MY ROCKSTAR, 13min,. USA
Directed by Stephanie Williams, Graham Nothrup
"My Rockstar" is a compelling and emotional short film that follows the journey of Amanda (aka “Eva” of the band Eva Under Fire”), a determined young Latina woman who dreams of becoming a rockstar while navigating the challenges of her father's opiate addiction.

WILDsound Podcaster Hannah Ehman interviews Amanda Lyberg. They talk about her role in the award winning film MY ROCKSTAR, plus working as an artist, musician, and actor in the Detroit, Michigan area.

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HOLLY BY CAPTAIN DANGER, 5min., USA
Directed by Aaron Steinberg
Captain Danger soundtracks interstellar misadventures.

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Get to know the filmmaker:

Our band Captain Danger needed a music video to accompany our single entitled “Holly.” Our goals included making something fun that pointed to our sense of adventure as a group, musically and otherwise. Along the way, we were super-fortunate to enlist (Emmy-nominated) Dane Lawing as Director of Photography, who was keen on capturing a look for the live band sequences that could somehow complement the overall Sci Fi concept. We were striving to create something that could nod to our appreciation for weirdness and humor while also supporting the song’s underlying, more earthbound themes, which explore missed connections and a sense of alienation.

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AL REVES, 3min., Venezuela,
Directed by Luis Figeuredo
A music video by Human Productions featuring Danny Pryp and Pat Gales. ‘Al Revés’ is an original song performed by Danny Pryp.

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Get to know musician Daniel Prypchan:

When we finished my song “Al Revés” I was in love with it. I loved how romantic it was and immediately it came to me images of a desert, the romanticism of a mysterious woman… I was in Venezuela then and thought that “Los Medanos de Coro”, the desert in the state of Falcon, where I spent a lot of my holidays at my family’s farm, would be the perfect location. I had not been back for more than a decade, so this gave me the perfect excuse to go and enjoy the place again.

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FLOAT ON HOPE, 5min., USA
Directed by Debra DeNicola, John DeNicola
Float on Hope reflects on our feelings of how we are leaving planet Earth to our children and fellow beings. We thought the idea could be illustrated through the eyes of a young mouse that lives in the Amazon rainforest near Manaus, Brazil. The Mouse from Manaus can represent any living being on this earth that will be affected by the escalating global perils of Climate Change. John DeNicola’s music inspired lyricist Jason Stutts to write about his sadness of how we are leaving our planet to our children. Jason was reminded of music that affected him like Neil Young’s After The Gold Rush and the possibility of having to find another place for humanity to live. After a few months of searching we came across the amazing animation of Jenna Shot.

https://john-denicola.com/

Get to know director John Denicola:

John Denicola (Director / Songwriter / Musician): We thought that the song “Float On Hope” from my album She Said with its message regarding Climate Change was an important song to have a video to represent it. We had talked about a character The Mouse From Manaus to represent the Amazon before and thought it would be a great opportunity to make an animated video to voice our concerns about what could be done regarding climate change in a unique way that matches the music . We looked at many animators for many months that could convey that and when I ran across Jenna Shot I knew we had the right artist for this story. The lyrics of the song helped write the script.

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THE ROSE, 4min., UK, Animation/Music Video
Directed by Hilary Campilan
Baroque-pop, cinematic folk tale about lost childhood, with ethereal vocals, weeping cello & distorted bass. Starring dancer / choreographer Chrissy Brooke, Directed by Hilary Campilan.

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Get to know musician Michaela Betts:
The Rose is a deeply personal biographical song about childhood trauma. I released the song initially as part of my EP Ripe Fruit and then re-released a “darker” more orchestrated version The Rose (Darker) in July 2023. Because of the strong imagery in the lyrics, I felt compelled to seek out the right people to collaborate on the music video. It always felt right to animate it.

I found Hilary Campilan the animator and director on Instagram and was immediately drawn to the striking work she was doing with dancers, animation and ai. I was already friends with dancer & choreographer Chrissy Brooke as we had worked together in a singing capacity. We all connected and the rest is history!

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O, 10min., France, Music
Directed by Fabien Legeron
Locked in since ever, exiled forever – In the in-between of anywhere, a form wanders aimlessly, cut from any companionship or hope.
What will be the meaning of finally being freed ?

http://www.fabienlegeron.com/

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Conversation with filmmaking team:

Director: Fabien Legeron

Musician: Daniel Larose (GEROSTENKORP)

Performer: Jennifer Gothuey

Get to know filmmaker Fabien Legeron:

When Daniel contacted me, I had been in what one would call a creative rut for some time – life, its events and necessities, the struggles with jobs and loved ones that we all encounter, well, it takes its toll.

Amazingly, what felt like a creative emptiness vanished when this old aquaintance reached out saying “Hi, I’ve got this musical piece I’d like to make a short movie of, the only guiding idea is the word “Archangel””.

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WHERE DO I GO? was the winner of BEST FILM at the October 2021 Experimental/Dance/Music Film Festival. You can watch this film now on their YouTube Channel.

Produced by Tapestry Opera: https://tapestryopera.com/

You can learn more about Morgan-Paige Melbourne at: https://morganmusic5.wixsite.com/morganpaigepianist

Conversation with director Micheal Hidetoshi Mori and musician Morgan-Paige Melbourne on the process making this music video.

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The music video COMMUNICATION by the band “THE SKYS” played at the June 2021 MUSIC Film Festival. It tells the story of universal human need for communication. Communication itself has various forms. It transforms people. Lack of communication can cause problems, even depression. Communication can start wars and make peace.

WATCH the Music Video HERE

CONNECT WITH THE SKYS:‬ ‪Official Website - theskys.com

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“Wreck” is from Jean-Paul De Roover’s new alternative/rock/progressive album “LOSS”, available on CD/LP and all digital streaming services. Go to his website jeanpaulderoover.com for full details of him and his band.

Watch the MUSIC VIDEO at the MUSIC Film Festival today for FREE HERE.

Great conversation with Jean-Paul De Roover on the process making the “WRECK music video” and collaborating with director Curtis Jensen.

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Stephen Beaudoin is the Executive Director of The Washington Chorus (thewashingtonchorus.org/). A three-time nominated and two-time Grammy Award winner, the 160-voice Washington Chorus presents an annual subscription series at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, plus performs at other prestigious venues.

COVID-19 happened and all of their concerts were cancelled. So what did Stephen Beaudoin do? He simply put together an amazing creative team to make a multiple award winning short film. Watch CANATA FOR A MORE HOPEFUL TOMORROW at the MUSIC Film Festival this Friday for FREE HERE.

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Piano music video with special effects. Directed, starring, written and performed by artist Ami Hanni. Playing at the DANCE & MUSIC Festival this upcoming Saturday night. Get your FREE tickets and watch online HERE

Fun chat with Ami Hanni about the process making this film in Salt Lake City, Utah. From blowing up a piano to putting together the song after filming.

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ALONE was the winner of BEST ANIMATION FILM at the February 2021 Experimental, Dance & Music Festival. ALONE was named one of the top songs of 2020 by The New York Times.

Go to BONZIE’s website to watch the ALONE Music Video : http://www.bonzie.net/

Great chat with talented artist BONZIE on her process of writing songs, and her collaboration with the animator Miyo Sato on making the video.

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