Adam Powell (director)

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Adam Powell (director)
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Born
Adam Christopher Thurai Powell

(1981-08-11) 11 August 1981 (age 40)
Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
OccupationMusic video director, editor, photographer
Years active2004–present
Websiteadam-powell.com

Adam Christopher Thurai Powell, (born 11 August 1981) is a British director and photographer from London. His work directing music videos spans a wide range of genres, including hardcore, rock, hip-hop and pop. His portfolio includes many mainstream artists such as Bring Me The Horizon,[1] Example,[2] Jamie T,[3] The 1975,[4] and Charli XCX.[5] He was nominated as Best New Director at the UK Music Video Awards in 2009.[6] His video for The 1975 track "UGH!" was also nominated for 'Best Group Video' Award at the MTV VMA's in Japan.[7][8]

Career[]

Powell began his interest in film while shooting amateur skate videos, and editing them at home. After the initial buzz of editing these short clips to music, he began catering for bands who wanted him to create low budget music videos. He was able to build momentum as one of the UK's most prominent music video directors after signing for Black Dog Films, Ridley Scott Associates[9]

In 2013, for the musician Sivu, Adam Powell made the decision to create a music video purely from the imagery shown while the artist was in an MRI machine.[10][11] Of the result Powell explained, “The video is a collection of data gathered from MRI scans and is inspired by research into improving the management of children born with cleft lip and palate. I've just recently been obsessed with the idea of capturing images without conventional cameras/lenses.”[12]

Adam Powell has also worked as an editor for James Copeman on Magnetic Man's "Anthemic" featuring P Money[13] and Vato Gonzalez's "Badman Riddim (Jump)".[14] Adam briefly stepped outside the realm of music videos when he took on the role as editor for Rose McGowan's directorial debut, in her short film 'Dawn' which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.[15] He has also worked alongside Swedish director Jonas Åkerlund as Second Unit director on The Rolling Stones’ "Doom And Gloom" and has also worked with Åkerlund as editor on commercials for various clients such as Lexus, H&M and Johnnie Walker.[16]

Videography[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Bring Me The Horizon Unveil New Video For "The Sadness Will Never End"". Epitaph Records. October 12, 2009.
  2. ^ "Example - Changed The Way You Kiss Me". MTV. December 7, 2013.
  3. ^ "Jamie T - Emily's Heart". MTV. June 26, 2013.
  4. ^ "Watch the 1975's Sleek, Neon 'Ugh!' Video". Rolling Stone. December 18, 2015.
  5. ^ "Charli XCX Robs Gas Station, Evades Stripper Police in Wild 'Doing It' Video". Rolling Stone. January 21, 2015.
  6. ^ "UK Music Video Awards 2009 – the Individual award nominations in full". Promo News. October 1, 2009. Archived from the original on May 10, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  7. ^ "Best Group Video Nomination: The 1975 - UGH!". MTV Japan.
  8. ^ "MTV Video Music Awards Japan Announces Nominees". NME Japan. September 1, 2016.
  9. ^ "Adam Powell: How I Became A Music Video Director". soundonsound.com. 1 February 2011.
  10. ^ "Sivu MRI Video: British Musician Releases Mesmerising Imagery Created Using A Hospital Scanner (VIDEO)". The Huffington Post. January 31, 2013.
  11. ^ "Artists use real-time MRI footage to create music video". CNET. January 28, 2013.
  12. ^ "This Is What Your Brain Looks Like While You're Belting Out a Pop Song". Vice Magazine. February 1, 2013.
  13. ^ "Magnetic Man feat P Money 'Anthemic' by James Copeman". promonews.tv. July 11, 2011.
  14. ^ "Vato Gonzalez' Badman Riddims by James Copeman". promonews.tv. May 31, 2011.
  15. ^ "Dawn by Rose McGowan". Hollywomen. October 12, 2014.
  16. ^ "The Rolling Stones 'Doom And Gloom' by Jonas Åkerlund". Promonews.tv. November 23, 2012. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  17. ^ "BEHIND THE SCREEN: LONDON IS THE REASON". Rock Sound. May 23, 2009.
  18. ^ "Jamie T's Sticks & Stones by Adam Powell". promonews.tv. May 28, 2009. Archived from the original on August 27, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  19. ^ "SKUNK ANANSIE 'Tear The place Up' (HD video) from SMASHES AND TRASHES". Zildjian.
  20. ^ "Jamie T - The Man's Machine". MTV. November 3, 2009.
  21. ^ "Video: Giggs f. B.O.B., 'Don't Go There'". The Fader. February 16, 2010. Archived from the original on May 10, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  22. ^ "Jamie T - Emily's Heart". MTV. June 26, 2013.
  23. ^ ""Giggs' Hustle by Adam Powell"". promonews.tv. August 26, 2010. Archived from the original on August 24, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  24. ^ "Tinchy Stryder's Game Over by Adam Powell". promonews.tv. November 3, 2010. Archived from the original on May 10, 2017. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  25. ^ "Brother's Darling Buds of May by Adam Powell". promonews.tv. January 28, 2011.
  26. ^ ""Example - Changed The Way You Kiss Me"". MTV. December 7, 2013.
  27. ^ ""Tellison Say Silence(Heaven & Earth) Video by Adam Powell now live on Tellison's website"". AAA Music. May 13, 2011.
  28. ^ "Josh Osho feat Ghostface Killa's Redemption Days by Adam Powell". promonews.tv. May 18, 2011. Archived from the original on August 22, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  29. ^ "Get on down with Down I Go at The Aubin Cinema". Time Out. October 5, 2011.
  30. ^ "Birdy 'People Help The People' by Adam Powell". promonews.tv. October 7, 2011.
  31. ^ "Example Unveils Behind The Scenes Film For 'Midnight Run' Video". Capital FM. November 9, 2011.
  32. ^ "Man Like Me 'Squeeze' by Adam Powell". promonews.tv. May 9, 2012.
  33. ^ "Michael Kiwanuka 'I'll Get Along' by Adam Powell". promonews.tv. May 2, 2012.
  34. ^ "Example 'Say Nothing' by Adam Powell". promonews.tv. August 9, 2012.
  35. ^ "Tinchy Stryder's Take The World featuring Bridget Kelly by Adam Powell". promonews.tv. November 22, 2010.
  36. ^ "Sivu Interview". Fred Perry.
  37. ^ "Gig Of The Day – SIVU". Amazing Radio. August 7, 2013.
  38. ^ "SUB. NEWS: THE 1975 RELEASES VIDEO FOR "SEX"". . July 31, 2013.
  39. ^ "WATCH: SIVU UNVEIL NEW 'I LOST MYSELF' VIDEO". DIY. October 23, 2013.
  40. ^ "THE 1975 DON'T TAKE THEMSELVES -- OR ANYTHING -- TOO SERIOUSLY IN THEIR CHEEKY 'GIRLS' VIDEO". MTV. October 25, 2013.
  41. ^ "Premiere: Sivu - Can't Stop Now (Jack Steadman Remix)". Clash. March 13, 2013.
  42. ^ "VIDEO: THE 1975 – HEART OUT". Crack in the Road. September 8, 2014.
  43. ^ "CRUSHING ON CIRCA WAVES". TopShop. February 3, 2015. Archived from the original on September 21, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  44. ^ "jessie ware - you & i (forever)". MTV. December 3, 2014.
  45. ^ "Charli XCX and Rita Ora Go Thelma & Louise in 'Doing It' Video". Pitchfork Magazine. January 20, 2015.
  46. ^ "The 1975 reveal fluorescent video for 'UGH!'". NME. December 18, 2015.

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