Ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lie, welcome to the month of July!
The margins continue to get narrower in our TikiKiti judge jams. In the latest round of tabulations we came up with a three-way tie for fourth place, which means this is another Bonus Content post! Six videos! Can you believe it? Keep feeling fascination, everybody!
(Note: Some videos from this list were removed from YouTube™. This list has been changed to reflect this.)
1. Director: TheArtElaquare
Artist: Marina & The Diamonds
Song: "Teen Idle"
Category: Performance
Is that cat real? We'd be lion if we said we were unimpressed by the presence of the King of Beasts. Photoshop or Rent-A-Critter? In addition to Simba, the judges were fairly floored by the seamless editing and sumptuous visual choices.
2. Producer: Smith Video Productions
Artist: Gallant
Song: "Weight In Gold"
Category: Performance
Powerhouse choreography and nimble camerawork are all you need to make a statement. Dancer Chaos Omnivox has enough power to light up a small country.
3. Producer: The Gurung Group
Artist: Phosphenes
Song: "Know This Time"
Category: Narrative
Genuine poignancy is hard to pull off, but the Gurung Family (siblings?) makes it look easy in an artfully moving short from Nepal.
4. Producer: Silens Films/Oshin
Artist: Daughter
Song: "Still"
Category: Narrative
Identity and familial conflict are prevalent themes in Unofficial Music Videos from anywhere on the planet. Figuring out how and where to put your best foot forward can take time.
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