The last film in his Korea-related trilogy, photographer and filmmaker Nils Clauss offers an unsettling look at the sexualization of public space through the unique movements and messages of Plastic Girls, generated by shop owners to entice customers.
A woman develops an intense relationship with a potted plant following the death of her husband in London-based director Johnny Kelly’s new short film.
A trippy, nostalgia-filled journey through the dream of a KO’d video game character by Indianapolis-based animator Jeron Braxton.
A cleverly framed short written and directed by Keith Tedesco of Pineapple Media. “Mov Bak Plijz” follows a British tourist as he strikes up a politically-driven conversation with a fellow passenger aboard a traditional orange and yellow bus in Malta. Really like the way the portraits are cut in!
Army Corporal Zac Gore reflects on his injuries and current outlook on life in this documentary short directed by New York City-based Director of Photography Brandon Ripley. Made in support of White Heart — a non-profit providing life enhancing products and services to veterans.
Director | DP: Brandon Ripley
Producer: Alyssa Achuff
Producer: Erin Leafe
Producer: Ryan Sawtelle
Sound Mixer: Brett Ainslee
A beautiful tribute to the strength and grace of Arab women for the track “Roman” by Mashrou’ Leila. Written and directed by Jessy Moussallem from Lebanon, where the video was shot.
Produced by Clandestino Films and CAVIAR
Executive Producers: Wissam Smayra, Ray Barakat, Katie Dolan
Producers: Farah Assaf, Antoine Taymour Sfeir
DP: Daniel Férnandez Abelló
Choreographer: Tuixén Benet
Dancer: Dorine Aguillar
Editor: Carlos Font Clos
Colorist: Houmam @MPC
Online artist: Sebastien Leclercq
Los Angeles-based animator Matt Taylor (of studio Titmouse) directs an insane trailer for the upcoming season of Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty. “Exquisite Corpse” seamlessly combines 22 distinct animated segments from a selection of artists handpicked by Taylor (and includes many of our favourites)!
Contributors: Simon Landrein, Bendik Kaltenborn, Nigel Clark, Greg Sharp, Hombre McSteez, Andy Baker, Scorpion Dagger, Sick Animation, Jisu Kim, Daniel Britt, Max Winston, Ryan Quincy, Alex Schubert, Richard Mather, David Gemmill, Amy Lockhart, Genis Rigol Alzola, Sander Joon, Devin Flynn, Marco Imov, Shogo Tsuri and Lale Westvind.
Music: Run The Jewels – “Thursday in the Danger Room”
Great camera work in this video for Late Night Episode’s track “Golden Age.” Directed by New York-based cinematographer Patrick Golan (previously featured here) and shot with S16mm film.
Directed/Photographed by Patrick Golan
Producer: Taylor Russo
Loader/ Focus Puller: Julie Angelo
Still Photographer: Luke Rosen
Edit: Jordan Rosenbloom & Patrick Golan
Sound Design: Raphaël Ajuelos
Colorist: Josh Bohosky @ The Mill
Color Coordinator: Evan Bauer
This video is one of the many wonderful submissions we’ve received in the past week. Consider participating here if you have a project you’d like us to check out!
A delightful personal project by 3D designer Craig Pinto from Santa Clara, California.
Damian Marley walks through his father’s old neighbourhood with Jay-Z in the video for “Bam.” Directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat (previously featured here).
New York City-based animator Julian Glander and Berlin-based sound designer David Kamp help illuminate the concept (and potential) of blockchain systems for the MIT Technology Review’s “Decoded” — a new series of explainer videos that break down complex ideas from their articles.
Animation: Julian Glander
Sound Design: David Kamp
Art Direction: Lynne Carty and Jordan Awan
Script: Tom Simonite
Bumper Motion Graphics: Erik Carter
VO actor: Duncan Lawrence
Executive Producer: Kyanna Sutton
