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Rob Akin

A woman falls in love with the Fatberg - yes, you heard right - in Eoin Glaister's marvellously&nbsp;entertaining return to music videos for Sam Dust, aka LA Priest.It's a tale both charming and ludicrous - in other words, classic Eoin Glaister territory - as a house cleaner (played by comedy actor&nbsp;Juliet Cowen) peers into a street drain on her way home from a hard day's work, and sees an&nbsp;amorphous blob of grease and fat - who looks back at her. And they fall head-over-heels for one another...What follows is a both lovely and a little bit disgusting, as Cowen ventures into the sewer system to properly meet the Fatberg, and we follow the inevitable steps of the relationship - the wooing, the (ahem) physical relationship, the arguments, the peace offerings of wet wipes and non-biodegradable products down the loo. And like all stories of star-cross'd lovers, it's not going to end well - but even then, love prevails. Kind of...[imgtoken data:1]It's Eoin Glaister's second video for Sam Dust, formerly of Late of the Pier, as LA Priest, and was shot in London over two days on 16mm.&nbsp;“The first video I made with LA Priest involved letting an untrained pack of dogs lick liver paste out of his ears, so I was somewhat surprised to get a call regarding It’s You -&nbsp;but&nbsp;needless to say l leapt," he says. “The track is about someone falling in love with a mermaid, but the time of year meant I kept running into safety issues with any water-based ideas. A fatberg provided an altogether greasier route."A few Mighty Boosh references later and we were away. Eternally grateful to the fabulous crew who went above and beyond to bring this to life on Valentine’s Day and to our stars, veteran genius Juliet Cowan, and Vanessa Del Bosco whose zen-like patience made the project possible. Watch out for a fabulous Flusher cameo from LA Priest.”

United Kingdom

Eoin Glaister

Shea Coleman

Stink Films

Dom Mckiernan

Peter Bishop

Milo Brown

Evangeline Perkins

Aloha Kulieshova

Greg Probert

Hugo Harris

Syd Harmony

Florence Jones

Molly Whiteley

Agnieska Kukulka

James Forbes-Robertson

Trim Editing

Alex Gregory

No.8

Spirit View

Juliet Cowan

Alternative

LA Priest 'It's You' by Eoin Glaister

LA Priest - It's You (Official Video)

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;

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.

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