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Kevin Gates "Great Man" (Anthony Pham and Pasqual Gutierrez, dir.)

For "Great Man," Godless directors Pasqual Gutierrez and Anthony Pham use their hybrid documentary/portrait-style video as a way to highlight fathers of color in Los Angeles, the everyday heroes who aren't always in the limelight but are the backbone of many communities. Anchored by scenes of Kevin Gates and his children, the video tells the story of several families in the LA area, and even features a cameo from Pasqual and Pham with their dads.  

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SG Lewis f/ Gallant "Holding Back" (John Merizalde and Pasqual Gutierrez, dir.)

Welcome to Atlanta's Cascade roller rink, where people from all walks of life take a break for a roller skating jam.

John Merizalde, director: "Growing up in Atlanta, Cascade was a place that always fascinated me. When I was a teenager, I had the experience of spending an evening at this unassuming roller skating rink on the west side. What immediately stuck out to me was the energy - the Cascade crowd was diverse, the music was electric, and the movement was contagious. I realized this wasn't just a place to skate; it was a subculture, a community. 

When I heard "Holding Back" I realized this was not only the perfect opportunity to create a memorably groovy video but also a lasting tribute for this magical place. The track has a palpable sexiness that perfectly compliments the smoothness of Cascade skaters. Beyond the surface level coolness however, we wanted to layer some moodier undertones to match the lyrics, leaving us with a hybrid narrative doc that hopefully resonates with viewers. 

If anything, I hope this video motivates some of you to get up and grab a pair of skates."