Short-Form Films at the Intersection of Music and Image
Music Films are short-form cinematic works that combine original music with visual storytelling. Created as complete films rather than promotional pieces, these works explore narrative, mood, memory, and place through the integration of sound and moving image.
Produced as part of the New and Unique Videos archive, Music Films reflect an ongoing practice of storytelling that treats music as a structural and emotional element of film, not as an accompaniment. Each work stands on its own, while collectively they form a growing body of work focused on atmosphere, rhythm, and visual meaning.
Approach
These films are intentionally concise, often distilled to their essential elements. Some are narrative in form, others more abstract or impressionistic. What unites them is a commitment to cinematic composition, restraint, and clarity.
Music Films may incorporate:
- Original songs or instrumental compositions
- Poetic or narrative imagery
- Archival or documentary elements
- Location-based storytelling
- Minimal dialogue or spoken word
They are designed to be viewed as films, whether experienced individually or as part of a curated program.
Candace Love Music
Original music for most of New and Unique Videos’ Music Films is composed and performed by Candace Love, the musical persona of Patty Mooney.
Context Within the Archive
Music Films complement the broader New and Unique Videos catalog, which includes documentaries, educational programs, and historically significant collections such as Mountain Biking Films. Together, these works reflect a sustained interest in how stories are shaped through image, sound, and lived experience.
Access and Use
Music Films are available for viewing, exhibition, and licensing, depending on title and format.
For inquiries regarding access, screening, or licensing, please visit the Contact or Licensing & Permissions page.