A fantastic experimental short by Enes Özenbaş from Istanbul, Turkey. Based on the quantum theory that we don’t actually know the state of any object as they exist in all possible states simultaneously, “Superposition” follows a figure who’s world starts to collapse as she comes to terms with the implications of that idea.
Fun holiday-themed short from Turin, Italy-based animation studio NERDO. Merry Christmas!
A couple of struggling musicians have a crisis of conscience on the eve of their big break. Directed by NYC-based filmmaker and photographer Ryan Booth of Hank & Booth. Co-written by Ryan, Dan Steele and Bradley Jackson.
London-based illustrator Alva Skog’s animated adaptation of a recorded conversation between her mother and grandmother about her grandfather. Music: “All Is Not Lost” by Stephen Daniel Lemaire.
A moving video for James Vincent McMorrow by French director Alban Coret. “I Lie Awake Every Night” follows an estranged father and daughter through the nightly routines of their separate lives.
Director: Alban Coret
DOP: Martin de Chabaneix
Produced by Ubiquity Films
Intro quote by Edgar Allan Poe
This video was submitted by Ubiquity Films and selected by our team. Consider participating here if you have a project you’d like us to check out!
Another thought-provoking (and star-studded) short music film for “Legacy” by JAY-Z (previously featured here). Directed by London-based filmmaker and musician Jeymes Samuel AKA The Bullitts.
A poetic exploration of the struggles we face in our own minds by London-based photographer and director Harvey Pearson. Building off author Najwa Zebian’s words — “These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb” — Pearson’s visual vignettes touch on contrasts from darkness to light, depression to inspiration.
Writer/Director: Harvey Pearson
Director of Photography: Benjamin Dowie
Original Music: Oliver Dowie
Talent/Voice: Issy Knowles
Edit: Harvey Pearson
Grade: Benjamin Dowie
This is just one of the many beautiful submissions we’ve received in the past week. Consider participating here if you have a project you’d like us to check out!
Some lovely visuals by Dave Meyers and The Little Homies for Kendrick Lamar and Zacari’s track “LOVE.”
Longtime Björk collaborator, Jesse Kanda, returns to direct a strange and slightly grotesque video for “Arisen My Senses.” Kinda like a Björk-ified episode of Isabella Rossellini’s Green Porno.
Directed by Jesse Kanda
Executive Producer: Juliette Larthe
Produced by Hannah May
Production Manager: Tom Manaton
Production Assistant: Ella Knight
1st Assistant Director: Bryony James
Director of Photography: Rina Yang
Focus Puller: Thom Nicolson
Grip: Neil Blakesley
Gaffer: Craig Davis
Additional Photography: Karl Oskarsson
Production Designer: Arthur De Borman
Sculpture art by Jesse Kanda
Prosthetics built by Lifecast
Lead Prosthetic Artist: Tristan Schoonrad
Mask created by James Merry
Arca Styling by Ben Schofield
Hair: Mark Francome Painter
Make up: Andrew Gallimore
Editor: Leila Sarraf
Additional editing: Jesse Kanda
Post production: Jesse Kanda
Colour grading: Joseph Bicknell
Produced by PRETTYBIRD
Another stylish video from Sydney-based director and photographer Imogen Grist (previously featured here). Check out the director’s cut for “Tough Love” by CXLOE above.
Director: Imogen Grist
Producers: Erin Moy & Tim Burnett
Production Company: Entropico
DOP: Gregoire Liere
Cam Assist: Braden Trotter
Lighting Op: Gabe Gasparinatos
Hair: Kyye Reed
Makeup: Maree Spagnol
Male Talent: Sean Brady
Editor: Imogen Grist
Colourist: Goldie Soetianto
This video was submitted by Imogen Grist and selected by our team. Consider participating here if you have a project you’d like us to check out!
A fun little ode to the exaggerated world of action anime by artist and animation student Ruth Burotte. “Tabasco” follows a young girl who bravely puts her life on the line to rescue her friends from a couple of bounty hunters.
