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In this, an exclusive first look, British singer/songwriter Billy Cullum has released the official music video to accompany his new track, “Hard Heart Work.” The song finds the much-loved new music artist embracing himself and the outside as he travels from varying locations in an impressive edit that elevates throughout.
GAY TIMES
The Vivienne has released her first-ever music video, and it’s one of the fiercest clips of the year, which is directed by Darius Shu.
GAY TIMES
Today we can unveil the gorgeous music video for Billy Cullum's new single Kiss Away, which is directed by Darius Shu and choreographed by Leanne Pinder.
UK FILM REVIEW
I AM Norman is a an important, haunting short which addresses relevant issues regarding mental health in the LGBTQ+ community.
VOICE MAGAZINE
I AM Norman: A uniquely disturbing take on the repercussions of conversion therapy.
FILM THREAT
I AM Norman is a refined piece of work from two talented filmmakers. It has a voice, a message, and a reason to exist. You are not ill. You are not alone.
CHALKPIT RECORDS
A torrent of movielike musicality, ‘A Peaceful Killing’ should soundtrack more than just a movie this winter.
ViddyWell
"I Am Norman," A Quirky Character Study That Explores The Effects Of Conversion Therapy
CultureFix
REVIEW: ARRON BLAKE AND DARIUS SHU BRING US UNSETTLING LGBTQ+ THEMED SHORT ‘I AM NORMAN
Attitude
Every once in a while, a truly unusual and striking film stops you in your tracks – when it’s a silent film that runs just about as long as your tea break but packs a considerable punch, you know you’re really onto something.
Gscene Magazine
His Hands will leave you with all the questions for you to answer following its many clues.
GUAP Magazine
GUAP Interviews: Directors of Tribeca nominated LGBTQ+ Arthouse Silent Film “His Hands”
Arron Blake and Darius Shu
London Live
His Hands made with a budget of 400 pounds has just had its premiere at one of the world's leading film festivals.
The Movie Buff
There is no exact way to write, direct, or portray different imagery and one artist’s method will most likely be completely diverse to the next.
ViddyWell
Looking Past The Surface To Find Things You Never Knew Existed: Darius Shu & Arron Blake On Their Short Film
"His Hands"
Occhi Magazine
Filmmaker Darius Shu Shares Exciting News About His Film “The Secret Child” and More
Horror Buzz
Featuring no dialog outside of a cryptic physical language that both parties seem to comprehend on some level but which eludes any firm translation, His Hands exists to be pondered more than understood.
Close Up Culture
Ahead of the festival later this week, Close-up Culture’s James Prestridge spoke to the co-directors about their incredible resourcefulness, exploring the issue of loneliness, creating a distinct visual style, and much more.
Culture Fix
Arron Blake and Darius Shu write, direct, and produce short film, His Hands, an atmospheric psychological thriller. Shu and Blake opt not to use dialogue throughout, lending further strength to the film's richly crafted aesthetics and allowing us as viewers to use our own perspectives in exploring the intriguingly ambiguous narrative.
Film Threat
Co-writers and directors Arron Blake and Darius Shu have grand ambitions for the intentionally ambiguous His Hands.
UK Film Review
Cranking the atmosphere to eleven, short filmmakers Arron Blake and Darius Shu treat audiences to a smorgasbord of tension and drama with no dialogue to act as relief. The result is a compelling and piercing mystery-thriller.
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