If you've followed Whitelabrecs for a while, you may recall a collaborative album between Sven Laux and Fione, called 'Tomorrow Everything Will Be Different' back in 2022. Recently I saw that Fione, who is also a film maker as well as a musician, had made a short film featuring a track from the album. I asked Fione a few questions as I thought it would be great to share her work in a blog post, where you can see the film in full as well as get some added insight behind it and what it was like to work with Sven!

When did you first have the idea to come up with a music video for Tomorrow Everything Could Be Different, and what prompted it?

FM: Last September, I had the honour of being one of 50 artists selected for a film residency in the picturesque seaside town of Amantea in Italy. Inspiration struck during a train journey down the coast from Rome. It had been a long time since I left Berlin, and as the Mediterranean shimmered into view, emotion washed over me. Growing up by the open water, I hadn't realised how much I missed it. The ocean holds a special place in my heart, brimming with childhood memories and a sense of nostalgia. The moment I laid eyes on it, it pulled me in and I knew it had to play a central role in my film, perfectly complemented by the evocative music I had already produced with Sven.

Where in Italy was it filmed and how long did it take to shoot?

FM: Amantea, Italy – nestled in the southern part of Calabria, nearly at the tip of the boot! Planning the shoot was an intense three-day whirlwind. On the actual day of filming, we had to wake up at 5 AM to make sure we captured the breathtaking coastal sunrise, which welcomes the viewer into our film. The entire shoot was a rollercoaster affair, wrapping up in just 1.5 days.

The film conveys the story well, when matched up with the title of the album, but is there anything more you can tell us? Could you briefly talk us through the scenes?

FM: The film begins with a young girl basking in the freedom and comfort of the ocean. Later, the scene transitions to deserted streets and abandoned buildings, eventually leading to her showering. This shower scene further plays into the significance of water as a cleansing element, washing away the nostalgia for her past and signifying the future realization that she must leave town. In the ending scene, she bids farewell to her father, who remains alone in this quiet town.

This narrative mirrors a significant issue across Italy and Europe: the exodus of young people from small towns to larger cities in search of work. As she departs, the film captures the final glimpses of the ocean, bringing the story to a close.

How long have you been making films for? What are your next plans and ambitions in making films?

FM: I've been making films for the past eight years. Currently, I'm wrapping up a mockumentary that was filmed between Ireland and Berlin, as well as a short horror film that was filmed earlier this summer. Additionally, I'm developing a pilot series about a fish, which I plan to pitch at the end of the year. While I can't reveal much about the series just yet, keep your eyes peeled for more details soon.

What was it like working with Sven? Do you have any more music lined up, either working again with Sven or otherwise?

FM: Working with Sven is a breeze (a sea breeze even!). We've always gotten along well, and he's a huge supporter of the music I write. We're currently collaborating on our second album and have already "completed" two w.i.p songs.

I have an ambitious plan for the album release: a fully immersive video installation. To bring this vision to life, I'll be teaming up with a friend who specializes in experimental audiovisual techniques. While it’ll be logistically challenging, I’m excited to share it with the wider community when the time comes.

If you like the sound of what you hear and read in this blog post by Fione, you can follow his work here:

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You can listen to the album 'Tomorrow Everything Will Be Different' from which the soundtrack to this film was taken HERE! Or, hit play on the embedded player below: