The Deep Rolling: Magma

  • Music Video Competition

Year: 2024

Length: 10 mins

Country: United States

Language: English

Premiere: NYC Premiere

Directed by: Robin Scovill

Produced by: Alex Piccolo

Starring: J Rowe, Jordan Schug, Warren Defever

SEE THE FILM

Thursday Feb 20, 6:00 PM-8:45 PM – Thursday Evening Shorts + QA

Friday Feb 21, 2:45 PM-5:05 PM – Friday Matinee Animation + Music Video

2025 NOMINEE – BEST MUSIC VIDEO

When an explosive Detroit jazz sextet begins rehearsing in a desolate industrial lounge, their music awakens iconic producer Warren Defever from a transcendental hibernation and, guided by unseen forces, he drives his classic Ford to where they are playing, and utilizing vintage gear and old school recording techniques, captures and inspires—live on tape—the band’s virtuoso, unrivaled performance.

Director of Photography – Richie Trimble
Editor – Cameron Gunn
Production Designer – Pat Bird
Wardrobe Stylist – Paulina Petkoski
Executive Producers – Adam Jankovich, John Miskena, Paddy Lynch

About the Director

Robin Scovill’s films have premiered at Sundance, Toronto, and AFI. His documentary, THE OTHER SIDE OF AIDS won the Special Jury Prize at the AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival and was sold for broadcast to MTV. He has written and directed videos and ad campaigns for numerous clients and is CEO of Paradise Valley Investment Group, a company revitalizing properties in Detroit. Mr. Scovill’s creativity and leadership consistently attracts top collaborators and produces inspiring results.

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Awards

2024 DIFF Shorts – Best Music Video
2024 Billy The Kid Film Festival – Best Music Video
2024 36 Girona Film Festival (Spain) – Best Music Video
2025 Blow-Up Arthouse Film Fest Chicago – Best Music Film – Bob Fosse Award
2025 Boomtown Film and Music Festival – Winner – Music Video