Welcome to the wonderfully strange world of the “Lemon Resort” by Moscow-based illustrator Dasha Chooh (aka Dasha Chukhrova). Music by Bamma Gamma.

A fantastic portrait of celebrated artist Bradley Theodore. Directed by New York City-based filmmaker Matt Pizzano, “Becoming: Bradley Theodore” is a testament to what all can be achieved through sheer dedication.

Director: Matt Pizzano
Creative Director: Alejandra Garibay

Producers: Kim Jose, Jenny Read
Executive Producer: Ed Brojerdi, Dan Kelleher, Jonathan Mackler
Co-Producer: Robin Oksenhendler, Michelle Strank
Cinematography: Matt Pizzano
Production Designer: Alejandra Garibay
Gaffer: TJ Alston
Key Grip: Mike Havoc
Camera Operation: Megan Jolly, Ross Louis Klein, Francesco Pacciocco
Production Assistant: George Rios
Audio: Greg Maillouz, Jordan Moser
Editor: Matt Pizzano
Post Production Supervisor: Joe DiMaio
Assistant Editor: Jeff Dirdack, Tom Sexton
Graphics: Dana Yee

Filmmaker Dakota Hill explores the reconstruction of a cultural memory through dance and visual storytelling in this lovely animation. Made as a final project while studying the History of Animation and Chicanx Representation in Cinema at UC Davis, “Avenida Naranja (Orange Memory)” features the choreography of Hill’s friend, Karina Valdez, which he dutifully traced, rotoscoping each movement frame by frame.

Video for Mogwai’s track “Coolverine” by UK-based filmmaking duo, brothers James Lockey and Justin Lockey (aka Hand Held Cine Club).

Everyone may experience art in their own unique way but Jonathan Djob Nkondo takes that adage to the extreme with these delightful animated shorts. Music and sound design by Skillbard. Watch “The First Exhibition” above and check out “The Last Exhibition” below!

Video for Marlon Craft’s track “The Feels” by director John Tashiro. Shot in New York City with a nice mix of Alexa, Handcranked Bolex H16, Super8 and MiniDV.

Los Angeles-based animator Kangmin Kim recreates a childhood memory through a magnificent mix of stop-motion, 3D printing and 2D animation. This is one of the most impressive animated shorts we’ve seen. You can also check out a short video of one of the puppets being assembled below!

Sia raises awareness for the effect of HIV on women and their unborn children in the video for her latest track. Directed by Blake Martin and choreographed once again by Ryan Heffington, “Free Me” stars Zoe Saldana and is narrated by Julianne Moore. All proceeds from the track support endhiv.com.

Beautiful work by our friend, Vancouver-based animator Jorge Rolando Canedo Estrada (aka Jr.canest)!

Great video for Brooklyn-based collective Megative by Toronto-based director Sean Cartwright. Gorgeous cinematography by DOP Mike McLaughlin. Shot entirely in 16mm, “More Time” calls for brave living in the face of current social and political challenges.

Interpol’s Daniel Kessler shares his earliest music memory for Primavera Sound’s ongoing Memories series. Fantastic work by Barcelona-based Nice Shit Studio! Full credits below.

Directed by Nice Shit Studio
Music & Sound Design: Aimar Molero
Design: Rodier Kidmann, Carmen Angelillo, Guido Lambertini
Animation: Guido Lambertini, Carmen Angelillo, Rodier Kidmann, Olivia Blanc, Gabriel Fermanelli, Leo Campasso
Clean Up Assistance: Macarena Ortega

My Favorite Music Memory Series:
Creative Direction: Alex Julia
Original Idea: Joan Pons
Executive Production: Igloo Films

Special Thanks: Daniel Kessler

The 14-minute visual accompaniment to Travis Scott’s album Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016). Directed by Fleur Fortune (of French directing duo Fleur & Manu). NSFW: brief nudity.