Charlie Le Mindu’s Haute Coiffure by Chris Sweeney

A new strand (if you pardon the pun) of fashion video, for super-hair stylist Charlie Le Mindu by Chris Sweeney, who uses all his pop vid chops to excellent effect: squadrons of athletic dancer types, cool art direction from Andy Kelly, camerawork from Ross McLennan – and big hair from Charlie… Charlie Le Mindu Haute [...]

Shortlist announced for music video competition at Plus Cameraimage

Ross McLennan, Will Bex, Shawn Kim, and MVA-winner Lasse Frank are among the cinematographers recognized for their work in music videos over the past year, in the shortlist of 15 music videos selected for the first official music video competition at Plus Cameraimage, the international film festival focused on the art and craft of cinematography, [...]

Lost Valentinos’ Thief by Dave Ma

Dave Ma hits his stride with this darkly compelling and sensual video for Lost Valentinos – like several other Ma vids, superbly shot by Ross McLennan. This is Dave’s second video for his fellow Aussies, following Serio, shot Down Under at the start of the year. Lost Valentinos are now taking off over here, described by [...]

Delphic’s This Momentary by Dave Ma

Dave Ma has travelled to Chernobyl, scene of the world’s worst peacetime nuclear disaster, and documented the place as it is now, and people who still live there. It’s a beautifully composed essay which celebrates the human spirit, shot by Ross McLennan on RED with his customary skill, and graded back in London by James [...]

Lykke Li’s Breaking It Up by Sarah Chatfield

Maintaining a kind of monopoly over Scandinavian pop ladies, Sarah Chatfield follows up her Annie video with this for Lykke Li, which has a certain erotic appeal. Top photography from Ross McLennan, and top footwear from someone else. Lykke Li Breaking It Up (Atlantic Records) Prod co: Colonel Blimp Director: Sarah Chatfield Producer: Georgina Fillmore [...]