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Erik Artur

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PRODUCTIONS 2007
LOST IN THE FOREST
TYPE:
Short
FUNCTION: Actor
May 8 to May 11, I was in Stockholm to help out on a short by, amongst others, Robin Wikner. They asked me if I wanted to act in and help out on it. No sweat. Shot on 16mm. Uploaded when edited.
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RADIO RESET - THIS DANCE
TYPE:
Music Video
FUNCTION: Director
The music video for Radio Reset's "This Dance" that I directed February 18-19 in Hollywood is finally up! It's been a long editing process but we're all happy with the results! Check it out right away HERE!
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CHANDRA SIMMONS - CRUSH
TYPE:
Music Video
FUNCTION: 1:st Assistant Director
This is my third co-operation with the one and only, very productive Christian Davis. Shot in the Musicians Institute, on location and in front of green screen. Check out Chandra Simmons HERE!
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JAMESON - ONE
TYPE:
Music Video
FUNCTION: Producer
This is my third co-operation with Chris Hori. Shot in Hollywood and North Hollywood. This story based music video is a mysterious story about a ghost. Or is it? Check out the video HERE!
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VAJRA - OPTIMUS
TYPE:
Music Video
FUNCTION: Grip/Extra
This music video was shot over a longer period of time and I was working on the last part of the production, namely the performance scenes and sound stage scenes. Check out the video HERE!
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KEALII HO - DARLING
TYPE:
Music Video
FUNCTION: 1:ST AD
This calm and beautiful song was visualized with amazing views over Los Angeles and El Matador Beach amongst others. Directed by Alika Awana . Check out the video HERE!
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MICHAEL MAZOCHI - LATELY I
TYPE:
Music Video
FUNCTION: Grip/Extra
Winner of 2006 LA Music Award for Folk Album of the year Michael Mazochi's music video is now in post-production and I had the honour to work on the shoot. Check out the video HERE!
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THE GRAVITY GUILD - SLO
TYPE:
Music Video
FUNCTION: 1:st AD/Gaffer
Shot on famous El Matador Beach as one of the locations, this music video was my first one so far that I worked on but didn't direct. It was a great experience. Check out the video HERE!
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SANYO RICE COOKER
TYPE:
Commercial
FUNCTION: Grip/Gaffer
It was actually more exciting than it sounds. Shot 50% with 35mm on location and 50% with HD on a built set, this shoot was one of the most interesting to be working with. Uploaded when edited.
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98.7 FM
TYPE:
Commercial
FUNCTION: Camera Operator
A couple of weeks ago I was the 1:st Assistant Camerman on Christian Davis Productions 98.7 FM Commercial. Now it's finally edited and you can watch it HERE!
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PRODUCTIONS 2006
AN ORAL MEETING
TYPE:
Short
FUNCTION: Director
It's finally up! The movie that forever changed the way we look at guys that run around with their mouths open... Shot in Stockholm, Sweden, winter -06. Check it out HERE!
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ROCK 'N ROLL HIGHCLASS
TYPE:
Short
FUNCTION: Director
It's finally up! The movie that forever changed the way we look at guys with roses... Shot in Stockholm, Sweden, in January -06. With lyrics by Maja from Le Muhr . Check it out HERE!
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TALUN HSU'S REEL
TYPE:
Informatory / CV
FUNCTION: Editor
Feature film director Talun Hsu (Fatal Blade, Codename: Silencer) personally asked me to edit his reel the other day. No sweat! Uploaded when edited. Check out Talun's IMDB info HERE!
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MUSICIANS INSTITUTE - BE YOUR OWN IDOL
TYPE:
Commercial
FUNCTION: 2:st Assistant Cameraman
With Hollywood Blvd as on of the locations, this 35mm commercial is to be aired on MTV this winter. This is my version of the edit. Check it out HERE!
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STELLA VICARIOUS - CONFINED IN ILLUSION
TYPE:
Music Video
FUNCTION: 1:st Assistant Cameraman
Shot in the middle of the night, at Musicians Institute, Hollywood, CA. To check out the video and visit the bands site, click HERE!
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PING PONG
TYPE:
Short
FUNCTION: Director
My last movie before I left Sweden for Hollywood. It is a short about a man who meets his destiny in a very unusual way... Cast: Robin Wikner, Per Lidholm & Erik Hedarp. Check it out HERE!
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WINTER DREAMS
TYPE:
Short
FUNCTION: Photo Assistant
A short about loneliness directed by Niklas Salmose, starring actress Emma T Åberg (Frostbite). Shot in Skåne, Sweden. To read more and see full credits, click HERE!
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NEW YORK (Montt Mardié)
TYPE:
Music Video
FUNCTION: Photo Assistant
Music video for Swedish artist Montt Mardié, shot in Stockholm, Sweden. One of my two co-operations with director Niklas Salmose. Read more and check out the video HERE!
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JAKOBSBERGS FOLKHöGSKOLA
TYPE:
Informatory
FUNCTION: Director
Just before my last semester ended on this wonderful school in Stockholm, Sweden, I was asked to do a movie about it. So I did and of course you can check it out HERE!
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My Interests



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Music:

Erik Artur

Movies:

I am my biggest fan...

Television:

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Books:

Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy! The only guide you need.

Heroes:

People who LISTEN when you talk to them. There are a few...

My Blog

Voted 9 on ourstage.com

They seem to like my music video "This Dance" by the group Radio Reset. I was once again voted in the top 10 on www.ourstage.com this month.
Posted by Erik Artur on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:49:00 PST

STOCKHOLM FILM SCHOOL

I got in! Starting the 4:th of August this fall and goes on for 2 years. Nice... C ya in Stockholm filmmakers and groupies!
Posted by Erik Artur on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:00:00 PST

FEATURED ON CURRENT TV SHOW

During the shoot of my music video "Radio Reset - This Dance" an additional crew shot a Behind The Scenes feature about it. Here it is!http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individ ual&...
Posted by Erik Artur on Fri, 11 May 2007 11:48:00 PST

3:d best video on www.ourstage.com with "Radio Reset - This Dance"

April 30, the voting for the best video that month on www.ourstage.com ended and my video "Radio Reset - This Dance" was voted 3:d best out of 193 entries! I directed it in Hollywood, CA Feb...
Posted by Erik Artur on Wed, 02 May 2007 11:45:00 PST

RADIO RESET MUSIC VIDEO UPLOADED

The music video for Radio Reset's "This Dance" that I directed February 18-19 in Hollywood is finally up! It's been a long editing process but we're all happy with the results! Check it out right away...
Posted by Erik Artur on Thu, 05 Apr 2007 08:30:00 PST

Bye bye Hollywood (for now)

After a pretty decent flight with only one really turbulent and uncomfortable situation over Chicago, I'm now back home in Gothenburg, Sweden. These seven months in Hollywood feel somewhat like a long...
Posted by Erik Artur on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:57:00 PST

Outstanding Student Achievement Award

Today I graduated the six months Film Institute of Technology course in Hollywood and as a very nice surprise I also won the Outstanding Student Achievement Award which was really great. I will upload...
Posted by Erik Artur on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 05:49:00 PST

Commercials uploaded!

Finally, my cuts of the Musicians Institute commercial series "Be your own idol", are uploaded on my Videos. Check them out!
Posted by Erik Artur on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 02:52:00 PST

Debut book coming up!

That's right, been working on it for a while now and it will soon be out on the market. Now my only concern is how to publish it, whether it should be an E-book or a printed one, if it should be free ...
Posted by Erik Artur on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:26:00 PST

DO YOU NEED A MUSIC VIDEO FOR YOUR BAND?

Are you on the verge of having a breakthrough with your band? Is all you need a music video so good that it can be shown on MTV and such stations? Contact me! I'm attending the Musicians Institute, Ho...
Posted by Erik Artur on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 12:49:00 PST