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Emeli Sandé spreads the love in Lewis Cater's uplifting promo for Brighter Days.&nbsp;Radiating an unabashedly positive energy, we see Sandé perform&nbsp;at a&nbsp;piano in the middle of a grand building, which has been overtaken by nature.&nbsp;As the video progresses, plants come to life and flourish in the building, representing a rebirth of sorts, and the promise of better days ahead.&nbsp;The seamless visual effects add stylish flair to the project - Lewis Cater's second promo for Emeli Sandé following <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2021/09/23/emeli-sand%C3%A9-family-lewis-cater/72958" target="_blank">the video for Family</a>&nbsp;last year - &nbsp;while the singer's&nbsp;infectious energy will keep viewers hooked throughout."Stepping out of the darkness and into the light, this video is inspired by hope," says Cater. "It was an honour to work with Emeli again on this triumphant and uplifting track. This video is a reminder of our collective power. There is always hope. No matter how many times we lose sight."And the song is a real earworm, so get ready for this to be the song in your head all week...

United Kingdom

Lewis Cater

Guy Davies

Zebrafish Media

James Norbury

Henry Richmond

Fabi Roos

Charlotte Nind

Jacob Bacon

Murdo Hepburn

Joseph Crone

Yasmina Bentaieb

Alex Gregory

No.8

Adam Pickford

Las Bandas Be Brave

Blackstar Agency

Chrysalis Records

Horia Cojan

Emeli Sandé 'Brighter Days' by Lewis Cater

Emeli Sandé - Brighter Days (Official Video)

Elderbrook's cinematic track Broken Mirror&nbsp;becomes the vehicle for an authentic story, showcasing the issues facing many Queer people in 2021, helmed by director/photographer&nbsp;Jordan Rossi in collaboration with&nbsp; multi-disciplinary artist and creator Darkwah.Rossi's film follows a day in the life of a Queer performer played by Darkwah, and the reality of their experience, including the aggressions and microaggressions that impact personal safety and mental health.&nbsp;Together with a gut-wrenching sequence where Darkwah is cornered by a homophobic mob, there is also a focus upon the&nbsp;little stuff - small acts where their personal space is invaded, whether its being stared at and photographed in a cornershop, having their hair touched, or being touched inappropriately - that really resonates.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]Darwah delivers a charismatic performance which allows moments of happiness, as well as ranges of pain and anguish, and ultimately shows a strength of character, in a spoken-word sequence towards the end, which displays their inner resolve and dignity. Rossi brings this all together superbly well, in a video which features terrific cinematography from DoP Charlie Knight.On the project Darkwah has said:&nbsp;“As soon as I saw the treatment, I knew I wanted to be a part of this project," says Darkwah.&nbsp;"It’s all of the things I’ve experienced many times over. It’s so important that aggressions and micro-aggressions are spoken about outside of the LGBTQIA+ community. We know these things. We experience them - sometimes at the hands of those in our community but more so by those outside of it."Having these occurrences shown at this level in conjunction with an artist like Elderbrook, I hope will not only generate more conversation but result in change for the better as people check the ways in which they interact with performers, Queer performers and Queer people. I’m incredibly grateful to have been part of this project. I’m super excited for the change it will start to incite.”[imgtoken data:2]Jordan Rossi adds: “With Queer culture moving into the mainstream you’d think this would be a great time for Queer liberation but actually it’s far from it. More than ever before, we’re put into a box and forced to try and make our Queerness palatable for so many audiences. As a LGBTQ+ working director and photographer, I’m still excluded from so many conversations and projects which is why it’s a privilege to have the opportunity to craft this narrative and film."A big expression of gratitude goes to Elderbrook, his team and the record label who have let us tell this story freely and authentically, whilst supporting us at every step of the process.”The support from Elderbrook and Parlophone marks the start of a number of LGBTQIA+ activations that support the community. These include an Instagram Live session on Elderbrook's Instagram platform, featuring Jordan Rossi and Darkwah talking about the video, on Monday October 25th at 6pm (BST).

Jordan Rossi

Jordi Estapé

Tonic/The Graft

Beth Montague

Oli Hill

Marti Guiver

Emily Mcney

Hollie Mapp

Jamie Tarr

Mike Radforth

Newbody Post

Final Cut

Myles Bevan

Time Based Arts

Darkwah

Carrie Sutton

John Hassay

Dance

Electronic

Elderbrook 'Broken Mirror' by Jordan Rossi

Elderbrook - Broken Mirror (Official Music Video)

Lewis Cater directs an intimate live promo for Sarah Proctor.&nbsp;Shot in an industrial space, joined by a group of musicians and with only a microphone to interact with, the video is focused purely on Proctor's performance and the emotional journey of the track Tired - and it works beautifully.&nbsp;Flooded in golden light and shot with calm, deliberate camera movements, the visual keeps things simple and straightforward, and that proves to be a smart choice.This is a fine showcase of talent at play - both artist and creative team - and a memorable visual accompaniment to a stirring song.&nbsp;

Tuff Contender

Djay Brawner

Felicity Jayn Heath

Alex Felstead

Connor J Hutton

Lauren Victoria

Kinan Chabani

Andrew Ibea

Geffen Records

Max Rose

Matteo Zenini

Sarah Proctor 'Tired' (Live) by Lewis Cater

Sarah Proctor - Tired (Official Video)

Django Django frontman Vincent Neff takes the lead role in Jack Barraclough's video for Kick The Devil Out - playing Satan as the annoying lodger in an ordinary British family.In the same vein as&nbsp;low budget,&nbsp;oddball comedy films and old&nbsp;Beastie Boys&nbsp;videos, we find the red-hued Horned One welcomed into the bosom of the family by Mum - but eyed suspiciously by Dad, who's worst fears are confirmed by the guest's niggling bad habits:&nbsp;he misbehaves at the table, cuts his fingernails on the sofa, mixes his colours with whites in the wash... all clear signs that&nbsp;he has to go.Mixing in lo-fi greenscreen dancing footage and a skaterboy mini-DV fantasy, the aesthetic is charmingly DIY, and leans into the absurd concept.&nbsp;Amongst all of this madness, the performances are grounded in reality, and act as a conduit for viewers to understand the frustration and pain of this unwanted house guestBarraclough's energetic and fastmoving&nbsp;screwball comedy is a departure for the alt-rockers,&nbsp;who&nbsp;often embrace visual experimentation and whimsical humour in their videos, but it's a welcome one.[imgtoken data:1]

Jack Barraclough

Amara Rossell

Greatcoat Films

Kareem Adeshina

Paolo De Battista

Toby Leary

Marcus Albertsen

Eliot Morris

Lottie Toon

Rhona Ezuma

Natasha Lawes

Caroline Morin

Wash

Because Music

Indie

Alternative

Django Django 'Kick The Devil Out' by Jack Barraclough 

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Alfie Templeman lets loose in this&nbsp;energetic performance video for Wait I Lied, directed by regular collaborator Thomas Davis.&nbsp;Shot on location in a North London roller disco, the promo sees Templeman unleash some questionable shapes on the dancefloor, as the band groove out to the track.&nbsp;Under twinkling lights and a glistening disco ball, the concept feels like a&nbsp;nostalgic fantasy, and Templeman makes the most of his time under the spotlight.&nbsp;Charlie Knight's playful cinematography rounds off the project, reflecting the artist's unabashed energy with zestful flair.

Thomas Davis

Jake River Parker

Common People Films

Oliver Hill

Sam Roffey

Dan Deighton

Elliot Morris

Brendon Hargreaves

Dom Phipps

Chris Anthony

Laura Taylor

Chess Club

Alfie Templeman 'Wait I Lied' by Thomas Davis 

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Charlie Toko directs a poignant, hopeful promo for London-based singer-songwriter Matshidiso's Quiet Love.&nbsp;The song and video are an&nbsp;inspired response to the story of Mildred and Richard Loving, whose marriage was ruled illegal by the State of Virginia until the decision was overturned by the US Supreme Court in 1967.It was their quiet defiance, the sureness of their love that was so empowering to the point of bringing about real change.Depicting a diverse selection of couples, the film celebrates love in all its forms - exploring both the emotion and the journey through candid vignettes.&nbsp;Charlie Toko and DoP&nbsp;Charlie Knight create&nbsp;an intimate aesthetic by getting up close with the camera, whilst portrait-style shots allow the personality&nbsp;of each couple to shine through.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Charlie Toko

Tyrell Williams

Sanza Productions

Yasmin Godo

Finn Sheraton

Murray Cohen

Luiza Ludiasa

Ffion Boyesen

Alice Heappey

Charles Gamble

Nielson Bohl

Moira Lam

Jessie Huckin

Classical

Matshidiso Mohajane 'Quiet Love' by Charlie Toko

Matshidiso - Quiet Love

Chris Ranson directs an impressive live performance video&nbsp;for Labrinth, inspired by the artist's work on the HBO show Euphoria.&nbsp;Taking place in an expansive venue hall, Labrinth performs four tracks in succession, backdropped by a hypnotic LED screen and corruscating laser lights.&nbsp;The buzzing energy of the promo is elevated by DoP Stefan Yap's dreamlike cinematography, rotating and gliding through the space with silky smooth precision.&nbsp;

Chris Ranson

Jon Stopp

Hype Empire

Mitchel Elsen

Kelly Ross

Tom Kelly

Stefan Yap

William Pope

Sarah Jenneson

Kusi Kubi

Lauraine Bailey

Gary Kent

Lewis Crossfield

Lewes Bridson

Columbia Records

Labrinth 'Euphoria' by Chris Ranson

LABRINTH // EUPHORIA // HBO

Lewis Cater directs the second part of an abstract narrative for Stand Atlantic, in the video for Blurry.&nbsp;Back in the same maze of rooms first introduced in the <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2020/07/06/stand-atlantic-jurassic-park-lewis-cater/65552">first segment</a>, vocalist Bon is trapped once again as a darkness spreads like a disease, rotting the candy-coloured set and everything within it.&nbsp;DoP&nbsp;Lorenzo Levrini ramps up the drama with cold, clinical lighting and off-kilter camera angles, whilst Cater's focus on real-life issues and world events gives the concept an uncomfortably realistic undertone.&nbsp;

Australia

Jens Klit Nielsen

Jonny Pickup

Lorenzo Levrini

Laura Van De Hel

Harry Buck

Benny Casey 

Lucy Vick

The Mill

Zoe Wheeler @ Eureka (uk)

Erin Choi

Hopeless Records

pop punk

Stand Atlantic 'Blurry' by Lewis Cater

Stand Atlantic - Blurry (Official Music Video)

Troy Roscoe teams up with Nathan Dawe and KSI to create suitably lighthearted take on sporting achievement for one of the hits of the summer.It begins with Nathan Dawe, KSI, SFX and Window Kidd having a game of poker, but when the overconfident KSI goes 'all in' and comes a cropper, he is stung into challenging the guys at other sports.&nbsp;They decide that basketball and football is where their true talent lies - but turns out that they are all completely useless at both sports.In a slick and stylish production - DoP Stefan Yap captures the sporting incompetence like a big budget Nike ad - Roscoe does a great job in showcasing KSI's big personality and&nbsp;the camaraderie among the group, and adds some useful&nbsp;VFX touches to assist the impression that the boys' on-court skills are improving.

Troy Roscoe

Ghandi El-Chamaa

Film Band

Nicola Sheppard

Johnjoe Besagni

Louis Simonon

Maria Bracher

Atlantic Records

Matt Allsop

Nathan Dawe X KSI 'Lighter' by Troy Roscoe

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Lewis Cater directs a vibrant video for Australian pop-punk outfit&nbsp;Stand Atlantic's Jurassic Park.&nbsp;The visual follows lead singer Bon, as she travels through series of surreal,&nbsp;twisted rooms, finding herself in a number of uncomfortable scenarios.A mix between a hotel location and a game show&nbsp;gone wrong, the pastel-washed art direction sugarcoats a darker underbelly - without quite revealing the truth of what&nbsp;lurks beneath.&nbsp;DoP&nbsp;Lorenzo Levrini matches the hectic and confused energy of the concept with plenty of Dutch angles and hyperactive camera movement, and the 'to be revealed'&nbsp;tag at the end of the video promises a deeper dive into the&nbsp;world Cater has created, next time around...&nbsp;

Anil Duru

John Ewens

Stand Atlantic 'Jurassic Park' by Lewis Cater

Stand Atlantic - Jurassic Park (Official Music Video)

André Reid creates a 1920s feel&nbsp;for his&nbsp;video for Jaz Karis, set in a Cotton Club-style nightclub.&nbsp;The monochrome narrative,&nbsp;filmed at O'Meara in&nbsp;London, follows&nbsp;the&nbsp;male protagonist&nbsp;through the venue, where he encounters Karis and falls in love with the sound of her voice, as&nbsp;she sings onstage for the refined&nbsp;audience."I love narrative music videos," says&nbsp;André Reid.&nbsp;"It can be hard to direct those though with male artists though, so I’m glad that’s what Jaz was after when we were going back and forth about the concept.&nbsp;"The idea slightly changed as we only had six hours shoot time on the day, so we mainly focused on the important things. But we managed to film quite a bit so we had options in the edit.&nbsp;The crew was fantastic everyone came together for the creative process, and with that we were able to create a lovely piece."

André Reid

Shamara Adams

Dijian Eccles

Dmnd Clr

Sam Barnham

Jomar O'Meally

Sebastian Jolly

Finn Sheriton

Leo Oleskar

Ashleigh Watt

Jacques Simon

Trim Editing

Connor Coolbear

Electric Theatre Collective

Jaz Karis 'The Waiting Line' by André Reid

Jaz Karis- Waiting Line (Directors Cut)

Diara Vassallo Ndiaye directs her debut music video for Chaz's Don't Text Me.&nbsp;Ambitious from the off, the visual is shot in one take across four interconnected rooms. Dancing around the location, Chaz breaks into spontaneous performance setups, framed by vintage art direction and a moody colour palette of greens and dark blues.&nbsp;DoP&nbsp;Natasha Duursma creates a dreamy, otherworldy style through hazy atmospheres and shaped lighting, elevating the real word setting into something more transcendent.&nbsp;

Diara Vassallo Ndiaye

Kevin Cheung

Alexander Bojic-aguilar

Maddie Davies

Natasha Duursma

Jakub Jachowicz

Hazel Singzon

Lara Shapiro

Megan Mcevoy

Sam Storey

Alternative Pop

Chaz 'Don't Text Me' by Diara Vassallo Ndiaye

Chaz-'Don&#039;t-Text-Me'-by-Diara-Vassallo-Ndiaye

Joseph Delaney's riveting video for rapper Zebra Katz appropriates the physical actions associated with violent oppression as inspiration for an energetic performance.Delaney's video for Ish&nbsp;touches on the mob mentality of media, and how, by contributing, whether as passive onlookers or screaming into the void, we become complicit in that action against us and powerless to do anything about it.

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