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Creation in Isolation: Pick of Week 2 (part one)

Congratulations to the pick of the Creation in Isolation entries this week..

The Drop
Michael Haller
Austria

Michael Haller is a 32 year old film producer working for Jung von Matt.

 

The Toy Box Show
Serkan Cetin
United Kingdom

Self-shooting Director and freelance Filmmaker based in South London. Specialising in cinematic, documentary style human stories, music and branded content.
The Toy Box Show is a collaboration with my son Kaya who is a fan of the Top Gear motoring show.

 

Chaz Cardigan – Not Okay (Quarantine Edition)
Will Kindrick
United States

Will Kindrick is a filmmaker and artist based in Los Angeles. After beginning his career in music videos and on the television series Yo Gabba Gabba, he’s directed films for artists including Ice Cube, Kaskade, NeonTrees, and She & Him. He’s known for his unique blend of whimsical worlds and emotional storytelling

 

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