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Bill Bleakley directs a charming promo for Melbourne-based blues-rock outfit The Teskey Brothers.&nbsp;Shot in Australia&nbsp;on 4-Perf 35mm film, the video for Oceans Of Emotion is made up of vignettes of real couples, each with their own narrative arc.&nbsp;From an ex-world champion bull rider shown overcoming a serious injury through to a love story between a delivery driver and restaurant worker, the video blends documentary narrative&nbsp;with slick cinematography, tied together with a dynamic performance at its centre.&nbsp;

Australia

W.A.M. Bleakley

James Litchfield

Swag Film

Jeremy Furze

Adric Watson

Brett Harrison

Lewis Rodan

Anthony Taranto

Paul Rowe

Matt Fezz

Leon Woods

The Teskey Brothers 'Oceans Of Emotion' by W.A.M. Bleakley

The-Teskey-Brothers-'Oceans-Of-Emotion'-by-W.a.m.-Bleakley

Gabriella Kingsley pays homage to Nina Simone in the artistic visual for I Put A Spell On You, to mark what would be the legendary musician's 90th birthday.A cast of three dancers bring the concept to life, which&nbsp;aims&nbsp;to celebrate and empower black women, elevating Nina Simone’s legacy of championing black talent and beauty. The dancers also&nbsp;allude&nbsp;to Simone's compelling&nbsp;presence while performing&nbsp;in front of vibrant LED screen, which create five distinct visual worlds that showcase different aspects of Nina's legacy.Poised, atmospheric and captivating, the video is a testament to Simone and her legacy,&nbsp;reimagined for modern audiences. From the&nbsp;cinematography&nbsp;by Jomar O'Meally and colour work by Jonny Tully to styling by Misi Africa,&nbsp;and adds a contemporary edge.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]“Working on (this) iconic track was a dream come true for me," says Kingsley. "Concept-wise I knew straight away I wanted to capture strong, beautiful, black women and that’s what sparked the idea of recreating her iconic looks, because who represented that better than Nina herself.“Asmara was cast&nbsp;for her powerful contemporary dance, which is just mesmerising to watch and she really knows how to tell a story through her movement. Sophia is known for her popular Afro dance moves which is a trend right now in the dance world and I felt it was important to appeal to the younger audience. And last, but not least, Priscilla, who has not danced for years, but her body structure and posture is just phenomenal. She is tall and slim and can create these beautiful shapes and poses."The crew and cast were meticulously chosen and they really executed my vision perfectly. Overall the process working with her estate, Verve and Untold Studios was a truly nourishing and liberating experience and I hope the world enjoys it as much as I did honouring the queen and legend that is Nina Simone.”

Elanor Grace Hann

Priscilla Aanyabu

Sophia Akinyemi

Asmara Cammock

Misi Africa

Gabriella Kingsley

Freddie Barrass

Liz Hart

London Lighting

Jomar O’Meally

Kofi Jr

Yeama Saphare

Monique Monroe

Sara Faulkner

Jonny Tully

CHEAT

Verve Records

Nina Simone 'I Put A Spell On You' by Gabriella Kingsley

Nina Simone - I Put A Spell On You (Official Video)

Charlie Sarsfield directs a charming promo for Jax Jones and Calum Scott - who take a trip on a cramped night bus, for Whistle.&nbsp;Using clever motion control camera moves to capture the rowdy atmosphere on the bus - the same one that Jones used to ride in his local neighbourhood -&nbsp;the lives of the passengers unfold.&nbsp;And the outcome is a video that feels intimate and endearing, emanating feel-good vibes throughout.&nbsp;The inclusion of dynamic drone shots of the city contrasts the packed bus environment, adding a sense of space and time to the concept.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]

United Kingdom

Charlie  Sarsfield

Aidan Brooks

Marisa Garner

Shaun Waldie

Courtney J. Bennett

Mike Heath

Sean Patel Gould

Tom Herring

Polydor Records

Jax Jones & Calum Scott 'Whistle' by Charlie Sarsfield 

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The Stepford Wives&nbsp;meets Alice in Wonderland as Charlie&nbsp;Sarsfield&nbsp;transports us to a surreal world where&nbsp;Rita Ora endures a fictional wedding from hell.The&nbsp;vibrant visual for You Only Love Me features scenes of a bride’s day turned tumultuously upside-down, in which Sarsfield was inspired by Tim Burton and Wes Anderson for the LA-shot video - and features a cameo by none other than Sharon Stone.Charlie Sarsfield says:&nbsp;"The concept for ‘You Only Love Me’ is centered around a nightmare wedding but we wanted it to feel somewhere in between a dream and a nightmare, where everything is continually going wrong but building up incrementally throughout the visual.[imgtoken data:1]"We cast a group of ‘bad-maids’ around Rita, focussed on making the day amazing for themselves, rather than Rita. Colour plays a really important role in this. The ‘bad-maids’ are dressed in bright, clashing colours, whereas Rita is in a neutral palette throughout, highlighting the idea that she is out of place in a surreal world."I drew inspiration from directors such as Tim Burton and Wes Anderson in terms of colour, shooting style, production design and accessories. Pairing slow camera zooms and vibrant colours with bold outfits and wigs, reminiscent of movies such as ‘Edward Scissorhands’. "Rita was truly amazing, she is an artist that knows her strengths and she gave a great performance. The video is a bold release, stepping away from the traditional pop video and making something that we both wanted to make. We had a lot of fun in the process too!”

Rick Ramirez

Tom Erebout

Charlie Sarsfield

Paul Bock

Faye Purcell

Dimitri Christoforidis

Josh Saiderman

Annie Ayres

Abi Perl

Clyde Goins

Emaad Elhardouzi

Ryan Blons

Alex Pringle

Coda Abatti

Castor Gil

David J. Pinzon

John Vial

Anthony Nguyen

Thomas Herring

Aubrey Woodiwiss

Jordan Malonga

Rita Ora 'You Only Love Me’ by Charlie Sarsfield 

Rita Ora - You Only Love Me [Official Video]

A&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2q9Dx25CuqT0DWPBQBWCCG?si=d32a6cc795a04b15&amp;nd=1" target="_blank">new episode of The Promonews Podcast</a>&nbsp;is out today, featuring Charlie Sarsfield, a director who has enjoyed a hugely productive year in&nbsp;UK music videos in 2022. Over the past 12 months he has worked with numerous artists -&nbsp;including Kojey Radical, Mabel, George Ezra, Yungblud&nbsp;and Louis Tomlinson - often on multiple occasions.On the Podcast - produced in association with&nbsp;<a href="https://looptalent.co.uk/" target="_blank">Loop Talent</a>&nbsp;- Sarsfield talks about his zest for directing, collaborating with the UK's biggest pop stars, and his strategy for managing a heavy workload&nbsp;- he engaged in something like 30 different projects this year.Sarsfield - based at <a href="https://untoldstudios.tv/" target="_blank">Untold Studios</a> - also reveals that his impressive progress as a solo director has followed a serious health emergency he suffered two years ago, and the loss of the sight in one eye. He talks candidly about this difficult period and how it has impacted upon the way he works, and his skillset as a director.&nbsp;&nbsp;<iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/2q9Dx25CuqT0DWPBQBWCCG?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe>This is the latest episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7xlA6GsQtJfhtUsxNYiFYz" target="_blank">The Promonews Podcast: Talking Music Videos</a>, sponsored by&nbsp;Loop Talent. The past year has seen the Podcast interview a range of creatives who are active making music videos right now,&nbsp;including KC Locke, Ali Kurr, Milo Blake,&nbsp;Fred Rowson, Nathan James Tettey and Noel Paul.Recent interviewees include Aoife McArdle discussing her path from music video director to director and producer on Apple TV+'s&nbsp;Severance; and pioneering music video&nbsp;director Andy Morahan talking about working&nbsp;with Guns 'n Roses, on the 30th anniversary of his video for November Rain.Other Promonews Podcast interviewees include Sam Brown, Kasper Haggstrom, Olivia Rose, Sam Davey, Rik Burnell, Sophia Ray, Mayling Wong,&nbsp;Lee Fairweather, Lucrecia Taormina, Salomon Ligthelm, RUFFMERCY and&nbsp;Louis Bhose.• Listen to&nbsp;The Promonews Podcast&nbsp;with Charlie Sarsfield on&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2q9Dx25CuqT0DWPBQBWCCG?si=d32a6cc795a04b15&amp;nd=1" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and other platforms.

The Promonews Podcast: new episode with Charlie Sarsfield out now!

Following their collaboration on <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2022/11/07/louis-tomlinson-out-my-system-charlie-sarsfield/79113" target="_blank">Out Of My System</a>, Charlie Sarsfield reunites with Louis Tomlinson&nbsp;for a&nbsp;second video, this time for latest release Silver Tongues.&nbsp;The nostalgic promo pays homage to a lost youth through a series of powerful portraits and setups, with Louis as the focal point who connects each story.&nbsp;Threads of a narrative run through the video, but the heart of the concept is in the evocative vignettes, which exude raw emotion and universally relatable situations.&nbsp;Aside from being gorgeously shot and crafted, the casting is spot-on, and these characters feel like people that you may know, leaning into the powerful nostalgia of youth and the feelings of time gone by.

Mathias Gilay

Courtney Bennett

Jack Green

Joe Munroe

Johnny Tully

Indie

Louis Tomlinson 'Silver Tongues' by Charlie Sarsfield

Louis Tomlinson - Silver Tongues (Official Video)

Charlie Sarsfield directs a surprisingly intense promo for Louis Tomlinson's comeback single.&nbsp;The pop-punk vibes of new track Out Of My System are visualised through fast-paced camerawork and saturated red lighting, with distorted frame rates and close-up&nbsp;angles&nbsp;to elevate the stylised concept.&nbsp;The enclosed location works perfectly as a contrast to the dynamism of the concept, with the frantic energy threatening to bubble over and spill through the walls.&nbsp;It's a thoroughly impactful way&nbsp;for Tomlinson to mark his return to action.&nbsp;

Massimo Fillipe

Toby Leary

Joe Munro

Louis Tomlinson 'Out Of My System' by Charlie Sarsfield

Louis Tomlinson - Out Of My System (Official Video)

In a 20th anniversary celebration of Christina Aguilera's classic ballad Beautiful, Fiona Jane Burgess delves into what is plaguing the youth of today in a series of striking tableaux that focus on the threat of social media and 'influencer' culture on the wellbeing of the impressionable young.The video starts with a series of children blankly staring at their phones, their eyes lit up by their phone screens. Burgess brings each character’s insecurity to life as the camera pans from different perspectives. Young girls stare at themselves in the mirror, covered in cosmetic surgery incision lines, not convinced by the song’s powerful lyrics.&nbsp;But ultimately, as with Aguilera's classic song, this is ultimagely a message of hope.&nbsp;The video ends with a powerful shot of kids playing hopscotch and climbing trees. It is a reminder that should be instilled in every child; it’s okay to just be a kid.[imgtoken data:1] FIONA JANE BURGESS:“This film is a love letter to young people in 2022. It’s an acknowledgement of the fact that social media has totally transformed our relationship with our bodies, and in turn, our mental health."Young people are constantly fed images of unrealistic beauty standards, and with more images and influencers than ever circulating online, it’s virtually impossible to control what information young people consume. This in turn has created an online world which can be as positive as it is volatile. This film explores the tension between progression versus regression in terms of beauty standards and how our cultural relationship to it has evolved in the last twenty years, specifically in relation to the impact it’s having on children and young people.[imgtoken data:2]<blockquote>My hope is that this film opens up a conversation around... images and messages children are consuming.</blockquote>"Research suggests that time spent on social networking sites is associated with body image issues and disordered eating in teens. According to emergency room trends, there’s been a 50% increase in reported self-injury among teenagers since 2009."According to a paper published in the British Journal of Health Psychology, more than half of girls and one-third of boys ages 6 to 8 are unhappy with their body weight. And more than 80 percent of 10-year-olds are afraid of being “fat.” This is heartbreaking. This needs to change. And this film aims to be part of that change.[imgtoken data:3]"This film is an act of resilience. A celebration of courage and self love. A love letter, a signal for change in the way we perceive beauty. My hope is that this film opens up a conversation around the potential harm associated with what images and messages children are consuming, if it’s not spoken about and discussed."I think a lot of children and young people feel suffocated by the online world but don’t know if they’re alone in feeling this way, so for me this film is about acknowledging that they aren’t alone, that it’s normal to have insecurities and to try to have a balanced view of social media and not let it dictate the way we think of ourselves.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

United States

Fiona Jane Burgess

Blair Smith

SMUGGLER

Elizabeth Doonan

Chanel Parkinson

Robert Diment

Andreas Bjørseth

Josh Brooks

Ola Austad

Seth Crosby

Max Bellhouse

Natalie Wilkins

Josh Knight

Grace Ellington

Jo Lewandowska

Okay Studio

Julien Alary

Hannah Ashby Ward

Lane Casting

Kodak

Digital Orchard

Christina Aguilera 'Beautiful (2022 Version)' by Fiona Jane Burgess

Christina Aguilera - Beautiful (2022 Version)

Charlie Sarsfield directs a compelling promo for George Ezra's Dance All Over Me, which sees George in a large studio space, performing as a group of dancers begin to multiply behind him.&nbsp;Transitioning from wide shots to extreme close-ups, the camera glides around the space smoothly, capturing a hypnotic amalgam of movement and performance.[imgtoken data:1]"Since watching his early videos, I’ve always wanted to work with George and actually doing so has been quite surreal," says Sarsfield.&nbsp;"The idea stemmed from taking inspiration and techniques traditionally used in hip hop videos from the likes of Kendrick Lemar and Pa Salieu, where people in the background begin to multiply."We wanted it to feel like George had walked onto the wrong set, surrounded by dancers. As the track progresses, the choreo really comes to life, almost as if the music inspired them to move."George liked the idea of having line dancing, featuring LOTs of dancers and the routine was masterfully put together by Suzzette Brissett. Huge thanks to everyone involved in bringing this to life. It’s great to see it out in the world.“I’m really proud of this video. It was an ambitious set up and the team executed it beautifully."

Toby Tomkins

Holly MacDonald

Michael Lewin

Vini Curtis

Nkem Egbuchiri

Tia Varnnard

Beau Pritchard-James

Sam Bishop

Daniel Deighton

Ollie Cipres

Suzette Brissett

Vaneza Londono

Columbia

Singer-songwriter

George Ezra 'Dance All Over Me' by Charlie Sarsfield

George Ezra - Dance All Over Me (Official Video)

A young woman leaves the big city to head to back home, in Bill Bleakley's tender promo for&nbsp;Ocean Alley.Backdropped by a stunning desert landscape, we see the main character sprinting towards camera, her business-casual attire ruffled and unkempt. This is a spur of the moment decision that is playing out like a true adventure.&nbsp;After hitchiking and connecting with a love interest along the way, the character finishes the journey alone, ending with a shot of her embracing her parents.[imgtoken data:1]It's a simple yet beautiful concept, with a real, classic road-trip vibe. The breathtaking locations act as another character completely, lending the visual a rough and ready edge that matches the protatgonist's spontaneous travels."The band gave me a lot of freedom in coming up with a concept for this one," says Bleakley.&nbsp;"We thought it would be cool to follow a protagonist leaving the city and heading home."To make it feel epic we wanted to cover as much ground as possible in the space of a few days. Hence we drove from Melbourne to Broken Hill and shot along the way."

Alexandra Galloway

Dan Nascimento

Simon J. Walsh

Adam Armstrong

Fergus Rotherham

Emily Milledge

Darcy Kent

Ocean Alley 'Home' by W.A.M. Bleakley

Ocean-Alley-'Home'-by-W.a.m.-Bleakley

Bill Bleakley follows up his previous video for DJ/producer Thomas Stell, aka&nbsp;Golden Features,&nbsp;with another mesmerising promo for the new single Vigil.&nbsp;The video&nbsp;follows a protagonist on a comedown from the night before, experiencing all manner of strange hallucinations - including floating through a pitch black void, eyes blinking in a deformed fashion and strangers under the sheet of his bed - before he detaches from reality completely.&nbsp;Culminating in a climax of surreal dance, the video playfully explores the journey to becoming human again after a heavy night, and does so in plenty of style.&nbsp;

Benjamin Feslet

Sarah Marcuson

Sasha Skalrud

Nik Damianakis

Jack Saltmiras

Henry Voss

Chris Davies

James Campbell

Angus Campbell

Ella Butler

Joshua O'sullivan

Arc Edit

Warner Music Australia

Dance

Golden Features 'Vigil' by W.A.M. Bleakley

Golden-Features-'Vigil'-by-W.a.m.-Bleakley

Charlie Sarsfield directs a boisterous&nbsp;visual for Yungblud’s latest release, Tissues.Shot in the striking Porchester Hall, the video sees the&nbsp;megastar perform to camera as carefully crafted scenes of mayhem break out around him, frozen in time.Harnessing the singer's unremitting energy, the concept explores what it feels like to be in love, and the whirlwind of emotions that come with the feeling.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]<blockquote>I wanted to represent that moment of holding your breath before taking the plunge.</blockquote>“Yungblud is one of the most interesting artists I’ve worked with for a number of reasons,"&nbsp;says Sarsfield&nbsp;"He’s infectious, and such a lovely human being, but also an artist that strives for perfection throughout every process.&nbsp;We spoke everyday in the lead up to the visual, tweaking certain bits, and introducing new vignettes as we went."I wanted the visual to portray that scary but beautiful moment of falling in love. It’s beautiful because of how special love is, but scary because you become so vulnerable. By having everyone in the video static throughout until the release for the last chorus, I wanted to represent that moment of holding your breath before taking the plunge. "The focus of the video is on Yungblud and his captivating performance but we also had to craft a bespoke and intriguing world around him without taking away from that epic performance. You could watch this video several times and notice something different which adds an extra layer of fun.”

Hanan Cher⁣

Jake Buckley

Ari Rissotti

James Lahaise

Interscope

Yungblud 'Tissues' by Charlie Sarsfield

YUNGBLUD - Tissues (Official Video)

Charlie Rees directs&nbsp;a euphoric promo for Eats Everything's new single, Tell You What It Is.In the video, we see an exhausted hotel porter shake off his stressful day, being struck by a sudden need to dance.&nbsp;The increasingly surreal environment sees the character mutate, separate from his clothing and glitch as he vibes out to the track, putting on a spectacular show at various points in the building.&nbsp;Captivatingly shot, the video seamlessly stitches together separate scenes with careful timing and clever visual effects, to elevate the surreality of the concept.“The video is a euphoric fever dream that follows an exhausted hotel porter into the void as he’s confronted with the different elements of his character that are being stifled and want to come out and dance," explains Rees.&nbsp;"It was so much fun to direct. I've been wanting to create a dance video that's led by a surreal/archaic narrative for some time. It's a style that I want to explore further. The song is rooted in 90s rave culture so I have referenced some of my 90s favourites. See if you can spot Human Traffic, Fatboy Slim's Weapon of Choice&nbsp;and The Matrix, to name a few."

Charlie Rees

Xiaoxuan Zhu

Luke Dryden

Eats Everything 'Tell You What It Is' by Charlie Rees

Eats Everything, Shermanology - Tell You What It Is (Official Video)

Charlie Sarsfield continues his collaboration with Mabel&nbsp;with a lavish 35 minute 'album experience' - including live performances from her hit new album About Last Night.This tour de force&nbsp;of creativity boasts a whirlwind of luxurious vignettes, soaked in golden light and dripping with opulent styling.&nbsp;Shot at the Waldorf Hotel in London,&nbsp;the film takes viewers on a dynamic journey mixing choreography and behind the scenes moments with live recordings of her new tracks.[imgtoken data:1]Taking inspiration from the sumptuous interior of the hotel as well as Hollywood icons such as Marilyn Monroe, the film has a rich&nbsp;filmic aesthetic, and&nbsp;was commissioned by Amazon Music to build anticipation around the album release and give fans exclusive access to Mabel's new music.Mabel's presence feels fresh and well-rounded throughout, and the contrast between full performance and understated movement highlights her multifaceted talent.&nbsp;

Jamie Hitchens

Chantal Gold

Kevin Cheung

Sophie Barrott

Ruth Wardell

Amazon Music UK

Mabel 'About Last Night' (Album Experience) by Charlie Sarsfield

Mabel--'About-Last-Night-'album-Experience'-'-by-Charlie-Sarsfield

W.A.M. 'Bill' Bleakley follows up his excellent recent output, including videos for Confidence Man and Ocean Alley,&nbsp;with a riveting club-based drama&nbsp;for Sydney-based DJ/producer Golden Features.&nbsp;In the video for Touch, featuring Rromarin, a young man meets with friends in an industrial building,&nbsp;tagging the walls with graffiti and dancing within the bare structures of the rooms, before&nbsp;pulling back a plastic sheet to reveal a full-on illegal rave, and decide to dive right in.[imgtoken data:1]Drawn into the throbbing, strovbe-lit dancefloor, the boy soon finds himself attracted to a fellow dancer - and they come together to the hypnotic deep house of the track.Bleakely keeps a sense of fun with a bit of danger and drama throughout the piece, aided by outstanding cinematography by&nbsp;Jack Saltmiras. And it builds to an exciting&nbsp;climax.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Maggie Wu

Hugo Paulet

Taiga Kita Leung

Amy Zhang

Yiani Andrikidis

Pash Julian

Bonnie Chai

Tom Brookes

Jackson Garcia

House

Golden Features ft Rromarin 'Touch' by W.A.M. Bleakley

Golden-Features-'Touch'-by-W.a.m.-Bleakley

Charlie Sarsfield mixes things up with&nbsp;Mabel, with this moody and atmospheric but also fun and dynamic promo for her latest release 'LOL'. Mabel is shown hanging out with her friends, 'laughing out loud' at the deperation of an ex-boyfriend,&nbsp;living life without pressure or the expectation of others.&nbsp;Across several distinctive vignettes, we see an abstract expression of these themes, with plenty of fun choreography and stylish outfits.[imgtoken data:1]This is Charlie Sarsfield and Mabel's second collaboration - following the video a few months ago for <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2022/05/24/mabel-24kgoldn-overthinking-charlie-sarsfield-filfury/76545" target="_blank">Overthinking</a> - and they worked closely together to develop a distinct look.“Working with Mabel is always a dream," says Sarsfield. "We really wanted to push the aesthetic forward this time around, playing with various angles with the intent of creating a surreal, dreamlike world incorporating choreography and multiple builds.”

Simone Beyene

Courtney J Bennett

Orlando O'Mahoney Morris

Mabel 'LOL' by Charlie Sarsfield

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