Nestled in the vibrant heart of Seoul, the short film Cold Summer comes to life through the lens of a dedicated Director of Photography (DOP) based in Seoul. In 2013, I had the privilege of collaborating with director Namhui Park. Together with her I contributed to the evocative cinematography that defines this powerful short film. […]
Unveiling the Layers of Life in Seoul’s Urban Landscape Embark on a captivating cinematic journey with Urban Island. This documentary music video by Seoul Cinematographer Nils Clauss and filmmaker Namhui Park screens at the prestigious International Short Film Festival Berlin (Interfilm). This visual exploration delves into the heart of Seoul. It captures the unique narrative […]
Unveiling Seoul: Urban Island Documentary by Nils Clauss Good News! URBAN ISLAND, a documentary music video by Nils Clauss and Namhui Park, has been shortlisted among 10 finalists for the 2013 Film Grant of the Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation. The video features the song VARÚÐ by Icelandic band SIGUR RÓS. The story focuses on a homeless […]
Featured on PROMO NEWS, Urban Island, a groundbreaking music video-style documentary by Nils Clauss and Park Namhui, takes viewers on a journey through the urban landscape of Seoul. PROMO NEWS, curated by David Knight, founder of BUG and editorial director of the UK Music Video Awards, serves as a premier platform celebrating the best in […]
Good news echoes through the alleys of Seoul. “Urban Island,” a compelling documentary music video co-created by filmmakers Nils Clauss and Namhui Park, secures the prestigious AUDIENCE AWARD at the renowned French international film festival, Premiers Courts. This cinematic music video, featuring the evocative song VARÚÐ by Icelandic band SIGUR RÓS, achieved an overwhelming 70% […]
The French international film festival, PREMIERS COURTS, is set to feature URBAN ISLAND in its official program on November 21st. This captivating work, a cross-over of music video and documentary by Seoul based filmmakers Nils Clauss and Namhui Park, unfolds against the backdrop of the song VARÚÐ by Icelandic band SIGUR RÓS. The film portrays […]
“URBAN ISLAND” is a poignant music video by Nils Clauss and Namhui Park, portraying the song VARÚÐ by Icelandic band SIGUR RÓS. This film unveils the life of a homeless man in his forties, residing on the streets of Seoul for over eight years. As part of a small homeless community camped near the train […]
Urban Island Premiere: Exploring Seoul’s Homeless Realities Everyone in Korea is cordially invited to the opening reception of the group exhibition LIFE A USER’S MANUAL at CULTURE STATION SEOUL 284 on September 12th at 5 pm. This event will showcase the premiere of URBAN ISLAND, a compelling video by Nils Clauss and Park Namhui, featuring […]
