MUSIC VIDEO: PIHKA IS MY NAME

Explore the music video created for the band Pihka is My Name. Designer Elli Maanpää handled the color and concept design and directed this 2D animated music video. Experience visual storytelling from the heart of Finland’s snowy forests with cute character design.

Music video created for the band Pihka is My Name by visual artist Elli Maanpää.

MUSIC VIDEO: PIHKA IS MY NAME 
Digital stop motion and drawn animation || Director: Elli Maanpää || Duration: 02:23 min || Year: 2020 || Song: +- by Pihka Is My Name || Musicians: Henna Helasvuo & Lasse Turunen
Music Produced by PihkaSound: Henna Helasvuo and Lasse Turunen || Concept & Character Design: Elli Maanpää || Piano, keys, vocals, programming, orchestration: Henna Helasvuo || Keys, vocals, programming, recording, audio mix: Lasse Turunen || Audio mastering: Hannu Hattunen
Pihka, an imaginary friend of a child who has outgrown the need for such companionship, finds itself alone in a snowy forest. Initially feeling sorry for itself, Pihka decides to embark on a quest to find a new friend. Along the journey, Pihka encounters a frozen lake and, upon seeing its reflection, believes it has found a new companion. Filled with love, Pihka dances with joy, only to realize that the figures in the reflection were mere illusions.
Devastated by the thought of being alone again, Pihka struggles with the idea of giving up. However, as the weather warms and the space around it diminishes, Pihka faces a pivotal moment. Will it succumb to loneliness, or will it find the strength to persevere?
The beautiful music crafted by the talented band members Henna Helasvuo and Lasse Turunen has garnered attention across Europe, captivating audiences with its enchanting melodies and mesmerizing visuals. I feel fortunate to have been a part of this cultural phenomenon from its inception, contributing to the color design, character design, and concept alongside band's creative vision.
The making of this video was financially supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus) and Musiikin edistämissäätiö. Thank you for your support.
FILM SCREENINGS 
2021  Animatricks Animation Festival, Helsinki, Finland/Online
Experience visual storytelling from the heart of Finland’s snowy forests with cute character design by visual artist Elli Maanpää.
Experience visual storytelling from the heart of Finland’s snowy forests with cute character design by visual artist Elli Maanpää.
Pihka, an imaginary friend of a child who has outgrown the need for such companionship, finds itself alone in a snowy forest.
Pihka, an imaginary friend of a child who has outgrown the need for such companionship, finds itself alone in a snowy forest.

Step into the creative process behind the making of this music video. Using the digital painting app Procreate, I crafted each frame to bring our vision of the Pihka to life.

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