- Music Video Competition
Year: 2024
Length: 3 mins
Country: United States
Language: English
Directed by: Aaron Louis
Produced by: Aaron Louis
SEE THE FILM
Stop-motion music video for the song STAIRCASE STOMP by punk/new wave band The Clamor. The music video tells the story of a man grappling with his inner turmoil, represented by a haunting female figure in a storm-battered cabin. Through surreal stop-motion animation, the video explores themes of identity, psychological conflict, and self-reconciliation, blurring the lines between external chaos and internal struggles.
About the Director
Aaron Louis is the Director of Audio Visual at MoMA, Vice Chairman of Ideas Beyond Borders, and a producer, writer, and musician. He has produced films, theater, and music videos, including STAIRCASE STOMP. His past work blends immersive storytelling with technical innovation in film, animation, and live performance.
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Awards
2025 Rome Intl Short Festival – Best Music Video
2025 Las Vegas Music Video Awards – Best Music Video
2025 Short Film Factory – Best Music Video
2025 Europe Music Video Awards – Best Music Video
2025 Cannes World Film Festival – Best Music Video
2025 Moondance Intl Film Festival – Best Music Video
2025 INFLUX Film Awards – Best Music Video
2025 NY Intl Film Awards – Best Music Video
2025 Global Music Awards – Best Music Video
2025 Pineapple Animation Festival – Best Music Video
2025 IndieFEST Film Awards – Best Music Video
2025 LA Movie and Music Video Awards – Best Music Video
2025 Short Sweet Film Fest – Best Music Video