2017 · directed by amos le blanc · shot in south africa · 34.6m views · #6 uk singles chart
A visual odyssey shot across the expansive landscapes of South Africa. Le Blanc captures breathtaking sunsets, impressive dance choreography, and the raw energy of Rudimental's collaboration with James Arthur. The video follows a dancer who battles through his doubts and is lifted by a group of fellow dancers — neither Rudimental nor James Arthur appear, letting the directorial narrative carry the entire weight of the story. The biggest music video in Le Blanc's filmography by views, and a defining statement of his ability to operate at the highest international level.
Young Empires — The Gates
210K+ views — IMVDb Pick
2015 · directed by amos le blanc · 210k+ views · imvdb pick
A cinematic exploration that earned a Cannes Young Director Award nomination. Gorgeously composed shots of sweeping vistas intercut with religious imagery — baptisms, crosses, congregations, the underwater Christ of the Abyss statue. Every frame is composed with the precision of a feature film — atmospheric, haunting, and utterly distinct from anything else in the music video landscape.
Cannes Young Director Award — Nomination
MMVA Director of the Year — Nomination
MMVA Best Much Video — Nomination
Thugli — Run This
Cannes Gold (First Prize)
2013 · directed by amos le blanc & ohji inoue · featured on vice · cannes gold
A visceral, provocative narrative that follows a young boy through the hood — a story of power, corruption, and the cyclical nature of violence. The film that won the Cannes Young Director Award Gold and established Le Blanc as one of the most fearless directorial voices in Canada. Vice called it "freaking terrific." The Cynical Owl called it "disturbing." Gizmodo framed it as a mirror held up to America. The video sparked conversation, controversy, and critical acclaim in equal measure.
Cannes Young Director Award — Gold (First Prize)
MMVA Director of the Year — Winner
1.4 Brilliant Filmmaking Award — Short List
MMVA Best Dance Video — Nomination
MMVA Best Much Video — Nomination
Keys N Krates — Dum Dee Dum
RIAA Gold Certified (500K+ units)
2013 · directed by amos le blanc · riaa gold certified (500,000 units) · 1m+ views
A conceptually brilliant and unexpectedly moving video that introduces electronic music to a Mennonite community. The collision of worlds creates something genuinely original — funny, human, and unlike anything else in the music video landscape. Red Bull covered it. Raannt called it "perfection." YouTube commenters called it "one of the greatest music videos ever." RIAA Gold certified with over 500,000 units sold.
RIAA Gold Certification — 500,000 units
Prism Prize Award — Official Selection
Berlin Music Video Awards — Official Selection
MMVA Best Dance Video — Nomination
MMVA Best Much Video — Nomination
Autoerotique — Asphyxiation
1M+ views — Viral
2013 · directed by amos le blanc · dim mak records (steve aoki) · 1m+ views · viral
Unapologetically bold. A high-energy, NSFW visual released through Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Records that went viral on release. Made Beatport's Top 10 Extremely NSFW Music Videos. Directors Notes called it "an unapologetically sexy dodgeball game." BroBible, GQ, Dance Music NW, and RaverRafting all covered it. The video proved Le Blanc could command global attention, generating millions of views and international press coverage.
MMVA Best Electronic Video — Winner
MMVA Best Dance Video — Nomination
MMVA Best Much Video — Nomination
Program — Waiting
2013 · directed by amos le blanc · produced with david newfeld (broken social scene)
A stripped-back, black and white film for a shoegaze/atmosphere pop track. Stereofox called it "a really professional video" and praised how the monochromatic approach — counterintuitively set against a colorful song — elevates the work beyond typical music video conventions. Produced with David Newfeld, known for his work with Broken Social Scene.