Artist in focus: William Laboury
KISFF looks back at the work of William Laboury, Paris-based film and music video director, editor and graphic and art designer.
We are focusing on the video clips directed by William, his award-winning short film that received the Grand-Prix at the 5th edition of KISFF, HOTARU 蛍, as well as the festival hits, PLAY DEAD and A THING OF THE MIND, and William's most recent short film, YANDERE.
Physical, Verbal abuse
A THING OF THE MIND
William Laboury
France | 2017, 20 min
Every since Ema has been electro-sensitive, she’s cut herself off from the outside world, and is holed up in her home far from electromagnetic waves. Using only her mind, she’s able to travel outside of her body. Until the day two robbers break into her home.
AGAR AGAR — FANGS OUT
William Laboury
France | 2018, 4 min
PLAY DEAD
William Laboury
France | 2016, 9 min
Tom is 16 years old, and he is the whipping boy of Evan who manufactures artisanal weapons. Since he survived the 'spudgun experimentation', he avoids passing Evan's place. However, Evan doesn't want to stop yet as the fun has just started.
BONNIE BANANE — L' APPETIT
William Laboury
France | 2016, 4 min
YANDERE
William Laboury
France | 2019, 21 min
Maïko is Tommy’s tiny holographic girlfriend. Her love for him knows no bounds. But when Tommy breaks up with her for another girl, a real one, Maïko experiences an intense new feeling and discovers the taste of her tears. Those tears will transform her flesh and give her a taste for blood…
HOTARU 蛍
William Laboury
France | 2018, 22 min
They told me : "You have a gift, Martha. Down here, your gift is useless. So we're gonna show you the most beautiful things. You're gonna have more memories than everyone else. And then, you will sleep. You won't wake up. But you will carry the most precious memories from Earth."
