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Dominican/Brazilian artist&nbsp;Jarina De Marco and her pal Mediopicky embrace&nbsp;the power of the humble potato in the highly entertaining video directed by US directing duo MAMA.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the video for Pelame La Papa, we're thrust into a crowded factory floor, where the purpose of the potato-based activity on the production line looks rather shady. And that's confirmed when one of the hamzad-suited factory workers takes a lick of a partly peeled spud.&nbsp;That prompts an immediate reaction of involuntary spasms, quickly followed by more workers taking a lick and succumbing to the same&nbsp;jerky movements - falling under the spell of the poundingly propulsive track.Soon Jarina and Mediopicky appear - in&nbsp;giant potato costumes. And while the factory is raided by two cops who themselves succumb to the frenzy, and lead a&nbsp;dance routine of hypnotised workers, the pair make off with the ill-gotten gains.&nbsp;It's a video that is as relentlessly energetic as the track and as daftly addictive, expertly mounted and beautifully executed by MAMA - that's Mark Potoka and Matt Starr Spicer, who have already built a reputation with their creative commercials involving bold comedic worlds teetering on the edge of chaos.They recently joined <a href="https://thesweetshop.tv/notes/mama-joins-the-sweetshop" target="_blank">The Sweetshop</a> for representation in UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[imgtoken data:2]&nbsp;

MAMA

Joey Fitzsimmons

Sweetshop

Damian Acevedo

Clint Kasparian

Osha Matte

Carl Swanberg

Keith Wager

Melissa Murdick

Genna Mironi

Rustin Knudtson

Edward Flores

Randy Baublis

Cabin Edit

Greg Scruton

Dimitri Zola

Trafik

Jarina De Marco ft Mediopicky 'Pelame La Papa' by MAMA

Jarina De Marco - Pelame La Papa (Official Video)

William Kennedy has collaborated with photographer/director Edmund Fraser on a collection of visualizers for rock duo Bones UK’s debut album SOFT, using 3D body imaging and a multi-camera rig as a recurring motif, resulting in a striking tableau of work.Kennedy worked with vocalist/guitarist Rosie Bones on the concept, utilizing the Camden Town band's predeliction for bold styling to create dynamic action scenes that appear to be plucked from medieval and mythological tales. The range of creativity is spread across four full-length visualizers for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi1LoG7GcpA" target="_blank">Bikini</a>s, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiHGdOI3WQ4&amp;t=3s" target="_blank">Knee Deep</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hy2PaL6elY" target="_blank">Fix</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rABDvDZsFSY" target="_blank">Me</a>, plus <a href="https://wdrv.it/90c71686b" target="_blank">social cutdowns</a>.[vidtoken data:0]&nbsp;[vidtoken data:1]“Working on Bones UK campaign with co-director Edmund was a blast from start to finish," says Kennedy. "We wanted these visualisers to feel like dynamic neoclassical paintings, with a wry sense of humour."The band, Rosie and Carmen, are all for playing and distorting rock and roll conventions and expectations, so we couldn’t wait to play around in the environment. And Beau Tiger Rae, our stylist, also went to town on this project and gathered the phenomenal looks - they really smashed it out of the park."We ran a hybrid stills and video shoot, with a 60 camera rig positioned in an 180 degree arc around Rosie and Carmen in the studio. The cameras fired simultaneously, capturing reference images from which we built the photorealistic 3D models in post production.[vidtoken data:2][vidtoken data:3]"On the day, Edmund and I split responsibilities on set, using our personal expertise to divide and conquer. It was a seamless, super-fun shoot and&nbsp;the whole team was brilliant."After shooting, we worked on the cinematic camera moves in Unreal Engine with our post artist Christie Lau. It was so much fun seeing the visuals rendered for the first team, and manually directing the camera to create movement after the shoot, it was really exciting to experiment with.”[imgtoken data:1]

William Kennedy

Edmund Fraser

Sachin Chande

Eleri Evans

Syd Harmony

Beau Tiger Rae

Georgia Hope

Alvaro Del Val

Christie Lau

Stuart Welch

Barking Owl

Gabriel Kenny-Ryder

Bones UK 'SOFT' by William Kennedy & Edmund Fraser

BONES UK - Bikinis (Official Music Video)

BONES UK - Knee Deep (Official Music Video)

BONES UK - Fix (Official Music Video)

BONES UK - Me (Official Music Video)

After the success of the recently-released video for <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2024/08/15/camelphat-nadia-ali-endlessly-david-vu/87745" target="_blank">Camelphat and Nadia Ali's Endlessly</a>, Caviar have officially announced the arrival of&nbsp;multi-faceted Norwegian creator David Vu to their directors' roster for commercial and music video representation in the UK and The Netherlands.David Vu is a filmmaker, dancer, choreographer, creative director and videographer who has built a huge following on TikTok and Instagram, amassing to over half a million followers with his dance videos and streetwear inspiration.While growing up in Oslo, Vu became fascinated by how dance can tell stories using only body movement and textural environments as a canvas. This early passion for dance has become the cornerstone of his directorial style.&nbsp;Combining the art of dance with cinematic storytelling, Vu is set to captivate&nbsp;audiences with a unique and immersive viewing experience.Sorcha Shepherd, Managing Executive Producer of Caviar in London, says:&nbsp;“I discovered David scrolling through TikTok - a spec video he made for&nbsp;Little Simz's&nbsp;Gorilla&nbsp;caught my eye and I was immediately impressed by the level of craft and personality.&nbsp;This started me down a rabbit hole of&nbsp;David’s TikTok page and I knew straight away that I was looking at a directing&nbsp;talent with serious potential."Having recently shot our first video together&nbsp;for CamelPhat, I can honestly say David’s attention to detail and planning&nbsp;in pre-production is next to none. Having amassed a large following on&nbsp;TikTok and IG with his self-made content, David has a unique understanding&nbsp;of social-first campaigns. We are all so excited about supporting him in&nbsp;bringing his directing visions to life.”David Vu adds:&nbsp;“It is truly an honour and a privilege to be joining the Caviar family. Their dedication to pushing the boundaries of storytelling aligns perfectly with my vision as a director. I’m excited to see what we will achieve together."It’s my personal mission to show the world that stories can be felt as well as heard and am excited to explore new ways to bring this vision to life, hoping to inspire others with the beauty and power of movement in film.”• Watch David Vu's showreel of work at Caviar <a href="https://wdrv.it/a4a4d66c4" target="_blank">here</a>

David Vu

David Vu signs to Caviar in UK and Netherlands

David Vu teams up with Caviar to direct an expressive&nbsp;promo for CamelPhat and Nadia Ali's Endlessly.&nbsp;Taking on the role of director, editor and choreographer, Vu's dynamic vision is wonderfully executed, featuring some breathtaking dance scenes. Switching from an industrial interior space to spectacular coastal location, it's an arresting concept, elevated by kinetic cinematography and slick, understated styling.&nbsp;Vu celebrates dance and its ability to express vivid scales of emotion. The fight for love, reunion, companionship and the journey along the way. Utilising the exterior and interior locations, Vu seamlessly flits between different dancers. The dancers choreography is amplified with the use of spotlights and strobes as they move between the dark and light of one’s emotions - all synched to the track in the edit.“In Endlessly, the fusion of dance and music take centre stage," Vue explains. "Directing this video has been an incredible experience, showcasing how movement and choreography can amplify the narrative and emotional impact of CamelPhat and Nadia Ali’s beautiful track.”[imgtoken data:1]&nbsp;

United Kingdom

Vimo Media

Sorcha Shepherd

Kunal Bhart

Kristoffer Grindheim

Kyunghoon Lee

Yasmin Hassan

Maxime Veigneau

John Hassay

Electronic

Dance

CamelPhat & Nadia Ali 'Endlessly' by David Vu

CAMELPHAT & Nadia Ali - Endlessly (Official Video)

Caviar have announced the signing of New York-based filmmaker Scott Perryto their roster for commercial and music video representation in the UK and The Netherlands. Perry honed his craft in the music industry: having filmed and toured with artists, worked for the likes of MTV and MySpace in the heyday before becoming Creative Director and Head of Video at The FADER. Perry’s work spans genres including documentary, sport, music and fashion and includes an impressive array of clients which includes Nike, Apple Music, Vogue, Beats By Dre, Google, Under Armour and The New York Times. The common thread to each film - always told with an underlying tone of authentic storytelling captured through a fresh, raw and sensitive lens, no matter what the subject matter."What instantly attracted me to Scott’s work was how he excels at bringing humanity, authenticity and intention to his films," says&nbsp;Sorcha Shepherd, Managing Executive Producer at Caviar London.&nbsp;"His take on capturing portraits of his talent and their stories feels super contemporary. Plus he is a dog person, so I know he is also the best of humans. So excited about growing him in the UK market. Welcome Scott (and Scott’s Dog)!"Scott Perry adds:&nbsp;"Caviar’s work and roster speak for themselves. As soon as I met with the team at&nbsp;their London office, we immediately connected and I knew I found a new home.&nbsp;Being invited to join a roster alongside such inspiring directors is a privilege. I&nbsp;can’t wait to grow, collaborate and create some amazing spots together."• Watch Scott Perry's work at Caviar <a href="https://caviar.tv/london/directors/directors/scott-perry/" target="_blank">here</a>

Caviar sign Scott Perry for UK and Netherlands

Caviar have announced the arrival of London-based director and creative director Jocelyn Anquetil to their roster for commercial and music video representation in the UK and Holland.Anquetil's extensive body of work includes acclaimed music videos for the likes of IDLES, King Krule, Bree Runway, Sudan Archives and Tkay Maidza. Her live performance work includes the Spotify Green Screen series, featuring Troy Sivan, Tinashe and others.&nbsp;She also acts as a creative director,&nbsp; collaborating with artists and record labels to deliver bespoke&nbsp;album artwork, performance visuals, stills and more - most recently for DJ/producer Salute.In addition, Anquetil's&nbsp;bold visual style has also been harnessed for brands including Adidas, McDonald’s, Nando’s, Selfridges and a recent ad for Crisp N Dry. Also as a&nbsp;VR/Immersive artist, she has exhibited her works developed in Unreal Engine alongside artists such as Ai Wei Wei and Anish Kapoor.“I have always admired Jocelyn’s distinct and innovative style," says Eleri Evans, EP Music Videos &amp; Content at Caviar&nbsp;in London. "We actually worked on a music video together back in 2021, so having her join the Caviar family is a dream!"Jocelyn’s versatility across both the music video and commercial realms is unmistakeable. This can be hard to crack in today’s dynamic industry landscape, so I’m thrilled about this partnership, and excited to have her creativity and passion on the roster.”Jocelyn Anquetil adds:&nbsp;“Caviar make some really impressive work - stuff that I’ve admired in both recent and long-ago years and never expected to be a part of. It’s wicked to be joining them and working with their absolute female force of a team. I can’t wait to get stuck in and see what we cook up together!”• Watch Jocelyn Anquetil's showreel at Caviar <a href="https://caviar.tv/london/directors/directors/jocelyn-anquetil/" target="_blank">here</a>

Jocelyn Anquetil

Jocelyn Anquetil joins Caviar

Will Kennedy&nbsp;directs a steamy promo for Jamie Irrepressible's eclectic music project The Irrepressibles.&nbsp;The video for the marvellous alt-rock anthem Will You? takes place at a&nbsp;deserted bar, where real-life couple Lewis and Courtney perform, thrusting and swelling in line with the track.&nbsp;Evoking raw, uninhibited vibes with the gritty cinematography and hazy aesthetic, the video drips with sexual tension in every&nbsp;frame.&nbsp;"It was a rare dream to collaborate with The Irrepressibles on such a liberating vision of uninhibited intimacy and vulnerability," Kennedy explains.&nbsp;"Jamie’s music transports you to another world, and we wanted to crystallise that sense of cathartic escapism with the video."I’m so grateful to our lead performers, Lewis and Courtney, for bringing such breathtaking energy and compulsive chemistry to the video. I loved every minute on set with such an incredible cast and crew.”&nbsp;A dazzling feat that visualises the pulsating track with stylish flair.[imgtoken data:1][imgtoken data:2]&nbsp;

Will Kennedy

Elliot Zelmanovits

Hands 

Daniel Harding

Eno Enefiok

Jack Hamilton

Matt King

Hannah Busst

Eden Read

The Assembly Rooms

Myles Bevan

Studio RM

The Irrepressibles 'Will You?' by Will Kennedy 

The Irrepressibles - Will You? (Official Video)

Sergi Castellà directs a stirring promo for Spanish singer Angélica Garcia.The video for Color De Dolor intricately weaves a tapestry of emotional vignettes, highlighting themes of duality and spirituality that resonate with the artist, and are ubiquitous throughout her debut album&nbsp;Gemelo.The aesthetic is textural and evocative, experimenting with overlays, off-kilter angles and surreal composition to heighten the dreamlike atmosphere.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]"Color de dolor is a powerful song that delves into the depths, giving voice to Angélica’s ancestral echoes. We at Caviar fell in love with it the moment we heard it," explains Castellà.&nbsp;"Working with Angélica to craft a film for it has been an incredible journey, where we've dove together into the artist's ancestral well, searching for beauty in pain. She once told me that with every music video she creates, she immerses herself in the essence of the song, so making Color de dolor”&nbsp;was going to be a challenge. However, both my team at Caviar and Angélica are amazing artists, and I believe we created some beauty.”&nbsp;It's a stunning feat, which immerses viewers into a carefully-crafted world perfectly befitting of the lilting track.&nbsp;

Sergi Castellà

Tasnim Boufelfel

Ecorse Studio

Salim El Arja

Michael Sagol

Jeff Kopchia

Cara Braglia

Jason Lawliss

Kristof Brandl

Terry Watson

Clinton Homuth

Alison Maxwell

BarkingOwl

Angélica Garcia 'Color De Dolor' by Sergi Castellà 

Angelica Garcia - Color De Dolor

<h3>The Caviar director has overcome huge obstacles to make his first feature - which won a Golden Bear&nbsp;at the Berlin Film Festival last month. We spoke to him about the journey&nbsp;from music videos and commercials to making an acclaimed new independent movie.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>Having directed numerous music videos - most recently, the UKMVA-nominated promo for <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2022/10/11/priya-ragu-adalam-va-sasha-nathwani/78705" target="_blank">Priya Ragu's Adalam Va!</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;and commercials, Sasha Nathwani was ready to make the leap into longform, with a story that was close to his heart. It was a long and difficult road to get there, but he has done it - and the reaction has been extraordinary.Last month, Nathwani's debut feature Last Swim opened the Berlin Film Festival's Generation 14Plus category for new filmmakers. A few days after the premiere, Last Swim won the prestigious Golden Bear for Best Film in its category, also winning the AG Kino-Golde-Cinema Vision 14Plus award.Months before its general release, Nathwani already has two awards under his belt, and is basking in rave reviews for Last Swim, which centres upon Ziba, a British-Iranian teenager as she confronts a life-changing decision on a hot August day in London.&nbsp;&nbsp;Produced by Campbell Beaton,&nbsp;Nisha Mullea and Sorcha Shepherd; Helen&nbsp;Simmons and Bert Hamelinck, the team behind Last Swim consists of numerous HoDs and other crew members who have come up through the ranks of music videos, including DoP Olan Collardy and production designer Julija Fricsone Gavriss. And finally it was Caviar, the company Nathwani joined in 2022, who ultimately provided the crucial support to get it made.A few days after the tumultuous reception the film received at Berlin we spoke to Nathwani, to find out more of the background of how Last Swim&nbsp;made it to the screen.[imgtoken data:1]Above: Last Swim director Sasha Nathwani: "I had never seen anything authentic to my own adolescence captured on film."PROMONEWS: What was the inspiration for writing the screenplay for Last Swim? Was this something you’ve been working on for a long time?SASHA NATHWANI: More than anything, I just wanted to make something that was true to my experience of growing up in London. I had never seen anything authentic to my own adolescence captured on film.I also wanted to tap into my identity, and tell the story of a British-Iranian person and his/her group of friends on a hot summer’s day. London has a unique energy when the sun shines, and we really wanted to tap into that energy with Last Swim – something that breaks with the usual convention of monochromatic films depicting life in the capital.&nbsp;In total, it took about five years from the time of the first draft&nbsp;to getting the film made. It’s a film about lost youth, an exploration of the different set of choices a young person might make in the face of an irreconcilable change of circumstances. And it’s no coincidence that it was written during the pandemic, when young people all over the world were having their seminal years snatched away.<blockquote>It took about five years from the time of the first draft&nbsp;to getting the film made.</blockquote>What were the crucial things that happened that enabled the film to be made?SN: Well, we did the rounds with the public funders over a two-year period. First, we applied for Development Funding, which we didn’t get. Campbell Beaton [the film's producer] and I went ahead, and developed it independently. We brought Helen Simmons on-board as my co-writer who later also became a producer. We later applied for Production Finance from the usual sources, and after waiting for many weeks for an answer, we were again unsuccessful. By this point we had secured a third of the budget in private equity, but the soft money we so desperately needed in order to be greenlit for production was frustratingly out of reach.While all of this was happening, I was speaking to Caviar about commercial representation. Their EP Nisha Mullea took an interest in the script and she shared it with [Caviar MDs] Sorcha Shepherd and Bert Hamelinck. They eventually took the place of the public funder, and the film was to become the first to be produced by Caviar’s London office, to supplement the amazing films they have produced in the US and Europe (Sound Of Metal, The Rider, War Pony, Rebel).How did you find your lead actor&nbsp;Deba Hekmat&nbsp;for the role of Ziba?SN: It’s funny you should ask. I met her on a music video I directed many years ago now&nbsp;for Alex Hepburn. Deba struck me then as having an interesting sensibility. She has a striking look and is very comfortable in her own skin. When we came to casting Ziba, she is someone I had in mind. However it wasn’t until her audition that I was sure she was perfect for the role. She has this unique ability to communicate a great deal with her eyes alone. The character arc for Ziba required the actress playing her to really shield the outside world from her internal conflict – this demanded a certain kind of performer, someone with emotional instincts, and this is a talent that Deba has in abundance.<blockquote>[Public funding bodies] were disinterested in our experience in promos and advertising.</blockquote>When did you shoot the film and how long was the shoot?SN: We filmed across 22 days of principal photography in May and June of last year (2023). It was undoubtedly the most challenging shoot I’ve ever done. The pressure of achieving a daily page count of 4-6 pages was relentless. It’s a similar kind of pressure to a music video day, but on a larger scale.The story takes place over a 24-hour period on a hot day in August (A-Level Results day) so we were at the mercy of the weather, and luckily for us we had 18 days of sun across that shoot window which was a real touch!Have you directed any narrative drama before this?SN: A few shorts.&nbsp;However most of my experience until now has been in short form: music videos and commercials mainly. This was one of the issues we experienced when trying to get public funding. We were competing with director/producer teams with much less experience, but something that they had that we didn’t was a Sundance short. The commissioners were completely disinterested in our experience in promos and advertising.[imgtoken data:2]You have considerable experience as a music video director. How did that prepare you for making your first feature?SN: Along with many of my HoDs, we all cut our teeth on music videos. That’s particularly true of Olan Collardy (DP), Julija Friscone-Gavriss (PD), Campbell Beaton (Producer), Eve Coles and Gaby Winwood (Hair &amp; M/U), Nathalie Caroline-Wilkins (Costume Designer) and Joseph Bicknell (Colourist). Caviar too has a rich history of groundbreaking music videos. Collectively, we’ve worked on hundreds of promos, and this experience has been hugely beneficial.There’s a required resourcefulness that comes with music video filmmaking that is useful for narrative work. But more than anything, it’s the ability to think on your feet and weigh up the time available to get the coverage you so badly need to cut the scene. However, it needs to be executed in a way that’s interesting and original. I often had to make pivotal editorial decisions on set, knowing fully well that I was never going to have the time to achieve lots of conventional coverage. That kind of on-your-feet decision-making is synonymous with music videos.I think of the generation of filmmakers who made up the Criterion collection DVD box set of music videos: Jonathan Glazer, Mark Romanek, Spike Jonze, Michel Gondry. More recently the Daniels and Aiofe McArdle are more contemporary examples of directors who have successfully crossed over, but there simply aren’t as many as in previous years. It does feel particularly challenging to make that leap right now.<blockquote>Being in a 1000-seater auditorium with that large an audience is a very vulnerable place to be, but also incredibly exciting.</blockquote>By the end of shooting, how confident were you that you had the film you wanted to make?SN: Oh man, this is a humdinger of a question. I read recently that filmmaking is an editor’s medium, and having been through this process with my long-time editor Stephen Dunne, I feel that is a very true statement. It was really in the edit that we discovered what kind of story we were trying to tell, and some of my favourite and most beautiful scenes/shots ended up on the cutting room floor. Kill your darlings, they say!You’ve now had some great reviews and won a prize at the Berlin Film Festival. Silly question perhaps, but how are you feeling right now?SN: I’m still coming to terms with the last few weeks. The experience has really galvanized and reinforced my love of filmmaking. And to have gone on the journey with so many great people has been amazing.&nbsp; But I’d be lying if I said it was easy, but rather it was undoubtedly the hardest thing we’ve ever attempted.[imgtoken data:3]Above: At the Last Swim premiere in Berlin: Nathwani (front row, third right) with Cambell Beaton (front row, far left) with cast and crew. Photo credit: George On A BoatA key distinction between short form and longform filmmaking is that when you make a film rather than a commercial or a music video, you get to experience it with a room full of people, and that’s a really special feeling. The night of the premiere we were screening the film in a 1000 seater auditorium (the amazing Haus De Kulturen Der Welt). Being in a room with that large an audience is a very vulnerable place to be, but it’s also incredibly exciting. Hearing those moments when the audience laughs, shrieks or cries is exhilarating.&nbsp;Having come off the premiere and the Crystal Bear, along with my amazing producers and HoDs, we’re all buzzing. And if there are any music video directors out there reading this who need a little push to open up Final Draft and write that film that’s been percolating in their heads, the fact that you’re reading this right now is a sign that it’s possible. So what ya waiting for? Get a hurry-on, and write that script!• Sasha Nathwani is based at Caviar for commercials and music videos - watch his work <a href="https://caviar.tv/london/directors/music/sasha-nathwani/" target="_blank">here</a>.

Sasha Nathwani

Sasha Nathwani on directing 'Last Swim': "I wanted to make something true to my experience of growing up in London." 

Alex Cook, who won an UKMVA last month for his music video for Son Lux's Undertow, has joined Caviar for representation for music videos and commercials in the US and UK.The Los Angeles-based director won the Best Alternative Video International award at the UK Music Video Awards 2023 for Undertow, which also won a Silver Screen award at the Cannes YDA’s and two ADC Awards. It has also been recognised at Camerimage,&nbsp;Kinsale, Berlin Commercial and the Webby Awards.Cook's other work, noted for its outstanding cinematic and otherworldly qualities,&nbsp;includes videos for Kimbra's Foolish Thinking, Ryterband's Lies and David Kushner's Mr Forgettable.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“I’m personally incredibly enthusiastic about Alex becoming a part of our team and firmly believe that he has the potential to become a long-term, influential figure in our creative family," says&nbsp;Salim El Arja, EP at&nbsp;Caviar LA."His unique visual perspective, extensive knowledge in post, dedication to excellence, and the richness of his creative background promise to bring fresh and exciting opportunities to our roster. And wait until you meet him; he’s also an example of kindness and healthy collaboration—a real friend to production and clients.”On joining Caviar, Alex Cook adds:&nbsp;“I’m thrilled to join such a creatively diverse company that raises the bar across multiple mediums. Whether it’s a music video, commercial, or film - I love telling stories and creating unique visuals, and I’m excited to work with Salim and the whole team at Caviar to do that.”• Watch Alex Cook's reel at Caviar <a href="https://wdrv.it/6fafa03c6" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;

Alex Cook

UKMVA winner Alex Cook joins Caviar

Caviar have announced that pip + lib, the directing duo responsible for acclaimed&nbsp;music videos for the likes of JGrrey, Mahalia, Fred Again.. and Hope FC x Lionesses, have joined the London-based production company for music video and commercial representation in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;pip (they/them) + lib (she/they) began their careers as a journalistic team, making content for i-D, The Face and Wonderland magazine. It’s from these early roots that they bring an extensive understanding of youth culture to the advertising space.As an award-winning creative team they’ve collaborated with top agencies including Mother, Anomaly and 4Creative, and acted as Creative Directors for Def Jam and Atlantic Records.As directors their work has garnered much attention and led them to collaborate with major brands including Nike, Lego and Just Eat, as well as artists JGrrey and Fred Again. Most recently, they bagged a Young Arrows nomination for Best Music Video Director for their Hope FC x Lionesses campaign for the FIFA Women's World Cup - their first production with the Caviar team.“pip + lib are such&nbsp;a great signing for Caviar,"&nbsp;says&nbsp;Eleri Evans, Head of Music &amp; Content at Caviar London. "An incredibly strong creative duo (pip a photographer &amp; lib a writer) whose attention to detail, sensitivity for youth culture and ability to direct talent is clear across all their work."We’ve already collaborated with pip + lib on the Hope FC campaign — recently nominated for an award at the British Young Arrows — so we knew the signing was a natural fit. We’re so excited to welcome pip + lib to our roster and can’t wait to see what’s next for them.”pip + lib add: “Making the leap from independent directors to signed ones was not a decision we took lightly - but the Caviar team have something that is so worth jumping for: kind hearted talented people, who “get us”. We cannot wait to have a consistent production team behind us, a team that is so damn supportive. (p.s. go on send us a good script then x)”• Watch pip + lib's showreel at Caviar website <a href="https://caviar.tv/london/directors/branded-content/pip-lib/" target="_blank">here</a>

pip + lib

pip + lib join Caviar for music videos and commercials

Denisha Anderson teams up with Purple Disco Machine, Duke Dumont and Nothing But Thieves for cinematic collab Something On My Mind, to create a Pulp Fiction-like narrative within an intriguing time loop structure.&nbsp;For the video, Anderson was inspired by Maya Deren's Meshes Of The Afternoon,&nbsp;and wanted to create a fantasy romance, using a time loop pattern of confusion and lust.&nbsp;With each loop, the storyline unfolds as the&nbsp;lead protagonists go on a&nbsp;whirlwind trip joyriding in a Porsche&nbsp;and robbing diners.[imgtoken data:1]It's a big and very successful leap into bigger concepts for Denisha Anderson, who navigates a hybrid narrative / performance promo with flair, cleverly interweaving the storyline with enigmatic shots of the artists - Tino Piontek aka Purple Disco Machine, and Noting But Thieves&nbsp;tied up in a basement.&nbsp;"It couldn’t have&nbsp;gone any better, despite it being the first time I had no contact with the artists prior to filming," explains Anderson."Day 1 was a remote shoot with our team filming Purple Disco Machine in Berlin. He was an absolute gent to work with whilst being tied up and placed in the back of a boot with myself and my DOP directing him via a laptop from London.&nbsp;"On Day 2 we shot Nothing but Thieves in person, and again it was such a pleasurable experience. The whole band had&nbsp;great energy and Connor (the lead singer) was up for anything and everything I threw at him.[imgtoken data:2]"For this narrative video, I got for the first time to choose professional actors which was a luxury for me.&nbsp;I needed people who were confident, comfortable and convincing for the roles I had written. I had an amazing casting director who managed to get around 130 to audition for our lead roles; it was a long day of tape watching, but to our joy we knew we had found our protagonists in Bonina and Seamus. And after our rehearsal day, I felt excited and confident that they were going to deliver and they went above and beyond."As a director you have memorable moments on set and for this one it was the end of Day 2 which was Hot Rod Diner.&nbsp;I know it sounds cheesy but I thought to myself:&nbsp;'Sh*t the bed I’m really living my dreams'.”

Denisha Anderson

Ayomide Alli

Jed Darlington-Roberts

Steven O’Eniraiyetan

Isabel Alsina

Chris Wilson

Homespun

Andi Chu

Electric Theatre Collective

Michael Lewin

Sony Music

Purple Disco Machine, Duke Dumont, Nothing But Thieves 'Something On My Mind' by Denisha Anderson

Purple Disco Machine, Duke Dumont, Nothing But Thieves - Something On My Mind

As England prepare for the big one&nbsp;- the Women's World Cup Final - some of the most enduring female stars in British music and breakthrough female talent have come together to create Call Me A Lioness, accompanied by an uplifting 'chant video' of England fans directed by Pip + Lib.Featuring Melanie C, Self Esteem, Ellie Rowsell (Wolf Alice), Al Greenwood (Sports Team), Marika Hackman, Rachel Chinouriri, Shura, Jasmine Jethwa, Rose Gray, Highlyy, and co-writer Olivia Dean, they build a musical squad of 11 artists named Hope FC, in tribute to legendary England football player, coach and manager Hope Powell and representing 'Hope For Change'Call Me A Lioness&nbsp;is raising money for women’s football charities Football Beyond Borders, Street Soccer, Girls United and Manchester Laces. Supporting grassroots girls and women’s football, all whilst celebrating the incredible team who have made it all the way to the Final of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday (August 20th).[imgtoken data:1]"As soon as we heard the track, we felt this kick towards doing a chant," say Pip + Lib.&nbsp;"We wanted to create something that captures even 1% of what it feels like like to be watching the games in stadiums, pubs, flats. It’s a fan film about fans. "The chant is made up from the chorus of Call Me A Lioness, and is sung in every which kind of way. Quiet, loud, out of tune, harmonised. Cast entirely from real football fans; families, builders, queer couples, grassroot teams, lads on lime bikes, NHS nurses, uber drivers and even the local ice cream van man Ali! It was important to us to cast a true picture of the fans; everyone is behind the Lionesses this World Cup and we wanted to put a lens to that."It was an incredibly precious project, which required blind faith that people would turn up to empty pub, trust that people chanting completely out of time would sound any good, and above all making something deserving of women’s football fans. Let’s celebrate women’s football fans more!"

Ersan Beskardes

Connie Meade

Nisha Mullea

Oscar Stewart

Freddie Wright

Stephen Ofori

Ash Hill

Tim Smith

No.8

Hope FC 'Call Me A Lioness' by Pip + Lib

Hope FC - Call Me A Lioness (Chant Video)

Mahalia and JoJo join forces to bring down a bad boy in Boma Iluma's dazzling promo for Cheat.&nbsp;The video sees the artists come to the realisation that they're both dating the same man - the two-timing rat - and it's clear from the get-go that he absolutely needs to be taught a lesson.&nbsp;Leaning into the nostalgic vibe of the track, the video oozes early Noughties vibes, with plenty of fisheye lens action, vibrant set-builds and a garish MySpace-style website, that heightens the anachronistic, Y2K aesthetic.&nbsp;It's an inspired collab which brings the best out of both artists, and Iluma's obvious affinity for the time period helps blend everything together seamlessly.&nbsp;

Boma Iluma

Emmanuella Zachariou

Pili Weeber

Jess Mustascio

Andrew Nisinson

Meilin Gray

Josh Morse

Pyramyd Studios

Kim Jarrett

Doug Webster

Corey Hess

Karina Milan

Camille Thompson

Dhairius Thomas

Karl Payton

Jamie McFarland

Ryan Davis

Reid Currie

Jonathan Alvarado

Tom Fenaille

Atlantic Records

Mahalia ft JoJo 'Cheat' by Boma Iluma

Mahalia - Cheat (Feat. JoJo) [Official Video]

Denisha Anderson directs an entrancing promo for&nbsp;Joe Armon-Jones and Maxwell Owin, with some&nbsp;vibrant animation from&nbsp;Louise Saunders.The hypnotic promo is a dazzling display of creativity, featuring offbeat performance vibes in&nbsp;an out-of-this-world, ever-changing environment.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]Packing a smorgasbord of saturated imagery into the visual, Anderson and Saunders&nbsp;take the viewer on a soulful ride through space&nbsp;and is a self-proclaimed love letter to the millennial generation which totally embodies the dreamscape lyrics and flow of this stunning downtempo track. ""This video is for the millennials, inspired by weird and wonderful storylines and colour pallets&nbsp;of Rockos, Modern Life, to Ren &amp; Stimpy and Doug," says Denisha Anderson of the video that was a three month labour of love in the making.&nbsp;"I have always wanted to make an animation and to make one with a very old friend and collaborator Louise Saunders was an absolute dream. Louise keeps me grounded when I give her absolutely bonkers ideas. She&nbsp;tells me ‘nah’ or that’s ‘brilliant’ which is needed as my mind can go off on a plethora of tangents.[imgtoken data:2]"When it came to the story, I learned quickly that with animations you can go anywhere and do anything so creativity is limitless but can also be intimidating, because it can feel too expansive."Nonetheless, I welcomed the challenge I set myself, as originally the artists wanted live action, but I convinced them otherwise. This led to numerous video calls with Lou, where I’d freestyle thoughts on images, she’d sketch and share as we go along, then we would build from there."All was done via Video calls, including her colouring, as I’d&nbsp;share what pallet combo as she’d be holding her phone up to her iPad, so I could watch... since I had just had surgery on my foot and she lives out of London, it was the only way it could be done."Despite the unconventional and our obsession with perfection, I can say we came out unscathed and very proud.”[imgtoken data:3]&nbsp;

Louise Saunders

Joe Armon-Jones & Maxwell Owin ft Lex Amor 'Grief' by Denisha Anderson

Joe Armon-Jones & Maxwell Owin - Grief (feat. Lex Amor) (Official Video)

A robot boyband take the world by storm in Maxim Kelly's alternative history of computing and artificial intelligence for Hot Chip - in which music video takes an even more important role...&nbsp;&nbsp;For Broken, taken from the band's recently released eighth album Freakout/Release, we follow the engaging story of Jerry Fairchild, creator of the Fairchild 7000, and its role in turning computer nerds into music video directors (including one named Jon Glazer). That is the introduction&nbsp;to the 'proper' video that features anonymous, frequently multiplying android pop stars, busting moves in a familiar white-syc studio.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]As in some of his previous work - perhaps most notably the video for shame's Nigel Hitter - Kelly reworks obscure vintage corporate film footage to create the foundations for his concept.Then he has created his robot boyband by adding cool robot mask prosthetics&nbsp;to a trio of denim-clad dancers presenting them in a pop video, rooted in the classic form. And that is hugely effective for a song that is at the catchy pop-end of Hot Chip's musical&nbsp;spectrum.[imgtoken data:2]&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“I’m intrigued by AI machines doing artwork," says Kelly. "In the future, robots and computers might make music videos too - and this is what I imagine the first will look like."I referenced the boyband videos I grew up watching on MTV - overly sentimental with emotional and gut-wrenching performances. In this video, soulless androids run through all the motions and cliches of these videos with deadpan robotic precision. It’s a pop video with all the entertaining and watchable bits taken out.”

Maxim Kelly

Samira Conteh

Afzal Robbani

Matthew Emvin Taylor

Malte Huebner

Lucy Bradley

Beau Pritchard-James

John Phillips

Laurent Arnaud

Robert Smith

Begona F.Martin

Celia Arias

Kloe Dean

Tom Mangham

Black Kite Studios

Steve Shaw

Trim Editing

John Moule

Domino Records

Alternative

Hot Chip 'Broken' by Maxim Kelly

Hot Chip - Broken (Official Video)

A young maid finds herself at a crossroads, in Maxim Kelly's mesmerising promo for Ethel.&nbsp;Waiting hand and foot on a slightly surreal family, we see the main character run errands and try to stay out of the way, as the father figure&nbsp;lip-syncs to the track, getting oppressively close to her wherever she tries to escape to.&nbsp;Ending with a climactic dance in the living room - performing to the awkwardly apathetic parents and daughter - the video is haunting and contemplative, echoing films from French and Korean arthouse cinema. A subtle manipulation of the textures of the image at certain points also heightens the surreality of the concept, which creates an unnerving atmosphere.[imgtoken data:1]“Initially I thought Ethel should be the main character and do the dance at the end, and I always had this image from this French film called My American Uncle, where it’s like a little girl standing up at a table," Kelly explains.&nbsp;"I originally had that image in my head for a rap video, but it didn’t really make sense to the song. I wanted this to feel more like surreal so then as I started finding more imagery. It kind of transpired that maybe the maid was the more interesting character.”

Ginny Kerr

Myana Van Cuijenborg

Dave Frost

Lewes Bridson

Marianthi Hatzikidi

Sam Katz

Riaz Ahmed

Ollie Ford

Sacchin Chande

Phillips Nortey

Milo Brown

Arran Green

Elena Diaz

Vid Price

Stephen Harakis

The Murder Capital 'Ethel' by Maxim Kelly

The Murder Capital - Ethel (Official Video)

Sasha Nathwani launches a new phase of his music video directing career with this scintillating showcase for Tamil-Swiss singer-songwriter Priya Ragu, which combines elements of South Asian cinema and Kill Bill in a eye-catching style the director dubs 'Tamiltino'.Having celebrated&nbsp;South Asian fashion and culture in her previous videos, the video for&nbsp;Adalam Va! - which&nbsp;translates loosely as Let’s Dance -&nbsp;raises the bar in terms of visual elegance, choreography and pure physicality,&nbsp;with Priya mastering an eye-catching array of intense martial arts moves and energizing dance routines, created by the choreographer Supple Nam.The eye-popping action and performance elements also dovetail wonderfully within the striking splendour of&nbsp;Strawberry Hill House &amp; Garden, a place&nbsp;that is also clearly influenced by subcontinent architecture.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]Adalam Va! is a most vibrant cocktail of electro-pop and soul-stirring South Indian sonics, with Priya’s voice rising like a beacon of positivity. “Adalam Va! is about hope in the darkest of days," she says. "It’s about the fresh energy that emerges out of these times. We wanted to express that feeling through this song and to get everyone on the dancefloor!”And Nathawani's well constructed visual captures the essence of the track with admirable wit and timeless cinematic glamour.“I’ve wanted to work with Priya for a while now," says the director. "This Adalam Va! video was the perfect opportunity. Working collaboratively with Priya and Japhna Gold, we crafted a narrative inspired by classic Tamil films from the 70s and 80s starring Indian film legend Rajinikanth, and fused this with the cinematic flair of Tarantino, coining this combination of styles: TAMILTINO.[imgtoken data:2]"The video tells the story of a Kill Bill-inspired character played by Priya, that liberates a gang of youths enslaved by an evil villain, freeing them through the encouraging chorus line Adalam Va which means Come and Dance."Priya really threw herself into the physical challenge of this video, working closely with choreographer and fight supervisor Supple Nam, she learnt how to use a silambam stick, a South Asian martial arts weapon, alongside numerous dance sequences, inspired by South Asian choreography.”

Manoela Chiabai

Joshua Noon

Smera Kumar

Priya Ragu 'Adalam Va!' by Sasha Nathwani