Towards The Hill
Music Documentary 20’ / 2021
Written & Directed Xavier Guàrdia
Cinematography Anna Fermoso / Xavier Guàrdia
Photographs Marc Javierre Kohan
Editing Leandro Alvarado / Xavier Guàrdia
Postproduction Artur Akhmetov
Color Grading Gabriel Ghiggeri
Sound Uqbar Estudis
Graphic Design Klein Lenoir
Production Seny&Rauxa Docfilms
Singer Songwriter Daniel Andrew Griggs
Sound Mixer Pol Ortega
Photographer David Datzira
Director Xavier Guàrdia
Synopsis
An English singer-songwriter is in the midst of the creative process inside a recording studio in Barcelona. Working on his album Lucky Thirteen with the studio team, he navigates his struggles with doubts, nerves and mistakes integral to any artistic adventure, then overcomes them with passion and perseverance in his pursuit of perfection.
A metaphorical journey as we follow the artist from the studio into the city, passing the sea and a modernist fountain before he makes his way towards the hill, a breathtaking viewpoint atop the city.
Film Festivals
- International Music Video Awards, London. UK 2021
- International Sound Future Awards, Budapest. Hungary 2021
- Euro Music Video Song Awards, Kosice. Slovakia 2021
- New York Nil Gallery, New York City. USA 2022
- Manchester Lift-Off Film Festival, Manchester. UK 2022
Photos in the Recording Studio
Daniel Andrew Griggs in the recording studio throughout the creative process.
Shooting Photos
Photos from the shooting with Daniel Andrew Griggs in different locations of the film. At the Fountain right in front of Hospital Sant Pau, in the Parc de la Ciutadella and on top of Turó de la Rovira hill. Photo report by Marc Javierre Kohan.
