Reinventing Music Video

Next-generation Directors: Their Work and Inspiration

by Matt Hanson

Reinventing Music Video showcases the work of the new generation of music video directors, their inspirations, and processes. These are the talents creating premier audiovisual work for both best-selling and cutting-edge music artists-directors who are redefining the potential of the medium while also creating a new language for the next generation of filmmakers.

This book is the first contemporary showcase of music video. As well as stunning visuals from landmark works, the book features Q&As with the videos’ creators, together with storyboards, technology rundowns, and an exploration of the process and inspiration behind the vision.

Together, this select group of acclaimed directing talent has created groundbreaking and mesmerizing music videos for Björk, Franz Ferdinand, U2, REM, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Massive Attack, The White Stripes, The Polyphonic Spree, Goldfrapp, Kylie, Beck, The Streets, and Interpol.

About The Author

Matt Hanson is a writer and filmmaker, described as an "international film visionary" by Screen International magazine. He founded the massively influential onedotzero digital film festival, and now runs V.I.A. (Visual Intelligence Agency), pioneering moving image projects. He is the author of Building Sci-fi Moviescapes and The End of Celluloid, both published by RotoVision.

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