Prism Prize Video Spotlight: 5 Videos by Former Nominees
The highly anticipated 2023 Prism Prize Screening & Awards Presentation is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebra
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The highly anticipated 2023 Prism Prize Screening & Awards Presentation is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate the best in Canadian music videos. As a tribute to this year’s esteemed awards presentation, we want to showcase five entertaining music videos by past Prism Prize nominees.
Drake- Jumbotron Shit Poppin'
Drake’s video for Jumbotron Shit Poppin' gives the audience a look at the luxury lifestyle that he lives. Drenched in high-end cars, gold and parties, this video has a day-in-the-life feel. The video has many quick changes between scenes and various angles, switching between a vintage VHS feel and a modern lens. It’s the kind of video that will make you want to pack up and move to L.A. to enjoy all those beautiful sunsets and popping rooftop parties.
Credits:
Director: Tristan C-M
Producers: Tristan C-M, Theo Skudra, Sebastian Contreras, Anthony Gonzales
Production Company: Colossale
Executive Producer: Christian Tyler
Cinematographer: Tristan C-M
Camera Assistant: Enzo Armella
Editor: Tristan C-M
Colour Facility: Alter Ego
Senior Colourist: Wade Odlum
Colour Assistant: Vika Svishchova
Producer: Spencer Butt
Titles: Dani Aphrodite
The Beaches - Blame Brett
Blame Brett is the epitome of a ‘single girl summer’ song accompanied by a fun video to complement the catchy tune. It starts with shots of the band set up on a white sound stage as they perform the song. As the video continues, we follow The Beaches on their girls' night out as they party in luxe outfits and take cute selfies.
Credits:
Production Company: Underscore Studios
Director: Ievy Stamatov
Executive Producer/Producer: Sarah Ruest
Executive Producer: Danny Simpson
COO: Erika Lindberg
Dir. Of Photography: Dennis Grishnin
1st AC: Eric Schweiger
Key Grip: Gianluca Basile
Gaffer: Andy Youn
B Cam Op: Sarah Ruest
Art Director: Michael Petruzzelli
Stylist: Shae Holt
HMUA: Liv Tsai
BTS Photographer: Meg Moon
Art PA: Ryan Leslie
Key PA: Mehgan Fahmy
Editing House: Nimiopere
Executive Producer: Paula Hicks
Editor: Leah Lalich
Assistant Editor: Hannah Stone
Colouring House: Darling
Producer: Will Culverwell
Colourist: Kassi Bellamy
Colouring Assistant: Jesse Hilton
Titles: Jacob Barnett
Featuring: Cali Cat
Special Thanks: Kris Kell & Brockton Haunt
Andy Shauf - Telephone
Andy Shauf’s video for his song Telephone is a colourfully animated piece of work. Full of life, bright colours and detail, this video echoes that of a storybook. With the gentle pace of Andy’s track playing over, this video is both relaxing and a fever dream simultaneously.
Credits:
Written & recorded by Andy Shauf
Mixed by NealHPogue for 411 E. 9th Ave.
Mastered by Mike Bozzi at Bernie Grundman Mastering
Animated by Chad VanGaalen
Feist - In Lightning
The music video for Feist’s song In Lightning is euphoric and haunting all at the same time. The underwater shots and hazy camera filters add a dream-like quality to the video and the song. Set on a beach at night, we see Feist swimming and dancing with joy as bursts of light hit the beach, synchronized with the track's instruments.
Credits:
Co-directed by: Julia Hendrickson, Sara Melvin & Leslie Feist
Producer: Sara Melvin
DOP & Editor: Julia Hendrickson
Pre-light Gaffer: Adrian Antonecchia
Colour: Drake Conrad
Graphics: Brutus NYC
Special Thanks: David Young
Debby Friday - So Hard To Tell
Follow Debby Friday on a self-reflection journey in her video for So Hard To Tell. This video follows Debby as she contemplates in a brightly lit bedroom, goes on a night walk and wanders in a forest. The video emanates strong feminine energy, made stronger by the chainlink and sword which Debby winds up wearing.
Credits:
Directed by: Kevan Funk and Debby Friday
Cinematographer: Liam Mitchell
Production Designer: Robin Tilby
Costume Designer: Cassandra Shier
1st AC: Jared Boyce, Soloman Chiniquay
2nd AC: Chris Merrell, Lauren Yim, John Flemming
Gaffer: Greg Goudreau, Caleb Ford, Matthew Koropatwa
Lamp Operator: Jordan Hughes
Hair And Makeup: Teia Dumaresq
Nail Art: Jenny P.
Floral Armour Art: Colette Stubbings
Colourist: Clinton Homuth
Production Photography: Soloman Chiniquay
Management: SemaphoreMGMT
