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Sam Chegini’s Music Video Grant in Loving Memory of Monika Maid (12/3/2025) - The Story Every artistic journey has a beginning. For me, that beginning was a music video for a German singer named Monika Maid. We met years ago through a shared love for the musical storytelling of Chris de Burgh. Monika was a private soul who sang for the love of it, and she became the […]
In Touch to be premeired at The 30th Portobello Film Festival (8/18/2025) - I’m delighted to share that my music video for @marshaswansonmusic “In Touch” has been officially selected for the 30th Portobello Film Festival. Portobello has always felt like a second home for me in London, a place where I’ve had the privilege to showcase my work and connect with audiences over these past 13 years. A heartfelt thank […]
Sam’s second collaboration with Benjamin Croft (3/9/2024) - Sam has directed a brand new video for Benjamin Croft’s latest album “We Are Here to Help” titled “Little Moat Manor”. The video and the track are both inspired by the third episode of a popular 80s British TV series titled “Hammer House of Horror”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B12UD_99Mv4
Wrestling with Plato – Benjamin Croft (2/5/2024) - Sam has directed a music video for the great British composer, keyboardist, Benjamin Croft. The “Wrestling with Plato” music video was premiered on February 3, 2024 and is from Ben’s upcoming album “We Are Here To Help” which is due for release later this year. Here is more about Benjamin and the track “Wrestling with […]
Jakko M Jakszyk’s The Road to Ballina directed by Michael Attenborough CBE with Sam’s animations (8/3/2022) - King Crimson’s frontman, Jakko M Jakszyk takes ‘The Road to Ballina’ to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022. Directed by internationally acclaimed British director, Michael Attenborough CBE, the concert is accompanied by Sam’s animations from August 3 to 29, 2022. Get tickets here.
Jethro Tull’s The Zealot Gene directed by Sam Chegini (1/11/2022) - Sam has directed an animated music video for Jethro Tull’s title track “The Zealot Gene” from their latest album of new material in nearly 2 decades. This is Sam’s third collaboration with the legendary band. You can watch the video below:
Sam directs a new video for Jethro Tull: Sad City Sisters (12/11/2021) - We are truly honored to have had the opportunity to work with Jethro Tull again. This time on their new album of new materials in more than 18 years! Here is the sad story of “Sad City Sisters” from Tull’s upcoming album “The Zealot Gene”:
Chris de Burgh’s ‘Legacy’ directed by Sam Chegini (11/30/2021) - I’m truly honored to announce the release of my latest music video for my idol, the legendary Chris de Burgh titled “Legacy”. The video was released on October 15th, on Chris’ 73rd Birthday. Legacy is from Chris de Burgh’s 27th Studio album “The Legend of Robin Hood”. Out now. Watch here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMpWR0biB-8
International Logo Competition – The World Urban Pavilion (8/13/2021) - The World Urban Pavilion in Regent Park has released a Call for Entries for designing the official logo for the World Urban Pavilion. This is an amazing opportunity for Graphic Designers and Art Students to submit their art to this international competition. You may find more information and the application form here.