“Square Up” By Mvstermind
Synopsis
Loosely based on the artist's real life experience, Square Up is a narrative music video that follows Mvstermind actively trying to locate and retrieve his repossessed vehicle. Overcoming various obstacles allows him to find what it is he is truly in search of.
Directors statement
When writing this music video for Mvstermind, as always, I let the music guide the story. This time, however, I found myself inspired by the true events of Mvsterminds's struggles. His story dealing with a car repossession the day of signing his shoe deal provided the jumping-off point. The song already had this tone of being down on your luck and overcoming those obstacles, so it naturally made sense to adopt that story and create this hectic adventure.
The character and set-pieces were crucial aspects of the video. I wanted to anchor our quirky characters in these gritty environments that felt unique and believable. Each set-piece provided its own challenges, all having their own specific tone and style. That's where the collaboration with D.P. Mike Dalton and Set Designer/Wardrobe Stylist Emily Pfeiffer elevated this project. We have collaborated on past projects and have developed a visual shorthand that makes the process easy.
Collaborating with Mvstermind has been something I've been wanting to make a reality for a while. It took the right song and concept to make it happen. The energy of Mvstermind along with the talented cast and crew truly made for an enjoyable and memorable experience and can be seen in every frame.
Credits
Produced by Stolen Sun
Music: Mvstermind
Director: Dustie Carter
Director of Photography: Mike Dalton
Producer: Matt Siemer
AD: Casey Nation
1st AC: Jesse Bader
2nd AC: Makayla Hufziger
Gaffer: Ethan Waddell
Key Grip: Joe Tello
Wardrobe Stylist & Set Designer: Emily Pfeiffer
Set Design Assistant: Caitie Aasen
Balloon Artist: Brian Styles
Editor: Sam Baiamonte
Colorist: Brian Singler
VFX: Andy DeVries
3d Artist: Brian Ellebracht
Graphic Design: Skcrub
Sound Design: Colton Jackson
Camera Provided by Alvaro Aro
G&E Provided by Tim Hawn
Starring:
Big Tone, Mai Lee, Alonzo Townsend, Savis Davis and Mvstermind
Special Thanks:
Junk Cars for Cash, Dellwood Market, Mission Taco Jay Steinback
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