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Stitch Editing

Fa &amp; Fon bring back the heat and strike again with their second promo for Indonesian girl group no na.Following the high-octane antics of <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2026/01/23/no-na-work-fa-fon/93854" target="_blank">Work</a>, the girls return with another pulsating studio-based video for Rollerblade. And it's once again focussed on&nbsp;another&nbsp;dazzling display of slick, high energy choreography and irresistible performance - this time on rollerblades (well, at least some of the time).From high-angle perspectives through to BTS vibes&nbsp;with the crew working in the background, it's a confident visual treatment with a fresh energy.&nbsp;Another hit from Fa &amp; Fon, and a real earworm of a track.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]

United Kingdom

Freyja Bardell

Maggie McDermott

Chelsea Eisen

Katie Qian

Fa & Fon

Ellis Fox

Hands London

Pulse Films

Isaac Marziali

Shane Bagwell

Rik Green

Millie O'Brien

Mike "peg" Knauer

Brad Powers

Luke Jamison

Kristina Kardi

Sienna Lalau

Karen Arechiga

Valerie Vonprisk

Charlie Von Rotberg

Brian Charles

Bogdan Merlușcă

Frame23

Iain Mccall

Indonesian Pop

no na 'Rollerblade' by Fa & Fon

No-Na-'Rollerblade'-by-Fa-&-Fon

Homespun has announced the return of its short film competition Yarns, continuing its mission to spotlight and support emerging unsigned filmmaking talent across the UK.&nbsp;For 2026, the competition returns with a new brief: 'Nostalgia', inviting filmmakers to explore our relationship with the past and how it shapes the stories we tell today.Entrants are invited to respond to the brief with a short treatment and script for an original film idea, up to five minutes in length. Three selected filmmakers will each receive £2,000 in funding, mentorship, and full post-production support from Homespun, Sine Audio Post, Freefolk, No.8, and 1920vfx.They will also have the option to shoot on 16mm film provided by competition sponsor Kodak, and their films will be entered into the Kinsale Sharks Short Film Awards. This year’s competition is presented in association with Park Pictures, CANADA, and Sine Audio Post.This year's Yarns competition follows the success of the 2025 edition, with the brief&nbsp; 'Disinfo', which saw a record number of submissions and an exceptional calibre of work, reinforcing Yarns as a platform for bold, original storytelling.This year, the jumping off point for entrants to Yarns is the evocative subject of Nostalgia, a subject that more or less affects everyone."As the future feels increasingly uncertain, we find ourselves drawn to the familiarity of what’s come before; old passions, old memories, old ideas… old socks. From fashion revivals to rockstar reunions, the further we move forward, the more we seem to look back," explain Homespun, in the announcement of this year's brief for the Yarns competition.Submissions are open until 11:59pm on May 21st. Entries should include a script and treatment. The three selected filmmakers will be announced in June following judging by the Yarns team, with the completed films premiering at Curzon Soho in November.Naomi Pallas, director of Clankers, one of last year’s winners, says: “The best thing about Yarns was the support from beginning to end. Everyone at Yarns and all the partners were so enthusiastic and generous with their time.”Leo King, editor and owner of Homespun, adds: “Yarns has always been about giving new voices space to explore big ideas. Nostalgia is a simple idea on the surface, but it can go in so many directions. We’re excited to see what filmmakers do with it.”• Brief Video <a href="https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/playback/1181140995/rendition/1080p/file.mp4%20%281080p%29.mp4?loc=external&amp;log_user=0&amp;signature=9ecfc314ac79f4d16df16a58177a2bfd95c319b7aa0b35bb242a34d4176f0a39" target="_blank">here</a>

Homespun

Yarns returns for 2026 with new brief: Nostalgia

Fa &amp; Fon go Rococo to herald the triumphant return of&nbsp;Jessie Ware.&nbsp;Sensual and sophisticated, echoing the aesthetics of Rococo-period art,&nbsp;the video for I Could Get Used To This is set against&nbsp;the backdrop of a modern Garden of Eden, a vision of divine femininity.Through a contemporary lens, Fa &amp; Fon embody the track’s sensuality through layered compositions, bold choreography and a radiant, authoritative energy.It's a stirring, joyful comeback visual that exudes the directors' trademark mix of high-end styling and art direction, and focus on unique performance vignettes.&nbsp;

Sasha Hilton

Ella Lucia

Lux Artists

Matthew Serafini

Hands 

Theresa Adebiyi

Greg Probert

Natasha Duursma

Joe Mulvihill

Callum Watt

Christina Ivanova

Kristiana Zhekova

Olivier Casamayou

Patrick Wilson - Artist Hair

Francesca Brazzo - Artist Glam

Megan Lee

Harbor

Sarah Maerz

Leah Ayinde

Vfx Artists: Mark Chapman

Alternative Pop

Jessie Ware 'I Could Get Used To This' by Fa & Fon

Jessie-Ware-'I-Could-Get-Used-To-This'-by-Fa-&-Fon

Award-winning visual artist Juliet Klottrup directs a tender and heartwarming promo for Tom Misch's comeback track Sisters With Me.&nbsp;Filmed in the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, the film is a celebration of family and relationships, documenting a series of real-life sisters, siblings and friends.&nbsp;Shot in an&nbsp;documentary fashion, the visual is anchored by portraiture and snapshots of real lives, following the style of&nbsp;Klottrup's previous work, including her photography&nbsp;of rural communities and her short films Travelling Home and Youth Of The Rural North.This is lovely work with Klottrup's humane and sympathetic vision&nbsp;perfectly representing the lyrics and feel of Misch's song.[imgtoken data:1][imgtoken data:2]&nbsp;

Anna Mcauley

Alice Clarke

Jai Durban

Lily Delphine

Juliet Klottrup

Jack Hartley

CANADA

Connie Meade

Duncan Murray

Henry Gill

Callum Harrison

Molly Singer

Luis Zarzo

Rich Woolway

Tim Smith

Rascal

Beyond The Groove / Awal Recordings

Singer-songwriter

Tom Misch 'Sisters With Me' by Juliet Klottrup

Tom-Misch--'Sisters-With-Me-'-by-Juliet-Klottrup

Fa &amp; Fon direct the bold, high-energy music video for Work, by new Indonesian girl group, no na.An ode to the vibrancy of island life, it's a&nbsp;choreography-driven video that exudes&nbsp;pure style and attitude, perfectly complementing the upbeat nature of the track.Infused with seamless transitions, breakneck camerawork and a singular sense of style, it's a very confident step into mainstream pop by the sister directors.&nbsp;

Indonesia

88rising

No Na 'Work' by Fa & Fon

No-Na-'Work'-by-Fa-&-Fon

Stitch Editing has announced that acclaimed&nbsp;multi-award winner editor Adam Spivey&nbsp;is joining its roster.Spivey is one of the UK's most respected editors, with a body of work&nbsp;that spans commercials, short films&nbsp;and television. With over 30 years experience in the industry, his reel reflects long-standing collaborations with leading directors including Gary Freedman (MJZ), Tim McNaughton (Arts &amp; Sciences), Si&amp;Ad (Academy Films), Simon Ratigan (Rogue), and Traktor (Stink).His work has been recognised with multiple Golds and Silvers from major industry awards including Cannes Lions, British Arrows, Creative Circle, and Kinsale Sharks. Spivey also&nbsp;founded Speade with Sam Sneade, before going on to start and run boutique edit house The Play Room for eight years. In 2019, he joined The Assembly Rooms, continuing to cut high-profile commercial work while maintaining the personal editorial sensibility that has defined his career.&nbsp;Spivey's arrival at Stitch marks an exciting new chapter, pairing his experience with the company’s creative and collaborative ethos, according to&nbsp;Stitch co-owner Leo King. “Adam is one of those editors whose work speaks for itself," he says.&nbsp;"He’s such a lovely guy, and brings a depth of experience that makes him a natural fit for Stitch.”&nbsp;Adam Spivey adds: “I’ve long admired both Tim {Hardy] and Leo’s work and the impressive company they have built. If I reflect back to when I created the Play Room in 2011 it was Stitch that I tried to copy. And as they say, if you can’t beat them, join them!”• Watch Adam Spivey's showreel at Stitch <a href="https://stitchediting.tv/editor/adam-spivey/" target="_blank">here</a>

Stitch welcomes Adam Spivey

Rosie Brear directs a vampiric love story for Tatyana, dealing with competition for the object of her affections in a nightclub with deadly efficiency.&nbsp;The promo for Venus &amp; Adonis opens with the singer bloodstained and smoking a cigarette, before we jump into a recollection of the events of the night, where Tatyana goes about her&nbsp;business of removing rivals for the love of the club DJ.&nbsp;Shot at The Cause in Canning Town, with a mix of traditional and lo-fi digital cameras by DoP Rik Burnell, the video is a feverish, bloody trip, with an underground feel - and Tatyana delivers an absorbing performance throughout.&nbsp;

Ally Andrews

Kate Crisp

Sarah Adewunmi

Mike Coley

Rosie Brear

Jess Shadwell

MrMr

Rik Burnell

Katie Lambert

Talia Pittman

Lydia Stott

Dasha Taivas

Sara Faulkner

Jack McGinity

Studio RM

Martha McGuirk

Tatyana 'Venus & Adonis' by Rosie Brear

Tatyana-'Venus-&-Adonis'-by-Rosie-Brear

German singer-songwriter Alice Merton self-directs an absorbing narrative for Ignorance Is Bliss, shot in Iceland.The video is a gritty road movie, with Merton on a journey of self-discovery and catharsis, displaying&nbsp; acting range as well as clear talent as a director. She plays a girl who at the start is fierce and rebellious&nbsp;- stealing a car at a petrol station under the nose of its owner, heading off into the wild Icelandic landscape.Then comes the explanation for her behaviour as a past relationship comes back to her on an empty&nbsp;beach, with editor Sara Faulkner expertly intercutting between her joyful past and lonely present.&nbsp;&nbsp;Beautifully shot and executed, it's a powerful visual which highlights how we deal with echoes of the past, and how sometimes the best choice can be burning it all to the ground.&nbsp;

Alice Merton

Paul Grauwinkel

Heroic Iceland

Elias C.j. Kohler

Kevin Brari

Studio Wilmersdorf

Paper Plane Records

Singer songwriter

Alice Merton 'Ignorance Is Bliss' by Alice Merton

Alice-Merton-'Ignorance-Is-Bliss'-by-Alice-Merton

The slick video for Khalid by 91 Rules finds the Texan singer-songwriter in an abstract club space, cutting between solitary performance and being joined by a joyful mass of dancers.With excellent production design and a sizzling edit by Charlie Von Rotberg - one of the nominees for Best Editing In A Video&nbsp;at this year's UKMVAs&nbsp;- the video&nbsp;for in plain sight&nbsp;comes on the heels of news that Khalid is well underway in preparing to release his new album, After The Sun Goes Down. In an interview with GQ, he noted that his upcoming music will be largely inspired by his recent journey of coming out as queer.“I wanted to recreate the impact of music that inspired me, but through a queer lens and a queer perspective,” he told Euphoria magazine. “If I’m going to come into this industry again, and in a way start anew, I want to be the pop star that I always envisioned myself to be, that I was so afraid of becoming.”

United States

91 Rules

Ersan Beskardes

Object & Animal

Gaul Porat

Alex Brinkman

Harvey Moore

Becky Bruce Lee

Lara Diamond

Joseph Bicknell

Company 3

HIMIA

RCA Records

Khalid 'in plain sight' by 91 Rules

Khalid - in plain sight (Official Video)

Yarns, the annual film competition from Stitch Editing and its junior editor division Homespun, has announced the&nbsp;three Homespun editors who are cutting the films currently in production on this year's theme of DIS:INFO:&nbsp;Ruoyu Ou, Luke Anderson and Laura&nbsp;Zvaríková.&nbsp;Ruoyu Ou - Homespun's newest editor - will be cutting Ciara O’Rourke’s Doncaster-based end of the world tale&nbsp;Don’t Believe A Word I Say. It's&nbsp;her first Yarns film.Luke Anderson&nbsp;joins the Yarns roster for his third year, this time cutting Tom Tennant’s surreal romcom&nbsp;Angling For Love.Laura Zvaríková&nbsp;returns to Yarns to cut Naomi Pallas’ desktop documentary,&nbsp;Clankers&nbsp;(formerly&nbsp;How to Sell A Girl), named after an online slur directed at AI chatbots.The short film competition gives Homespun’s editors the chance to hone their craft while offering the unsigned directors a taste of the editorial process, shaping their vision into films ready for the big screen.[imgtoken data:1]Ruoyu Ou, who recently joined the Homespun roster, has been carving out a name for herself in music promos and fashion films with directors like Zaineb Abelque, Jessica Madavo and Brioni Farren. She says:&nbsp;"This is my first time doing Yarns, so I’m excited to get stuck in. When I read the script I knew&nbsp;Don’t Believe A Word I Say&nbsp;was going to be a fun challenge in the edit — it’s messy, chaotic and full of energy. I’m looking forward to seeing how it all comes together."Luke&nbsp;Anderson will be&nbsp;bringing the experience he's gained from previous Yarns projects to bring Tom Tennant’s offbeat script to life.&nbsp;"When you hear the crew cracking up after takes, you know the writing is funny and Tom’s got a great performance out of the actors. His bonkers idea has come to life in the rushes, and I’m excited to get in the edit,” he says.&nbsp;“Having dipped my toe in the soapy waters of comedy with&nbsp;Dishes, Dishes, Dishes&nbsp;[a winning film in 2022] to a heartfelt documentary portrait of traditional traveller culture with&nbsp;Travelling Home&nbsp;- I’m excited to explore the comedic tribulations of dating culture with&nbsp;Angling for Love&nbsp;again.”Laura Zvaríková says that she is really excited to work on a documentary this year — especially a desktop documentary. "I’ve always found that form interesting because it’s such a different way of editing and storytelling compared to fiction," Laura&nbsp;says. "Naomi’s experience in documentaries makes her a great collaborator, and the subject of&nbsp;Clankers&nbsp;feels fascinating and important to bring to light."Reflecting on her Yarns journey, Laura adds: “The competition has always been a brilliant opportunity to collaborate with new directors. After working with Holly Hunter on her 2023 film&nbsp;Banana Boat, we’ve continued working together on many projects, including her next short&nbsp;Perfect Nails. Seeing how Yarns helped kickstart her directing career makes me even more excited to see where this year’s films will go."&nbsp;Editing is well underway on this year's shorts ahead of the screening night on November 13th at Curzon Soho. It’s gearing up to be an exciting evening of bold storytelling — a chance to celebrate UK filmmaking and connect with industry talent. Tickets will be released soon.&nbsp;

Yarns announces editors for DIS:INFO films

Kassandra Powell directs an atmospheric promo for alternative/indie artist&nbsp;Tally Spear.&nbsp;The video for Pretty explores individuality and challenging superficial standards, bringing&nbsp;this message to life through a visual concept rooted in simplicity, humanity, and contrast.With a band performance concept and a cast of characters lip-syncing to the lyrics, it's a thought-provoking visual with a fresh yet nostalgic style.&nbsp;Another standout promo from Kassandra Powell - and a great introduction&nbsp;to Tally Spear.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kassandra Powell

Freeagent Uk

Sebastian Hinds

Alessandro Di Rosa

Electric Theatre Collective

Rock

Tally Spear 'Pretty' by Kassandra Powell

Tally-Spear-'Pretty'-by-Kassandra-Powell

Poet, model and trans activist Kai-Isaiah Jamal adds music to their achievements as rapper Kissin Teef, accompanied by a vivid portrait of London life directed by Hector Dockrill and shot by Joel Honeywell.In the video for Jungle, Dockrill conjures an all-encompassing scene on a London estate in the realm of Hogarth. Honeywell's camera roams across the location,&nbsp;picking out numerous characters, their&nbsp;activities and interactions, while Jamal comments upon&nbsp;the scene as the narrator, both part of and separate from&nbsp;everything&nbsp;around them."JUNGLE&nbsp;is about the cultural and racial tensions in working class areas in London, its a love letter the to the beauty of the city being a melting pot of culture and reclaims what being British is," comments&nbsp;Isaiah-Jamal. "In response to a viral LBC caller Darren who you hear sampled in the chorus breaks, it is a song about resistance, community and standing fearlessly against racial hatred whilst reflecting on how marginalised communities have built this city into the radiant and alive patchwork it is today."

Sarah Asmail

George Blomiley

Rudy Simba Betty

Worldwide Production Agency

Hector Dockrill

Maggie Curwin

Magna Studios

Becky Tong

Poppy Haddigan

Daisy Haddigan

Joel Honeywell

Nnena Nwakodo

Peggy Digioia

Ty Hack

Alex Finlayson

Leroy Weir

Naomi Smith

Mata Marielle

Cassandra Scalia

Hila Karmand

Jason Wallis

Foundation.fm Records

Kissin Teef 'Jungle' by Hector Dockrill

kissin' teef - 'JUNGLE'

Having recently announced the filmmakers selected to make films on the subject of 'Disinfo' - this year's&nbsp;brief - Yarns has now revealed the experienced professionals&nbsp;who will mentor the filmmakers during the process of making their films.The mentors are director&nbsp;Georgi Banks-Davies, writer-director Luke Brookner and writer, director and producer Katie Lambert. From perfecting scripts to navigating post-production, the mentors have each been assigned a project, to challenge, champion&nbsp;and elevate the shorts being developed for this year’s timely and provocative brief - set by Homespun, the rising talent&nbsp;division of Stitch Editing.&nbsp;Georgi Banks-Davies is a BAFTA winning director. Her TV debut was as lead director on&nbsp;I Hate Suzie&nbsp;written by Lucy Prebble, and starring Billie Piper. She was the lead director on the sci-fi adaptation&nbsp;Paper Girls&nbsp;for Amazon, and Greek God opus&nbsp;Kaos&nbsp;for Netflix. She is currently in post production on the&nbsp;The Night Manager 2&nbsp;for BBC/Amazon, of which she directed the whole series. She has also directed many festival-screened shorts, most notably&nbsp;Garfield,&nbsp;selected for the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Georgi is also a successful commercials director - represented by Rogue Films. She joins Yarns to mentor duo Ciara O’Rourke and Jack Clarke, bringing her experience in both realism and speculative fiction to their end-of-the-world fable&nbsp;Don’t Believe A Word I Say.“Yarns is one of the most exciting film competitions out there, throwing a light on new voices and talent, and giving them the platform to shine," she says.&nbsp;"It goes without saying I'm proper chuffed to be a part of the scheme, supporting a brilliant filmmaker to achieve their vision. Selfishly, I also get to learn from (steal!) their skills and talent too.”[imgtoken data:1]Luke Brookner is an award-winning writer-director based in East London. He studied screenwriting at MET film school, and since then he has honed his skills and creative voice over the years as a writer in the creative departments of various creative agencies and brands, including Brothers and Sisters and Beats by Dre. As a director, Luke searches for the intimacy and honesty in the small moments and often showcases a sensitivity and rawness, achieved by his obsession to capture a sense of naturalism in whatever he makes. He’ll be bringing his sharp eye for performance and comedy while mentoring Tom Tennant for his fishy rom-com&nbsp;Angling For Love.Katie Lambert is half of MrMr films and loves a good time. As a writer and director, her interests lie in exploring female trouble and referencing every Lady Gaga music video ever made. With MrMr she has produced award-winning work globally, including that time she tried to sneak onto Usher’s private jet (denied). She’ll be mentoring Naomi Pallas as she dives into a dark corner of the internet in her documentary short&nbsp;How To&nbsp;Sell A Girl."I love Homespun!" says Lambert.&nbsp;"What an exciting competition. I am so thrilled to work with Naomi and make something truly excellent."Each mentor will&nbsp;generously equip each filmmaker with valuable advice throughout the process. The films will be screened at the Curzon, Soho on November 13th.Homespun co-owner Leo King adds: “We’re really excited to have these three mentors on board for Yarns this year. The competition is all about nurturing bold new voices, and this trio couldn’t be better placed to help our finalists bring their visions to life.”• More on Yarns: DISINFO <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnsfilm/" target="_blank">here</a>

Georgi Banks-Davies

Luke Brookner

Banks-Davies, Brookner and Lambert announced as Mentors for Yarns 2025

Short film competition Yarns has revealed the unsigned filmmakers selected to bring their visions to life under the competition's bold theme this year.The&nbsp;finalists are the director/producer duo Ciara O'Rourke &amp; Jack Clarke, Tom Tennant and&nbsp;Naomi Pallas, who have been selected to make films on the subject of DISINFO.&nbsp;The not-for-profit competition organised by Homespun -&nbsp;the new talent division of Stitch Editing -&nbsp;that champions emerging UK talent with full creative and post-production support to transform their ideas into fully realised short films, received a record number of submissions for films tackling this year's theme. The three finalists were then chosen from a shortlist of ten submissions.Each finalist will receive £2,000 funding and post-production assistance from Homespun, and post partners Sine Audio Post, Absolute, Freefolk and Nineteentwenty. The competition is also backed by&nbsp;Kodak, APA&nbsp;and Sine Audio Post.Ciara O’Rourke &amp; Jack Clarke will bring their twist on the end of the world to their short&nbsp;Don’t Believe A Word I Say. O'Rourke is a director and award-winning production designer from Doncaster, known for her surreal, stylistic and heartfelt visual storytelling. A BAFTA mentee with a growing reputation, she excels in finding magic in the rubble.&nbsp;Clarke is a Salford-based producer whose work spans indie features, investigative docs and grassroots culture. His work spotlights the grit, grief and brilliance of everyday lives.Tom Tennant's comedy short&nbsp;Angling For Love&nbsp;will explore the fishier sides of modern dating. He is a&nbsp;Somerset-born up and coming filmmaker whose wit is as sharp as his eye. Often working with his brother Theo, his previous documentary&nbsp;Frontier Town won a BAFTA Cymru Award.&nbsp;Naomi Pallas's documentary How To Sell A Girl will dive into a dark new online phenomenon.&nbsp;She is a documentary producer and director from Essex whose freelance work spans BBC, Channel 4, Sky and Amazon — but she’s just as passionate about her independent explorations of technology, folklore and the natural world. Her latest short Big Cat, currently prowling the festival circuit, traces the hunt for a black panther said to roam the Glastonbury festival site.“We were really impressed by the originality of this year’s finalist pitches," says&nbsp;Tim Hardy, co-owner of Homespun.&nbsp;"Each one brought a distinct perspective to the brief, and it was clear they were thinking ambitiously about their shorts. We’re excited to support them through the process.”The shorts will premiere at Curzon Soho on November 13th, offering a platform to shine and spark conversation in the heart of London’s film community.• More on Yarns: DISINFO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnsfilm/" target="_blank">here</a>

Kodak

Yarns announces finalists for 2025 competition on subject of DISINFO

The latest video from Colin Solal Cardo to introduce Olly Alexander's new album Polari continues a choreography-based narrative that began with the visuals for the title track and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgzLmyVeCUE" target="_blank">Cupid's Bow</a>.In an enclosed space where he's separated from his team of dancers, including his love interest, Olly's heartfelt yearning&nbsp;for a human connection is expressed through a combination of performance and dance.It's captured with great use of constantly moving camerawork, both within&nbsp;and outside the constructed space, in a video where each department has excelled, including Jake Hunter's cinematography and Furmann Ahmed's production design.[imgtoken data:1]