Avenged Sevenfold "Burn it Down" Warner Bros.Nick Wickham, directorEmer Patton, producerSplinter Films, production companyDescription: A raucous live performance clip with up-and-coming metal band Avenged Sevenfold. Director Nick Wickham is now signed with Anonymous Content.
Coldplay "Speed Of Sound" AnonymousMark Romanek, directorAris McGarry, producerAnonymous Content, production companyHarris Savides, DPAdam Pertofsky, editorLaura Fox, production designerDescription: Coldplay perform "Speed Of Sound" in front of a massive LED rig which displays light patterns that get busier and more colorful as the song crescendos.
Director Steven Klein has signed with production house Anonymous Content for music video and commercial representation. Primarily known as a photographer, Klein has worked with the designers Calvin Klein, Alexander McQueen and Gucci, plus recording artists Kelis, Mick Jagger and David Bowie. He also created the videos used on Madonna's "Re-Invention" tour and photographed the cover of Justin Timberlake's CD Justified.
Dark New Day "Brother" Warner Bros.P.R. Brown, directorNina Grossman Warner, producerAnonymous Content, production companyJason Presant, DPP.R. Brown, editorDescription: This video debut from hard rock supergroup Dark New Day mixes performance with sepia-toned reminisces of a childhood that match the song lyrics. Dark New Day's lineup boasts former Virgos Merlot frontman/Creed bassist Brett Hestla, Sevendust's Clint Lowery and Stuck Mojo/Stereomud's Corey Lowery.
Veteran director Uwe Flade has signed with Anonymous Content for music videos and commercials. Hailing from Munich, Germany, Flade has directed clips for the likes of Depeche Mode, Franz Ferdinand and Gomez. He is currently working on projects for Depeche Mode and Erasure, plus a music video for Koufax.
Billy Corgan "Walking Shade" RepriseP.R. Brown, directorAnonymous Content, production companyDescription: The effects and overall presentation of this video may be futuristic, but the actual setting seems pulled directly from Victorian times. This at times dizzying and often hallucinogenic video features former Smashing Pumpkins/Zwan frontman Billy Corgan trying to find solace and break away from a dismal, old-fashioned city.
Anonymous Content has announced the Nick Wickham, who has directed live concert shoots for R.E.M., The White Stripes, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Garbage and many other acts. Wickham has also directed videos for such acts as Travis and The Corrs -- not to mention the brand new Biritish Sea Power video.
Anonymous Content is repping the director for live concert shoots, videos and documentaries.
Anonymous Content director P.R. Brown (2nd from right) on location in Rockport, IN with Warner Bros. band Dark New Day for their debut video, "Brother."
Longtime music video director Garth Jennings of Hammer & Tongs makes his big screen directorial debut with The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, which opens tomorrow. This film version of the Douglas Adams cult novel stars Martin Dent of the hit BBC show The Office, Mos Def, Zooey Deschanel and John Malkovich.
Garth Jennings has directed videos for Blur, Badly Drawn Boy, R.E.M., Beck, Supergrass and many other groups. He is repped by Anonymous Content for music videos.
Coldplay will debut their new album X&Y with a video for "Speed Of Sound," directed by Mark Romanek. The video was shot on April 22 and 23 at Sony Studios in Culver City, CA. Early word is that the clip will feature performance in front of a giant bank of high-tech LED bars.
Romanek's celebrated videography includes Jay-Z "99 Problems" and Johnny Cash "Hurt."
artist: Coldplaysong: "Speed Of Sound"label: Capitoldirector(s): Mark Romanekproduction co: Anonymous Content
Acclaimed director David Fincher will be making a foray back into music videos for Nine Inch Nails. "Only" was shot on April 19 and will be in post through late June. Look for this video to incorporate some intensive CG effects.
Fincher has directed the feature films Seven,Fight Club and Fight Club. His music video body of work includes clips for Madonna, Aerosmith and The Rolling Stones.
artist: Nine Inch Nailssong: "Only"label: Interscopedirector(s): David Fincherproduction co: Anonymous Content
Owensboro, KY will never be the same. Veterans of Sevendust, Creed, Stereomud and several other hard rock acts will descend on the town to shoot the debut video for their new group Brand New Day.
artist: Dark New Daysong: "Brother"label: Warner Bros.director: P.R. Brownproduction co: Anonymous Content
Relient K "Be My Escape" Gotee/CapitolCharles Jensen, directorRachel Curl, producerAnonymous Content, production companyDescription: The memory of an ex-girlfriend burdens Relient K singer/guitarist Matt Thiessen to the point where the walls of a house start to close in on the band. They do find salvation, however, as the house falls away and the band perform on a lush field.
