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Obsessed with film, the internet and WordPress, Directors Notes is the place Rob gets to brings all his interests together and really geek out. When not writing for DN he can be found on Short of the Week or Vimeo.

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Music Video

Carlos Lopez Estrada Lets the Rats Out in His Unique One-Shot Music Video for Clipping

Attempting to create an experience similar to listening to the band for the 1st time, Carlos Lopez Estrada explains the thought process behind his one-shot

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Music Video

Travelling Through the Troubled Past of Danny Brown in Norton’s ’25 Bucks’ Promo

Director Norton walks us through the production process of his latest Danny Brown promo and reveals how he created the stunning 'time-freeze' effect at its

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Music Video

Not Just a Naughty Boy: Behind the Scenes of Ian Pons Jewell’s Bolivian Music Videos

London based filmmaker Ian Pons Jewell reveals all behind his Naughty Boy video and the 3 other music promos the talented director shot in Bolivia.

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Animation

Anxiety, Hair Loss & Odd Dreams Fall Under Luiz Stockler’s Spotlight in ‘Montenegro’

RCA animation graduate & award-winning director Luiz Stockler joins us to talk about the concept of his unusual short film Montenegro.

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Animation, Music Video

The Ruff, Rugged & Raw Music Videos of RUFFMERCY

Developing an instantly recognisable aesthetic working on music videos for Danny Brown, Paul Weller and now Run the Jewels, we spoke to Bristol-based animator

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Music Video

Bondage Chickens, Wax Heads Full of Meat & Giant Sandwiches! It’s the Music Videos of Stephen Agnew

Perfectly capturing the band's raw energy and translating their unusual lyrics to screen, director Stephen Agnew has really caught the eye with his visual

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Animation

Kristian Andrews on Retro Gaming, Throat Punching & His Latest Short Film ‘Lets Play Nomad X’

Studio AKA director Kristian Andrews reveals the personal experiences and retro computer games that inspired his latest short film 'Lets play Nomad X'.

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Animation

Fighting the Demons of Depression with Anikey Studios’ Animated Short ‘Fallin’ Floyd’

The ever-impressive directorial duo of Paco Vink & Albert 't Hooft are back with their eye-catching animation style and another dialogue-free narrative.

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Live Action

Dystopian Worlds & Coen Brothers Inspiration in Max Lincoln’s ‘Thyme’

If the aim of a graduation film is to impress your audience with stunning production design and a unique plot, then Arts University Bournemouth alumni Max

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Animation, Music Video

Hallucinations, Time Travel & Murder in Conor Finnegan’s Animated Video for Candice Gordon

Conor Finnegan reveals the darker side to his work in this animated video for Candice Gordon track 'Sound of Horns'

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Music Video

Exploring the Mythical Beasts of Rob Savage’s British Sea Power Promo

Recently heralded as one of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, we speak to upcoming UK director Rob Savage about his captivating black and white video

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Live Action

Skynet Comparisons & Scientific Inspiration with ‘The Awareness’ Director Henry Dunham

Henry Dunham joins us to talk about scientific inspiration, Skynet comparisons and working on a full-length feature adaptation of short film 'The

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