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Marti Guiver

Thomas Davis directs a love letter to early computer animation, in his visualiser for Biig Piig.&nbsp;The video opens with the artist putting on a VR headset, and being pulled into a playful, candy-coloured world inhabited by skeletons, teddy bears and uncanny doppelgangers.&nbsp;The vibrant, intentionally rudimentary animation calls back to early Noughties music vids - anyone remember <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQCQnARnKbc">Sweet Like Chocolate by Shanks &amp; Bigfoot</a>? - whilst interweaving contemporary elements at the same time.&nbsp;Marvellous work.&nbsp;

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Callum Pearson

Chris Anthony

Thomas Davis

Rowan Mackintosh King

Common People Films

Garage Films

Kat Cattanteo

Charlie Relph

Ramy Dance

Maddy Williams

Kai Newton

Dominic Phipps

Company 3

Columbia / Sony

Biig Piig 'Kerosene (Visualiser)' by Thomas Davis

Biig-Piig-'Kerosene-(visualiser)'-by-Thomas-Davis

Nick Denisov directs an&nbsp;upbeat promo for Barny Fletcher.&nbsp;The video for Intergirlactic sees Fletcher lose control of his bodily movements, tripping and falling all over the tube, before it's revealed he is being controlled by an enigmatic gamer in an arcade.&nbsp;Effortlessly engaging, the video is refreshingly playful and fun, and boasts plenty of standout visual moments.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]

United Kingdom

Nick Denisov

David Maart

Nicolas Di Matteo

Jack Plumridge

Jake Rose

Artem Isaev

Ivan Shchipanov

Andrey Hudyakov

Nortshift

Timur

Ema Kosac

Guin

Alternative

Barny Fletcher 'Intergirlactic' by Nick Denisov

Barny-Fletcher-'Intergirlactic'-by-Nick-Denisov

Graham Michael Roberts directs a time-bending promo for The Flitz.&nbsp;It's New Years Eve 1995, and an effervescent party scene plays out as we follow a character run out of the house, noticeably upset. And that's where the time travel fun begins.&nbsp;Absorbingly vibrant and engaging, it's a fun narrative with plenty to see.&nbsp;"Time travel was my most ambitious idea yet, especially when it's all intertwined," the director says.&nbsp;"In time travel terms, the events of this night were always going to play out the same. She doesn't go back in time and change things, therefore I needed everything to weave together correctly right from the beginning. If you look closely you can see she actually knocks into herself right at the start of the video (something you'd only understand on a second watch)."It was so fun to do, and our main actresses (twins Mel &amp; Lucy) were just incredible.&nbsp;I really didn't want to use camera trickery / vfx on this to have the same people in the room, I wanted it to be real!"

Graham Michael Roberts

Jack Plumbridge

Sebastian Ware

The Flitz '1995' by Graham Michael Roberts

The Flitz - 1995 (Official Video)

The Covasettes head out to the seaside in&nbsp;Graham Michael Roberts' promo for Plastic Gold.&nbsp;What starts as an offbeat adventure in coastal Wales - complete with&nbsp;pirate messenger, enigmatic map and children's beach spades - soon descends into chaos, as the group experience tension between them, outbursts of violence and a gutwrenching twist ending.&nbsp;Excellent work from Graham Michael Roberts who draws top-notch performances from the band. The fact they have taken a risk on a concept that is not overly sanitised or mainstream makes this a standout.

Ken Carson

The Covasettes 'Plastic Gold' by Graham Michael Roberts

The Covasettes - Plastic Gold | OFFICIAL VIDEO

Teeeezy C directs a sensual promo for Ms Banks.&nbsp;The video for Favourite Girl depicts Banks in a room, reflecting on the relationships she has around the world.&nbsp;Intercutting dynamic performance footage with portrait-style shots of the men in her life, the video touches on themes of intimacy, passion and&nbsp;rich heritage, linking back to the artists' Ugandan and Nigerian heritage.[imgtoken data:1]"I wanted to include a variety of setups that feature rich and deep colours that mirror the rich heritage of Ms Banks," says Teeeezy C.&nbsp;"A personal favourite of mine was the Goddess setup that was really brought to life by the incredible production design of Jade Adeyemi and her team."I'm really happy Ms Banks trusted me with this and fully supported my vision. It was certainly a challenging production with a lot of time spent focusing on the details and storyboarding but hopefully demonstrates that my team and I are fully capable of making the girls look just as good as the boys!"

Jade Adeyemi

Holly Berry

Teeeezy C

Odyssey

Max Conran

Anisa Kennar

Sam Fullerton

Dan Levy

Rascal

Platoon

Ms Banks 'Favourite Girl' by Teeeezy C

Ms-Banks-'Favourite-Girl'-by-Teeeezy-C

Jake Parker directs an atmospheric promo for India Shan.&nbsp;Boasting a striking burnt-orange colour palette, the video is formed of several effervescent performance vignettes, which are overlaid with various abstract textures and lighting effects.&nbsp;The understated performance seamlessly binds the setups, and is helped out by a gentle edit which use cross-fades and drawn out shots to match the energy of the piece.&nbsp;

Katie South

Rhiannon Lagden

Jake Parker

Keaton Williams

Oli Hill

Jay Gomez

Joe Edwards

Riccardo Angei

Holly Hamilton

Ruby Sandler

Shivam Solanki

India Shan 'Don't Wanna' by Jake Parker

India-Shan-'Don't-Wanna'-by-Jake-Parker

Graham Michael Roberts directs a lively promo for London-based indie rock band The Flitz.&nbsp;We open in the back of a taxi, with the band headed to a show in town, drinking champagne and living it up.The gig itself is an unusual affair, as it transpires they are playing to antagonistic doppelgängers of themselves – and the lead singer's Mum.Probably not the worst audience a band has had the pleasure of&nbsp;playing to in their early careers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Flitz 'Ello Ello' by Graham Michael Roberts

The-Flitz--''ello-Ello'-'-by-Graham-Michael-Roberts

Alex + Plex Studio release a stripped-back promo for Arctic Lake, following their previous collaboration on Lonely.&nbsp;The video for Breathe moves&nbsp;into a more minimalist, lifeless setting, with vocalist Emma Foster performing as projected&nbsp;patterns intermittently wash over her face.&nbsp;The overwhelming red colour palette feels dangerous and alerting, evoking the fearful themes&nbsp;of the track, and signalling the end of the road for her first love.[imgtoken data:1]"The idea behind Breathe&nbsp;is tied to our previous collaboration with Arctic Lake, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0jU46jm_Rg" target="_blank">the Lonely&nbsp;video</a>, a warmth-drenched, intense performance of Emma (Arctic Lake’s singer) as a trio packed in a confined space," explain&nbsp;Alex + Plex Studio. "Breathe&nbsp;is the aftermath of that. It’s Emma’s introspective moment, alone in the same space."We transformed elements of the previous video, the colour palette, set design details and cinematography, into a minimal and lifeless setting, stripped out of everything. The constant zoom and synced visuals projected on Emma’s face also operate in direct contrast to the energetic and communal feel of Lonely."We loved the idea of creating this little introverted piece after a very extroverted project. Our DOP Maximilian Mckay and art directors Louis Simonon and Murdo Hepburn were crucial to shape the visual world behind both videos, with the intent of communicating opposite feelings whilst keeping a strong aesthetic bond between both projects."&nbsp;

Alex + Plex Studio

Chance Wilson

FAMILIA

Toby Walsham

Ashley Ellis

Azfall Robbani

Maximilian Mckay

Louis Simonon

Siobhan O’connor

Adriano D’astolto

Meg Koriat

Samantha Day

India Bradshaw

Loies Kim

Astralwerks

OB Management

Arctic Lake 'Breathe' by Alex + Plex Studio

Arctic-Lake-'Breath'-by-Alex-+-Plex-Studio

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).

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Jordi Estapé

Tonic

Beth Montague

Charlie Knight

Emily Mcney

Hollie Mapp

Jamie Tarr

Mike Radforth

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Time Based Arts

Darkwah

Carrie Sutton

John Hassay

Dance

Electronic

Elderbrook 'Broken Mirror' by Jordan Rossi

Elderbrook - Broken Mirror (Official Music Video)

Kofi Stone enters uncharted depths in his nautically-themed&nbsp;video for I Wish.Stone is&nbsp;decidedly stir-crazy as he sits in his home, chained by an anchor to his armchair, and marking off the days. In fact, he could just be crazy. And then the compelling reason for his confinement is revealed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Created by directing duo Evenings - that's director Andy Daly and DoP Scott Jones - this is a very watchable showcase for the rapper, who delivers a winning performance, right up to that&nbsp;satisfying twist in the tale.

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Monastery

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Scott Jones

Alejandro Restrepo

Tom Jacobs

Ramario Chevoy

Evan Williams

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Richard Fearon

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Ben Daure

Tru Community

Hip Hop

Kofi Stone 'I Wish' by Andy Daly

Kofi-Stone-'I-Wish'-by-Andy-Daly

A compelling tale of transgression&nbsp;and obsession for DJ-producer David Lindmer by DRUST - aka Tristan Hefele.It begins with a young man aiming to confront a couple in a club - and then spinning back to his past, as a troubled kid and psychiatric patient who falls for his doctor, who cannot resist her urge to&nbsp;reciprocate. A steamy affair begins...DRUST's skilled direction of the sex and drug-fuelled narrative, and his excellent lead actors, sets the tone for the climax&nbsp;of the video, when&nbsp;the young man confronts the doctor and her partner. By this point, anything&nbsp;is possible and something unexpected certainly happens.[imgtoken data:1]"The starting point for the Omen video was to explore the theme of ‘doomed relationships’ and witness the nuanced moments where things take a wrong turn," explains Tristan Hefele, aka DRUST."Bringing emotion to the forefront of the viewers’ experience was key to the storytelling and a big part of the reason why the track was so great to work on."David was a fantastic artist to engage with because of his openness to the collaborative effort of the whole piece. Early on we decided that the images shouldn’t feel like they’d just been tacked onto the track, but that there should be a reciprocal process, where the pictures enhance the music and vice versa. The feeling of both being fully bedded together was of primary importance to us."

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Ben Keswick

Dominika Besinka

Nick Brown

Matt Nolan

Issy Martin

Nicholas Martin Dunn

Steffan Perry

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David Lindmer ft Johanson 'Omen' by DRUST

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Chris Fowles directs a powerful one-shot video for up-and-coming London-based artist Gigi Moss.Set on an underground train, the film uses in-camera tricks to transition between a fully packed train and a totally stark and isolating space, representing the lilting highs and lows of the music.&nbsp;It’s an interesting spin on the themes of the track, which explores a bittersweet story of being trapped somewhere you’re uncomfortable, and how easy it can be&nbsp;to return to a toxic situation.&nbsp;DoP&nbsp;Marti Guiver balances a sense of realism and gloomy fantasy in the cinematography, with coloured lights and a tinted green aesthetic, representing the unease and conflict the artist is feeling.“The song struck a real chord with me when I first heard it," says Chris Fowles. "Gigi was quite keen for the narrative of the video to be contemporary and a new spin on her feelings behind the track. Her management gave us total creative freedom which was amazing. We didn’t have much time or budget, but I think we managed to pull it off."&nbsp;

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Alex White

Jealous

Terrence Wilkins

Mathew Nolan

Nathan Rose

Sandra Hahnel

Jayy Gomez

Gigi Moss 'Poisoned Whispers (Acoustic)' by Chris Fowles

Gigi Moss - Poisoned Whispers (Acoustic)

Fred Rowson reunites with Olly Alexander and Years &amp; Years in a thoroughly joyful new video for single Starstruck - choreographed by Sherrie Silver.It's the band's first release since Alexander’s breakthrough acting role&nbsp;in Russell T Davies’s TV drama&nbsp;It’s A Sin, and marks the return of Rowson to music video after a busy year making commercials and hunkering down to write his first feature film. And the result of their reunion is a delight - an outpouring of impish energy from the band's frontman, who utilises his on-screen charisma to inhabit not one but two versions of himself.Shot in the Hotel Café Royal in Piccadilly Circus in London - a gorgeously luxurious location made available as a result of the pandemic - the pyjama and dressing gown-clad Alexander looks uncertainly into one of its many ornate mirrors, and then finds himself facing a seriously adoring fan - his own döppelgänger. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]The entire video is the interplay between the two Ollys, masterfully shot&nbsp;and made cartoonishly entertaining by the choreography by Sherrie Silver, the Rwandan-born choreographer and dancer who shot to fame when she worked with Donald Glover on the video for Chilish Gambino's&nbsp;This Is America, and other projects.DoP&nbsp;Jaime Feliu-Torres makes full use of the lavish location, with silky-smooth Steadicam work throughout - especially in challenging scenarios, including multiple chase scenes - and the art direction and styling feel perfectly fitting, with an opulent yet contemporary spin.&nbsp;In short, this is a wonderfully charming comeback for Alexander, who has the zesty energy of a newcomer, balanced with the experience of an industry pro - and also for Fred Rowson, quite possibly&nbsp;the&nbsp;UK's best dressed music video director...FRED ROWSON:"Knowing that It's A Sin was soon to be released, but not knowing the massive impact it would have, Olly was clearly keen to create something totally different to what came before. Like the music, it represents all the things that we missed in 2020 - colour, joy, energy, comedy.[imgtoken data:2]<blockquote>It represents all the things that we missed in 2020 - colour, joy, energy, comedy.</blockquote>"This is light years away from the world that we created for Palo Santo on the last album, and all the better for it. We assembled an incredible team to bring Olly's vision to life, and I had my own starstruck moment when choreographer Sherrie Silver came on board. I've been desperate to work with her for years, and she did not disappoint; her wild, inspired ideas elevated the concept at every turn. She, Olly and I became like a three-headed monster, all adding jokes, dance moves and suggestions for shots."This kind of atmosphere attracts the best crew, and we were blessed with an amazing team, who pulled this off on a crazily tight schedule. Huge love to everyone at Blink, and on the production, who gave us the means to create something wild. I can't wait to see where Years &amp; Years go next."[imgtoken data:3]<blockquote>Sherrie, Olly and I became like a three-headed monster...</blockquote>LAURA NORTHOVER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER):"Fred is a joy to work with. He’s a meticulous planner and fosters a uniquely collaborative environment when making a music video."I’m super pleased he’s back in the music video game because I missed him when he was annoyingly focussed on a feature and all of those commercials."

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Rosie Brear

Blink

Paul Weston

Rachel Bashford

Andrew Potter

Jaime Feliu-torres

Anil Duru

Julian White

Jennifer Gardiner

Nicholas Royal

Shiori Takahashi

Porsche Poon

Samuel Marr

Tamara Mennell

Laura Northover

Polydor

Sherrie Silver

Richard Lewis

Hiroshi Matsushita

Years & Years 'Starstruck' by Fred Rowson

Years-And-Years-'Starstruck'-by-Fred-Rowson

KC Locke directs an energetic performance video for Pa Salieu, in the first instalment of&nbsp;Apple Music's The Agenda Live.Pondering upon the question of personal agenda and life goals, Salieu narrates his answer as the visuals dive into a frenetic haze of back-projection and lo-fi textures, giving a dynamic energy to the intro.&nbsp;A live performance follows, shot all in one take, as Salieu traverses the industrial landscape, weaving in and out of bold coloured lights.&nbsp;

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