Interviews with Finalists Posted

Get to know the Top 5 directors in the Low vs Diamond music video competition. These talented, compelling filmmakers come from a diverse background and all have a unique way of looking at the world. Read more about them after the jump!

Gregory Zymet, the director behind Magic Projector, says his favorite project is one he hasn’t yet filmed. “It’s called Willoman’s Well and it’s a magical fantasy along the lines of Wizard of Oz and Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang,” he explains. “It’s very special to me because it pulls from a place that’s what I call the ‘home’ of where my imagination sits. Read more about Gregory.

From 'Magic Projector'

Christopher Badami, of Versus Verses, credits a difficult project in film school for teaching him that “it’s essential to always be willing to open your heart to hearing and incorporating inspirations that are for the benefit of the piece as a whole.” Paired with a stranger on a film that was too big to begin with, Christopher remembers that, “In the peak of my tortured desperation, I have a moment of finally relinquishing my ego and control. My class partner had an idea - And I listened. And it was brilliant.” Here’s the interview.

From 'Versus Verses'

Matthew Chilbert, who created the pitch Running Fingers, also makes puppets and earlier this year created a music video called When the Lights Go Out. He says, “It was a situation where the right people met under the right circumstances and everything fell into place. I don’t remember working, but I do remember laughing a lot.” Learn more about Matthew.

From 'Running Fingers'

Ben Grayson, whose pitch is Floating, once choreographed a team of blind dancers, “because of the illuminated Chinese lanterns placed on their heads,” for an independent music video. Overall, Ben says that experience was a “wild, crazy, fun time with little to no sleep for all.” Read Ben’s interview. (The image at the top is from ‘Floating’.)

From 'Show me where I need to run to'

Viko Nikci, who made Show me where I need to run to, made a short called ‘Take It Back’ that was one consecutive shot shown in reverse motion. “I was offered many big name projects on the back of this short,” says Viko. “It continues to entertain audiences and I’m very proud of it.” Here’s the interview.

And make sure to review the Top 5 pitches and vote for the one you like the most.