Storyteller - Jenni Potts [Music Video]

A lush, dramatic and surreal visual experience of a song driven by raw and intense vulnerability. Glowing motion graphics animate around the vocalist as she acts out her lyrics in a vividly colorful and ambiguous world. From the opening title, through the variety of shots overlayed with memorizing graphics, to the end credits–this music video carries you through an emotional experience that is painful yet peaceful and wildly imaginative.

  • Jenni Potts
    Director
  • Jenni Potts
    Writer
  • Jenni Potts
    Producer
  • Micah Knapp
    Producer
  • Jenni Potts
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Music Video
  • Genres:
    music video, electronic music, pop music, motion graphics, singer/songerwriter, downtempo, trippy music videos, surreal
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 17, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    13,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 33mm, Red Komodo
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jenni Potts

Jenni Potts is based in Seattle and has a BFA in motion design. She has worked as a motion designer, art director, creative director and video director for a wide range of clients. Potts has been a writing, performing and recording musician since 2008 and has a number of solo releases as well as collaborative singles with artists including, Odesza, Dabin and Pham. She continues to write and release music and direct and produce video content for her music.

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Director Statement

After writing and producing this song, I created a storyboard and proof of concept video with temp graphics. After that, I joined forces with my DP, Micah Knapp and we assembled a crew. We used a number of techniques to create the theatrical and hypnotic feel of this video: an anamorphic lens, diffusion filter, two-tone, spotlight and backlighting with a hazer, a dolly, over cranking for slow motion, a mirror prop and spice girl inspired styling. Using a number of my creative skills–songwriting, performing, concepting, editing and animating–I feel a sense of great fulfillment releasing this. And it is an honor to have such a personal and vulnerable piece be supported and elevated by the expertise and talent of my dedicated crew.