The Bombay-based electronic artist Fuzzy Logic and Kathmandu-based stop-motion animator Joey Foster Ellis and his team at CatManDew LABS have collaborated to create a music video titled 'Pretty Child'.

The song's lyrics talk about the difficulties of adolescence and growing up, becoming an adult, losing the freedom of childhood and the innocence of being young. The lyrics are a poignant reminder that growing up can be a difficult and emotional journey and that it's important to cherish the memories of our youth.

What makes this music video interesting is how it was made. The creators used a unique method of crowdfunding by selling cameos of people's childhood photos or pets. Based on the amount donated, the duration of the cameo in the final music video was decided. Over 150 people contributed globally, making this music video a true community effort. It's a fantastic example of how crowdfunding can be used to fund creative projects and bring people together.

The stop-motion animation used in the music video is visually stunning and adds another layer of emotion to the lyrics. The use of stop-motion animation is a unique way of telling a story, and the creators have used it to great effect. The video is full of layered gifs of objects that are commonly found in Indian culture. These gifs add a subtle touch of nostalgia to the video and give it a distinct Indian flavor.

Creating this music video was not an easy task, and it took over a year to produce. But the hard work paid off, resulting in an emotionally powerful music video that resonated with many. The music video is a testament to the power of collaboration and shows what can be achieved when people come together to create something truly special.

Overall, 'Pretty Child' is a fantastic music video that is both visually stunning and emotionally powerful. The unique crowdfunding method used to fund the project and the use of stop-motion animation give the video a unique edge, making it stand out from the crowd. The video is a beautiful reminder of the importance of cherishing our memories of youth and the challenges of growing up. It's a must-watch for anyone who appreciates great music and creative storytelling.

The video was first premiered at TEDxDelhi:

In the news:

Manoharan, Arvind. "Transcending Words: Artist Joey Foster Ellis on the language of GIFs and his role model." The Hindu, 16 Dec. 2016

Chakraborty, Riddhi. "Fuzzy Logic Crowdfunds Stop-Motion Music Video." Rolling Stone India, 01 Jul. 2016

Maskeri, Anju. "Joey Foster Ellis and Arfaaz Kagalwala storyboard 9,000 photos for their first stop-motion collaboration." Mid-Day Newspaper Mumbai, 03 Jul. 2016

Artists who worked on this video:

Joey Foster Ellis

Sunil Shrestha

Pooja Bajracharya

Pujesh Joshi

Sandhya Karki

Nive Das