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Jeff Celis

Chris Fowles directs an innovative and intriguing promo for singer-songwriter Henry Moodie, combining normal screen shape and vertical video in one clever concept.&nbsp;For Drunk Text, Fowles has Moodie sitting in the front seat on the upper deck of a bus during two different journeys -&nbsp;a day in April, and a night in November - captured from the same camera position. Meanwhile, behind him, a series of interconnected stories unfold among a number passengers who are also on both journeys.The regular 16:9 screen is also divided into three sections, which enables Fowles to use split-screen to cut between journeys, and emphasise the small dramas and interactions between the characters. And Moodie always remains in the central section of the 'triptych', performing the heartfelt Drunk Text."The concept was designed specifically for new video mediums like TikTok," Fowles confirms. "We wanted to experiment with using the format itself to tell the story."So when viewed vertically, you’ll only see the main performance. But when viewed with the widescreen you reveal all the stories and context."In&nbsp;doing so, Fowles has been entirely successful.&nbsp; There is a real complexity to the soap opera unfolding behing Moodie that makes it worth watching again. But in the&nbsp;dovetailing of both narrative and&nbsp;conceptual ideas it also makes a real contribution&nbsp;in addressing the issue of competing video formats.

United Kingdom

Chris Fowles

Alex White

Las Bandas Be Brave

Jealous Films

Kat Cattaneo

Jack Maddison

John Mouratis

Samuel Barnham

Ni Ferreira

Sony Music Uk

Singer-songwriter

Henry Moodie 'Drunk Text' by Chris Fowles

Henry-Moodie-'Drunk-Text'-by-Chris-Fowles

Deb Never wakes up to find a plant growing out of her chest in Quba Tuakli's video for Funky - a quirky and cartoonish satire on music biz exploitation.Tuakli's video for the alt-pop producer-performer shows what it's like to dream of a world full of what you love, but waking up to something different. After the literal blossoming of her talent, Deb Never encounters a shark-like label executive who forces her into a contract. And as a result, she ends up being buried...[imgtoken data:1]“The concept of the film is pretty simple; nurture yourself in a world that wants you to conform, and chase your potential, even if it’s scary," explains Tuakli.&nbsp;"Currently, I’m enjoying the process of character creation. Working with our lead Adam to realise the label exec character I dreamed up was the highlight of the shoot. Deb was a vibe to work with, affable and professional – when an artist is mingling with the crew and cracking jokes, everyone has more spring in their step.”

Quba Tuakli

Zoe Travica

Caviar

Eleri Evans

Sorcha Shepherd

Sam Barnham

Joel Honeywell

Juan Minotta

Mark James

Ash Halliburton

Mika Lapid

Samm Agnew

Terri Higgins

Jess Summer

Road Casting

Andre Rodrigues

The Assembly Rooms

Alex Gregory

No.8

Hands London

Alt-Pop

Deb Never 'Funky' by Quba Tuakli

Deb Never - Funky (Official Music Video)

It's 2066, and Josh Barry is reminiscing about his 2021 self in this video for the soul singer's Rush, from his debut EP,&nbsp;by directing team Three Shades.In fact, Josh takes on various incarnations in this playful piece, from the older fellow taking a nostalgic dive into his record collection, to the younger man dancing, drinking and chilling. And there are also various musician-versions of Barry, including his old school soul vocalist alter-ego.[imgtoken data:1]Ultimately this all serves the gentle groove of the song and the sense of nostalgia and fantasy is given a vintage feel thanks to Luke Dryden's moody&nbsp;cinematography."Rush is a trip down memory lane for an ageing Josh, reliving youthful memories triggered by the track," explain London-based Three Shades about this, their second video for Josh Barry.&nbsp;"As he gets lost in nostalgia, the lines between reality, memory and fantasy become blurred and he is overwhelmed by the experience, collapsing in a blissful ecstasy.[imgtoken data:2]"It is a playful but introspective reflection on the absurdity of time - as it passes it feels infinite but once gone it's only retrievable in the form of hazy, rose-tinted memories."

Three Shades

Three Shades Creative

Louis Crehan

Joshua Jacobs

Luke Dryden

Harry Nelder

Bibi Baker

Emily Rose Grant

Julia S. Merino

Simran Lotay

Alex Chernoff

Soul

Josh Barry 'Rush' by Three Shades

Josh-Barry-'Rush'-by-Three-Shades

Charlotte Toon explores late night missed calls&nbsp;in the sleek and sensual video for Ragz Originale's 4am.&nbsp;Set in a world which reflects the smooth and sexy vibes of the track, we&nbsp;see Ragz at a party, and his love interest coming home after an evening out, both with their minds elsewhere. The visual nods to&nbsp;the glossy feelgood era of the Nineties, with a contemporary splash of neon and tropical-themed decor.&nbsp;DoP Karol Jurga&nbsp;focuses on slow and deliberate camera movement to align with the concept, whilst utilising blue and orange tones to give each set-up a distinctive aesthetic and feel.&nbsp;

Charlotte Toon

Laura Heilanen

Creativs Label

Tony Longe

Kashman Harris

Karol Jurga

Louis Vella

Asia Rose Kilgallon

Sheena Brobbey

Lewis Munro

Aaliyah Oke

Molly Portsmouth

Jay Green

Connor Coolbear

Electric Theatre Collective

Oscar Wendt

Nadya Persaud

Hip Hop

Ragz Originale ft Eliza '4am' by Charlotte Toon

Ragz-Originale-(feat.-Eliza)-'4am'-by-Charlotte-Toon

Tom Rainsford celebrates Youth &amp; Love in his new video for&nbsp;Jack Savoretti featuring&nbsp;Mika, with the help of 77 year old veteran actor David Bradley.Bradley, known for his roles in the Harry Potter films and Game of Thrones, does a complete 180 (sometimes literally) in his embodiment of an aging man reflecting on the past. And in total contrast to the characters he usually plays, Bradley is fun, charming, even a little cheeky as he dances around an empty café.&nbsp;It is a&nbsp;very simple concept, executed perfectly. Rainsford has created a unexpected and unique&nbsp;visual for the summer-soaked&nbsp;track.&nbsp;

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