Emerging Melbourne filmmaker Joel Egan gives a voice to rising stars with Volley ‘Moments’ launch

What do a rapper, ballerina and basketballer have in common? They are all the subjects of a collaborative effort from local upcoming Melbourne filmmakers’ new brand film series, Moments.

The inspirational stylised brand film series shines a spotlight on up and comers rapper Henoke Nega (Hvncoq), Shamita Sivabalan the ballerina, and basketballer Willson Deng, chronicling the highs and lows they experience on their road to success.

More than 50 people were involved in the project, including iconic Australian lifestyle brand Volley, which was filmed around Melbourne earlier this year.

VIEW THE HERO MOMENTS THAT MAKE US SPOT

VIEW THE WILL DENG SPOT

VIEW THE SHAMITA SIV SPOT

VIEW THE HENOKE NEGA SPOT

Collaborator and DoP of the series Egan, wanted the piece to give a voice to artists, athletes and makers who have had to overcome the pressures of personal obstacles and social norms everyday to follow their dreams and do what they love – a common everyday hustle for the creative community.

Says Egan: “The aim of this project was two-fold; To explore the mind set of inspirational role models that can inspire and help others going through similar everyday challengers; and to showcase the talent of some of Melbourne’s unknown superstars.

“In my experience the mental barriers can be just as big as the industry ones sometimes. This is a real common battle for all artists but also the fuel that drives us to keep pushing and reach our potential.

“To have Volley on-board supporting and promoting this work is a dream come true for us. We had an amazing cast and crew, and we all had to turn down other paid work to make this project happen so we couldn’t have done it without their support.

“Ultimately, I’d love this work to inspire other creatives to keep pushing, hustling and go out and live their dreams every day.

“Moments is for all the artists, athletes and makers who push themselves every day to be more. These moments make us.”

Joel Egan is a Melbourne-based cinematographer and founder of Now Motion Productions. For more information on Joel Egan DP and Now Motion Productions contact Joel on 0439 113 537 or visit: www.joelegandp.com.au.

Yoav Lester has been freelance directing and producing in Australia and UK for over 7 years, for further contact: yoavlester.com, 0426 509 628.

Jimmy Ness has freelance produced for the past 7 years around Australia, the UK and New Zealand. For further contact: jimmyness.com, 0411 497 332.

Creative: Joel Egan & Yoav Lester

Rapper Real Story: Henoke Nega