Producer

Nathan Killham

Following his directing debut with (pls) set me on fire, Enter Shikari frontman Rou Reynolds directs aits sequel - another&nbsp;strongly conceptual performance video - for It Hurts.From the claustrophobic locked-off shot in his previous outing, Reynolds employs another largely one-take approach, but allows the camera to roam across a large space in which a number of random dramatic vignettes are playing out - all of which have big consequences for the participants.“In typical Shikari fashion, I threw myself in at the deep end with directing, and decided to shoot two videos in one day," explains Reynolds of the making of this and the previous video. “It was an incredibly intense experience, but we had a super-talented, passionate, focused team, and were able to get a great result.“Personally, I found it rewarding to see my ideas brought to life and create a narrative connecting the two videos. I love the attention to detail that directing allowed, and the ability to bring some of the song’s themes to life in more depth.”

United Kingdom

Murdo Hepburn

Kitty Cowell

Rou Reynolds

Lily Roberts

Kode

Ryan Delahunty

Thomas English

Liz Adeleye

Ty Hack

Rob Hawkins

Joe Salkey

Lauren Jeffery

Nathan Greenwood

George Neave

Coffee & TV

Ed Chambers

Ikki Dhesi

Rock

Enter Shikari 'It Hurts' by Rou Reynolds

Enter Shikari - It Hurts - (Official Video)

Cauty Brothers directs an rip-roaring performance promo for Arrdee's latest banger.&nbsp;The video&nbsp;for Loser sees the camera rotate around Arrdee in several minimalist studio vignettes, watching his previous videography on screen, fighting in a boxing ring and sitting atop a mountain of empty moving boxes - perhaps suggesting that he is here to stay, and not going anywhere.The slick aesthetic is paired with frenetic, dynamic cinematography, which amps up the action and reflects Arrdee's angry posture on Loser, as he dismisses all&nbsp;the haters.It's the result&nbsp;of a new directing collaboration, where Harry Cauty - signed to KODE as a solo director - teams up with his brother Alfie,&nbsp;blending their styles and vision&nbsp;to&nbsp;embark on a&nbsp;partnership exclusively directing music videos through the production company.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Natalie Ruvimbo

Ede Dugdale

Cauty Brothers

Andre Wooz

Mouthpiece

John Hassay

Jack Cullis

Tom O’keefe

Jordan Rowley

Kashman Harris

Chris Froggy

Eyaz Chishty

Eddie Melbourne

Joe Munro

Hannah Sorcha

Paige Cole

Kaz Ove

Karol Cybulski

CHEAT

Hip Hop

Arrdee 'Loser' by Cauty Brothers

ARRDEE - LOSER (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Enter Shikari frontman Rou Reynolds makes his video directing debut with this powerful one-take&nbsp;promo for the band's new single, (pls) set me on fire.&nbsp;The video sees the band perform&nbsp;in an effervescent setup towards the back of an industrial location, whilst a vintage TV displays retro graphics and animated lyrics from the track on screen in the foreground.&nbsp;It's a simple yet strikingly effective&nbsp;idea, that showcases the band at their best, and uses clever composition and lighting to keep eyes darting between the two positions on-screen, in a captivating ping-pong match for viewers'&nbsp;attention.[imgtoken data:1]So a lyric video for the track may not be required. But with Reynolds breaking out of the performance near the end, to write in a notebook and then wander distractedly off-screen, suggests there is still more to come. Indeed, that is confirmed by Reynolds himself."I wanted this video - my first foray into directing! - to feel minimal and uncomplicated, but at the same time full of dynamism, and therefore the polar opposite of the next video, which is a&nbsp;bewildering romp through surrealism," he says."So there’s a simplicity here, a willingness to let the raw energy of the performance be the focus, untainted by effects or complex editing. But it&nbsp;should also be mentioned that the main function of this video is really just to set up the next one…"&nbsp;

Katie Dymmock

Enter Shikari '(pls) set me on fire' by Rou Reynolds

Enter Shikari - (pls) set me on fire - (Official Video)

Kelvin Jones directs an action-packed promo for Aitch.&nbsp;&nbsp;The video for Fuego boasts&nbsp;a handful of chaotic vignettes, which move at breakneck speed and are presented through a self-aware, contemporary internet lens.The eccentric, full-on style is elevated by&nbsp;subtle computer animation effects, including a jarring 'buffering' scene, and&nbsp;melting, textural transitions - which very much match the Fuego vibes."When Aitch and I first sat down, we had a whole 8+ scene idea of fun things we could do, but as time went on we chopped it down to create order," says Jones. "Fuego symbolises fire so we wanted to have as much fiery stuff going on to capture the idea behind the track.&nbsp;&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]"Shoot day was very fun, but we also had a lot to do to achieve the shot list. We played around with probe lenses and large format cameras to capture the depth of all of the scenes."We even got a grill made for Aitch that we sorted out days before the shoot so that he could wear it for the extreme close-up scenes. We always have fun with Aitch on set and he is willing to do most of the things I tell him for a great shot - ha ha.&nbsp;He even comes up with fun ideas that adds to the video to make it even better."We have a lot of chemistry, so it is usually a breeze and we are always on the same page. We also went all out and spent money on a car flip that our producer put forward to us. I then sent Aitch the reference video of the car flip and we said 'yep this needs to be in the video',&nbsp;so we made it happen no matter what."

Macy Trieu Dingle

Cora Delaney

Kelvin Jones (ByKartix)

Jerzy Gudjonsson

Matthew Hooshmand

Marnz Brown

Horia Cojan

Alex Rawson

Riccardo Anjei

Kelvin Jones

Megan Lee

Electric Theatre Collective

Spirit View

Aitch 'Fuego' by Kelvin Jones

Aitch - Fuego (Official Video)

Anna B Savage sees herself multiplied in&nbsp;Rosie Barrett's splendid promo for In|FLUX.Starting with a simple mirrored shot at the start of the video - when&nbsp;the track contains only Savage's voice - the concept soon launches into a riveting series of vignettes, experimenting with duplication, reflection and&nbsp;doppelgängers.&nbsp;Gaining pace as the music transforms into something off-beat and abstract, the journey of the track is perfectly visualised in both the idea and Savage's performance, and director Rosie Barrett cleverly balances intimate moments with more wild, fearless shots.&nbsp;

Sophie Louise Hurley-walker

Rosie Barrett

Billie De Buitléar

Kevin Minogue

Jamie Doyle

Chantal Fortune

Deana Hedderman

Ronan Fox

Alex Nerzic

Creative Outpost

Colm Moore

Alternative

Anna B Savage 'In|FLUX' by Rosie Barrett

Anna B Savage - in|FLUX (Official Video)

Daniel Broadley directs a cinematic, festive promo for Jessica Darrow -&nbsp;&nbsp;star of Walt Disney Animation Studio's Oscar-winning movie&nbsp;Encanto.A Little More is the soundtrack to Disney’s magical new Christmas advert titled&nbsp;The Gift, which marks the holiday season, and is helping support long-term charity partner Make-A-Wish®.Darrow takes centre-stage in a stunning theatrical set, joining a violinist as they perform the emotive track.Interweaved with shots of the artist watching segments of the Disney commercial, the concept is upbeat and gentle, and perfect for the festive season.

Daniel Broadley

Ryan Monteith

Charlie Knight

Danielle Wright

Anita Okpongete

Matt Allsop

Anil Duru

Benny Casey

Sabrina Gatej

Akhil Kanukuntla

Hannah Squires

Jessica Darrow 'A Little More' by Daniel Broadley

Jessica-Darrow-'A-Little-More'-by-Daniel-Broadley

Elliott Gonzo teams up again with returning rockers Enter Shikari on Bull - the band's collab with rising punk-pop singer Cody Frost - featuring a modern-day Minotaur for modern times. And boy, is he unhappy.Gonzo&nbsp;turns the 'bull in a china shop' in the song into this tragic figure - half-man, half heavily-horned bull - who meets Cody in a London caff. And after a heated argument, all hell breaks loose...Filmed in one of the remaining 'eel and mash' cafés in East London, it is an intriguing scenario to place one of humanity's most enduring mythical creatures - but he seems wholly relevant allegorical figure for our troubled times, and Gonzo mixes the narrative and band performance with characteristic energy and flair.

Elliott Gonzo

Sam Katz

Jorge Higgins

Jonny Iseli

Ada Wesolowska

Ellen Amann Johns

Ellie Beale

Myles Bevan

Time Based Arts

Begona

Enter Shikari ft Cody Frost 'Bull' by Elliott Gonzo

Enter Shikari - Bull (feat. Cody Frost) - (Official Video)

Otis Dominique and RAYE co-direct the dazzling&nbsp;promo for new track Escapism.&nbsp;Capturing the brutality of post break-up blues and the hedonistic need to escape&nbsp;the reality of being dumped, the video follows the artist as she turns to partying, drinks, drugs and any excuse to forget the heartbreak that's ripping through her.&nbsp;Using a mix of camera techniques and a blurred amalgam of effects, bright lights and a non-linear timeline, it's a bold, unabashed vision that complements the punchy track.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]"We worked really hard to create an honest depiction of where I was at that time in my life,” explains RAYE. “It was fun and wild. We shot it over a couple of days and wore point-of-view cameras during a wild night out at many different clubs. I pushed myself outside of my comfort zone and I ran 150 metres in 5 inch heels. We really took it there! I am really proud of it and hope everyone enjoys the visuals."Otis Dominique also says that he is very happy with the results of his collaboration with RAYE.&nbsp;"I'm so gassed to see this film come out after all the hard work put in from the whole team involved!" he says. "RAYE&nbsp;and (creative director) Mikey's approach to this project really allowed us all to push the limits creatively and make something that hasn't quite been done like this before."The song has so many ups and downs,&nbsp;changes of mood and vibe, so the challenge lay in how to connect these feelings and emotions together through filmmaking and storytelling without being too on the nose."My favourite element of the film is the contrast between our real night out footage and the considered setups we shot inside the exact same locations, truly showing the differences between reality and state of mind. That stuff goes hard and is so trippy!"

Lauren Groves

Raye

Otis Dominique

Dave Nye

Joe Douglas

Oscar Stewart

Akay Delano

Jay Gomez

Johnny Donne

Simon Ward

Jeff Vine

Tom Watson

Paleta

Alex Price

Bea Sweet

Phoebe May

Stef Colosi

RAYE ft 070 Shake 'Escapism' by Otis Dominique, RAYE

RAYE - Escapism. feat. 070 Shake (Official Music Video)

Get taken into another dimension&nbsp;in Elliott Gonzo's thrilling promo for Enter Shikari featuring Wargasm.Employing a hypnotic blend of visual techniques, including depth sensors, drones and glitchy post effects, the video sees a man getting chased down whilst the artists rock out in a nondescript industrial setting.&nbsp;Combining a dystopian futuristic aesthetic with degraded footage, the video feels as unique as the innovative track, and will no doubt go down as one of the best crossovers in the genre this year.&nbsp;

Dylan Bolister

Dave Gourlay

Alex Rice

Conor Chalk

Sam Barnham

Dan Newcombe

Fabio Olgiati

Jamie Oliver Lia

Nics Paskauskas

Harvey Mcgarry

Enter Shikari ft Wargasm 'The Void Stares Back' by Elliott Gonzo

Enter Shikari - The Void Stares Back (feat. Wargasm) - Official Music Video

Jeb Hardwick directs a riveting performance promo for Architects.&nbsp;In a spacious studio location, we see the group backdropped by glitchy patterns and defective imagery, which soon bleeds out into the main setup.&nbsp;It's a simple concept executed well, driving the concept in a slightly minacious, ominous direction, and builds to a thrilling climax.&nbsp;

Georgia Green

Jeb Hardwick

Jamie Whymark

Simon Mills

David Wright

Luke Snowball

Hopi Demattio

Harry Bennett

Haelwyn Adams

Toby Tomkins

Architects 'Deep Fake' by Jeb Hardwick

Architects - "deep fake"

Kelvin Jones has directed the video for Aitch's&nbsp;My G, featuring Ed Sheeran - taken from the Manchester rapper's recently released debut album -&nbsp;where the majority of the video budget was donated to the Down’s Syndrome Association.The stripped-back promo centres around Aitch writing a letter to his younger sister, Gracie, reflecting on their relationship and the love he has for her, and in the video he is&nbsp;positioned in front of an old-fashioned television set displaying images and memories of him and his sister growing up. Ed Sheeran features as an animated illustration, singing&nbsp;the lyrical verses of the song.The promo was filmed on a day-long shoot at the Langdon Down Centre, the home of the Down’s Syndrome Association Charity. The Centre opened in 1868, as a home and place of education for people with learning disabilities. The centre broke boundaries and stigmas at the time of it’s opening, it is therefore significant that is the setting of this promo, which talks of acceptance and unconditional love.&nbsp;“I have a close relationship with Aitch in and out of work, and it was a huge privilege to work on this song which is dedicated to his sister, who we all know and love," says Kelvin Jones. "It was a pleasure to bring this visual to life and try new things at the same time - this was my first time working with animation and I enjoyed it a lot, I will definitely be doing that again.”&nbsp; &nbsp;

Dani Wright

Matt Hoosh

Lee Brown

Manu Amler

Ricardo Angei

Matthew Nolan

Joe Munroe

Lisa Mejuto

Mikey Pearce

Spirit

Olivia Jessop

Grime

Aitch ft Ed Sheeran 'My G' by Kelvin Jones

Aitch, Ed Sheeran - My G

Daniel Broadley directs a breezy performance promo for Pixey.&nbsp;In the video for I'm Just High, we see the artist hanging out in her bedroom, performing and posing until she gets whisked away to an outdoor fantasy land, stacked high upon a pile of mattresses and eventually floating out in a body of water.The evocative visual is a sun-soaked dream, and harks back to late 90's/early 00's nostalgia, but with a refreshing, understated twist.&nbsp;An absorbing watch and perfect introduction to the Liverpool-based singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist.

Phoebe Butterworth

Matthew Sterling

Jack Lilley

Jack Hayter

Nikita Brienza

Carlo Avena

Katie Pearce

Cam Sander

Pixey 'I'm Just High' by Daniel Broadley

Pixey - I’m Just High (Official Video)

Elliott Gonzo introduces us to an epic dystopian world in his promo for Italian DJ trio&nbsp;Meduza, featuring James Carter,&nbsp;Elley Duhé and&nbsp;Fast Boy.Set in Vietnam - it was shot in the&nbsp;remains of Ho Thuy Tien Water Park - the video experiments&nbsp;with extreme environments, lighting and shadows to depict a group of marginalised young people who are in search of something better, where a remarkable giant dragon statue becomes the focus for their self-discovery.&nbsp;It offers a fresh&nbsp;perspective on contemporary themes, experimenting with colour and cinematography, via infrared filters,&nbsp;to tell the story.[imgtoken data:1]&nbsp;"It's a coming of age story, following a group of Vietnamese teenagers as they embark on a journey of discovery and self-realisation," says Elliott Gonzo. "By reconnecting with Vietnamese folklore and mythology, the narrative culminates in the discovery of a crumbling stone dragon statue set deep within a mystic jungle.Gonzo adds that he was inspired by&nbsp;<a href="https://photomonitor.co.uk/essay/the-representation-of-war-in-richard-mosses-the-enclave/" target="_blank">Richard Mosse’s&nbsp;The Enclave</a>&nbsp;to give&nbsp;the location an otherworldly feel and look through the use of an infrared lens filter."In Vietnam the dragon is a symbol of power and nobility, particularly of the nation," he continues. "The characters in the video embody the ancient dragon figure, with fiery red eyes and smoke billowing from their mouths, they represent the power of the youth and progressive subcultures in Vietnam."&nbsp;

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