In August 2017, Steven's short film for Nadia Sirota's "Tesselatum" was featured in the Music Playlist section of The New York Times.
The music video for Regina Spektor's "Small Bills" was an official selection in the 41st Cleveland International Film Festival (2017) in the Music Video Program.
In March 2018, Rolling Stone premiered the video for Jessie Baylin's "Supermoon".
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ABOUT
Steven Mertens is a director and animator working across music videos, commercials, live events, television, and animated shorts, specializing in stop-motion animation, 3D motion graphics, live action, and design.
Steven’s has directed and animated projects for brands including Netflix (History of Swear Words), Snapchat, Honda, Hotels.com, Discord, and Tubi - with his work notably featured during Super Bowl LIX. His music video credits include a diverse roster of artists such as Sheryl Crow, Duran Duran, Regina Spektor, The Chainsmokers, Lil Peep, and Nickel Creek.
Drawing on his background as a touring bassist with The Moldy Peaches, Adam Green, and many others, Steven brings a rhythmic, deep-seated musical sensibility to his visual projects.
PRESS
Vimeo Staff Picks
Steven's music videos have been selected as Vimeo Staff Picks, including Kingship "Show Me The Meaning of Being Lonely", Elysian Fields "Channeling" and Deca "Gabriel Ratchet".
LA Philharmonic
In November 2024, Steven's short film "Tesselatum" was showcased at Walt Disney Concert Hall, featuring a live performance by soloist Nadia Sirota alongside the LA Phil.
Tribeca Film Festival
As an official creator in the Tribeca new online work (N.O.W.) program highlighting the next generation of online storytellers, Steven's work was featured via the Tribeca Film Festival's events and website.
The New York Times
Steven's short film for Donnacha Dennehy's "Tesselatum" was featured in the Music Playlist section of The New York Times.
Featured Speaker
In February 2020, Juilliard presented Steven's animated film for the micotonal work "Tesselatum" (Donnacha Dennehy) for solo viola and lower strings, followed by a live Q&A.
Rolling Stone Premiere
Steven's music videos have premiered on major platforms, including Rolling Stone's debut of Jessie Baylin's "Supermoon".