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Directed by Nic Altobelli, the video was filmed on location at Le Pho, a bustling, late-night eatery on East Hastings in Vancouver. The narrative unfolds at an underground, high-energy party inside the restaurant. It follows an eclectic group of patrons and dancers who are drawn together by the track’s infectious beats. Featuring high-impact hip-hop choreography by Christian Lagasse and Michael Delleva, the visuals transition between vibrant social scenes and intense dance circles, culminating in a massive restaurant-wide party.

Content warnings: Noise sensitivity, photosensitivity

Nic Altobelli is an independent filmmaker based in Toronto. Her creative presence is strong and distinct – with her stylized, bold choices defining her as a director. Nic has produced projects all over the world. She is a proud Canadian Media Producers Association member and an alumna of the Canadian Film Centre Norman Jewison Film Program. Her films have screened at international film festivals including TIFF, SXSW, Fantasia, Hollyshorts, Raindance, and Vancouver Asian Film Festival.

Producers: Nic Altobelli, Jordan Han Andrew, Gabriel Prevost Takahashi, Joe Nguyen

Writer: Nic Altobelli

Choreographers: Michael Delleva, Christian Legasse

Cinematographer: Jan Klompje

Editor: Arielle Skolnik

Colorist: So Young Park

Dancers: Melody Meilin Wang, Eva Zeng, Kiana Fok, Chloe McGregor, Lamya Rahman, Elliza Bowie, Deborah Khouw, Marcus Cheung, Ryan Pajar

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Music Night Out – AAIFF49 Music Video Showcase

Music meets bold visual storytelling in this genre-spanning collection of inventive videos where rhythm, movement and imagination take center stage.