The latest from Promo News
Vasili 'All Is Vanity' by Harry Jenkinson
23/04/2018
As a car drives around London, a camera captures people as they go about their daily lives. The simple of effective premise makes for a watchable video for Vasili by director/cinematographer Harry Jenkinson.
Shot largely at 200 frames per second, the glimpses into people's lives become frozen in time, like moving still images.
As we know, making music videos beats proper working for a living. But it's also tough – really tough if no-one informed you the artist, and his entourage of twerking girls, are all 30 feet tall.
Moses Sumney 'Quarrel' by Allie Avital
23/04/2018
The latest collaboration between Moses Sumney and Allie Avital is an extraordinary work of visual poetry.
Co-directing a video for the first time, the 7 minute video for Quarrel tells a story rich in symbolism and surreal imagery. It depicts Sumney’s kinship with a horse, and the tragedy that follows a shocking discovery.
Daughter 'All I Wanted' by Simon Lane
23/04/2018
Elena Tonra of Daughter performs her song All I Wanted with string quartet and vocal quartet at the Asylum Chapel in this live video, directed by Simon Lane, and captured in a single take.
Michael Holyk captures the mindset and work of daredevil Jeb Corliss, who skydives from planes at low altitudes in his natty wingsuit, in the banging new video for Wilkinson & Sub Focus' Take It Up.
The first video from Rejjie Snow's recently released debut album Dear Annie is a parable on the plight of the outsider, the Other in society, given its own distinctive character by director Martin C. Pariseau.
KLVDR joins Burning Reel
20/04/2018
KLVDR, a director who has worked with J Hus, Tinie Tempah, Stormzy, Gigs, Wiley and Krept & Konan, has now joined Burning Reel for music videos.
Hailing from Zimbabwe, but resident in England since the age of 11, KLVDR's background in art direction, photography and brand identity has also earned him collaborations with NBA, Footlocker and Beats by Dre.
Two Penny Blue 'Lament' by Dan Hawkins
20/04/2018
Two Penny Blue's Lament is about coming to terms with Death, a theme interpreted by Dan Hawkins as a disconnected relationship between singer Tommy Gathers and a young woman who is a mysterious and seductive presence throughout the video.
Benny Mails 'Passion' by Greg Barnes
19/04/2018
Greg Barnes takes us on a journey around young UK rapper Benny Mails' performance and appetite for mischief.
Benny is seen promoting the letter P by flyposting it around town, while also sporting a collection of on-point outfits, in the short sharp kinetic video for Passion, shot on 16mm and high and low digital formats.
Shot during some extreme weather - minus 10 C and gales - in Winnat's Pass in the Peak District, Daniel Alexander Harris and his intrepid two-man crew succeeded in shooting a stunning 16mm piece for newcomers Night Flight.
So the Beast from the East also provided us with a visual feast.
Matoma ft. MAX 'Lonely' by Aella Jordan-Edge
19/04/2018
Aella Jordan-Edge takes to the London nightclub scene to film Matoma’s Lonely’ ft. MAX. With an “imaginary friend” concept at its core, this video was inspired by Aella’s love for the classic film Harvey.
Shooting on Kodak 16mm 200T allowed Matthew Sterling to capture the vibe of Caitlyn Scarlett's Ornaments.
Casual, cool and independence resonnate through her honest lyrics, reflected by the tinted shots of the singer pacing through the local supermarket, a colourful, banal scene contrasted with the intimacy of her bedroom shown through other clips.