Music videos are a great opportunity to flex creative muscles for both the musician and the director. Translating the feeling of a song into visuals is one of my specialties, often in conjunction with creative partner Susie Morrell.
See examples below:
"Thank Christ
For The Kids" Director, Editor & Camera Op
of youthful music video for Dublin singer-songwriter The Mighty Stef. Mar. 2010 Watch Video
"Sing To Me"
Director
& Camera Operator of music video shot in a festive feel for Dublin singer-songwriter The Mighty Stef. Dec. 2009 Watch Video
"Bad Boyfriend"
Director & Editor of music video styled in a vintage super-8 style for Dublin pop group Talulah Does The Hula. Oct. 2009 Watch Video
"The Urges Theme"
Director & Editor of music video created in a vintage B-movie style for Dublin garage group The Urges. Oct. 2007 Watch Video "Now That I've Found It"
Director & Editor of music video inspired by 60s TV & film titles & pop art for Dublin electropop artist Neosupervital. April 2007 Watch Video
"Bad Shoes"
Director & Editor of music video inspired by silent horror films of the early 1900 for Dublin garage group The Dagger Lees.
March 2007 Watch Video
"Plateau"
Director & Editor of music video created in a vintage sci-fi/horror style for Dublin psychedelic group TwinKranes. March 2006 Watch Video
Bad Shoes - The Dagger Lees Music Video
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- March 2007
Director & Editor of the music video 'Bad Shoes', the first release from Dublin-based band The Dagger Lees, the video is a debaucherous fantasy come to life, a creepy Alice in Wonderland meets The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. A grainy, theatrical period piece that has been described as a hybrid of old David Lynch and Jan Svankmeyer. The video has been broadcast on all national Irish stations in Ireland as well as MTV2 in the UK. Directed & Edited by Jessie Ward & Susie Morrell.
*Official Selection* Portobello Film Festival 2007
