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In August 2017, Steven's short film for Nadia Sirota's "Tesselatum" was featured in the Music Playlist section of The New York Times.

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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.

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In March 2018, Rolling Stone premiered the video for Jessie Baylin's "Supermoon".

Deca & Dealz - "Driftwood"
MOTO SOLO - Celebration Sound
MOTO SOLO There's Another Way (Gui Boratto's Rework Radio)
MOTO SOLO - There's Another Way
Dead Poet Society - My Condition
Duran Duran - PSYCHO KILLER (feat. Victoria DeAngelis) [Visualizer]
Maude Latour - Headphones (Official Music Video)
EELS - Good Night On Earth (official video) - from EXTREME WITCHCRAFT - OUT NOW
PRETTYMUCH - Parking Spot (Official Music Video)
About

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 Netflix (History of Swear Words), Snapchat, Honda, and Tubi, with his work featured during Super Bowl LIX.  He has directed music videos for artists such as Sheryl Crow, Duran Duran, Regina Spektor, Mike Campbell, The Chainsmokers, EELS, Dan Auerbach, Lil Peep, Benee, Nickel Creek, Wiz Khalifa, and Deca.

 

Steven's background as a touring bassist with The Moldy Peaches, Adam Green, and Here We Go Magic brings a deep musical sensibility to his visual work.

PRESS

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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Rolling Stone Premiere

Steven's music videos have premiered on major platforms, including Rolling Stone's debut of Jessie Baylin's "Supermoon".

Contact

CONTACT

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COMMERCIAL & MUSIC VIDEO BOOKINGS:

Laure Scott - laurereps@gmail.com

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