Archive for November, 2012

Darwin Deez ‘Free (The Editorial Me)’ by Ninian Doff

Ninian Doff brings his signature adorable eccentricity to Darwin Deez’s new single, trapping him in a Groundhog Day-esque loop of monotony. Darwin becomes aware of his repetitious existence and attempts to escape, with chaotic consequences. Following up from his fabulously confusing JJ Doom video, the UKMVA nominated Ninian again proves that he’s capable of creating [...]

Flying Lotus ‘Tiny Tortures’ by David Lewandowski

In his stunning video for Flying Lotus’s Tiny Tortures, David Lewandowski takes us on a twisted journey into the mind of a recent amputee – played by Elijah Wood – as his possessions slowly come together to build him a new arm. And that’s just the start of the journey… How did David do it? [...]

Bo Bruce ‘The Fall’ by James Lawes

Bo Bruce’s almost painfully introspective piano ballad The Fall is perfectly captured in this sympathetic and beautiful treatment from director James Lawes. Using snowflakes, slowly falling feathers and then burning trees to symbolise the theme of dying love, the promo focuses on the singer as she moves forlorn across a desolate landscape… Bo Bruce The [...]

Chip ft Professor Green, Wretch 32 & Loick Essien ‘Londoner’ by Vertex

Chip and his crew get nostalgic and patriotic for the UK capital in Vertex’ promo for Londoner. Peppered with icons of British culture – old red phone box, Union Jack sofa, bulldog – and some nifty projections and time-lapse footage, the three vocalists give fine performances throughout. Chip feat Professor Green, Wretch 32 & Loick [...]

Vato Gonzalez vs Lethal Bizzle & Donae’O ‘Not A Saint’ by Greg Francis

House maestro Vato Gonzalez, grime king Lethal Bizzle and Donae’O join forces with director Greg Francis for this moshtastic promo where the trio perform at an impromptu rave bolstered by some scatily clad ladies… Vato Gonzalez vs Lethal Bizzle & Donae’O Not A Saint Director: Greg Francis Producer: Amalia Rosen-Rawlings DP: Stephen Price Company: Lut! [...]

Enrique Iglesias ft Sammy Adams, Daddy Yankee ‘Finally Found You’ by Diego Hurtado De Mendoza

Diego Hurtado De Mendoza completes his first music video for Jacuzzi Films with Enrique Iglesias’ Finally Found You. The promo – with an alternative edit featuring rapper Daddy Yankee – was shot in 3 different cities due to artist logistics. In the video we see young a Enrique falling in love with his junior school [...]

Gaslamp Killer (ft. Dimlite) ‘Seven Years of Bad Luck’ by Phil Nisco

From sink shenanigans to scenic vistas, Phil Nisco portrays a sequence of surreal events for Gaslamp Killer and Dimlite. The video is like a series of little trips to insanity, all excellently delivered. Paul Preston puts a suitably deranged performance together as our mad guide in this little journey. Fascinating watching. Director/Editor: Phil Nisco Photography: [...]

Scrufizzer ‘Rap Rave’ by John Malcolm Moore

John Malcolm Moore stretches your eyeballs to the limit with this energetic performance promo for Scrifizzer featuring some incredible illustrations from Hattie Stewart. It’s a morphing, feisty video that fits Scrufizzer’s vibe perfectly. Director: John Malcolm Moore Produced by: John Malcolm Moore & Drew O’Niell DOP: Jack Newman Focus Puller: Sam Vines DIT: Arthur Loveday [...]

McFly ‘Room On The Third Floor – Acoustic’ by Kevin Batchelor

For this new acoustic performance promo of McFly’s Room On The Third Floor (originally a Top 5 hit in 2004), Kevin Batchelor’s three camera shoot consisted of multi passes and a 2 hour edit. Although proving to be a tough cut due to the quick turnaround (for tv show The National Lottery), the end result [...]

Rascals ‘Fire Blaze’ by The AU Agency

In their promo for Rascals’ Fire Blaze, The AU Agency – aka directors Laurence Blake and Matilda Finn – achieve a very stylish look with this monochrome, slo-mo minimalist piece gorgeously captured by DP Stefan Yap. Rascals Fire Blaze (EMI) Directors: The AU Agency, Laurence Blake and Matilda Finn Production Company: Lut! Med!a Producer: Amalia [...]