MORETON
See Yourself Feat. James Vincent McMorrow
‘See Yourself’ tackles a weighted but universal issue; that of letting a new love witness your vulnerability for the first time. The song and video address mental health, self-acceptance and the stigma around concealing our struggles from those closest to us.
The video, directed by award-winning filmmaker Mia Forrest was shot entirely on 16mm film and features a small host of people who volunteered to sit for the camera in a stark upfront audition tape style frame – our characters were cast from acquaintances and strangers who resonated with the song and wanted to be involved, perfect in their imperfections, vulnerability, and honesty.
Given there was limited film stock, and roughly 5 minutes with each character, Forrest strategically rolled the camera between takes - unbeknownst to the characters - with the desire to capture their natural state of vulnerability, rather than a staged performance. The authenticity is evident, accented further by the materiality of the film stock itself.
Arri SR3 provided by Brian Flexmore at Panavision Queensland, Australia
KODAK 200T Stock supplied by Cameraquip
Film developed at Neglab, Sydney
Film scanned at Mel’s Studios, Canada
Shot in Brisbane, QLD - Australia at So Soap Studio
directed & edited
cinematography
1st AC
FRANK HRUBY
2nd AC
CINDY YOHANA
gaffer
ALEXANDER SHINGLES
hair & makeup
colourist
WASHINGTON
Claws [LYRIC VIDEO]
shot & edited
MIA FORREST
The Claws Lyric Video was shot on the back of the Claws music video, directed by Nick Waterman.
MORETON
Circles
directed, shot & edited
MIA FORREST
assisted by
JACKSON LAPSLEY SCOTT
The video shows a town and its people, people who were already living on the fringes of society, determined to get back to their feet after having been brought to their knees. Forrest explains: “We wanted to pay homage to Lismore and it’s fiercely resilient community so we went to places of refuge locals might go to get support – the speedway, the pub, the church, the community hall, the skating rink, the skate park, or even the transit centre or motel, which are transient places in which to escape. These locations sew together the community that identifies Lismore. I found it interesting that many of these locations were circular in some way as well.”
Nominated for a Queensland Music Award (2020)
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MKO SUN
Black Seaweed
directed, shot & edited
MIA FORREST
makeup & art design
BILLIE WESTON
dancer
MEGAN HIND
Black Seaweed features Australian model/actress Megan Hind. Stylistically inspired by the dramatic effects of film-noir, the video showcases serpentine choreography, haunting melodies, and a contagious hook, perfectly matching the subtle sensuality of the song.
Featured on the ABC's RAGE
Nominated for a 2016 QLD Music Award in the "Music Video" category
Official Selection at the 2016 New York City Independent Film Festival
Official selection at the 2016 West End Film Festival
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