Director

Rob Akin

Rob Akin directs a&nbsp;melancholic&nbsp;portrait of stifling loneliness&nbsp;within a marriage, in his video for Jorja Smith's Home.&nbsp;The concept of 'home'&nbsp;can mean different things to different people - for some, it's a physical location, for others, it's a feeling of warmth and safety within a relationship.&nbsp;In the video, Akin explores&nbsp;emotional disconnection between a woman and her husband. On the outside, it seems they have it all - a beautiful home, a happy child and a lavish lifestyle. But beneath the surface, deep cracks are forming, and Smith bears witness to the turmoil, in her role as a Nanny within the family dynamic.&nbsp;It's a poignant emotional rollercoaster, with Akin's subtle direction emphasising the role of the unhappy wife, played by&nbsp;Kattreya Smith. Jorja Smith - who was the&nbsp;creative director on the project - also does a top-notch job with her supporting role, flexing her acting chops in an inspired yet naturalistic manner.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Femi Anderson

Agile Films

Precious Mahaga

Finlay Roberts

Aidan Robert Brooks

Ayokunle Delano

Adam Singodia

Nacho Guzman

Rosie Taylor

James Duffy

Laura Little

Zateesha Barbour

Kareem Jarche

Jonny Thorpe

Glassworks VFX

Andrew Patrick

Athene Aristocleous

Seb Zaniewski (agile Films)

Kattreya Smith

OB Management

Erin Corrain-alexis

FAMM

Ayomide Alli

Heather Basten

Soul

Jorja Smith 'Home' by Rob Akin

Jorja-Smith--'Home-'-by-Rob-Akin

Rob Akin directs Arlo Parks' debut performance on US TV, on Jimmy Kimmel Live!&nbsp;Backdropped by an artfully random collection of disjointed lamps, books and papers scattered across the floor, Parks gives an energetic yet emotive performance, embodying the track and the lyrics.&nbsp;The handheld camerawork gives the project a raw and vibrant energy, whilst the inclusion of a high-angle, slow zoom at the mid-point adds an experimental&nbsp;flair to the concept, and a moment to pause and reflect.&nbsp;

Jamie Harding

Bethany Fitter

John Joe Besagni

Sarah Asmail

Lucy Upton-Prowse

Emilie Louizides

Neo Folk

Arlo Parks 'Hurt' (Live) by Rob Akin

Arlo-Parks--'Hurt'-by-Rob-Akin

Rob Akin directs an impressively punchy promo for Rachel&nbsp;Chinouriri's Give Me A Reason.&nbsp;Jumping between striking performance setups and a mysterious narrative between a woman and her lover, the visual perfectly encapsulates the abstract soundscapes present in the track.&nbsp;DoP&nbsp;Alana Mejia Gonzalez contrasts crisp blue colour palettes with warm reds and monochromatic snapshots,&nbsp;resulting in a stunning tapestry of performance and storytelling."Give Me a Reason&nbsp;is a video driven by photography-inspired portraiture of Rachel performing the song in elaborate monochromatic scenes and a surreal narrative between a woman and her lover," Akin explains. "These surreal narrative moments are ambiguous in nature, but reminiscent of the feelings that are found in the lyrics of indecisiveness and separation."

Hayley Williams

Alana Mejia Gonzalez

Ollie Munks

Naomi Barling

Harriet Towler

Rachel Chinouriri 'Give Me A Reason' by Rob Akin

Rachel Chinouriri - Give Me A Reason (Official Video)

Rob Akin directs an old skool R'n'B video for UK artist Novelist.The visual&nbsp;is an understated burst of nostalgia, paying homage to iconic videos of the 90's and early 00's, and experimenting with mirror image, cloning and unconventional lighting - the blown out highlights in the main performance section are instantly recognisable, and very reminiscent of the period.&nbsp;Known for his eclectic music output, Novelist thrives in this genre, combining New Romantics-style melodies, synth-pop soundscapes and a funky sax solo - originally&nbsp;by&nbsp;Kaidi Akinnibi, and performed in the video by Novelist&nbsp;- which ramps the energy level up to 11.&nbsp;

Xuxa Deschamps

Lemonade Money

Shaun James Grant

Fin Roberts

Pieter Snyman 

Adenike Oke

Beau Williams

Sholto Price

Mmmyeh Records

Harry Beeson

Synth Pop

Novelist 'Stay With Me' by Rob Akin

Novelist-'Stay-With-Me'-by-Rob-Akin

Jeremy Cole and Marco Grey's video for 101 FM takes us on a nostalgic journey of life for Little Simz - 'Simbi' - growing up in north London.

Rob Akin

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