Commissioner

Michael Lewin

After the audacious <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2023/07/05/bakar-alive-rubberband/82265" target="_blank">Alive!</a> - shot in Piccadilly Circus&nbsp;- rubberband. reunite with Bakar to direct another&nbsp;marvellous promo for the British singer-songwriter, bringing him to his audience&nbsp;in quite a different way.&nbsp;It begins in a stylised room interior, with Bakar at the keyboard, joined by two other musicians.&nbsp;It's filmed on a single locked-off camera in the corner of the room, and only when the view from the window&nbsp;starts to move that we realise that this room is quite literally being driven around as they perform, around the bustling streets of London.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]Growing in energy as the performance progresses, the video ends with a group of fans crowding the room set, trying to get a glimpse of the artist.&nbsp;It's an inspired concept that takes a simple idea - inspired by Swedish comedy auteur Roy Andersson - and&nbsp;executes it brilliantly.&nbsp;"I’m Done was supposed to be a live performance video," reveal the directing duo. "But we wanted to drive a room around London as an homage to Roy Andersson’s You, The Living. So that’s what we did.”

United Kingdom

Max Randall

Sofi Keenan

Femi Koneth

rubberband.

Ghandi El-Chamaa

SMUGGLER

Pat Golan

Elizabeth Doonan

Polly Woollard

Jess Horne

Becky Lee

Laurie Walters

Hannah Ryan

Britini  Campbell

Gina Blondelle

Cabin Edit

Jason Wallis

Electric Theatre Collective

Bakar

Sony Black Butter

Alternative

Bakar 'I'm Done' by rubberband.

Bakar-'I'm-Done'-by-Rubberband.

Denisha Anderson teams up with Purple Disco Machine, Duke Dumont and Nothing But Thieves for cinematic collab Something On My Mind, to create a Pulp Fiction-like narrative within an intriguing time loop structure.&nbsp;For the video, Anderson was inspired by Maya Deren's Meshes Of The Afternoon,&nbsp;and wanted to create a fantasy romance, using a time loop pattern of confusion and lust.&nbsp;With each loop, the storyline unfolds as the&nbsp;lead protagonists go on a&nbsp;whirlwind trip joyriding in a Porsche&nbsp;and robbing diners.[imgtoken data:1]It's a big and very successful leap into bigger concepts for Denisha Anderson, who navigates a hybrid narrative / performance promo with flair, cleverly interweaving the storyline with enigmatic shots of the artists - Tino Piontek aka Purple Disco Machine, and Noting But Thieves&nbsp;tied up in a basement.&nbsp;"It couldn’t have&nbsp;gone any better, despite it being the first time I had no contact with the artists prior to filming," explains Anderson."Day 1 was a remote shoot with our team filming Purple Disco Machine in Berlin. He was an absolute gent to work with whilst being tied up and placed in the back of a boot with myself and my DOP directing him via a laptop from London.&nbsp;"On Day 2 we shot Nothing but Thieves in person, and again it was such a pleasurable experience. The whole band had&nbsp;great energy and Connor (the lead singer) was up for anything and everything I threw at him.[imgtoken data:2]"For this narrative video, I got for the first time to choose professional actors which was a luxury for me.&nbsp;I needed people who were confident, comfortable and convincing for the roles I had written. I had an amazing casting director who managed to get around 130 to audition for our lead roles; it was a long day of tape watching, but to our joy we knew we had found our protagonists in Bonina and Seamus. And after our rehearsal day, I felt excited and confident that they were going to deliver and they went above and beyond."As a director you have memorable moments on set and for this one it was the end of Day 2 which was Hot Rod Diner.&nbsp;I know it sounds cheesy but I thought to myself:&nbsp;'Sh*t the bed I’m really living my dreams'.”

Denisha Anderson

Caviar

Eleri Evans

Ayomide Alli

Jed Darlington-Roberts

Steven O’Eniraiyetan

Isabel Alsina

Chris Wilson

Homespun

Andi Chu

Hands 

Sony Music

Dance

Purple Disco Machine, Duke Dumont, Nothing But Thieves 'Something On My Mind' by Denisha Anderson

Purple Disco Machine, Duke Dumont, Nothing But Thieves - Something On My Mind

Nothing But Thieves frontman&nbsp;Conor Mason preaches to an empty derelict room, backdropped by mysterious symbols and iconography, in Sam Bailey's enigmatic video for Tomorrow Is Closed.&nbsp;Mason interacts with empty space as if real people are there watching, and only after inhaling a mysterious gas do we see more characters appear, in a dark, otherworldly realm.[imgtoken data:1]With a post-apocalyptic vibe and a gritty, raw aesthetic, the video raises plenty of questions and answers only some of them. It leaves&nbsp;things open for a follow-up or simply presents an opportunity for viewers to impart their own ideas onto the concept.Mason embodies the main character perfectly, lending an emotional, erratic persona to the role, and the contrast of light and dark encapsulates the mysterious themes.

Matt King

Sam Bailey

Andrew Rawson

Alexa Haywood at Free Agent UK

A Just Fred Production

Kian Altmann

Adam Singodia

Alexa Haywood

Zoe Gunn

Elsa Grace

Roman O'toole-howes

Fingal Green

Tilda Bonham Carter

Lara Himpelmann

John Holloway

Edit Egg

Rock

Nothing But Thieves 'Tomorrow Is Closed' by Sam Bailey

Nothing But Thieves - Tomorrow Is Closed (Official Video)

Declan McKenna is back - and also back&nbsp;with regular collaborator Will Hooper to make a characteristically lighthearted and&nbsp;offbeat video for Sympathy, with Declan on a deserted sandy beach in the company of a piano, a metal detector, and some odd-looking seagulls.&nbsp;Reuniting the creative relationship&nbsp;that brought the brilliant visuals for <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2020/04/16/declan-mckenna-key-life-earth-will-hooper/64352">The Key To Life On Earth</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2020/01/31/declan-mckenna-beautiful-faces-will-hooper/63032">Beautiful Faces</a>, the video features a dreamlike narrative in a breezy beachside setting.&nbsp;Cue puppet seagulls, googly eyed-guitars and a metal detector narrative, all merging to form a trippy, hallucinatory seaside experience.[imgtoken data:1]Most crucially, it's the uplifting presence of Declan McKenna himself - as twinkly-eyed and energetic as he was when he burst onto the music scene a few years ago - but arguably with a bit more knowing&nbsp;maturity. He brings all of his A-game charm and charisma to this one.Safe to say that his and Will Hooper's creative relationship has resumed in brilliant&nbsp;fashion.&nbsp;They&nbsp;have delivered here, and then some. It's a&nbsp;very enjoyable addition to a growing canon of highly entertaining videos by the pair.[imgtoken data:2]&nbsp;

Louis Simonon

Will Hooper

Tara Sadeghi

Blink

Charlie

Natasha Duursma

Patrick Craig

James Robertson

Josh Goldman Jacob

Oliver Bingham

Jack Plumbridge

Tomomi Kishimoto-Eley

Sam Allen

Richard Fearon

The Mill

Mouthpiece

Digital Orchard

Black Kite Studios

Indie

Singer songwriter

Declan McKenna 'Sympathy' by Will Hooper

Declan McKenna - Sympathy (Official Video)

Director duo Simon Davis and Jason Sondock - aka rubberband. - craft a bold and daring video for Bakar&nbsp;where&nbsp;the British alt-soul artist literally stops the traffic in the middle of Piccadilly Circus.The video for Alive! begins at this iconic British location, where curious onlookers are transfixed by the car that has stopped, holding up all the&nbsp;traffic behind on a rain-sodden day in central London. And then Bakar emerges, abandoning the vehicle, astonishingly, to&nbsp;begin an expressive performance of the song - choreographed by C Prinz -&nbsp;and escaping into the street.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]It's an ambitious concept, to say the least, and represents the themes of breaking free and challenging boundaries, whilst encouraging&nbsp;viewers to embrace their true selves and celebrate the joy that comes from taking risks and expressing one's individuality.The candid camerawork adds a DIY sensibility to the promo, echoing the online aesthetic of YouTube prank videos, whilst a focus on reactions - most of which are less than enthusiastic - helps solidify the message of the concept.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:2]<blockquote>Alive! is about the freedom and self expression, and what that means in the context of a greater whole.</blockquote>“Alive! was an extraordinary experience in every way," declare rubberband.&nbsp;"Working with an artist as brave and creative Bakar is the sort of collaboration you dream of but rarely find."The idea for the video was simple, abandon a car in the middle of Piccadilly Circus during rush hour and perform the song. This was done for real. Alive! is about the freedom and self expression, and what that means in the context of a greater whole. To stand in front of a sea of faces and attempt to feel Alive.”Brilliant work and a very memorable promo indeed.[imgtoken data:3]

Katherine Fu

Theo Hue Williams

Patrick Golan

Black Butter Records - Sony Music

Ty Hack

Barney Batchelor

Chris Starkey

C Prinz

Experimental

Indie Rock

Bakar 'Alive!' by rubberband.

Bakar-'Alive'-by-Rubberband.

Teeeezy C enters into rock territory in triumphant fashion, with an absorbing road movie-style video for&nbsp;Nothing But Thieves.In the video for Overcome, a couple leave their enigmatic surroundings in search of the perfect life, on the road with the band - and Teeezy puts a modern twist on classic rock videos from the golden age of MTV.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taking us on a journey of human connection as they head towards the DCC - an obscure&nbsp;entity that represents one’s deepest desires - the video is tied together by a captivating performance from the band, and an overarching sense of mystery.With a naturalistic colour palette and brilliant central performances from the main characters, it's an evocative, powerful journey and a brilliant complement to the group's comeback track.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ricky Labib

Teeeezy C

Toby Barber

Odyssey

Mary Kalecinska

Henry Gill

Anisa Kennar

Sam Fullerton

Darren Quin

Anil Duru

Harry Coleman

Gordon Wong

Shan Snowling

Johnny Richards

Ken Nguyen

Honey Makwana

Nothing But Thieves 'Overcome' by Teeeezy C

Nothing-But-Thieves-'Overcome'-by-Teeeezy-C

Troy Roscoe directs a euphoric destination promo for Sigala, Mae Muller and Caity Baser Ft Stefflon Don.Celebrating friendship and carefree vibes against a stunning Cape Town backdrop, the video is a dazzling mixture of performance and a fun-filled concept that ties everything together.&nbsp;"The video provides a light narrative journey with an older couple reminiscing on the old days, playing a daring game of spin the wheel with their friends," Roscoe explains."With the spinning wheel being the centre piece of the concept and the artwork, it was only right to use a spinning rig to play on perspective. The inspiration behind this was based on the thought process ‘what feels this good’ and my result was, carelessness. Not having a care in the world and being open to spontaneity and where it can take you, i.e a spinning wheel/fate deciding the outcome of your holiday!" he continues.&nbsp;The performances of both the cast and the artists exude these happy-go-lucky vibes, and with Muller and Baser along for the ride in Cape Town, and an equally as impressive vignette&nbsp;for Stefflon Don in a sea of colourful linen, it's a breathtaking video with gorgeous cinematography from Rick Joaquim, and a strong, on-brand concept from Roscoe.&nbsp;

South Africa

Melissa Henderson

Troy Roscoe

Jodi Estape

Marisa Garner Associates

EM Films

Tyron Mountjoy

Rick Joaquim

Marisa Garner

Siseko Malawu

Pieter Smuts

Julius Mwale

Nicola Scott Barrett

Nicky Mann

The Calvary, Cape Town

Sigala, Mae Muller, Caity Baser ft Stefflon Don 'Feels This Good' by Troy Roscoe

Sigala,-Mae-Muller,-Caity-Baser-Ft-Stefflon-Don-'Feels-This-Good'-by-Troy-Roscoe

Jay Green goes next level with his trippy and very stylish vision for the first release from Nothing But Thieves new album.&nbsp;The video for Welcome To The DCC ambitiously sets out to give familiar references a new twist, and create a dazzling showcase for the band's new slick pop direction. Aesthetics of Blade Runner bleed&nbsp;into a Michael Mann-esque world where we follow characters around the dazzling DCC - an alluringly luxurious club which nonetheless may not be exactly what it seems.&nbsp;&nbsp;The viewer is put on alert from the first moments, as the video is framed as a near-future commercial (or content film) for the mysterious club:&nbsp;on-screen pop up ads appear throughout selling the lifestyle and environment of the DCC. All very intriguing and fun, yet with an undeniably&nbsp;sinister undertone.Jay Green has used all his hands-on experience of VFX as well as directing and editing to fulfill the concept. As a result the&nbsp;video is a pulsating, retrofuturistic&nbsp;tour de force. Great work, and a great platform for the big concept driving Nothing But Thieves's new music.[imgtoken data:1][imgtoken data:2]

Jay Green

COMPULSORY

Kiran Mandla

Lee Fairweather

Anastasia Liasi

Ella Griffith

Joe Ramsden

Sérgio Viamonte

Korsshan Schlauer

Marco Monedero

Catherine Hulme

Lee Naylor Vane

Kong Wako

Lucy Ashmore

Christina Campagna

Sarah Finney

Frances De Havas

Steph Griffith

Nothing But Thieves 'Welcome To The DCC' by Jay Green

Nothing But Thieves - Welcome to the DCC (Official Video)

Elliot Simpson directs an electric love story promo for Sigala x MNEK.&nbsp;The video for Radio sees a girl lost in her own life, struggling to make connections at work and still unpacking from a move, seemingly new to town.She unboxes a radio which mysteriously grows into a life-size man - with a radio for a head - and quickly falls in love. But things aren't quite as they seem, and there's more heartbreak to come before the happily&nbsp;ever after...&nbsp;High-concept and executed to perfection, the video seamlessly blends live action and visual effects, tied together by heartfelt performances, a great location and a sense of unabashed fun.&nbsp;

Kosta Karakashyan

Studio Karakashyan

Georgi Georgiev

Krastyo Metodiev

Silviya Markova

Elliot Simpson

Jake Bishop

Park Village

Alexandar Trenev

Jack Maddison

Adam Booth

Rositsa Terziyska

Ivan Kotssev

Mario Popov

Nikolay Barov

Chavdat Simeonov

Delphine Fyrst

Alex Gregory

No.8

Ewan Mcintosh

Simeon Yordanov

Svilena Nikolova

Stefania Stoyanova

Sokrat Sokratov

Sony Music Uk

Sigala x MNEK 'Radio' by Elliot Simpson

Sigala-X-Mnek-'Radio'-by-Elliot-Simpson

Joel Barney directs a moving promo for Man-Made Sunshine - the new solo project from Nothing But Thieves frontperson&nbsp;Conor Mason - presenting&nbsp;an ever-evolving scrapbook, exploring the unique and beautiful relationships shared between sons and fathers."We shot with pairs of real fathers and sons in this video, to delve deep into the complex relationships they experience together," says Barney of his video for Big.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]"Every single frame in this video was shot digitally and then hand-printed and scanned to create an analogue, ever evolving scrapbook," he explains.The&nbsp;handmade aesthetic creates a textural, tactile&nbsp;feeling, which&nbsp;lends a certain relatability to the footage - we have all seen similar photo albums and books with our own family members, and this adds to the viewer's emotional investment into the concept.&nbsp;

Declan Price

Philly Felton

Frankie Noller

Joel Barney

Ozzi Sanderson

Sonder

Will Churchill

Oscar Ferguson

Danny Rumbelow

Paddy Cartwright

Chloe Rose

Man-Made Sunshine 'Big' by Joel Barney

Man-made-Sunshine-''big''-by-Joel-Barney

Four friends go on a journey of exploration, in Elliot Simpson's promo for Sigala, David Guetta and Sam Ryder.&nbsp;After finding a mysterious map in a bottle washed up on the shore, the characters take several means of transportation to get close to their destination. But the payoff is more than worth it.&nbsp;Boasting feel-good vibes and a lively atmosphere, it's a great little video - and Sam Ryder's charming performance really ties the whole thing together.&nbsp;

Ruth Gonzalez

Sigala, David Guetta and Sam Ryder 'Living Without You' by Elliot Simpson

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