Remix the reel Competition - Dr Martens X Cariss Auburn

I took part in a competition to remix an Instagram reel for a chance to win £5,000 for Dr. Martens, Team Up On The Track, and grassroots music artist Cariss Auburn. Going the extra mile, I created visuals for the entire track and then made a condensed version optimised for Instagram to enter into the competition. The video and visuals were inspired by the lyrics and my own memories of visiting Japan. The chorus of the track mentions flying to Japan. So, my idea began as a magical hot air balloon journey. The balloon on its own seemed lonely. I had to place someone or something in it. It was then that I started developing the dolls and their individual scenes. I included a scene of an exhibition called 'Contact' that Cariss has previously spoken about. The girls are taking selfies in front of the exhibit and are told off by security. Adding a touch of humour, I hope this scene resonates with Cariss. I thoroughly enjoyed this project and bringing these characters to life. I named the girls Ko, Ke, and Shi, a play on the Japanese name for these dolls, known as Kokeshi Dolls.