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Radical Friend

Radical Friend

American filmmaker duo

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

  1. [1]
    "Director's Cut: Yeasayer: "Ambling Alp"". Pitchfork. 2010-01-05. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  2. [2]
    Lambert, Matt (2012-12-07). "Radical Friend Reveal What Went Into Their Epic Music Video Shoot For Skrillex". Vice. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  3. [3]
    "New Black Moth Super Rainbow Video – "Dark Bubbles"". Stereogum. 2009-05-05. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  4. [4]
    Promonews. "Ho99o9 'Blood Waves' by Radical Friend | Videos". Promonewstv. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  5. [5]
    Dazed (2009-05-27). "Radical Friend's Radical Video". Dazed. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  6. [6]
    Staff, VICE (2010-05-26). "Meet Radical Friend". Vice. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
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    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.
  8. [8]
    "Legs and Lexus Create Holographic Fashion Event | LBBOnline". www.lbbonline.com. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  9. [9]
    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.
  10. [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.
  11. [11]
    "Britney Spears Will Perform "Make Me" at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  12. [12]
    Price, Stephen (2017-01-26). "Partizan Befriends Radical Friend". Motion design - STASH. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  13. [13]
    "Honda Civic Type-R's "Disruption"". SHOOTonline. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  14. [14]
    "For Superdry, it's Summer Or Nothing". shots. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  15. [15]
    "KFC: Comeback". shots. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  16. [16]
    FRIEND, RADICAL (2011-08-06), ADIDAS ADIZERO (RADICAL FRIEND DIR. CUT), retrieved 2023-12-10
  17. [17]
    "Little Black Book | LBBOnline". www.lbbonline.com. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  18. [18]
    "Radical Friend Directs Teaser for New Netflix Series 'Elite' | LBBOnline". www.lbbonline.com. Retrieved 2023-12-11.


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