Category: BEST MUSIC VIDEO – 2024 ARFF PARIS

Original Film Title: Rotting on the Vine

Director’s Name: Taso Papadakis Papadakis

Writer’s Name: Taso Papadakis Papadakis

Producer: Taso Papadakis Papadakis

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 3 minutes 3 seconds

Film Description:

“Best Music Video” Santa Barbara International Movie Awards 2023
“Best Music Video” Venice Under the Stars – International Film Festival 2023
about:
an “art-house, beatnik style” black and white video for the
San Francisco bay area band, “The Dirty Skies”.

Their original lyrics and song “Rotting on the Vine”, expresses a kind of forlorn desire to connect with love and fulfillment.

Original Film Title: Jungle Out There

Director’s Name: Valentino Angelo

Writer’s Name: Valentino Angelo

Producer: Valentino Angelo

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 2 minutes 54 seconds

Film Description:

In the society of spectacle, humans try to seek the truth, but this may not be found in the illusion of machines.

Original Film Title: Hate Machine

Director’s Name: THÉO TONATIU LENOBLE

Writer’s Name: THÉO TONATIU LENOBLE

Producer: Louisahh & Maelstrom

Country of Origin: France

Country of Filming: France

Language: English

Runtime: 2 minutes 54 seconds

Film Description:

In the society of spectacle, humans try to seek the truth, but this may not be found in the illusion of machines.

Original Film Title: TEOTIHUACAN

Director’s Name: Andersen Viana

Writer’s Name: Andersen Viana

Producer: Fundação Clóvis Salgado, Mussi Produções Ltda

Country of Origin: Brazil

Country of Filming: Brazil

Language:

Runtime: 8 minutes 6 seconds

Film Description:

The piece TEOTIHUACAN composed and arranged by Andersen VIANA is a piece for symphony orchestra inspired by the largest city of the same name in pre-Columbian America, which had thousand inhabitants in that time, one of the six largest in the world at that time. Research indicates that this city was multiethnic. The ruins of this city are the most visited archeological site in Mexico.
This short piece – lasting around 6 minutes – was composed on eight tonal chords that are repeated indefinitely, bringing a “New Simplicity”, something not uncommon to find in post-modern era, being something done by several composers.
On eight chords, a series of variations are developed on the most diverse aspects: melodic, harmonic, timbral, contrapuntal, tempo changes, great dynamic contrasts and the use of improvisation at the percussion section. Despite its structural and aesthetic simplicity, the work manages to evolve considerably from the point of view of instrumentation and orchestration.

Original Film Title: Burn Out

Director’s Name: Austin Scherzberg

Writer’s Name: Crystal Teigland

Producer: Rock Creative LLC

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming : United States

Language: English

Runtime: 3 minutes 48 seconds

Film Description:

Shot in 9 degree weather in Minnesota, The Almas never cease to amaze. It was so cold the butane for the fire cannons was freezing in between takes and had to be defrosted continuously during the shoot.

Original Film Title: Maslahtak

Director’s Name: Ali Abotaleb

Writer’s Name: Ali Abotaleb

Producer: Mariam Saleh

Country of Origin: Qatar

Country of Filming : Egypt

Language: Arabic

Runtime: 2 minutes 40 seconds

Film Description:

CGI , Clip is about people a guy who loves a girl that no longer exists ,the girl is shown in a painting and he is singing to this painting .

Original Film Title: Joy

Director’s Name: Lan Li, Wei Tan, Yun Fei

Writer’s Name: Yun Fei

Producer: W Films Li

Country of Origin: Canada

Country of Filming : Canada

Language: English,

Runtime: 4 minutes 10 seconds

Film Description:

The evolution of music videos often reflects the intersection of technology, creativity, and cultural ethos. In this dynamic concoction, the latest creation, “Joy,” emerges as a beautiful blend of advanced 3D virtual reality technology and the rich tapestry of Chinese musical heritage. Set against the ethereal backdrops of Zhangjiajie’s iconic landscapes, this masterpiece from the “Song of the Drum” series by Yun Fei, breathes life into a digital realm while resonating with the heartbeats of tradition.

Original Film Title: French Film

Director’s Name: Dani N Thompson

Writer’s Name: Dani N Thompson

Producer: Anika Perera

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming : United States

Language: English,

Runtime: 4 minutes 10 seconds

Film Description:

“French Film” is a melancholic alternative pop ballad driven by a sincere, yet powerful, electric guitar intro, with a building chorus that knocks you off your feet, makes you want to sway along, and then surprises you at the end with a stylistic twist. The lyrics take you through the emotions following a heartbreaking loss of love. Vaughn’s heartfelt vocals and performance are powerful and empathetic. The song is wrapped up with vivid literal imagery, telling a story much like a film, and anyone who has grieved the loss of an important relationship will surely relate.

As Emilia explains, “ ‘French Film’ tells the story of a close friend of mine who painfully lost so much love in her life all at once – not only boys who treated her poorly, but also the death of a treasured family member. The emotional ballad is almost a cry for help from those who experience similar heartbreak and loss. I wanted people to have something to connect with when they are going through painful moments in their lives, and I hope this song helps people accept and cope with loss.” – Emilia Vaughn

Original Film Title: Breath Again

Director’s Name: Gábor Klacsán

Writer’s Name: Gábor Klacsán, Zoltán Wirth

Producer: Zoltán Wirth

Country of Origin: Hungary

Country of Filming : Hungary

Language: English, Hungarian

Runtime: 3 minutes 28 seconds

Film Description:

Original Film Title: Bloodshot Eyes

Director’s Name: Takeru Toyoshima

Writer’s Name: Takeru Toyoshima

Producer: Hitoshi Shiota

Country of Origin: Japan

Country of Filming : Japan

Language: English, Japanese

Runtime: 3 minutes 52 seconds

Film Description:

A little leaf goes on a big journey of change, experiencing loss, grief, nostalgia, resistance and acceptance along the way.