Featured Project
Winded is a music video for the rock band Rockchild that tells the story of a frustrated relationship where the guy is not sure if he wants to stay with the girl. Using the themes of night and day to represent the emotional chaos expressed in the song, the 'Winded' video explores a common point in many relationships where a decision must be made: Does the good outweigh the bad?
Having started in music videos primarily, Bowen has a flair for strong visuals and energetic cuts with rich colors and textures. Additionally, he believes that the best music videos can also incorporate significant themes and stories, even without having much time with which to work to convey meaning. Bowen has received recognition for his music video work on the festival circuit, where his where his video Winded for Rockchild was an Official Selection at 18 film festivals nationwide, including at Action on Film International Film Festival in Pasadena where it was nominated for Best Music Video, the winner of an Accolade from The Accolade Competition, and the winner of Best Music Video at Myrtle Beach International Film Festival. Ignis Fatuus, his follow-up video for Autumn Tragedy, played at 8 film festivals and won 1st Place Rock Music Video at The Indie Gathering. Bowen specializes in rock music videos, though also will consider work in other genres.
Autumn Tragedy
Walk Alone
Walk Alone tells the story of a band coming together, combining the members' individual talents and meeting up to form a stronger whole, hoping that their sacrifices will prove worthwhile and that they will succeed in a tough industry. The concept was written with the band in mind, taking the lyrics to mean the struggle of the band members to find success, with a red light being the visual representation for their metaphorical calling, bringing them into the desert together, where they meet and find their destiny as Autumn Tragedy, playing amidst fiery, burned-out cars
Completion Date: October 2007
Autumn Tragedy
Ignis Fatuus
Ignis Fatuus is a rock music video for a song by Autumn Tragedy of the same title that tells the story of a group of freedom fighters rising against the totalitarian establishment that stifles freedom of speech, destroys individual liberties, and oppresses its citizens in a post-apocalyptic world. The militia leaders are the band, with the lead singer being the motivator for the movement. The band's fans are the militia, rising against the growing oppression of the fascist regime to fight for their freedoms and liberties. Completion Date: September 2008
Fifi Larue
The Gothic Killer Clown
The Gothic Killer Clown is a music video for the band Fifi Larue, a KISS-style rock group with over-the-top performances and lyrics but a fun vibe. The video is a performance-only piece, minimal budget and minimal crew, enhanced with an animation filter to give it a fun, crazy style that, combined with wild camera work from Eric Petersen and Michael Woxland, makes it energetic, colorful, and fun. Completion Date: December 2008