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Dan Moran

Slane directs a touching promo for&nbsp;Shaun Farrugia, exploring mental health and the struggle to reach out for help.&nbsp;The beachside video sees dancer/choreographer duo&nbsp;Emma Farnell Watson and&nbsp;Waddah Sinada perform an intimate routine, reflecting the push-pull of a relationship and the pressures of contemporary life.&nbsp;"The video&nbsp;is a dizzying, passionate, emotional tale of a man who refuses to seek help with his chronic anxiety," director Slane mentions. "Shaun anchors the film as we see him perform on the same blustery beach throughout."

United Kingdom

Waddah Sinada

Emma Farnell Watson

Suzi Grochala

Sam Thompson

Slane

David Gourlay

Papaya Films

Skye Goulding

Rhys Warren

Pilar Muro

Eliza Lewis

Anil Duru

Deniz Ersoy

Chrissy Hutton

Polydor Records

Shaun Farrugia 'Vertigo' by Slane

Shaun Farrugia - Vertigo (Official Video)

Mori beautifully captures how quickly life can change with one punch, in the video for Dan Fable's latest song One Punch Tommy.Based on true events, the video follows Tommy's journey to prison told with compelling&nbsp;sensitivity.Anchored by a stunning performance from the lead actor, the video explores the unintended consequences one moment in time can have, and the butterfly effect that ripples on from it.&nbsp;The stark, naturalistic cinematography leans into the real-word nature of the concept, and Mori's heartfelt direction helps guide viewers through the rollercoaster of emotions expressed during the runtime.&nbsp;

Eirelin Grey

Maks Bolejko

Mori

Edwin Brawn

Viviana Cerquera

Sticker Studios

Charlie Lodge

Toby Goodger

Otto Shed

Kilo Mclaren

Eve Carreno

Max Whitaker

Xanthe Jaffe

Maisie Boyd

Harry Cadby

Payday Records

Helix Records

Dan Fable 'One Punch Tommy' by Mori

Dan-Fable-'One-Punch-Tommy-'-by-Mori

Theo Watkins directs an effervescent performance promo for Easy Life, featuring Benee.&nbsp;The video for OTT combines maximalism and nostalgia, in a visual clash that is as garish as it is amusing.&nbsp;"We set out to make an uber-saturated, 90's-style greenscreen performance video that looked like it had been found at the bottom of MTV's scuzzy VHS archive - using the term 'over-the-top' as our guiding star in pretty much all respects," explains Watkins.&nbsp;I think we can all agree that goal was achieved - and then some.&nbsp;

Jaime Jarvis

Lucy Bonner

Theo Watkins

James Dearden

Blindeye Films

Marco Grey

Richard Scott

Mike O'Connor

Nacho Guzman

Christos

Maya Man

Emma Regan

Carrie Sutton

Indie

Easy Life ft Benee 'OTT' by Theo Watkins

Easy-Life-Ft.-Benee-'Ott'-by-Theo-Watkins

Jack Lightfoot directs a touching exploration of brotherhood, in his promo for Sam Tompkins' latest single.&nbsp;Starring real-life siblings Sonnyboy and Buddy Skelton, the video for My Brother interweaves several narrative vignettes, set in an anachronistic, early Noughties time period.&nbsp;In the concept, the younger of the two brothers - Buddy - is struggling to connect with Sonnyboy, and feels left out when trying to spend time with him. This all changes when their father dies, and the two form an unbreakable bond and friendship.&nbsp;"It was great to team up with Sam again, this time in the director's chair," says Lightfoot.&nbsp;"Sam came up with the narrative, and having a younger brother myself it really struck a chord with me - we've certainly been through many similar situations together - sorry Tom!&nbsp;"I was delighted that we managed to land Sonnyboy and Buddy for the lead roles - they're such a talented family and look great on camera, they really took this video to the next level. Big thanks as always to the production, artist, and label dream teams involved."&nbsp;

Ruta Staseviciute

Jack Lightfoot

Vincent Edwards

Josh Tue

Patricia Cygan

Fabianne Calitri

Alex Fountain

Sonnyboy Skelton

Buddy Skelton

Sam Tompkins 'My Brother' by Jack Lightfoot

Sam-Tompkins-'My-Brother'-by-Jack-Lightfoot

Hot off the heels of the release of his acclaimed feature film Boiling Point, Philip Barantini directs a heartfelt promo for Sam Tompkins.&nbsp;Thematically exploring the artist's relationship with his Dad, Tompkins transforms into a middle-aged version of himself in the video for Hero - complete with thinning hair and a wife and son of his own - and gets to grips with the challenges of ageing whilst battling his own demons.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]Tompkins' character leaves home early one morning, and drives to a cliff, where he contemplates ending it all - before reminiscing over a photo he has in his pocket, remembering a day with his family.&nbsp;The final shots see the artist remove his makeup and interact with the crew, breaking character before going to call his Dad for real.It's a poignant and relatable concept, brought to life by Barantini's sensitive&nbsp;direction and ability to extrapolate pure emotion from the cast.&nbsp;"When Sam and his team sent the brief for Hero I was immediately drawn to the honesty, and how powerful the message was," says Barantini. "I really hope anyone who is struggling might find the strength to reach out when they watch it. It was a joy to work with such a passionate bunch of people on this too."

Philip Barantini

Emily Vincent

Matt Lewis

Max Hodgkinson

Zenon Clements

Harry Clements

Julia S. Merino

Lucy Rogers

Island Records

Singer-songwriter

Sam Tompkins 'Hero' by Philip Barantini

Sam-Tompkins-'Hero'-by-Philip-Barantini

Blake Claridge directs a poignant and&nbsp;meditative promo for modern classical artist Alexis Ffrench.&nbsp;The video for Guiding Light builds upon themes of love and loss, and depicts a woman standing on the shoreline, allowing the waves to wash over her bare feet, while&nbsp;an upright piano stands&nbsp;just metres away. Then Ffrench himself appears, playing the refrain of Guiding Light on the piano.&nbsp;The idea of connection to nature and to a higher power is elevated by the stormy, unsettled weather, and the subtlety of the performance allows viewers to impress their own experiences onto the concept and form their own attachments to the music."On the recce, the sun was out and I had planned things for the perfect sunset," explains Blake Claridge.&nbsp;"But this is England,&nbsp;so on the shoot day we were coming off the back of a storm and shooting in torrential rain. But it was perfect, and just created more drama to what was always going to be a pure and simple piece."

Blake Claridge

Luke Flaherty

Joe Walker

Ross Anderson

Instrumental

Alexis Ffrench 'Guiding Light' by Blake Claridge

Alexis-Ffrench-'Guiding-Light'-by-Blake-Claridge

Chris Fowles directs an&nbsp;emotional promo for Sarah Proctor, following the lives of two young girls, for the track Not For Me.The video explores the angst of our teenage years, through a poignant and engaging narrative set in a secondary school - based upon Sarah Proctor's own experiences.&nbsp;The calm, deliberate cinematography perfectly encapsulates the themes of the concept, whilst the central performances are strong and believeable.[imgtoken data:1]

Chris Fowles

Alex White

Jealous Films

Sam Fullerton

Terrence Wilkins

Luke John

Charlie Relph

Joe Munro

Lynda Darragh

Las Bandas Be Brave

Andrew Ibea

Geffen Records

Ilenka Jelowicki

Sarah Proctor 'Not For Me' by Chris Fowles

Sarah-Proctor-'Not-For-Me'-by-Chris-Fowles

Sam Fender goes toe-to-toe&nbsp;with iconic actor Stephen Graham in a moving drama&nbsp;for Spit Of You, directed by Philip Barantini.Barantini is the actor turned director/producer of acclaimed British crime thriller Villain, and recently directed Graham in his new movie <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11127680/?ref_=nm_flmg_dr_3" target="_blank">Boiling Point</a>, set in the kitchen of a top restaurant. In Spit Of You, the director explores the complicated relationship between a father and son, reflecting the theme of Fender's song, and the result is terrific.With powerful performances from both Graham and Fender, Barantini gets to grips with the numerous layers that make up a father-son relationship at a certain point in their lives - when the son is now a man himself, and the father is ill-equipped to deal with it.[imgtoken data:1]&nbsp;Graham has appeared in a lot of music videos but it's hard to remember him giving a better performance than this one. But Sam Fender really matches him - and the director has no doubt about his potential as an actor."Such an incredible experience, and what a joy working with two absolute powerhouses!" says Barantini. "It was a lot of fun and I'll definitely be casting Sam in one of my projects soon! He’s a natural!"

Matriarch Productions

Ben Sansom

Elaine Lynskey

Stephen Graham

Semera Khan

Rock

Sam Fender 'Spit Of You' by Philip Barantini

Sam-Fender-'Spit-Of-You-'-by-Philip-Barantini

Theo Watkins's video for Bristol band Palace visualises the elusive state of being between full consciousness and sleep.A spotlight in an otherwise darkened room picks out different individuals, including the band, within a house. There is variation and repetition of the setups and a consistent returning to a close-up image of a face, as if these his final thoughts as he drifts off to slumber.Watkins thorough exploration of the idea makes for an impressive, enigmatic work for the band's Lover (Don't Let Me Down).

Matthew Sterling

We Are Jam

Jamie Harding

Daniel Broadley

James Copplestone Farmer

Lois Bryant

Shona Adele

Dan Moran Colour

Olamiposi Ayorinde

Ali Neale

Virgin Music

Palace 'Lover (Don't Let Me Down)' by Theo Watkins

Palace-'Lover-(don't-Let-Me-Down)'-by-Theo-Watkins

Rob Brown explore the highs and lows of a volatile relationship, in his promo for London/Leeds jazz collective Project Hilts.&nbsp;Cutting between&nbsp;punchy, transitionary performance setups and candid footage of a couple - played by&nbsp;Nia Towle and Roger Jean Nsengiyumva - the video for Dark Side feels universal in its approach, treading a story told many times but with a fresh, unique perspective.&nbsp;DoP&nbsp;Jamie Harding's camerawork brings a cinematic quality to the concept, carefully balancing authenticity with style.&nbsp;

Rob Brown

Ant Thornton

Roger Jean Nsengiyumva

Michelle Archer At United Agents

Creative Commission

Nia Towle (kiko's Girl)

Jazz

Project Hilts 'Dark Side' by Rob Brown

Project-Hilts-'Dark-Side-'-by-Rob-Brown

Continuing their longstanding collaboration with Noel Gallagher, Dan Cadan and Jonathan 'Scully' Mowatt continue where they&nbsp;left off in the previous promo&nbsp;<a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2021/05/17/noel-gallaghers-high-flying-birds-were-our-way-now-dan-cadan-jonathan-scully/70884">We're On Our Way Now&nbsp;</a>, exploring the lives&nbsp;of lovers in a nouvelle vague-flavoured London, played by Matt Smith and Gala Gordon.Flying On The Ground builds upon the enigmatic narrative of the previous video, with plenty of improvised scenes and visual nods to French-wave films A Bout De Souffle&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bande A Part.&nbsp;Whether or not viewers are familiar with the French new wave&nbsp;is less important&nbsp;than the compelling performances and suggestion of a plot combine to create something absorbing to watch. And certainly&nbsp;Noel Gallagher's cameo role in the film&nbsp;becoming more significant - particularly in the fate of the Matt Smith character.[imgtoken data:1] &nbsp;

Dan Cadan

Jonathan Mowatt

Ayo Davis

Tonic

Beth Montague

Billy Payne

Niels Reedtz Johansen

David Tyler

Jakob Gierse

Mark Anthony

Mel Szabo

Graham Hector

Gala Gordon

Matt Smith

Sarah Mansfield

Ignition

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds 'Flying On The Ground' by Dan Cadan & Jonathan 'Scully' Mowatt

Noel-Gallagher's-High-Flying-Birds-'Flying-On-The-Ground'-by-Dan-Cadan-&-Jonathan-'scully'-Mowatt

Dan Cadan and Jonathan 'Scully' Mowatt's latest video for Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds&nbsp;brings the French nouvelle vague&nbsp;to modern London, and as with previous work for Noel, features a big name cast: Matt Smith and Gala Gordon play the lovers in a story inspired directly by Godard's Breathless.The video for We're On Our Way Now provides a snapshot of the lives of the couple, where an ambivalence and darkness lurks under the surface of a true romance. The directors also leave enough to the viewer's imagination to try to piece together a bigger story.As with the Jean-Paul Belmondo character in Breathless, Matt Smith is mixed up with some shady goings-on - either working for, or possibly against Noel Gallagher, who features in a cameo as a gangland figure. Smith bring depth to the part and is ideally cast. Both he and Gordon - her second video for Gallagher - are both captured wonderfully in a timeless-looking London by Danish DoP&nbsp;Niels Reedtz Johansen.[imgtoken data:1]&nbsp;

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds 'We're On Our Way Now' by Dan Cadan & Jonathan 'Scully' Mowatt

Noel-Gallagher's-High-Flying-Birds-'We're-On-Our-Way-Now'-by-Dan-Cadan-&-Jonathan-'scully'-Mowatt

Tom Jones faces off against a&nbsp;mysterious&nbsp;oppressor, in his cover of&nbsp;Malvina Reynolds' No Hole In My Head.Directed by Daniel Broadley, the promo opens with Sir Tom standing in front of a police lineup wall, before going head to head with his anonymous nemesis&nbsp;in an interrogation room.As more characters begin to populate the room&nbsp;one-by-one, they each find the strength to shine bright and cancel out the darkness, overruling their fear&nbsp;and doubts.&nbsp;&nbsp;It's a great concept, with a trademark powerful performance from the iconic artist, and plenty of attitude to boot.&nbsp;Sir Tom is clearly not done yet. And if this and his previous&nbsp;video for Talking Reality Television Blues&nbsp;are anything to go by, he is gearing up for one of his most varied and exciting releases to date.&nbsp;

Ersan Beskardes

Kode

Nathan Killham

Elliot Zelmanovits

Ty Hack

Frank Dow

Juan Minotta

Robbie Mayo

Noah Furrer

Benny Casey 

Suzie Walsh

Jess Mcquaid

Craig Coole

James Hackett

Soul

Tom Jones 'No Hole In My Head' by Daniel Broadley

Tom-Jones-'No-Hole-In-My-Head'-by-Daniel-Broadley

Avant-garde pop songstress Alissic self-directs the promo for Like, alongside husband - and lead vocalist of Bring Me The Horizon - Oliver Sykes.&nbsp;Existing&nbsp;in a space between daydreams and nightmares, the visual echoes the more surreal elements of the track, with plenty of quirky iconography to digest along the way.&nbsp;Logistically quite minimalist, the video pays huge attention to styling and art direction, cycling through several mindblowing creature designs and absurd costumes. A smattering of lo-fi visual effects adds an otherworldly polish to the concept, and helps tie together the aesthetic and offbeat style&nbsp;of the project.&nbsp;

Alissic

Oliver Sykes

Craig Dixon

Jack Reynolds

Milo Brown

Joe Medlock

Ryan Monteith

Ashlie Jones

Natasha Lawes

avant garde pop

Alissic 'Like' by Alissic & Oliver Sykes

Alissic--'Like'-by-Alissic-&-Oliver-Sykes

Arlo Parks takes centre stage in Jack Lightfoot's&nbsp;understated live video for Black Dog, shot in collaboration with Spotify.&nbsp;Based inside the Hackney Round Chapel, the laidback promo is as minimalist as they come - only Parks and a guitarist inhabit the space - and puts the entire focus on the music&nbsp;and the experience.&nbsp;Relaxed camera movement perfectly complements the breezy performance, with an overarching feelgood vibe that jumps from every frame."I'd been really keen to work with Arlo since a friend introduced me to her music earlier in the year, so I was so excited when Spotify offered me the opportunity," says Lightfoot. "This is one track from a three track set. We based ourselves in the stunning Hackney Round Chapel, and really wanted to showcase as much of the venue as possible, so favoured a lot of sweeping wides."The weather was on our side too - half the light coming through the window is film lighting, but the other half is natural sun beams. I thought 'that's lucky', but Mike [O'Connor, DOP]&nbsp;insisted he had strategically planned this!"&nbsp;

Michael O'Connor

Louis Catlett

Transgressive, Beatnik, Pias

Indie pop

Arlo Parks 'Black Dog (Live for Spotify)' by Jack Lightfoot

Arlo-Parks-'Black-Dog-(live-For-Spotify)'-by-Jack-Lightfoot

Dan Searle directs a brooding, industrial promo for Architects.&nbsp;Packed full of haunting iconography and dilapidated textures, the video for Animals is led by an explosive performance and a series of punchy cutaways, which encompass the track's concept.&nbsp;Dark and exhilarating, this is a comeback to remember, and a great sign of things to come for the metalcore fivesome.&nbsp;

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