Valentina Khodnevich directs a fashion film for designer Diana Perova in collaboration with musical artist Dasha Stish. The video is inspired by the "manifestation of an extraordinary woman celebrating her journey beyond expected femininity and elegancy," says Khodnevich. Marrying lo-fi BTS footage and charismatic performance snapshots, the video has an eccentric vibe that is heightened by the experimental music track. An inspired use of split-screen gives context to the abstract performance, and keeps things fresh and engaging throughout.

Adam Barnick directs an evocative black and white promo for singer-songwriter John Presnell. Exploring a fractured tale of memory, nostalgia, love and loss, the video is a textural homage to vintage music videos, set against a largely abandoned New York City. Perfectly capturing the transitory, abstract vibes of early promos, the video mixes moments that visualise the lyrics in a literal sense, with conceptual cutaways and engaging performance shots.

Alexandr Kryshtal directs a poignant video promoting a free helpline for Ukrainians all over the world who are affected by the war in Ukraine.Contrasting present day vignettes with snapshots of memories from home, the video - funded by the UN and EU, who also support the helpline - is emotional and hard-hitting by focussing on one young lonely Ukranian woman's experience and the minimalist music track by Anton Malyshev keeps the focus on the carefully crafted visuals."In every project, I always try to convey feelings and build a story on it," Kryshtal says. "This one is based on my personal experiences, as well as the feelings of millions of Ukrainians that they have faced every day since 02.24.2022. This is how their life looks now. Those who were forced to leave their homes, separated from their loved ones, and get lost in unfamiliar places where they had to relocate."No matter who has what story, we all plunge deep into the darkness of modern reality and personal feelings, apathy, and depression. No matter how dark the situation is, there is always a light that can get into the depths of the soul and set on fire the life again. There is always a way out of darkness and it's essential to let the light into your heart."

Two giants of grime appear as 50ft monsters above a post-apocalyptic London backdrop in Will Norman's impressive video for Manga Saint Hilare featuring Frisco.In the video for Kill Sound a mammoth Manga performs over an abandoned Oxford Circus, while a very big Frisco stands before Buckingham Palace, which is littered with deserted military vehicles and graffitied barricades.The video’s high-octane opening quickly clues us into the cause of the city’s collapse. A montage of microscopes, hazmat suits and crowds fleeing the streets is superimposed under a flashing red light that comes to dominate the video’s colour palette.The video blends performance, cutaway and VFX to convey chaos as archive of a viral outbreak is cut together with dynamic studio performances and grainy black and white shots of the duo rapping back-to-back against thunderous skies.

Mollie Mills directs a deliciously sensual promo for Romy, filmed in Spain. The video for The Sea presents an evocative montage of intimate moments, set against a backdrop of the humid Spanish coast. With a nostalgic, almost poignant vibe and a subtle flair of AI experimentation, it's a video that perfectly suits the mood of the track, and feels almost like watching a stranger's dream - in the best way possible.

Freddie Cattaneo directs a captivating and witty portrait of British culture in his video for Master Peace, where a greasy spoon becomes a surprising venue for blossoming romance. Set in a café, we see a rotating selection of people from all backgrounds sitting at a table, including a businessman, women on their hen-do and a bored couple. As the video progresses, the characters come together in a riotous celebration of freedom, leaving behind their cares and worries for another time. "At the start, I wanted to create the feeling that everyone’s letting life pass them by," Cattaneo says. "As Master Peace performs Loo Song, the space transforms into a party full of youthful exuberance - unexpected romances spark, people kiss, argue and throw belongings around - momentarily released from the drudgery and routine of their everyday lives."My aim was to capture something quintessentially British by juxtaposing the stark, fluorescent overheads and drab decor of the café with an array of characters nevertheless laying claim to a life of glamour and drama. It’s a BBQ in the rain, a bikini on a cloudy day. In this respect, I was heavily inspired by Ewen Spencer’s photo series Young Love and the ethos of Martin Parr’s photography."

After setting the tone with It’s Crazy, J Hus is back to business with infectious Afro-beat banger Militerian.Directed by TG Omori, the video sees Hus link up with Naira Marley, creating an undeniable dynamic which highlights their African pride.The use of primary colours play a huge role in the visual, with Naira surrounded by dancers in an all white room, contrasted with Hus draped in native garments, meeting with mysterious individuals. It’s a way of showing Hus as royalty, as he naturally glides through the vid guarded by foot soldiers, making the statement and he is king and has no plans of giving up his well deserved throne.Ambitious and grand in scale, the video moves at breakneck pace, with plenty of visual appeal from start to finish.

Katharina Hingst presents a witty and gritty celebration of Greek culture in her marvellous promo for Greek pop star Marina Satti's infectious Tucutum. Filmed in Athens, the Paris-based director has tapped into her own Greek heritage to present the nation through the eyes of the next generation. The video sees the artist performing at an event, whilst a multitude of beautifully observed mini-vignettes unfold around her. There's dancing, drinking and plenty of big characters, all discovered from a child-sized vantage point.Celebratory and festive, it's a refreshing twist on the performance promo, and a great showcase for Marina Satti.