Independent Talent

Director of Photography

Rick Joaquim

Stormzy celebrates his 30th birthday in style with #TheMikeGala, and uses the occasion as a the perfect opportunity for a music video.Enlisting Troy Roscoe to capture the visuals, the video for Angel In The Marble is an elegant 'who's who' of the British entertainment industry, intercutting glossy portraiture with heightened performance moments.&nbsp;Shot by&nbsp;Rick Joaquim, the contrast of fly-on-the-wall footage and glossy posed snapshots creates a concept that is both ambitious and luxurious - very fitting for one of the biggest artists in the industry right now.&nbsp;"What an absolute pleasure to have the pressure of delivering the most important birthday present of all for Stormzy’s 30th," Roscoe says.&nbsp;"Stormzy and team wanted the visual&nbsp;to be nothing short of clean, glossy and to scream elegance. As hard as it was to not include one bit of VFX, I’m so happy with the turn out."The visual is so different to anything I’ve done before as my style revolves heavily around surrealism and visual effects - but in this instance it pushed me to focus on simplicity and beauty, both on the day and in the edit. The night was hectic but exciting, meetings all of those guests and getting to share such a special occasion with Mike himself.&nbsp;"The grade and slow motion footage really tied everything together and gave it a unique look. With greyscale footage all being shot at a slow frame rate to provide the beauty, and the graded footage in the booth providing the contrast and personality."

United Kingdom

Lottie Toon

Troy Roscoe

Jordi Estapé

Marisa Garner Associates

Nicola Sheppard

Robbie Smith

Marisa Garner

Lea Aubigne

Jack McGinty

CHEAT

0207 Def Jam

Grime

Stormzy 'Angel In The Marble' by Troy Roscoe

Stormzy-'Angel-In-The-Marble'-by-Troy-Roscoe

Ryan Jafarzadeh directs an impressive one-take video for No Guidnce's Is It A Crime.&nbsp;Bringing back the nostalgia of 90's R&amp;B groups, the artists perform in an empty&nbsp;car park at night, each&nbsp;getting their own moment to shine in the spotlight.After gaining a following performing cover tracks in a car park, it's a natural progression and a sign of how far they've come, and given it's their debut music video, there is already a lot to be excited about.&nbsp;With some slick cinematography from Rick Joaquim to give it a high-end vibe, and tight direction from&nbsp;Jafarzadeh - who places the boys and their personalities front and centre - it's a great introduction and will no doubt make waves across both their existing fanbase and new fans to come.&nbsp;

Mike Coley

Independent Talent Group

Ryan Jafarzadeh

Adi Alfa

Mediaworx

Lighting By Joe

Geniva Chisholm

Justin Theodore

Deniz Yildiz

Arla Albertine

Lucy Thomas

Jonny Tully

No Guidnce 'Is It A Crime?' by Ryan Jafarzadeh

No Guidnce - Is It A Crime? (Official Video)

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

Jodi Estape

EM Films

Michael Lewin

Tyron Mountjoy

Siseko Malawu

Pieter Smuts

Julius Mwale

Nicola Scott Barrett

Nicky Mann

Sony Music

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

Bullet For My Valentine face their demons in Harry Lindley's brooding promo for No More Tears To Cry.&nbsp;Following the tradition of iconic rock videos of the early Noughties, the video combines performance and an abstract narrative, which sees a man - played by&nbsp;Milo Max Burgess - haunted by twisted manifestations of dark memories, and features practical effects and CG animation, also directed by Lindley.&nbsp;Visually captivating, DoP Rick Joaquim's stirring cinematography blends frenetic camera movement with atmospheric lighting, creating an aesthetic that feels haunting yet full of raw energy.&nbsp;"For this video the band wanted to explore some of the demons that they’ve battled in their lives," says Harry Lindley. "Working closely with creative director Fiona Gardens and DOP Rick Joaquim, we developed a grungy, horror look inspired by Tim Burton and the Saw franchise. We found ways to illustrate their demons visually - for example we landed on a spider with syringes for legs to represent addiction."We combined practical effects and CGI to bring these creatures to life. We also reached out to Bullet’s very active fanbase to send us images that symbolise adversity that they’ve faced. These are cut into the video almost subliminally during the opening and closing sequences."

Harry Lindley

Charles Ed Morris

Izzi Valentine

Fiona Garden

Our Friend Tim

Wanderland Films

Sonny Horweol

Benjamin Eeley

Tuncer Ozdemirr

Michael Rock-perring

Joanna Cuper

Lara Weidman

Sarah Bowden

Sarah Faulkner

Alex Gregory

No.8

Scarlet May Robinson

Milo Max Burgess

Heavy Metal

Bullet For My Valentine 'No More Tears To Cry' by Harry Lindley

Bullet For My Valentine - No More Tears To Cry

KC Locke directs an effortlessly engaging&nbsp;promo for long-time collaborator&nbsp;Pip Millet.Shown in a selection of cityscape vignettes,&nbsp;Millet performs My Way with a natural confidence, showcasing a relatable and assured side of her personality.&nbsp;The cinematography very much mirrors this energy, and captures a raw, refreshing aesthetic that feels both unfussy and heightened simultaneously."Working with Pip&nbsp;now across the last three years shooting 13 videos together has been an amazing experience," says KC Locke. "I really enjoy the long term collaborations I have with artists and feel it creates the best results. Having time to get to know each other's&nbsp;process really opens up opportunities to push the boundaries and build a trusting relationship."I feel like I create my best work with long term collaborators, even if it's&nbsp;a new collaboration, once trust is built&nbsp;I feel it opens up a world of possibilities."Pip has been part of my growth as a director, from shooting our first video with just myself and Danny Usman pulling focus to now larger scale productions. It's been a great journey and I am excited for the next steps!"

Kirsty Stewart

KC Locke

Lewis Nicholson

Swords & Eagles

Isa Perez

Nick Platt

Jenny O'Sullivan

Tomos Pierce

Mihai Virlan

Danny Usman

Martin Welsby

Chante Lauren Brown

Ales Maya

Jamil Shaukat

Pip Millet 'My Way' by KC Locke

Pip-Millet-'My-Way'-by-Kc-Locke

Jim Wilmot has directed three&nbsp;live performance promos for The 1975 for VEVO, all shot by&nbsp;DoP Rick Joaquim, including&nbsp;for Part Of The Band.Filmed in&nbsp;a studio space, we see the group&nbsp;atop a sand-drenched stage, backdropped by vibrant cloud landscapes.&nbsp;Joaquim imbues the video with a classic, cinematic aesthetic, bringing out the rich textures in&nbsp;the art direction and highlighting the drama of the performance.&nbsp;Matching the melancholic themes of the track, the cinematography is intentional and intimate, letting the performance unfold in a natural, organic way.&nbsp;The other promos in this&nbsp;series for VEVO Originals are for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=210&amp;v=WNf30EKBDdY&amp;feature=emb_title" target="_blank">Oh Caroline</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORCNXtnlD38" target="_blank">Looking For Somebody To Love</a>.&nbsp;

Patricia Villirillo

Jim Wilmot

Yomi Ogunsola

Dom Aronin

Pilot Lighting

Nick Calafato

Beaumont Pritchard-James

Mo Abdi

Jim Mclean

Esther Edusi

Louis Gibson

The 1975 'Part Of The Band (Live Performance)' by Jim Wilmot

The 1975 - Part of The Band (Official Live Performance) | Vevo

Carly Cussen directs a glossy performance promo for Eyelar.&nbsp;In the video for Till You Hate Me, we see two opposing worlds collide, reflecting&nbsp;the dichotomy of emotions in the track.&nbsp;DoP Rick Joaquim creates a distinctive look for each of the worlds - the first is&nbsp;an ethereal, realistic environment, with soft lighting and a sense of calm. The other world is full of shadows, hard lighting and a gloomy, otherworldly colour palette.&nbsp;The opposing aesthetics perfectly encapsulate the themes of the concept, and pay homage to videos of the late 90's and early Noughties.&nbsp;Great work with a standout style and plenty of engaging imagery.&nbsp;

Felix Coles

Dom Strachan

Thea Dagnaud

Jaime Jarvis

Carly Cussen

Kem Ekundayo

Alexa Haywood at Free Agent UK

Playmaker Films

Adam Trz

Lisa Foo

Sam James

Michael Rock Perring

Lauren Bell

Aimee Twist

Samuel Marr

Homespun

Tom Matthews

Eyelar 'Till You Hate Me' by Carly Cussen

Eyelar - till you hate me (Official Video)

KC Locke directs a tender promo for Pip Millett's Downright, exploring the&nbsp;complexities of a modern-day relationship.&nbsp;The video focusses upon the transitory memories that haunt a person once they have gone forever - which makes you question if a relationship is headed the same way.&nbsp;DoP Rick Joaquim captures the narrative concept with a delicate, considered style, elevating the concept with beautiful lighting and slow-motion camerawork."I really enjoyed creating this video for PIP, drawing from PIP’s own experiences of living with depression and how past relationships inspired the song," says Locke.[imgtoken data:1] "The Downright&nbsp;video explores the day-to-day struggles we have with our mental health and the turmoil some of our relationships bring, with Pip looking at her younger self and own past situation from the outside as conflict unfolds. "It was an interesting contrast from our previous video - going down a more narrative path with two&nbsp;female leads playing a younger PIp and&nbsp;friend -&nbsp;with powerful Solo performances moments from Pip."Collaborating with&nbsp;Rick Joaquim was a pleasurable experience as his style and way of working was very respectful and considered,&nbsp;while always caring about story an emotion."

Jenny O’Sullivan

Charlie Morris

Leearna Roberts

Lewis Nicolson

Howard Dean

Lewis Kyneston

Hannah Sorcha

Sam Towe

Pip Millett 'Downright' by KC Locke

Pip Millett - Downright (Official Video)

Clean Bandit's Jack Patterson collaborates with Eric Myers to direct the heartfelt video for Everything But You, in aid of the Campaign Against Living Miserably.The video boldly addresses the subject of depression and suicidal thoughts with a combination of grim, gritty realism and uplifting fantasy - and perhaps controversially depicts a scene of attempted suicide with has necessitated the video opening with a 'trigger warning'.At the heart of the video is a relationship story - and dance sequence -&nbsp;between the young man at the end of his tether, and the magical elf-like female alien who saves him. She shares the same appearance, and flying ability, as Clean Bandit's Jack and Grace, and vocalist A7s, in the Avatar-style performance set-up.[imgtoken data:1]Eric Myers is known for his work as a DoP, but in this case he hands over that role to Rick Joaquim, who excels in bringing two contrasting visual styles into one package.&nbsp;And ultimately the story delivers a strongly optimistic message, as explained by Clean Bandit in their support for CALM."The message of Everything But You is that there is always hope, always a reason for living. No matter how you feel right now," comments the band. "That’s why, together with @thecalmzone we want to tell anyone and everyone who can’t see a way out: <a href="https://www.thecalmzone.net/stay/" target="_blank">Stay</a>."&nbsp;

Joe Munro

Edwin Elkington

Jack Patterson

Eric Myers

Media Worx

Vini Curtis

Grace Chatto

Gabriella Kingsley

Phillips Nortey

Ben Eeley

Scarlett Gardner

King Oholi

Philip Louis Hambi

The Mill

Gino Fernandez

Kikz Katika

Sasha Shadid

Mette

Atlantic Records

Clean Bandit ft A7s 'Everything But You' by Eric Myers, Jack Patterson

Clean Bandit - Everything But You (feat. A7S) [Official Video]

Jack Willoughby directs a riotous&nbsp;promo for rock duo Nova Twins.&nbsp;Opening with the artists pushing a trolley with a paint-covered bodybag - complete with writhing body inside - the video drops into several no-holds-barred performance setups, set against vibrant, primary colour backdrops.&nbsp;Equal parts glossy and gritty, Willoughby captures the high-energy vibes with frantic camerawork and a breakneck cut.&nbsp;

Jack Willoughby

Talor Hanson

Greatcoat Films

Sandra Spethmann

Melissa Massey

Kimane Erskine

Pol Gill

Fabio Olgiati

Felix Wildey

Jordan Young

Louis Tarbuck

Nova Twins

Tom Goldser

Karol Cybulski

Rock

Nova Twins 'Antagonist' by Jack Willoughby

Nova Twins - Antagonist (Official Music Video)

KSI and Lil Wayne are chasing visions of the one that got away, in Troy Roscoe's promo for Lose.&nbsp;The live action segments of the video take place in therapy rooms, where the artists recount their memories and fantasies, which are visualised through bold, vibrant animation.&nbsp;Matching the unexpected soundscapes and genre of the track, the video leans heavily on a trippy, hypnotic aesthetic, bringing with it a fresh and distinctive style.&nbsp;

Jamie Cox

Mastermind Media

Antoine Dixon-Bellot

Osman ‘tekko’ Tekdemir

Rodi Papadopoulou

Hip Hop

pop punk

KSI x Lil Wayne 'Lose' by Troy Roscoe

KSI x Lil Wayne - Lose [Official Music Video]

Paul Akins directs a high energy promo for A1 x J1 ft Deno.&nbsp;The newcomers burst onto the scene with fresh visuals, following them from their day jobs at a crepe shop through to a packed performance at night.Vibrant and authentic, the promo is shot in a dynamic fashion by DoP&nbsp;Rick Joaquim -&nbsp;packed full of bold colours and hypnotic camera movement.

Paul Akins

Andre Wooz

Dmnd Clr

Dijian Eccles

Peter E Riches

Karol Cybulksi

EMI Records

Andre Reid-McKinley

Loop Talent

A1 x J1 ft Deno 'Baby' by Paul Akins

A1 x J1 - Baby (Official Video) ft. Deno

Heini Susanne directs a tender video for OLI's Think About It, featuring genuine home&nbsp;movies of the artist growing up.Recorded in 2020, the track rides upon an easygoing mid-tempo pop beat, and the introspective visuals are a perfect compliment to the breezy song."I wanted the video to feel like someone deep in thought, maybe even being existential," OLI has explained.&nbsp;"It’s about the big things we take in, like the universe and our place in it. But also the small family moments that are just as important."This focus on both the macro and micro elements of the everyday are explored in detail, through textured cinematography and poignant cross-cutting of the artist as she exists in the present and the past.&nbsp;Chromatic lighting and projection effects bring the visual to life, anchoring&nbsp;the concept in a poignant and reflective space.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]

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