Director KC Locke joins Merman
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Hailing from Manchester, KC Locke has cemented himself as one of the most prolific, most culturally influential directors on the UK music video scene.
Merman Branded welcome music video director KC Locke to the London roster launching his commercial and branded offering across the board.
Hailing from Manchester, KC Locke has cemented himself as one of the most prolific, most culturally influential directors on the UK music video scene. His ability to push the creative possibilities of VFX, paired with an unrivalled talent for authentically capturing youth and street culture has seen him create promos for some of the most notable artists in Rap, Hip Hop and Pop, including the likes of Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, Aitch, Burna Boy, Ella Eyre and Mahalia.
Locke’s primitive years of filmmaking were somewhat shaped by his proud heritage. While working at a creative agency in Manchester, Locke began honing his distinctive visual style by directing promos for emerging artists and friends on Manchester’s music scene. This included directing a series of videos for local rapper IAMDDB, whose promo for Shade soon went viral, amassing millions of hits online while subsequently hurtling Locke onto the music industry’s roadmap as a notable new filmmaker.
His style is epic in both scale and confidence, contrasting grit with colour to craft bespoke worlds for his artists that create intrigue and drive rewatchability. Locke has directed campaigns for brands including ITV x Samsung, McDonalds, Boohoo and Ruroc.
Siobhan Murphy/ Spencer Dodd, Partners / EP’s say of the new signing; “The inventiveness and craft KC has achieved in his music video and commercial work thus far is incredible. If you’re looking for a highly experimental filmmaker who will push the boundaries of a creative vision while tapping into the cultural zeitgeist, then look no further.”
KC Locke adds; “I am excited to be joining the Merman team & making waves in the commercial oceans.”
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