Zack Sekuler: Difference between revisions
Jumplike23 (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
Added DEFAULTSORT. |
||
| Line 19: | Line 19: | ||
<references /> |
<references /> |
||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sekuler, Zack}} |
|||
[[Category:Living people]] |
[[Category:Living people]] |
||
[[Category:People from Thousand Oaks, California]] |
[[Category:People from Thousand Oaks, California]] |
||
Revision as of 16:26, 19 June 2023
Zack Sekuler is an American filmmaker, music video director, and musician. He has directed and produced music videos for a variety of artists across different genres including: EarthGang, The Neighbourhood, Winnetka Bowling League, Elton John, X Ambassadors, Gwen Stefani, Imagine Dragons, Tori Kelly, Bad Suns, Cedric Gervais, Jonas Brothers, Ghost Loft, Hunter Hayes, Young Rising Sons, among others. Notable music videos that he has directed include Unsteady (X Ambassadors song), Sweater Weather (The Neighbourhood), and Misery (Gwen Stefani song).
Early life and education
Sekuler is from Thousand Oaks, California. He studied at the California Institute of the Arts where he obtained a Bachelor's degree.[1][2] In high school, he was in a pop-punk band called "The Braces."[3]
Music Videos
Sekuler had been friends with Jesse Rutherford (singer) and other members of The Neighbourhood.[4] He made the first video for the band,[4] and then Sekuler and Daniel Iglesias Jr. teamed up to produce visual content for The Neighbourhood.[5] In 2013, Sekuler co-directed Sweater Weather (The Neighbourhood Song).[6] The pair also directed the black and white music video for Afraid (The Neighbourhood song). Complex noted: "Taking a stark, literally naked look at the band, it also goes a detour through a slowed-down, purple alternate reality (no idea what that could be about) and a Memento-like playthrough of its key sequences."[7] The pair also co-directed the music video for Female Robbery.[8][9]
In 2020, Sekuler directed a music video for EarthGang's "Options" featuring Wale (rapper).[10] Pitchfork (website) called the video a "charming animated visual."[10]
He directed "CVS" for Winnetka Bowling League.[11] The video features Hilary Duff, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Elisha Yaffe and was filmed in Los Angeles.[12] The video was filmed in an actual CVS pharmacy.[13]
Sekuler directed a music video for Kesha and Wrabel called "Since I Was Young."[14] In the video, he reused video footage from their childhoods. Wrabel said of the video: "This video gave me goosebumps, made me cry, and prompted a late nite sappy mushy message to my family thanking them for loving me the way they do."[14]
In 2022, Sekuler directed a music video for Elton John and Stevie Wonder called "Finish Line."[15][16] The video features video footage and images depicting life through the decades including the COVID-19 pandemic.[15] The video highlights the joyous occasions of life as well as the challenges.[17]
Sources
- ^ "New directors: Daniel Iglesias & Zack Sekuler". 1.4. 2012-08-13. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ YDA (2012-08-28). "Unsigned: Daniel Iglesias & Zack Sekuler". Young Director Award. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ Punknews.org (2010-02-24). "Interviews: Zack Sekuler (The Braces)". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ a b "The Neighbourhood: 'The Most R&B I'd Get Is A Justin Timberlake Album'". DIY. 2012-05-18. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ Stories, Local (2018-09-04). "Meet Daniel Iglesias Jr. in East LA - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". voyagela.com. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ Robbins, Caryn. "THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Premieres Debut Album 'I Love You'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ Kramer, Kyle. "Video: The Neighbourhood "Afraid"". Complex. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ Bronson, Kevin (2012-08-08). "Video: The Neighbourhood, 'Female Robbery'". buzzbands.la. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ Olbrich, Suze (2012-08-07). "The Neighbourhood - "Female Robbery"". Vice. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ a b Bloom, Madison (2020-12-18). "EarthGang and Wale Share Video for New Song "Options"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ "Winnetka Bowling League Release New Track and Video for 'CVS' | Vulkan Magazine". vulkanmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ Bronson, Kevin (2020-03-11). "Video: Winnetka Bowling League, 'CVS'". buzzbands.la. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ "Hilary Duff Cameos in Matthew Koma's Band Winnetka Bowling League's Hilarious Music Video". www.yahoo.com. 2020-02-28. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ a b Daw, Stephen (2020-07-10). "Wrabel and Kesha Get Nostalgic With Childhood Footage in 'Since I Was Young' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ a b "SEE IT: Stevie Wonder and Elton John reunite for nostalgic music video for 'Finish Line' duet". Yahoo Entertainment. 2022-03-12. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ "Watch new music video for Elton John recent duet with Stevie Wonder, "Finish Line"". AM 880 KIXI. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ Legaspi, Althea (2022-03-10). "Elton John, Stevie Wonder's 'Finish Line' Video Showcases Triumph of Human Spirit". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-06-19.