Colourist

Chris Bell

Wash has&nbsp;announced the appointment of Chris Bell as senior colourist at the London-based colour and VFX studio.Bell arrives at Wash with him an extensive body of work, for a wide variety of clients across both short and long form projects - including Ferrari, National Geographic, Swarovski – to music heavyweights like Dave.Outside of the darkness of the grading suite, Bell is a renowned outdoors type:&nbsp;he’s a rugby nut, a keen cyclist and is very at home noodling around his garden, which provides the perfect backdrop to boast his outdoor cooking skills learned in the BBQ states of America: Texas and New Orleans.Jon Dobson, Wash's founder &amp; lead colourist says:&nbsp;"It’s the start of an exciting chapter ahead here at Wash, with new team members, clients and projects. Chris is a fantastic addition to the colour team here and is settling in nicely. We’ve known each other for a long time and it’s great to finally have him on board."Chris Bell adds: "I’m so excited to be joining the team at Wash. I love being part of one of the final stages that a project goes through - helping to tie everything together and communicate the message as well as possible through the use of colour. I consider it an honour to be trusted with helping to add polish to a project which has been part of the creators’ lives for weeks, months or even years before it arrives on my desk. "The variety of projects that I get to work is one of my favourite parts of the job - from features and TV series - to commercials and music promos - there are always new approaches and techniques to try." • Watch Chris Bell's showreel at Wash here

Wash

Chris Bell joins as Senior Colourist at Wash

Nizar Shad directs the glossy music video for Celina Sharma and Emiway's Jhootha.&nbsp;Boasting luxurious styling, breathtaking drone shots and dynamic performances, the video is a slick affair that oozes production value.&nbsp;Shot&nbsp;over two&nbsp;days in Qatar, Doha, the video makes great use of the stunning variety of locations the country has to offer.&nbsp;"Jhootha for me was one of the most difficult yet satisfying videos I have directed." Shad mentions."This was an extremely stressful yet fulfilling piece of work and we’re all super proud to have put together in the short space of time we had. Me and my team worked closely from pre-production down to post. We had a vision of executing and delivering a tastefully executed, high-end, cinematic and glossy video, by capturing certain locations that people may not be aware of in Qatar Doha."

Catia Abreu

Nizar Shad

Maneet Sandhu

Project Leo

Vishal Patel

Dani Stephenson

Duane Jay

Tom O'Keefe

Benyamin Bakht

Bachir Eladem

Rob Hayward

Lucie Camelo

Aneela Hussain

Marta Strauss

Milaview

Creep Post

Mugal Group

Celina Sharma X Emiway 'Jhootha' by Nizar Shad

Celina Sharma, Emiway Bantai - Jhootha (Official Video)

Nizar Shad directs a hybrid commercial/music video project for&nbsp;Celina Sharma X Emiway Bantai.Boasting luxurious styling, breathtaking drone shots and slick performances, the video is a glossy affair that oozes production value.&nbsp;

Tom O’keefe

Celina Sharma X Emiway Bantai 'Jhootha' by Nizar Shad

Wolf James directs an emotional promo for Nina Nesbitt.&nbsp;The tender video for When You Lose Someone features the artist in a deep embrace with an enigmatic silhouette, interspersed with fluid shots of her in a dark void, totally alone.&nbsp;Visually following the themes of the track, the video uses the mysterious character as a placeholder to represent the missing piece of Nesbitt's life, and viewers will very much relate to the track and project their own stories onto the concept.&nbsp;

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Wolf James

Marion Solheim

Kode

Peter Bishop

Nathan Killham

Austin Philips

Adam Fox

Rory Thomas

Emily Clarkson

John Cutler

Cian McKenna

Jonathan Irwin

Nina Nesbitt 'When You Lose Someone' by Wolf James

Nina Nesbitt - When You Lose Someone (Official Video)

Labi Odebunmi directs a winding showcase of movement, fashion and performance, in his dynamic promo for Ray BLK and Stefflon Don's Over You.&nbsp;The irresistible video takes place at a dance party, where freedom, individuality and community take hold.&nbsp;Mixing an underground aesthetic with glossy, fashion-forward visuals,&nbsp;Odebunmi has created a sensual, passionate performance promo, which puts the focus on the artists and their impressive talents.&nbsp;DoP Henry Gill's high-energy cinematography elevates the concept, bringing the dancefloor experience right to viewers at home.&nbsp;"With this visual I&nbsp;wanted to authentically and unapologetically transport people into the veins of a cultured dance party," says&nbsp;Odebunmi.&nbsp;"I see the song as a sort of pick-me-up, feel-good, older and wiser, post closure party mood track after some sour times - like when you’re finally emotionally free, at peace and can let-loose party on from old grey days."This is Ray's first ever time doing choreography - and kudos to her because she killed it even with tight rehearsals in the midst of her hectic album press week. Big shouts out to choreographer Remi Black who smashed it also. We’ve been a fan of each other's work for some time and i was just itching for the right project for us to lock one in. Soon as the label sent this to me, I knew straight away."&nbsp;

Labi Odebunmi

Chance Wilson

Wow Filmworks

Shamara Adams

Amal Solomn

Henry Gill

Jannick Fjeldsoe

James Tilyard

Ryan Anderson

Murdo Hepburn

Natalie Michaelides

Tracey

Esther

Creep

Nadya Persuad

Universal Music Group

Ray BLK X Stefflon Don 'Over You' by Labi Odebunmi

RAY BLK - Over You ft. Stefflon Don

David Ranson explores the disquiet and tension of being in a relationship, in his affecting promo for Boy Bleach.Cut together in an abstract, almost dreamlike fashion, the video races through a series of memories which are connected by movement and subtle transitions.&nbsp;The use of split-screen and off-kilter camerawork heightens the etheral aesthetic, and the lead performance add a certain weight to the emotional narrative.&nbsp;

David Ranson

Poppy Davies

Blindeye Films

Jack Lightfoot

George Lawrence

Conor Chalk

Austen Lane

Alex Rice

Michael Long

Rae Harrison-Doyle

Sarah Scott

Ed Chappell

Boy Bleach 'Luvu2x' by David Ranson

Boy-Bleach-'Luvu2x'-by-David-Ranson

A super-stylish girl gang kidnap a helpless Finn Askew, in Elliott Gonzo's glossy promo for Tokyo.&nbsp;Marking the release of the artist's latest EP, the video balances a sense of nostalgia with a futuristic aesthetic, as the gang take him via&nbsp;limousine to an unspecified location, for the performance of a lifetime.&nbsp;It's a grungy, cinematic affair, built around a simple yet very effective premise. The art direction and styling are the standout stars of the show, creating a vision that falls somewhere between real life and an angsty superhero film.&nbsp;

Elliott Gonzo

Ed Chambers

Yelena Guillen Ortega

Fabio Olgiati

Scarlett Gardner

Ellie Walker

Nicole Paskauskas

Matt Gabzdyl

Final Cut

Mouthpiece

Marco Grey

Harry Clements

Finn Askew 'Tokyo' by Elliott Gonzo

Finn-Askew-'Tokyo'-by-Elliott-Gonzo

Nina Nesbitt tries to outrun her problems, in Wolf James' punchy promo for Life's A Bitch (L.A.B.)The dazzling promo features vibrant coloured lighting and two different Ninas - one "perfect" version who tries to hold things together, and the other representing her darker, more impulsive side - which gives the concept interesting, Jeykll &amp; Hyde-style layers and a unique perspective.&nbsp;The frenetic cinematography works well with the idea, allowing a sense of unabashed energy to build from the lilting camera movement and quickfire edit.&nbsp;

Kode Media

Stephanie Bradshaw

Jamie Korn

Mike Simpson

Elliott Linehan-Cross

Karen Clarkson

Nina Nesbitt 'Life's A Bitch (L.A.B)' by Wolf James

Nina-Nesbitt-'Life's-A-Bitch-(l.a.b)'-by-Wolf-James

DC has a paranoid mind in Dir. Lx's fourth collaboration with the artist.&nbsp;The video for Paro(noia) builds upon the suspicious themes of the track, presenting DC in a series of vignettes, weighed down by a lingering sense of danger.&nbsp;Glitchy edit effects and an out-of-body perspective elevate the minacious vibes, and eagle-eyed viewers may notice the hoodie DC wears - displaying the quote "Only the Paranoid Survive" - which was first introduced in <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2020/05/21/dc-neighbourhood-dir-lx/64919">2020's Neighbourhood.&nbsp;</a>Brilliant work with a fresh aesthetic, and standout performances from the artist and the supporting cast.&nbsp;

Dir. Lx

Ellis Fox

Greatcoat Films

Kareem Adeshina

Michael Moore

Toby Leary

Denis Yildiz

Nevzat Altinisik

Eliot Morris

Anthony Hensman

Sam Hardy

Yvonne Newman

Las Bandas Be Brave

Patricia Odje

Hip Hop

DC 'Paro(noia)' by Dir. Lx

Dc-'Paro(noia)'-by-Dir.-Lx

Jonjo Lowe builds on his VFX-fired work for The Big Moon and PREP with a colourful promo for pop debutante Lauren Faith.The director creates a somewhat nostalgic feel for the Falls Right Down video, with&nbsp;retro-styling, pastel purple background&nbsp;and touches of tube-TV blurriness.And Lowe's greenscreen expertise also proved useful in creating&nbsp;a five-piece band of multiple Laurens in one of the main sequences.&nbsp;But ultimately the 'real' Lauren finishes&nbsp;her performance by bumping off her clones. She's a killer queen.

Jonjo Lowe

Ashley Whyte

Burning Reel

Cal Gordon

Oli Hill

Jack Maddison

Deimante Sprai

Shaquille Ross-Williams

Oskar Pera

Mary Jane Gotidoc

Aubrey Ghansah

Thomas Brady

Lauren Faith 'Falls Right Down' by Jonjo Lowe

Lauren-Faith-'Falls-Right-Down'-by-Jonjo-Lowe

Dir. Lx is making waves online with his playful performance promo for Russmillions' Big Shark.&nbsp;The eagerly awaited track is paired with a mesmerisingly colourful visual, featuring the artist in several different vignettes - one of which depicts a child with Russmillions' full-sized head, and a penchant for everything shark-themed.&nbsp;Featuring cameos from&nbsp;DJ Cuppy and Stefflon Don, the video encapsulates the frenetic energy of the track with pulsating blue lights and restless camerawork, and more than a hint of absurdist fun splashed within the concept.[imgtoken data:1][imgtoken data:2]

Melissa Massey

Talor Hanson

Paolo De Battista

Dan Deighton

Mark Stewart

Jakob Gierse

Kashmir Wickham

Kaz Ove

Denova Media

Olivia West

drill

Russ Millions 'Big Shark' by Dir. Lx

Russmillions-'Big-Shark'-by-Dir.-Lx

Gregg Houston directs a gently melancholic&nbsp;promo for Lou Price, who ventures around East London in a motorcycle helmet armed with his trusty electric guitar performing new song Figure It Out.&nbsp;Shot in and around various locations&nbsp;- including newsagents, off licences and chicken shops - the video for the artist (who Houston has previously worked with as a member of bands Kowalski and Swimming Tapes) pays homage to hazy nights exploring the city, and the magic of the everyday.&nbsp;The artist wears a motorcycle helmet lit from the inside, echoing ideas of space exploration and astronaut vibes, albeit in a much more understated fashion.&nbsp;Charmingly intimate and absorbing, the footage&nbsp;switches between different frame rates to distort the passage of time, leaning into the themes of the concept and track.[imgtoken data:1]&nbsp;

Gregg Houston

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Lou Price 'Figure It Out' by Gregg Houston

Lou-Price-'Figure-It-Out'-by-Gregg-Houston

Dappy pays homage to&nbsp;life before&nbsp;fame, in&nbsp;Labi Odebunmi's cinematic short film for Intro.&nbsp;Touching upon how artists juggle their music careers and personal life, the autobiographical narrative depicts a young Dappy going through life in Camden, navigating the various challenges and roadblocks along the way.&nbsp;Odebunmi cleverly contrasts lavish performance setups with grittier, authentic vignettes from the streets, highlighting the hustle that got the artist to where he is today.&nbsp;Each character in the story is brilliantly cast, encompassing the emotional rollercoaster of the journey, while&nbsp;DoP&nbsp;Arran Green matches the high-energy concept with stylised lighting and handheld camera movement.&nbsp;

Shaun Rodes

William Tetteh-martey

Steven Eniraiyetan

Arran Green

Daniel Deighton

Harvey Davies

Jazz Bhalla

Carolina De Lemos

Jennifer Eleto

Ayse Gonen

We Are Covert 

Beaumont Pritchard-James

Dappy 'Intro' by Labi Odebunmi

Dappy-'Intro--[director's-Cut]'-by-Labi-Odebunmi

Former Bond girl Susie Vanner is captured in a stunning one-shot video by&nbsp;Gregg Houston, performing Cry Me A River from her debut album release.&nbsp;Bathed in golden light, Vanner soaks up the electric energy of the performance, confidently showcasing her musical chops.&nbsp;DoP&nbsp;Darren Ladbury and team do a great&nbsp;job with the blocking and camera movement, allowing the concept to unfold organically throughout the four-minute runtime.&nbsp;

Darren Ladbury 

Oliver Munks

Carl Ward-reid

Leopold Naessens

Jenny Ray

Richard Engler

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Singer songwriter

Susie Vanner 'Cry Me A River' (Live) by Gregg Houston

Susie-Vanner-'Cry-Me-A-River-(live)'-by-Gregg-Houston

Dir. Lx brings us a cinematic visual for Birmingham-based Rapper&nbsp;Mist, in honour of the anniversary of&nbsp;his parents' death.&nbsp;The poignant promo is centered around a performance in a cemetery, beautifully shot by DoP Sam Meyer, following the narrative of the track whilst adding a unique visual twist, in the form of Dir. Lx's trademark lo-fi cutaways.&nbsp;The video captures a sense of yearning and reflection, whilst also showcasing the artist's considerable talent. Moving yet optimistic, Cemetery Walks offers a moment to take a step back and look inwards, allowing ourselves to celebrate the time we have with the most important people in our lives.Kareem Adeshina, who co-produced the video with Linah Bensadok, adds: "This video is also in loving memory of Linah's father, who sadly passed away during pre-production of this music video. May he rest in eternal peace."&nbsp;

Linah Bensadok

Palma Derzsi

Luke Goodrich

Sam Meyer

Osman ‘tekko’ Tekdemir

Joss Garnet-Lawson

Lottie Highfield

Kiera Liberati

Nathan James Tettey

Warner

Mist 'Cemetery Walks' by Dir. Lx

MIST - Cemetery Walks (Official Video)

Jonjo Lowe's video takes us into the turmoil of three relationships, through dance and cosmic&nbsp;imagery, for&nbsp;British alt-pop group PREP's bubbly Years Don't Lie.Lowe places his characters in a highly&nbsp;stylised world created by 3D animation and makes it work. In this case, a giant moon appears to be about to obliterate the home planet of the three couples, who appear oblivious to oncoming danger. Their passionate feelings for each other are expressed through dance - and in a final twist, they ultimately indulge in some lover-swapping to achieve greater fulfillment.After his similarly stylised video for indie band <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2020/07/20/big-moon-why-jonjo-lowe/65723" target="_blank">The Big Moon</a>, Lowe's vision of love at the end of the world, matching live action and animation via greenscreen, is a step&nbsp;forward towards a strong signature look.

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