Simon Leoza – La Nuée
Award: Graphite Pencil
Graphite Pencil / Music Videos / Direction / 2021
Award: Shortlist
Shortlist / Music Videos / Narrative
Award: Shortlist
Shortlist / Music Videos / Cinematography
A young girl takes her first step from childhood into adulthood by deciding to flee her abusive father with her newborn sister in tow. The story explores the idea of acquiring responsibility and courage at a very young age, framed in a singular and poetic way that lets the music and theme breathe simplistically while allowing us to keep in touch with the fantastical magic of a young mind.
What did the judges have to say?
"I thought it was beautifully captured, very emotive with a captivating performance from the lead girl."
Emily Tedrake, Senior Video Commissioner, Polydor Records