Lots of charming little characters and sequences in this video for Don Fredrick’s track “Hot Soup” by Chicago-based animator and illustrator Shane Beam.

The suburbs of Los Angeles as seen through the eyes of 16-year old KOAD. Shot by Los Angeles-based filmmaker Ben Kadie.

Concept by KOAD
Directed by Ben Kadie
Cinematography by Ben Kadie
Produced by Amit Dodani
First AD: Ariana Afradi
Gaffer: John Kauffman
Grip #1: Alek Solter
Grip #2: Cole Hanson
Grip #3: Mark Alcasid

Thanks to:
Brayden Nguyen, Grace Kenny,
Megan Loper, Dominic Vitar,
Samantha Gartland, Fiona McDonnell,
Bella Boghossian, Kaden Malyszek,
Will Angel, and Haley Lacey.

This is just one of the many fun submissions we’ve received in the past week. Consider participating here if you have a project you’d like us to check out!

A lovely portrait of New York City told through the quiet moments of solitude, clarity and everything in between by filmmaker Justin Kaminuma. Shot on a Panasonic GH4 (20mm F1.7 lens). Music by Nine Inch Nails.

A stylish dystopian short by director Nathan Sam Long of London-based Clan Collective. Shot on super 16mm and scored by London band Imperial Daze, “Give Up The Ghost” follows a fugitive couple navigating a stark cityscape in the not-so-distant future. The outfits featured were  styled by fashion director Thibault Maas, who also stars in the film. Watch above and see full credits below!

Directed by Nathan Sam Long
Starring: Thibault Maas and Joe Urb
Music: Imperial Daze
Cinematographer: Oliver Ford
Producers: Angelica Riccardi and Cecilia Linares
Writers: Nathan Sam Long & Luis Issermann
Colourist: Daniel de Vue
Art Director & Stylist: Thibault Maas
Production Company: Clan Collective
Production Designer: Jaclyn Pappalardo
Focus Puller: Sam E. Riley
Loader: Lydia Stott
Gaffer: Esteban Gimpelevicz
Grip: Matt Wood
Runner: David Stacks
VFX Artists: Harry Davidson and Nicholas Dunn
Sound Designer: Luis Issermann
Music Mix: Felix Rebaud-Sauer
Music Mastering: John Davies
Extras: Jari Oksanen, Doug Higman & Thomas Chassagnon

This video was submitted by Nathan Sam Long and selected by our team. Consider participating here if you have a project you’d like us to check out!

Lots of interesting ideas in this pseudo-pointillism, 2.5D style video for Brooklyn-based band Erostratus by animator Joe Presser. Inspired by German Expressionism and Alchemy, “Reeling” sees the exploratory destruction and elaborate re-creation of people, places, musical instruments, buildings and outer space.

A bold cinematic narrative told through a stunning combination of iconic civil rights imagery and elements of magical realism by London-based director Bouha Kazmi. Set to Indochine’s track “Station 13,” Kazmi draws on the ideological patterns of intolerance and bigotry prevalent throughout history — from the transatlantic slave trade in the 16th century to contemporary race riots in major urban cities.

Director: Bouha Kazmi
Producer: Sarah Tognazzi
Production Company: London Alley
Executive Producer: Jess Bell
Director of Photography: Kaname Onoyama
2nd Unit Director: Sarah Tognazzi
2nd Unit Director of Photography: Fabian Vettiger
Production Designer: Laurence Bishop
Costume Designer: Moira Meyer
SFX Designer: Chad Waller
Editor: John Holloway
Hair & Makeup: Nikkila Mann
Service Company: Triplane Films
Service Producer: Sophia Dewberry
Quoting Producer: Murray Macdonald
Production Manager: Colin Greyvensteyn
Production Coordinator: Philip Townsend
Production Assistant: Bruno Loureiro
Cast Coordinator: Paul Harker
1st Assistant Director: Westley Durand
2nd Assistant Director: Clynton Kleynhans
Unit Manager: Justin Bezuidenhout
Casting Director / Jaci Cheiman
Edit Facility: Portobello Post
Colourist: Joseph Bicknell @ Cheat
Post Production: Gloria FX
Sound Design: Jason Peacock

Cast:
Geraldo Jacob
Jacobus Smith
Philip Townsend
Zac Coetzee
Gerhardus Boonzaaier
Alessio Zompanti
Jeff Cromhout
Olive Ntumba
Jamie Raymer
Wylene Grobler
John Kasimu
Sonwabile Booi
Ruan Liebenberg
Tre Hadingham
Jesus Antonio
Steven Pitt
Morenike Tokosi
Luyanda Dino Krani

This is just one of the many incredible submissions we’ve received in the past week. Consider participating here if you have a project you’d like us to check out!

A fun little animation inspired by the politeness of Canadians from Chicago-born and newly Vancouver-based creative Doug Alberts. Design, direction, animation, SFX and music all done by Doug. Click here to check out previous posts of his work, if you haven’t already!

Video for UK-based production duo WITHOUT’s track with vocalist Empara Mi. Directed by London-based photographer and filmmaker Marta Brodacka, “Talking Bout Me” offers a visual commentary on millennial vanity and fast love, shot through the lens of a 90s-inspired, nostalgic haze. Building from the song’s lyrics, it’s all about chemistry without connection as models Charlotte Rose and Miguel Harichi gaze into each other’s eyes obsessively yet repeatedly put themselves first.

A whimsical fable for experimental producer-songwriter Alex Rand by Montréal-based creative Max Taeuschel (previously featured here). Set in a hand-made miniature environment, “Kindness” follows a Yeti’s first taste of the beauty and terror of the outside world.

A stylish portrait of Castleknock FC’s under 17’s team by Irish director Scott Carthy. After climbing three divisions in an unprecedented winning streak, the team adjusts to a bleak string of losses. However, just as the team learns that there’s more to the game than winning, “Muladh an Óige” is less about sport and more of a snapshot of a unique place and group of friends at a particular moment in their lives.

More new work from Devonté Hynes aka Blood Orange! Click here for previous posts.

Director: Devonté Hynes
Producer: Nicholas Harwood
Production Co.: Industry Plant
DP: Ben Carey
1st AC: David Flanigan
Steadicam: Dave Isern
Grip: Aaron Fitzpatrick
PA: Ariel Reyes

Casting: Ian Isiah
Starring: Janet Mock, Ian Isiah,
Shane Augustus, O’Neil Littleton,
Miles Cartelli, Cameron Pierre,
Clinton Ortiz & Kai the Black Angel

Picture Car & Driver: Hosen Tandijono
Colourist: Jason Crump
Special Thanks: Malcolm Hill, Joanna Cohen,
Izzy Cohan & Omar Gonzales

Lonely strangers share a moment of connection in this video for DMA’S track “The End” by director W.A.M. Bleakley.

Director: W.A.M. Bleakley
Producer: Kesha Robertson
Cinematographer: Grégoire Lière
Focus Puller: Evan Andrews
2nd AC: Daniel Swinton
1st AD: Angus Bolles
Editor: Stewart Arnott
Colourist: Fergus Rotherham
Production Designer: Christina Bouzios
Costume Designer: Roma D’Arietta
Gaffer: Nathan Grant
Best Boy: Chris Mizzi
Production Company: Curious Film
Post Production: The Editors

This video was submitted by W.A.M. Bleakley and selected by our team. Click here if you have a project you’d like us to check out!