eran Hilleli for their outstanding work – we couldn’t be prouder to put our name behind this beautiful piece.

If you haven’t already, check out the interactive experience for yourself!.

For Google, Amex and Officeworks, via R/GA Sydney, Ogilvy Sydney and AFJ Partnership Melbourne, I am incredibly proud to return to my beloved XYZ Studios and review such stunning work, from a stunning team. The card gifted below is further testament to the quality of work of this amazing crew: “The end result is so far beyond our wildest dreams”.

Here’s to more creative adventures in 2017 – Tim Kentley–Klay.

This sweet little cookie is Australia’s first taste of the very popular ‘Wonderfilled’ campaign. With it’s whimsical approach, ‘World Leaders’ continues the campaign’s theme of hope and potential, and with politics in the state it is…don’t we need it!

This spot marks the second occasion XYZ has brought the ‘Wonderfilled’ campaign to a new market, following on from Stevie Watkins’ ‘Manifesto’ for China.

Feel the wonder here!

Bouncing off the walls, and into 2016 with style! Luca&Sinem’s latest work has seen them commissioned by the ACR Group to help launch Funloft; a new family entertainment centre in Istanbul.

With their curious and funloving rabbit mascot at the helm, this spot is an energetic showcase of the many activities the centre offers.  Join in the party here!

On the back of the very successful ‘Wonderfilled’ spots from the USA, Oreo have launched the campaign in China, with FCB Shanghai and XYZ’s Stevie Watkins taking charge.

The vivid new spot continues the theme of sharing and wonder, following the journey of a child’s cookie, and the joy it brings to all that receive it. With cultural references aplenty, this is the first time the campaign has been adapted for the Chinese market. So, click here for cookies and joy!

XYZ’s new directing duo Luca&Sinem have kicked off 2015 with a bang, having just completed this stunning spot for ING Direct through Soap Creative.

The pair have paid tribute to the style of previous ING campaigns, led by fellow XYZ’er Eran Hilleli, while at the same time stamping their own distinctive personality throughout. Taking cues from the previous spots, this rendition evolves into a more three dimensional affair, with subtle detailing to further flesh out the ING world.

See the results for yourself here.

We are super psyched to announce Garett Mayow as Executive Producer of XYZ Studios! Garett has a wealth of industry experience having worked with The Guild and Prodigy Films in Melbourne and at Bunker Media in New Zealand. He is now back in Melbourne and immersed in creativity and innovation as part of our crew here at XYZ.

Check out Campaign Brief’s spot!

Mat’s latest short film, co-directed with Fx Goby and Clement Bolla, did a nice tour around the world in festivals and bagged a few awards: “Canal Plus Award” at the Clermont Ferrand Film Festival, “Best Artistic Direction” at Clap 89 FESTIVAL, “Best Screenplay” at FEST’ival International du Court-Métrage FEST’ and an “Audience Award” at the Utopiales Sci Fi Festival.

Today it’s released on Vimeo for your viewing pleasure, check it out here!

 

Lovely, whilst celebrating 10 years of crazy we received this little accolade “2013 Winter top 10 animation & VFX” via Shoot for work done with Mother London on Acer.

Well done to directors Celeste Potter, Mat Landour and the team involved, and cheers to our European chaperones Partizan.

Friday night, the sun hit the hills and the day closed in on 10 years since XYZ was founded by our CRAZY leader, Tim Kentley-Klay. And then the night began… MASSIVE thanks to all the family, friends, freelancers, clients and furry animals that have walked the walk with us – it’s been one hell of a stroll. See you all over the next 10 and in the meantime, check out a nice little story Little Black Book penned about us here.

We are super chuffed to announce our first production with Partizan is down the hatch! Celeste Potter and Mat Landour teamed up with Mother London to illustrate and direct this super cool Acer TVC ‘Overslept’. Check out the beautiful character and set art direction here!