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.

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.

“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.

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Toxic is Dead Music Video Featured on The Daily Swarm !

"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

Matt and Kim Video Nominated for MTV VMA

This just in: Matt & Kim’s Lessons Learned is nominated for Best Breakthrough Music Video for the MTV Video Music Awards.

As some you know I worked on the video with the super awesome directors Otto Arsenault and Taylor Cohen.  What a honor to be a part of it ! Now lets hope we take it all the way.