Radical Friend is an American directing duo consisting of filmmakers Julia Grigorian and Kirby McClure. They are known for creating music videos for artists Yeasayer,[1] Skrillex,[2] Black Moth Super Rainbow,[3] and H09909.[4]
Grigorian and McClure met and began collaborating before graduating from art school.[5] Following a string of innovative music videos, they were profiled by Vice and Intel's "The Creators Project" in 2010[6] and Filmmaker Magazine included them as one of the "25 New Faces of Independent Film".[7]
In 2013 they were commissioned by Lexus to create "Design Disrupted", a live performance starring Coco Rocha that combined holographic technology, avant-garde dance, and 3D projection mapping.[8] That year they premiered their short experimental film "SWEAT" at the Toronto International Film Festival.[9]
Rolling Stone Germany featured Radical Friend as one of 50 "People Who Will Change the Future of Music”.[10]
In 2016 Radical Friend was approached by Britney Spears and MTV to create a short film announcing her return to the MTV VMAS.[11] They are signed with Partizan for world wide representation.[12]
Radical Friend have directed commercials for brands like Honda,[13] Superdry,[14] KFC,[15] Adidas,[16] Instax,[17] and Netflix.[18]
References
edit- ^ "Director's Cut: Yeasayer: "Ambling Alp"". Pitchfork. 2010-01-05. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ Lambert, Matt (2012-12-07). "Radical Friend Reveal What Went Into Their Epic Music Video Shoot For Skrillex". Vice. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "New Black Moth Super Rainbow Video – "Dark Bubbles"". Stereogum. 2009-05-05. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ Promonews. "Ho99o9 'Blood Waves' by Radical Friend | Videos". Promonewstv. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ Dazed (2009-05-27). "Radical Friend's Radical Video". Dazed. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ Staff, VICE (2010-05-26). "Meet Radical Friend". Vice. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ Dawson, Nick (2010-07-24). "Radical Friend | Filmmaker Magazine". Filmmaker Magazine | Publication with a focus on independent film, offering articles, links, and resources. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "Legs and Lexus Create Holographic Fashion Event | LBBOnline". www.lbbonline.com. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ Jagernauth, Kevin (2013-08-20). "TIFF 2013: Spike Jonze To Preview 'Her' & Films By Claire Denis, Ron Howard, Gia Coppola & More Added". IndieWire. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "Das Regie-Duo: Radical Friend. Folge 2 der Serie "Die Zukunft der Musik"". Rolling Stone (in German). 2011-02-01. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "Britney Spears Will Perform "Make Me" at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ Price, Stephen (2017-01-26). "Partizan Befriends Radical Friend". Motion design - STASH. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "Honda Civic Type-R's "Disruption"". SHOOTonline. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "For Superdry, it's Summer Or Nothing". shots. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "KFC: Comeback". shots. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ FRIEND, RADICAL (2011-08-06), ADIDAS ADIZERO (RADICAL FRIEND DIR. CUT), retrieved 2023-12-10
- ^ "Little Black Book | LBBOnline". www.lbbonline.com. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "Radical Friend Directs Teaser for New Netflix Series 'Elite' | LBBOnline". www.lbbonline.com. Retrieved 2023-12-11.