Ryan Doubiago has directed an enthralling three-part short film to accompany new tracks from DJ and producer BICEP, documenting the emerging UK 'Free Party' scene.

For Air, Lemonder and Viper, Doubiago brings his signature visual authenticity to capturing both the raw energy and resilience of a movement that has its roots in the rave and sound system culture of the late 20th century, and is now facing increasing regulatory pressure in the UK and across Europe. 

Filmed across a single 24-hour period in the English countryside, the trilogy follows two real UK-based crews from setup to sunrise.

The centrepiece is the video for Viper, BICEP's track featuring Saskia, which is focussed on the peak of a Free Party event. It features brilliant use of camerawork to capture the movement and motion, and energy of the revellers - including a custom-made bullet-time rig.

The other videos both employ a combination of still photography and ambient visuals to document the times before and after the peak of the event: Lemonder focusses upon the early planning, logistics, and grassroots organisation required to build an unlicensed party; Air documents the closing hours, capturing the dawn wind-down.

Ryan Doubiago’s collaboration with BICEP builds on a strong body of work rooted in subculture and film craft. After acclaimed collaborations with artists like M83 and Bas, his recent film for J. Cole, The Fall Off Is Inevitable, picked up Gold at Kinsale Sharks, Silver at 1.4, and Best Cinematography at Berlin Commercial.

"Club culture is being pushed further to the margins," says Doubiago. "Amid the recent resurgence of the free party movement, and the subsequent police response, we partnered with a young collective to document their process, asking them to explain their ethos, and the obstacles shaping the scene today."

Callum Harrison, EP and Head of Special Projects at CANADA adds: "It was an absolute dream to team up with legends Bicep and Ninja Tune. Thanks to their trust, Ryan’s music videos stand as striking, authentic celebration of electronic music and Free Party culture.”