Sun-kissed Films
Kibwe Tavares, Manshen Lo, Bonnie Taylor Forsyth and Mike Anderson bring a little sizzle to your summer
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite sun-flecked films. From vividly celebratory, to tranquil moments of reflection – whatever your summer vibe, we’ve got you covered.
Kibwe Tavares | UEFA | Together #WePlayStrong
With the Olympics incoming, we couldn’t think of a better way to kick things off than with Kibwe Tavares’ sporty spot for UEFA/FCB Inferno. Kibwe’s versatility is on full display here, bringing a CG-enhanced documentary style to deliver a characteristic visual twist.
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Manshen Lo | Tom Odell Music Videos
A late-summer nostalgia permeates Manshen’s series of music videos for musician Tom Odell. Whether staring out to the setting sun, or a bike ride subtly punctuated by a gentle breeze, the evocative visuals perfectly compliment Odell’s sentiment and sounds.
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Kibwe Tavares | Guinness | Alive Inside
Cool down with a pint of Guinness. Director Kibwe Tavares worked with Guinness Africa in Ghana and South Africa to show audiences a dynamic world enhanced with bursts of colourful animation. A raw physicality from the performances is matched by vulnerable moments bringing insight into distinct characters.
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Bonnie Taylor Forsyth | Summercamp Festival
Join director Bonnie Taylor Forsyth on a trip into a psychedelic dreamland in this trailer for Australia’s first touring LGBTQIA+ music festival. Larger-than-life characters are rendered in meticulously crafted 2D animation using a vivid 70s-inspired colour palette.
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Mike Anderson | Adult Swim | Hot Future
Mad Max meets Dance Dance Revolution in Mike Anderson’s hilarious short film for Adult Swim. Through a blend of CG and Real-time Animation, Mike catapults viewers into a scorching hot post-apocalyptic world where dancing is the key to survival.
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