[company name here] is looking to link with a creative who would be interested in creating a music video that captures the festive transformation that the holiday season brings.
Overview:
The narrative will follow interconnected scenes that highlight the universal joy and spirit of the season, syncing the visuals with the lyrics.
Storyline:
1. Restaurant Visuals:
- Setting the Scene: The video begins at a cozy, old-fashioned restaurant with subtle holiday decor.
2. The Journey Home Visuals:
- Setting the Scene: The character walks through the bustling kitchen, removes his apron, picks up a bag of food, and waves goodbye to his colleagues.
3. The Kid’s Perspective and TikTok Transition Visuals:
- Setting the Scene: Inside the home, the older child sits by the window, scrolling on her phone while the rest of the family gathers for dinner.
4. The Neighbor’s Multicultural Family Celebration Visuals:
- Setting the Scene: The camera zooms through the window to the neighbor’s home, filled with festive decorations, including a large Christmas tree and a menorah on the table.
5. The Older Gentleman’s Drive Visuals:
- Setting the Scene: The mother waves to her neighbour as a car drives by. The camera follows the car, a Cadillac, through the neighbourhood.
Please apply with your reel, CC projects and relevant examples of your work, thank you.
References
Location
This is a location-specific brief and only applicants based in, or with the ability to travel to, United States will be considered for this opportunity.
GuidelinesAt the initial interest phase of the application process for a video brief, please only apply with:
- Attach recent examples of videos you have directed or worked on via Projects.
- A short, friendly written introduction about you, your experience and style Pro briefs only
- Links to your showreel, so the commissioner can see the best of your work Pro briefs only
We Direct Music Videos
In line with We Direct Music Videos' guidelines, CC does not allow free pitching and applicants are not expected to submit any treatments at the pre-commission stage of the briefing process.
Our goal is to push for improvements in the music video process to be more respectful, transparent, and minimize free work on behalf of the thousands of music video directors our organization represents. Find out more
WDMV
This fairer process is designed to ensure that commissioners receive a sufficient amount of creative options to select from, while reducing the time directors spend pitching.
Therefore we limit the number of shortlisted directors invited to complete a treatment to a maximum of five.
Once you have applied to this brief, you will be notified after the application deadline whether you have been shortlisted to progress to the next phase.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a treatment, which typically consists of a written outline of the video concept and how it will be executed plus images and reference videos, submitted as a PDF.
At the initial interest phase of the application process for a video brief, please only apply with:
- Attach recent examples of videos you have directed or worked on via Projects.
- A short, friendly written introduction about you, your experience and style Pro briefs only
- Links to your showreel, so the commissioner can see the best of your work Pro briefs only
We Direct Music Videos
In line with We Direct Music Videos' guidelines, CC does not allow free pitching and applicants are not expected to submit any treatments at the pre-commission stage of the briefing process.
Our goal is to push for improvements in the music video process to be more respectful, transparent, and minimize free work on behalf of the thousands of music video directors our organization represents. Find out more
WDMV
This fairer process is designed to ensure that commissioners receive a sufficient amount of creative options to select from, while reducing the time directors spend pitching.
Therefore we limit the number of shortlisted directors invited to complete a treatment to a maximum of five.
Once you have applied to this brief, you will be notified after the application deadline whether you have been shortlisted to progress to the next phase.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a treatment, which typically consists of a written outline of the video concept and how it will be executed plus images and reference videos, submitted as a PDF.
