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In a world where everyday objects transform into unexpected connections, a man finds his path to inner peace through simple moments, as the urban landscape around him becomes a canvas for serendipitous encounters.

  • Ayu Rahman
    Director
  • Ayu Rahman
    Producer
  • Tom C
    Cinematographer
  • Sharbil
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 SGD
  • Country of Origin:
    Singapore
  • Country of Filming:
    Singapore
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Ayu Rahman

A director with 12 years of filmmaking experience, Ayu specializes in crafting atmospheric work that transforms ordinary spaces into ethereal landscapes. Drawing inspiration from Tarkovsky's visual poetry, much of her work explores the liminal spaces between reality and metaphor.

Evolving from editor to producer and now director, her eight-year directing journey culminated in the viral success of 'FK IT,' a music video that garnered over 250,000 organic views and 14,000 shares on Eyecandy’s Instagram. And her new music video, 'THE STARS THEY WHISPER IN MY EAR' has recently been nominated for Best Indie Music Video at Hollywood Music Video Awards 2025, SXSW Sydney 2025 for Best Music Video and Barcelona Indie Awards 2026, for Best Female Director and Best Music Video.

Her script was also selected for Raindance Film Festival's roundtable in 2016 for 'The Inventor,' she has established herself in atmospheric storytelling, particularly in music videos where she has developed a signature style combining dark, liminal spaces with emotional resonance.

Ayu also runs a creative agency, ELECTUS, where she works on Documentaries, Brand Videos and Commercial works.

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Director Statement

Working with Sharbil on this second music video feels like a natural progression in our creative partnership. This project is deeply personal, as it captures a transformative period in his life. Through our collaborative process, we've discovered that his journey mirrors a universal truth: sometimes life's most profound connections emerge from its most ordinary moments.

The visual language we're developing emphasizes the beauty of imperfection and the power of peaceful resistance. We're not trying to create a polished, over-produced piece - instead, we're embracing the raw energy of his performance and letting the city's natural elements tell part of the story. Every frame is designed to reflect both the internal and external transformations Sharbil has experienced.

Our approach combines guerrilla-style shooting with carefully choreographed moments, creating a balance between spontaneity and intention. Just as Sharbil's lyrics speak to finding wisdom in unexpected places, our visual narrative seeks to reveal the extraordinary within the ordinary. This isn't just a music video; it's a testament to personal growth, resilience, and the quiet power of choosing peace in a chaotic world.

Through this project, we aim to capture not just Sharbil's musical evolution, but also his journey as an artist and human being. It's a story about finding connection in disconnection, and how sometimes the most meaningful changes happen when we simply allow ourselves to observe and embrace life's serendipitous moments