Hologramme by Visrei
Dancer: Miranda Chan
Director of Photography: Juliette Lossky
First Camera Assistant: Christophe Alessi
Steadicam Operator: Benoit C. Gauthier
Styling: Yang Shi
Editing: Hugo Beaupré
Colorist: Simon Boisx
Makeup and Wig: Jess Cohen
Hologramme marks my directorial debut—a deeply personal and creative milestone. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of creating many videos for Visrei, but this was our first collaboration, where I also stepped into the role of producer. The video was inspired by a song Visrei wrote on his birthday, reflecting on the fear of aging and the fleeting nature of youth.
The first 1:30 of the video is a continuous shot—a bold and ambitious choice, especially when working with 16mm film. This technique added a sense of intimacy and fluidity, drawing viewers into the protagonist’s dreamlike journey. The story follows the protagonist, played by Visrei, as he falls asleep and imagines a whimsical, youthful creature—a symbol of vitality and the innocence he fears losing over time.
Fun fact: The song’s concept actually began with a simple “finger binocular” dance. When I first heard the track, this weird gesture came to mind, and I reached out to Miranda Chan to see if she wanted to expand it into a choreography. She said yes. Her creative touch brought the movement to life, giving the visuals a playful yet focused energy that ties the narrative together.