Commissioner

Kim Jarrett

Balan Evans directs an impressive double feature of live performances for Paolo Nutini, for tracks for the long-awaited new album.&nbsp;The first of the two films - for Lose It - is an enigmatic, red-hued performance piece, packed full of vigorous energy and frenetic camerawork, perfectly complementing the commanding track.The second of the films - for Through The Echoes - has a vintage, nostalgic feel to it, and whilst the overall vibe is more relaxed, the performance is equally as compelling.&nbsp;&nbsp;[vidtoken data:0]DoP&nbsp;Adam Barnett handles the contrast of the two videos perfectly, giving them each a distinctive style whilst leaving enough of a similarity to anchor the connection.Echoing Nutini's celebrated Abbey Road Live Session eight years ago, this splendid double feature of live videos&nbsp;is a terrific way to reintroduce the world to one of the UK's most celebrated artists.<blockquote>I will never forget those intimate performances we all witnessed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</blockquote>"This was an incredibly daunting job," says Evans. "Those previous Abbey Road Sessions have been such an inspiration to me, and in truth, I am just a big fan of his music. It felt like a lot of creative responsibility to make something that reflected the integrity of the songs and Paolo as a performer. It was a long process, but I think all the better for it."Paolo and I got to meet and discuss ideas, develop them and build a rapport before shooting, something that so rarely happens. We had a lot of fun, the audio and visual teams really came together, [and] I will never forget those intimate performances we all witnessed. Truly special."

United Kingdom

Balan Evans

Jack Bradley

OB Management

OB Productions

Adam Barnett

Sam Holmes

Alasdair Copland

Dean Zimarakis

Sofia Paradis

Steve Shaw

Alex Gregory

No.8

Jakob Thorhallsson

Atlantic Records

Singer-songwriter

Paolo Nutini 'Lose It' & 'Through The Echoes' (Live In The Bittersweet) by Balan Evans

Paolo Nutini - Through The Echoes (Live In The Bittersweet)

Paolo Nutini - Lose It (Live In The Bittersweet)

The Trash Factory lives up to his director moniker in this excellent video for Dylan Fraser.&nbsp;In the video for&nbsp;Apartment Complex On The Eastside, we see the artist in a sea of trash, getting pushed around by passing pedestrians until he breaks out into a much roomier exterior space.From the custom set design through to the inspired colour palettes, it's a simple concept that is imbued with passion and creativity, which elevates it to a whole new level.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]<blockquote>I wanted Dylan to be physically overwhelmed...</blockquote>"[The video is about]&nbsp;feeling like the world is fucked, that you're just a passing person in an indifferent urban sprawl, but finding some freedom in that pessimism," says James Arden - aka The Trash Factory.&nbsp;"Built around the thought-provoking opening lyric - 'Someday I will lay beneath some new apartment complex on the Eastside'&nbsp;- I wanted Dylan to be physically overwhelmed by rushing pedestrians who don't give a shit about him. So, continuing my fondness for burying musicians in their own music videos, we decided to throw trash at Dylan until he was engulfed completely.&nbsp;"Visually, this video was heavily inspired by 90s Radiohead promos, the absurd films of Roy Andersson, and one specific shot in Spiderman 2 where Peter Parker is bashed around picking up his books on campus, that I became obsessed with and wanted to include in a video. I'm glad it found its home."&nbsp;And so are we.&nbsp;

The Trash Factory

Alessia Lendrum

Reprobates

Lowkey Films

Ronnie McQuillan

Vanessa Mc Donnell

Joshua Jacobs

Eliza Clarke

James Arden

Andi Chu

Black Kite Studios

Alternative

Dylan Fraser 'Apartment Complex On The Eastside' by The Trash Factory

Dylan-Fraser--'Apartment-Complex-On-The-Eastside-'-by-The-Trash-Factory

James Blunt ticks off a remarkable bucket-list of heart-pounding activities, without ever leaving the studio, in Moon's wonderfully silly video for Adrenaline.From skydiving to rollercoaster-riding to delivering a baby (and lots more besides), James is experiencing every possible adrenaline-rush, but its soon clear that he's been added to variety of stock footage scenarios. Sometimes its pretty seamless, other times definitely not so.It's daft and likeable, and excellent use of a green screen shoot. It's also a further demonstration of James Blunt's determination to not take himself too seriously, and it's&nbsp;sure to put a smile on your face.

Moon

Stuart Hall

Charlotte Armer

Janine Frank

David Wright

Stephanie Kennedy

Jos Bitelli

Chris Dowling

Gemma Aldous

Chris Brown

Sam Davey, Polly Milner

Stefan Abingdon

James Blunt 'Adrenaline' by Moon

James Blunt - Adrenaline (Official Music Video)

Plum Stupple-Harris presents a heartfelt and moving story in his promo for Ella Henderson's Brave.&nbsp;Inspired by the director's&nbsp;own mother, we see touching scenes between actress Aimee Kelly and the fabulous Kingsley Meadham, culminating in a beautiful narrative of love and finding a way back&nbsp;to those who matter most.The narrative in the video is authentic and relatable, touching upon many of the pressures of motherhood, and Henderson's poignant performance fits seamlessly within the concept.&nbsp;"I think in order to be a mum you have to become stronger than anyone else around you," says Stupple-Harris.&nbsp;"Which is often why mums are the last people to seek support and care for themselves - there is always someone smaller and more vulnerable to prioritise. Mums rock!"Endless thanks and love to one of the best crews I've had the pleasure to work with. Same for Luke Biggins, who tragically passed during the making of this video. His kindness and devotion will always be remembered."

Plum Stupple-Harris

Talor Hanson

Yellow Fish Group

Luke Biggins

Kofi Jr

Pol Gill

Tomás Brice

Rob Hayward

Daisy Hyland

Mat Nolan

Louis Tarbuck

Joseph Crone

Katie Prescott

Bridget Gardiner

Miles Berkley-smith

Jon Dobson

Wash

Aimee Kelly

Melissa Massey

Victoria Adcock

Lisa Laudat

Ella Henderson 'Brave' by Plum Stupple-Harris

Ella-Henderson-'Brave'-by-Plum-Stupple-harris

A heavy cloud looms over a series of characters in Greg Davenport's pensive promo for Honne, featuring Khalid.&nbsp;Shot in an observational fashion, the concept visualises themes of introspection and retreating into oneself, through gentle vignettes which hint at a backstory and narrative, but focus more on the feeling and emotion involved in a moment.&nbsp;Beautifully put together, Davenport strikes a rare balance of quantity and quality of setups, capturing an unplaceable mood and feeling in every single shot.&nbsp;

Greg Davenport

Maya Dufeu

Adric Watson

Sinan Yilmaz

Dimi Vakrilov

Christian Hayes

Charlotte Noon

Alice Howlett

Sam Davey

Mike Vega

Honne ft Khalid 'Three Strikes' by Greg Davenport

HONNE - THREE STRIKES (Feat. Khalid) (Official Video)

James Blunt brings a shockwave of fear with him, in Jamie Thraves' hilarious video for Unstoppable.&nbsp;It's a concept that wouldn't get past the commissioners desk in 99% of cases, but with a self-deprecating artist like Blunt - who has proven time and time again he will go to places most artists wouldn't dream about - it is a match made in Heaven.&nbsp;Blunt is a walking, taking music machine, instilling absolute terror in everyone who crosses his path. People bleed from the ears, fall to the floor and hide in car boots to get away from him. But after one man takes the time to make proper eye contact with his charming smile, it's all turned on its head.&nbsp;Very charming. And very James Blunt.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]

Jamie Thraves

James Dearden

Blindeye Films

Jack Lightfoot

Ben Burton

Chris Clarke

Ian Coffey

Cam Sealby

James Duffy

Soraya Wright

Hannah Lonergan

Jessica Vile

Carrie Sutton

Emily Vincent

Austin Phillips

Luke Dryden

James Blunt 'Unstoppable' by Jamie Thraves

James-Blunt-'Unstoppable'-by-Jamie-Thraves

Pip + Lib weave a tale of power and revenge, in the splendidly entertaining promo for Mahalia's Roadside, featuring AJ Tracey.&nbsp;The video is set at Mahalia’s own burger stall - Mahalia's ‘Roadside Redemption’ - where she serves up a decent burger and chips, and where misbehaving men get their just desserts.Filled with summer vibes and playful performance from Mahalia and Aj, the directing duo execute a strong visual filled with&nbsp;colourful contrast&nbsp;and clever cuts, which&nbsp;push the vibrancy of the track’s sound.And Mahalia really enjoys doing some serious damage to the beloved wheels of a horrified&nbsp;'Softboi'.

Pip + Lib

Tia Varnnard

Freddie Barrass

Untold Studios

Nkem Egbuchiri

Affy Robani

Rhys Warren

Joe Nkadi

Jonquil Lawrence

Beth Roberts

Nomad Editing Company

Dan Levy

Rascal Post

Alexa Haywood at Free Agent UK

Mahalia ft AJ Tracey 'Roadside' by Pip + Lib

Mahalia-Featuring.-Aj-Tracey-'Roadside'-by-Pip+lib

Caroline Hajny directs Willie XO and Dappy&nbsp;in her breezy promo for Good Times.&nbsp;Shot within a Southend arcade, the artists perform in front of the bright lights and vibrant graphics in the venue, intermittently trying out different games and having a laugh throughout.&nbsp;

Caroline Hajny

Denisa Cantor

Deadbeat Films

Jack Thompson-Roylance

Laura Prast

Michael Hobdell

Louis Johnson

Francesca Jones

Chrissy Premilli

Alex O'Brien

Marisa Garner Associates

Hip Hop

Grime

Willie XO ft Dappy 'Good Times' by Caroline Hajny

Willie-Xo-Ft-Dappy-'Good-Time'-by-Caroline-Hajny

Plum Stupple-Harris directs a sweet and reflective promo for April's Piece Of Me.&nbsp;Working late into the night, at a takeaway restaurant, April ﬁnds herself deep in the throngs of a&nbsp;shift that feels neverending. Dancing and day-dreaming to kill time, the delivery boy gives April a gift that makes her night just a little bit more fun.Delightfully optimistic and heartwarming, the video is a perfect showcase for the upcoming pop artist, and boasts excellent cinematography and performances from April and her co-lead, played by Joshua Harriette.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]

Yellow Fish Group Limited

Marcel Beckford

Liam Desroy

Greg Probert

Set Sisters

Brydie Perkins

Isha Barry

David Huaret

Tina Khatri

Sam Clough

Joshua Harriette

Sebastian Jolly

April 'Piece Of Me' by Plum Stupple-Harris

April-'Piece-Of-Me'-by-Plum-Stupple-harris

A couple make a break for the coast as an asteroid threatens the earth, in Lewis Cater's promo for Ella Henderson's Risk It All.&nbsp;Shot against a backdrop of the Seven Sisters cliffs in Sussex,&nbsp;the&nbsp;video sees the couple cross off a last minute bucket list, as they live out what is potentially their Last Day on Earth.&nbsp;Touching upon the dichotomy of fear and love, it's a brilliantly realised visual, with a surprising feel-good factor. Elevated by a breezy performance section - featuring Ella and the House Gospel Choir - the video manages to balance the pre-Apocalyptic sense of drama with an exploration of young love and a gratitude for being alive.

Lewis Cater

James Norbury

Zebrafish Media

Tano Noblia

Adam Singodia

Austen Lane

Kinan Chabani

Leon Dean

Georgie Mabel Clarke

Las Bandas Be Brave

Ella Henderson X House Gospel Choir X Just Kiddin 'Risk It All' by Lewis Cater

Ella Henderson x House Gospel Choir x Just Kiddin - Risk It All

Anne Marie and Little Mix celebrate in style, in the epic video for Kiss My (Uh-Oh), directed by Hannah Lux Davis.&nbsp;There’s a lot of fun to be had, as the&nbsp;gang travel on a party plane, do shots, dress up in wedding attire and get serenaded by a group of strippers.&nbsp;Shot whilst Leigh-Anne and Perrie were pregnant, the group are split between the hotel room and the club, and it leads to a series of hilarious events.&nbsp;Bold, vibrant and action-packed,&nbsp;this has Hannah Lux Davis' glossy trademark style written all over it, and proves why she is one of the most in-demand music video directors of this generation.&nbsp;

Kim Jarrett

Commissioner

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