New Website: 2010 edition
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THE MAKING OF WRITER/DIRECTOR SMI...
2009 Reel
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Wednesday, January 27th 2010 5:30am
"The Sketch" - a short story.
A guy walks in to a bar and sits next to an old man. Somethings oddly familiar about the old man. He thinks and thinks, he still cant figure it out. Even though this is surely going to bother him, he gives up. But just then, like a rear-end collision, it hits him, its Pablo Picasso. He looks around the bar in amazement to share this moment with others but non to avail. The guy spins back and exclaims “I love your work, man!” but Picasso doesn’t say a word, he just nods with gratitude. The guy tells Picasso he will pay him to draw a picture on a cocktail napkin. Picasso agrees, does his thing, clicks his pen, and hands the guy the sketch. Completely dead pan Picasso says, “One million dollars, please.”
“A million dollars?” says the guy. ” But It only took you 20 seconds, man!”
“I know,” said Picasso.”But it only took this man 50 years to learn how to draw that in 20 seconds.”
- By Steven Ilous
based on an excerpt of Josh Olsons “I Will Not Read Your Fucking Script.”
Sunday, January 24th 2010 5:22pm
Tuesday, December 22nd 2009 8:47pm
Wednesday, December 16th 2009 6:06pm
Director Steven Ilous declares, "Let them eat cake!"
12.09.2009 – TORRANCE, Calif. – Scion announces the launch of its latest audio/visual initiative, Scion A/V Video, a vibrant collection of high-quality music videos spanning disparate genres, from doom metal to electro and nu-disco. Scion A/V Video hits computer screens Dec. 22 on iTunes and the automaker’s recently launched entertainment destination, ScionAV.com.
Scion approached DFA, Fool’s Gold, Hydra Head, IHEARTCOMIX!, Southern Lord and Vice Records to select nine musicians and emerging directors of the labels’ choice to produce original music videos for Scion A/V Video. As part of the brand’s continued support of creative expression, the automaker fully funded the productions and will distribute the videos across all Scion social media and video streaming sites, including ScionAV.com, iTunes and Vimeo, as well as a promotional DVD release.
“Scion has supported groundbreaking creative talent under the A/V banner since its launch, including concerts, tours, record releases and our Radio 17 programs,” says Jeri Yoshizu, sales and promotion manager for Scion. “Collaborating on music videos is a natural next step and we’re really excited to debut the A/V Video series…
IHEARTCOMIX!
• Reminding us of warmer days, director Jesus Rivera brings to life Bloomington, Ind.’s DIY scene with a fun, over-the-top depiction for Totally Michael’s seasonal anthem, “Summertime.”
• Director Steven Ilous declares, “Let them eat cake!” in his delicious video for bloggers-turned-DJs Acid Girls’ “Lightworks.”
About Scion
Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., was developed with a new generation of youthful buyers in mind. Scion’s mission is to provide distinctive products, the opportunity to personalize, and an innovative, consumer-driven process at the retail level. The Scion brand features three ground-breaking models with a wide array of standard features: the xD urban subcompact five-door, the iconic xB urban utility vehicle, and the tC sports coupe. The brand often applies new practices in all aspects of its business and pushes the creativity envelope with non-traditional advertising and marketing to engage young consumers. Scion also supports originality through its programs in the artistic community. For more information, visit www.scion.com.
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Wednesday, December 9th 2009 11:39am
Wednesday, December 9th 2009 12:38am
Acid Girls- "Lightworks" Music Video Teaser Image
Here is a still from the set of my latest music video “Lightworks”
Photo: Caesar Sebastian
Designer: Bryan Hearns
Key Hair & Makeup: Valerie B.
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Tuesday, December 1st 2009 1:10pm
SMI begins production on Acid Girls-"Lightworks" Music Video
Steven Ilous has been hard at work, preparing to direct a big budget project in Sweden after the holiday season. For now, he has returned home to L.A. where he plans to hit the ground running on his next big project, directing the Acid Girls “Lightworks” music video.
“I take the approach that if you’re going to do it, do it right. It probably stems from my feature film background, or the part-time perfectionist in me. All in know is that I’m just excited to be doing what I love and working with incredibly talented people.” said Steven in a recent interview.
This approach seems to be paying off, as his last music video “Toxic is Dead” was featured on AOL, Spinner, Myspace Music, Daily Swarm and NME.com. The French electro artist, Toxic Avenger, found his music video next to the likes of Jay-Z, Robbie Williams, Vitalic and Fever Ray.
Toyota Scion has signed on to sponsor Steven’s next directorial venture, along with Jamaica Cakes - L.A.’s up and coming elegant cake and pastry shop - for this high concept video.
Watch this space for a exclusive teaser image.
-Chris Luckey freelance music commentator, writer, blogger, fan.
Wednesday, November 25th 2009 3:53pm
"Toxic is Dead" Music Video featured on R.fm
Our new friends over at R.fm have featured the “Toxic is Dead” Music Video, I directed earlier this year. The Toxic Video is wedged between some amazing artists like Uffie, Air, Fever Ray, and Vitalic. This is truly an honor as they are known for being very selective.
Here is a quote from their About section on their site:
“We are collectors of carefully selected club music recordings from around the world and what we consider to be the best music videos on the planet. “
Thanks to R.fm and thanks for all the comments.
// S
Thursday, November 12th 2009 7:19am
Tuesday, November 10th 2009 7:12am
Friday, October 30th 2009 1:38pm
Here is the music video I did earlier this year. I’ve been getting lots of love from the French Electronic fans! Spread the link. Turn up your sound and enjoy.
S.
Friday, October 23rd 2009 7:09pm
"Toxic is Dead" Music Video featured on AOL spinner !!!
Toxic Avenger’s newest video for ‘Toxic Is Dead’ is more like a miniature movie then a music video. With a ‘Bonnie and Clyde‘-like theme, the video features the Parisian DJ and a female accomplice in a high-speed car chase with the police after a robbery.
The heavy synth in ‘Toxic Is Dead’ makes the video even more pulse-pounding to watch. Toxic Avenger shared his excitement about the video with Spinner, saying, “Shooting in the desert made me feel like I was on a Hollywood movie. Being on Route 66 at an old gas station was an amazing experience, especially for a little Parisian comme moi!” - AOL
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Tuesday, October 20th 2009 4:19pm
Monday, October 19th 2009 7:17am
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious."
Albert Einstein
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 9:55am
