Rhythms of change
MUSIC VIDEOS
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Vaja Music
A powerful woman’s journey within a futuristic dystopia world of different people in a society that challenges individuality & race. Visually and emotional scenes resonate with those who see the beauty of diversity, empathy and the universal bond that connects us all.
As the video reaches its climax, the cityscape and desert transforms into a beautiful array of colors, symbolizing unity.
Her mesmerizing performance and message becomes clear: “People Are People,” and the importance of embracing humanity.
In the end, Vaja’s directorial debut captures the pure essence of her vision.
JD Kelleher
Ilya Noyabrev
This song is about the faith of the Ukrainian people in victory and a bright future, and illustrates our present.
Magnus Riise, Jules Dameron
There is nothing that makes you feel so isolated and alone than grief and sorrow. Filling the emptiness of someone who was close is painful, but also very universal. Still Here tackles this loneliness, grief, and the power of community, telling it through the lens of American Sign Language (ASL). The feeling of isolation is something shared amongst both the Deaf community and the queer community, and overcome through building community amongst each other. Ten Deaf queer artists join Magnus Riise in this story about finding community through shared grief and developing the strength to move forward.
Indrajit Nattoji
I Am THAT Girl is a Music Video for a Rap song performed by Asha Gond, a young Adivasi tribal girl from Madhya Pradesh, India. This compelling initiative, abstracted as a Music Video, tells the remarkable story of Asha Gond, a young Adivasi tribal girl from Janwaar village, Madhya Pradesh, India. Asha’s life took an extraordinary turn when Ulrike Reinhard introduced skateboarding to her community through the Janwaar Castle skatepark in 2015. This unique skatepark defied tradition and encouraged girls to participate, reducing tensions between castes and promoting education.
Beyond skateboarding, the Janwaar Castle offers a holistic educational experience, teaching skills like English, art, and life skills. Asha’s exceptional journey led her to study in the United Kingdom. The Music Video showcases the transformative power of this skatepark and its non-profit organization, Janwaar Castle, which extends its impact to other rural communities through the Rural Changemakers of Janwaar. This heartwarming story is a testament to the resilience and dreams of a young girl who overcame barriers and inspired her entire village.
Shot with a minimal three-person crew and the director, using iPhones, a Canon 5D, and a drone camera, captures the raw and authentic essence of Asha’s story. The production team, including the other featured skateboarders, are the kids from Janwaar village.