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THE STARS THEY WHISPER IN MY EAR

In a haunting journey of self-discovery, a lone protagonist traverses a disintegrating urban landscape, metaphorically unraveling the constraints of his past. As he walks through crumbling streets, ivy begins to grow, symbolizing the organic growth of inner peace and personal transformation. The music video explores the delicate process of finding oneself amidst chaos, ultimately revealing that true liberation comes from letting go of external pressures and embracing one's inner journey. From a state of being lost and dreamless to a moment of euphoric self-realization, the protagonist demonstrates the power of personal resilience and the beauty of surrendering to life's unpredictable path.

  • Ayu Rahman
    Director
  • Ayu Rahman
    Producer
  • DEHNOE
    Artist
  • Jacob Wooton
    Key Cast
  • Tom C
    Cinematographer
  • Tom C
    Editor & VFX
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 30, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
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 seven-year directing journey culminated in the viral success of 'FK IT,' a music video that garnered over 300,000 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.

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

This music video is an exploration of personal metamorphosis – a visual metaphor for the internal struggle we all face when searching for authenticity. Through the imagery of a decaying world juxtaposed with the growth of ivy, I wanted to capture the essence of personal transformation. The protagonist's journey represents the universal human experience of feeling lost, then gradually finding meaning by letting go of societal expectations and trusting one's own path.
The disintegrating cityscape serves as a powerful allegory for the breaking down of personal limitations and constructed realities. As the world falls apart around our main character, we witness the paradoxical nature of liberation – that true freedom often emerges from embracing uncertainty and releasing our grip on control. The ivy growing through the cracks symbolizes hope, resilience, and the unstoppable nature of personal growth.
Ultimately, the video is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to find joy and peace, even – or especially – when everything around us seems to be falling apart. It's an invitation to dance in the midst of chaos, to find our rhythm when the world seems to have lost its beat.