Chris Cunningham

How did Bjork and Chris collaborate on the “All is Full of Love” video?

Bjork had the idea for the concept of the video prior to the production of it and Cunningham worked around this to create this conceptual idea.

What techniques were used in the Portishead video to create the unusual, slow motion-motion effects?

The slow motion effects were achieved by filming the subjects in large, water tanks that were lit dimly. The air bubbles were removed afterwards through digital editing.

What other music video directors have gone on to direct feature films? Name 2 and the feature films they’ve made

Michael Gondry:

Made the music video, ‘The White Stripes – The Hardest Button to Button’ and the feature film, ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’

Spike Jonze:

Made the music video, ‘Sonic Youth – 100%’ and the feature film, ‘Being John Malkovich'

Which famous sci-fi did Chris work on before he became a director?

A.I

What makes his work different to the original compared to other similar directors?

Chris Cunningham’s work has a very unique visual style; there is a deep atmosphere to them that he achieves by every aspect of his work (lighting, editing .etc.). His videos can be very disturbing and can often convey political messages.