Grant Singer

“I’m now very conscious of the actualisation of each beat. It’s about writing while understanding the pacing of a sequence—the rhythm.” @grant_singer began his career as a sought-after music video director, working with top artists like Taylor Swift and The Weeknd. He has since made a seamless transition to acclaimed film direction. With a deep passion for the medium, Singer opens up about his creative influences, the unique challenges he faced, and how he blends his love for music and visuals to craft compelling stories with a distinct cinematic edge.

Picture (of a picture) by Eric Bogosian

BTS on IDWLF which was shot in London earlier this month

Pic @patrick.m.sullivan.96

We Direct Music Videos is thrilled to present Volume 8 of The Directors Series. This time, our guest is acclaimed director Grant Singer @grant_singer - Through his electrifying work for artists like Lorde, The Weeknd, Sam Smith, Slowdive, Skrillex, Troye Sivan, Ariana Grande, Ariel Pink, Sky Ferreira, Camila Cabello, Future, Taylor Swift, and numerous others, Grant Singer has become one of the modern music video’s most influential filmmakers. He is also the director of the hit Netflix movie Reptile. Join us for a program of music videos selected by Grant Singer, including a very special new one, alongside a career-spanning discussion. Thank you to @larkcreative for their support. Q&A hosted by @jasonllester and @emmaaverage Tickets now available at the link in our bio. In case of a sell out there will be a standby line on the night. Tuesday, June 10th. Doors 7PM, showtime 7:30PM. The Directors Series is a celebration of the artistry of music videos and those who make them. As the music video continues to change and mutate in unknowable directions, we want to take stock of the directors and art we love, presenting hand-picked collections of videos in a format rare to the music video: theatrically, with a live audience, and with the filmmakers on hand to discuss their work.

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What @grant_singer is into… 🖌️ Leigha Mason 🚰 Mountain Valley Water 🥕 Carrot juice at The Farmer and the Cook 🎵 Yves Tumor 📽️ ??? ~link in bio~

I’m not sure if there’s been anyone as supportive of the movie over the last year as @thepatriksandberg . I’ll never forget the first time I showed you the film and the note you wrote me. I was so moved by your reaction. It was Patrik’s idea to do the Metrograph premiere, he introduced me to @theionpack who I love, and he’s now written a great piece in @interviewmag where we talk about the making of the film. Patrik, I’m so grateful for you, our friendship, and that you’ve always been there for me. Thank you

The fine folks at Netflix cut this piece together where I walk through a few sequences in the film. @seansam @nathanrmarcy @jdeatzz @erinbeckner_

Had a great time talking with @theelvismitchell for The Treatment. /culture/shows/the-treatment/nahnatchka-khan-grant-singer-sir-ben-kinglsey/reptile-director-interview-benicio-del-toro

We're back, this time to get Reptilionized with the GOAT and thee god Grant Singer! We talk about PTA, Benicio del Toro being thee god, Reptile being muscular filmmaking, simple classic filmmaking techniques, chasing a feeling, music video approach vs. filmmaking approach, watching movies at home, Benicio's nonverbal communication, Patrik Sandberg, Christian Marclay, Michael Pitt, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Sky Ferreira, Domenick Lombardozzi, kitchen renovations, paying it forward, The Shining, aspiring for greatness, Magnolia, Aaron Dilloway, The Blood Brothers, watching movies with your dad, Billy Friedkin stories, Genesis P-Orridge, not hating, IRL, James Gandolfini, and MUCH MORE! Also featuring pictures from our Q&A at the premiere and from Reptilionized afterward by @christopherpetrus and video by Jason Banker. patreon.com/theionpack BIG shouts @netflix 🙌

The afterparty for Reptile last week in NYC was unreal. Thank you to @yvestumor @theionpack and everyone who came.