The Accidental Revolution: Making Gorillaz's Iconic 'Clint Eastwood' Music Video
2025-01-29

This article features an interview with Pete Candeland, the director behind Gorillaz's groundbreaking 'Clint Eastwood' music video. Candeland recounts the challenges and serendipitous moments during production, detailing how he ingeniously combined 2D hand-drawn animation with 3D CGI on a limited budget. He drew inspiration from films like 'Natural Born Killers', 'Pulp Fiction', and 'The Matrix', utilizing experimentation and post-production editing to create a unique visual style that remains influential. This isn't just a behind-the-scenes look at a music video; it's a story of innovation, creative breakthroughs, and artistic fusion.
Design
Music Video