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"Vive La Revolution!" - Ladygunn Magazine - 16mm Film Fashion Editorial

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indie studios directs and produces fashion films, music videos and films in studio and on location within the united states and internationally. Indie Studios works with 16mm and 35mm film to capture dramatic and excited stories that engage audiences. Hire Indie Studios to direct your next fashion campaign.

  • “Vive la Révolution!” imagines revolution as body horror, turning the monster movie into a metaphor for dismantling patriarchal power. Drawing from the decadence of the French Revolution and the DIY defiance of 1970s punk, the editorial collapses history, fantasy, and rebellion into a world where transformation becomes an act of resistance. Our heroine exists between beauty and monstrosity, refusing the roles imposed upon her while embracing the power of the outsider. Through fashion, the story interrogates gender, identity, and the politics of who is feared, who is desired, and who gets to define the future.

    Captured on 16mm Film

    View the full editorial here.

    Team Credits 

    directed by. Sam Bates & Andrew White of Indie Studios 

    art direction. Sam Bates

    cinematography. Andrew White 

    photography. Sam Bates 

    fashion. Alex Murphy

    model. Brynn Bonner 

    model.Anthony Chapman

    hair and makeup. Daddy Doll 

    photography assistants. Shea Baasch

    wardrobe assistant. Emma Chiaverini and Isabella

    equipment.  Brooklyn Camera Collective 

    location. Indie Studios

    Clothing Credits (in order of appearance) 

    Look 1

    bra: yuval sorotzkin 

    corset: sour dice 

    skirt: 3399 

    shoes: R13

    Gloves: Lettonne Studio 

    Hat and bustle: Alexandra dayton

    Bracelet: Kinraden 

    Jewelry: stylist’s own

    Look 2 

    jacket: Volkov 

    skirt: ballew 

    shoes: georgia wenig 

    Look 3

    Anthony wears 

    shirt: ballew 

    pants: Maed 

    hat: 3399 

    Skate Half Cab Shoe: vans 

    big pearls: we go far 

    jewelry: stylists own

    Bryn wears 

    shirt: ballew 

    skirt: georgia wenig 

    belt: lettonne studio 

    shoes: moonboot 

    hat: sour dice 

    gloves: stylist own

    Look 4

    bra: sour dice 

    chainmail: anja cecilia 

    shorts: r13 

    leg brace: lettonne studio

    earring: alexis bittar 

    tights. shoes, jewelry: stylists own

    Look 5 

    cast: Georgia Wenig 

    trousers: MEK Denim 

    Look 7

    Bryn wears 

    jacket: Monjia 

    top: Baum und Pferdgarten

    shorts: sour dice

    chainmail thong: Lettonne studio 

    shoes: converse 

    hat: Anja Cecilia 

    Anthony wears 

    button down: Steady NY 

    pants and skirt: Georgia Wenig 

    shoes: talents own

    tie: Maed 

    Look 8 

    dress: tang chi couture 

    shoes: john fluevog 

    necklace: aveta studio 

    cheetah bracelets: alexis bittar

“Dryline” Fashion Campaign for 4th Arq

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indie studios directs fashion films on location within the united states and internationally. this fashion film for 4th arq was filmed on location in the Mojave desert outside of Las Vegas Nevada. featuring sunrise, drone and 16mm film shots this ominous fashion editorial blends cinematic storytelling with a lookbook aesthetic. Hire Indie Studios to direct your next fashion campaign.

  • Directed by Andrew White & Sam Bates of Indie Studios

    "Dryline" a fashion campaign for the Spring Sumer 2026 4th Arq collection on location in the Mojave desert featuring models that embody self-love and individuality immersed in the wonder of the natural world. Featuring 16mm film clips and drone shots.

    4th Arq Team: Rosie Connolly Quinn, Marisa O'Connell and Nimah Kubari White

    Models: Jade Coatsworth, Liliana Hosefros, Montana Cencarik

    Photographers: Andrew White & Sam Bates

    Art Director: Sam Bates

    Production Coordinator: Lizzy Hunt

    Cinematography: Weston Flemmons

    Stylist: Alex Murphy

    HMU: Nicole Maguire

    HMU Assistant: Aliana Moss

    Drone Operator: Graham Merwin

    Key Grip: Ryder Page

    Photography Assistant: Enrique Malfavon

    Social Media: Studio Jpeg

“Scenes from a Marriage” - Editorial for Schön! Magazine

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indie studios directs fashion films on location within the united states and internationally. this narrative fashion film was created by indie studios for a fashion editorial featured by Schon Magazine.directed by indie studios directors, Andrew White and Sam Bates. Hire Indie Studios to direct your next fashion campaign.

Iniko - Transcendental (official visualizer)

directed and edited by indie studios

  • Music by Iniko

    Directed by Andrew White & Sam Bates of Indie Studios

    Art Director: Sam Bates

    Cinematography by Cameron Willis

    Wardrobe Stylist: Alex Murphy

    Makeup Artist: Isabella Diana

    Second Camera: Jordan "JP" Price

    First Assistant Camera: Haley

    Spranger Gaffer: Yong Min Park

    Gaffer: Naz McKay

    Production Assistant: Emma Chiaverini

    Craft Services: Karen Rolf

    Video Commissioner: Alexa Zeliger

    Edited & Produced by Indie Studios

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Life’s a Beach

fashion film on 16mm film

indie studios is a independent film production service company that produces and directs short films and music videos in New York City at our studio.  Indie studios directs short films, music videos, branded content, fashion films and feature length films.  Indie studios has a team of filmmakers, cinematographers, producers, art directors ready to bring ideas to life.  Indie Studios specializes in working with 16mm film shoots with Arri, aaton and Bolex cameras. Indie Studios is one of the best directors in new york city 2025.

  • Directed by Andrew White & Sam Bates of indie studios

    Fashion Director is Chidozie Obasi

    Model: Adau Aguer with Supreme Models

    Art Direction by Sam Bates

    Cinematography by Andrew White

    Photography by Alessandro Lo Faro

    Beauty by Vanessa Li

    Wardrobe Stylist is Jay-Michael Wilson

    Stylist assistant is Waldo Baez

    Photography Assistant is Yong Min Park

    Editing and production by indie studios

    Captured on a Krasnogorsk-3 with 16mm Kodak 250D Film

Zem Audu - DND - Music Video

directed by indie studios

  • Team Credits

    Music by Zem Audu

    Directed by Andrew White & Sam Bates of Indie Studios

    Director of Photography: Andrew White

    Camera Operator: Jordan “JP” Price

    Camera Operator: Weston Flemmons

    Gaffer: Deron “Naz” McCay

“roses & flip phones” - fashion film - on 16mm film

directed by indie studios

Where in New York City can I find an independent creative production studio that specializes in producing and directing music videos?  Indie studios can help bring your music video to life.  Indie Studios is one of the best music video directors in New York City.  Indie studios directs visually stunning and nuanced music videos that perfectly match the song.  Indie Studios works in both film and digital and loves to work with 16mm film.  

  • Roses & Flip Phones 

    In Association with Chamberlin Brand 

    An Indie Studios Production

    Directed by Andrew White & Sam Bates

    Executive Producer // Joseph Millman 

    Cast: 

    Jaron Bernard as Clyde 

    Jasmyn Rice as Bonnie 

    Old Oladitan as The Detective 

    Cinematography by Alexander Sablow 

    Still photography by Andrew White & Sam Bates 

    Gaffer Weston Flemmons 

    Film Loader Xian Gunther 

    Camera assistants Yong Min Park and Jordan Price 

    Motion Film Developed by Negativeland 

    Still film developed by NYC Film Lab 

    Shot on Kodak Film with a Krasnogorsk-3

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sytë - “hate me back” - music video

directed by indie studios

  • Directed by Indie Studios

    'Hate Me Back' is SYTË's second single out of their upcoming EP 'Perfect Timing'.

    Sections shot on Kodak 16mm film.

    Team Credits:

    Directed by Andrew White and Sam Bates of Indie Studios

    Cinematography: Andrew White

    Art Direction: Sam Bates

    Wardrobe Styling: Cassadee Chase

    Photo Assistant: Yong Min Park

    Production Assistant: Olivia Kierstead

    Produced and mixed by: Drin Tashi

    Lyrics by: Nita Kaja Music written and performed by SYTË.

canal st. - super 8mm fashion editorial for ladygunn magazine

Indie Studios is New York City’s leading creative team for fashion films and music videos—crafting authentic, visually rich stories using 16mm and Super 8 film.

IIndie Studios is a premier cinematographer specializing in Super 8 film, an expert fashion photographer, and a renowned fashion film director. Looking for a top film and photo production studio in NYC? Indie Studios creates iconic fashion imagery that captures the essence and style of New York City.

  • Team Credits

    Featured in Ladygunn Magazine

    Editor in Chief Phil Gomez

    Directed by Andrew White & Sam Bates of Indie Studios

    Staring Meisheng with New York Models

    Creative Direction // Yong Min Park Photography // Yong Min Park Wardrobe Stylist // Cassadee Chase Cinematography // Andrew White Art Direction // Sam Bates Production Assistant // Olivia Kierstead

    Clothing Credits in Order of Appearance

    Look 1 Outfit // Jane Wade Sunglasses // Burberry Shoes // Zvelle Jewelry // Ming Yu Wang Look 2 Tights and Skirt // TaoTTao Jacket // Pence 1979 Earrings // Erickson Beamon Rings // Ming Yu Wang Look 3 Dress // 831Minhle Jacket // Carolina Sarria Bag // Vivienne Westwood Charms // cry baby by mart Necklace // Erickson Beamon Look 4 Jewelry // Erickson Beamon Purse // vintage Shoes // Fluvog Skirt // Vettese Top // Briah Artemis Look 5 Outfit // Pence 1979 Sunglasses // Prada Jewelry // Miansai Look 6 Blazer, top & pants // Pence 1979 Dress // Mola Walker Jewelry // Keane NY + Ming Yu Wang Earrings // StudioCult

minimalist fashion campaign - 4th arq

directed by indie studios

  • Directed by Andrew White and Sam Bates of Indie Studios 

    4th Arq Team 

    Owner & Founder //  Rosie Connolly Quinn

    CHEIF BRAND OFFICER // Marisa O'Connell 

    Models // Natalia Love, Ronja Susi & Coco Samone

    Photographer // Andrew White 

    Art Director // Sam Bates 

    Videographer // Weston Flemmons 

    Photography Assistant // Yong Min Park

    Gaffer // Naz McKay

    1ST AC // Jordan Price 

    Hair and Makeup // Trang Nguyen

    Hair and Makeup Assistant // Qiqi Ying

    Stylist Assistant // Laila Abdul - Aziz

    Production Assistant // Olivia Kierstead

    Catering // Tivoli Red Hook 

bubba graham “father” - music video

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  • Edited by: Indie Studios

    Team Credits

    Executive Producer: Bubba Graham

    Producer & Director: Arlyn The Vision

    Co-Producer & 1st AD: Leslie Vargas Hernandez

    Choreography: Kiana Davalos & Brianna Luciano “Ki & Bri”

    Director of Photography: Jean Carlos Falcon

    Steadicam Operator: Lizardo Reyes Jr.

    1st AC: Evan Werner

    2nd AC: Jenny V. Desrosiers

    Gaffer: Chaoming Xue

    Key Grip: Lucas Farol

    G&E: David Djaco

    Makeup Artist: Tarence Anderson-Polen

    Wardrobe Stylist: Nyla Stanford

    Production Designer: Ryan Rivera Set

    Design Assistant: Jassia Ahmad

    Production Coordinator: Marlene Sporri

    Behind The Scenes: Rafael Rosales Rábago

    Talent: “The Brotherhood” Dreke Bocär Gueye Soouizz Okeke Justin Stewart Dancers: Hunter Salvator Banks Michael Davis Elijah "Eskillz" Carr Quoamaine Daniels

    Special Thanks: To the greatest father, Dwayne Graham

    Additional Thanks for powering this production: Abelcine Lux Lighting Indie Studios FD Photo Studio

    To The Pride: Thank you for the love and support on this journey. This is just the beginning, and I’m excited to share this new chapter with all of you. Keep riding with me – we’re about to do some big things together! Love you all. - Bubba Graham.

nyc fashion campaign for 4th arq

directed by indie studios

  • Directed by Andrew White & Sam Bates of Indie Studios 

    4th Arq Team 

    Owner & Founder // Rosie Connolly Quinn

    CHEIF BRAND OFFICER // Marisa O'Connell 

    Models // Boo Keli & Hailey Carlson

    Photographer // Andrew White 

    Art Director // Sam Bates 

    Videographer // Weston Flemmons 

    Photography Assistant // Naz McKay

    Hair and Makeup // Juliet Jane 

    Stylist Assistant // Laila Abdul - Aziz

    Production Assistant // Emma Chiaverini

bentley robles “high definition lover” - music video

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  • "High Definition Lover" By Bentley Robles

    Directed by Andrew & Sam White of Indie Studios

    Cinematographer // Weston Flemmons

    Produced // Alyssa Anchelowitz

    Movement Director // Luyan Li

    Beauty // Tony Tulve

    Wardrobe // Laila Abdul-Aziz

    Gaffing // Yong Min Park

    Production Assistants // Gabriel Lee, Nas Mckay, Emmy Laurie

    About Bentley Robles: Hailed as "the future of pop" by Spotify, Bentley Robles is ugly crying his way into mainstream pop music. His debut EP, 'UGLY CRIER,' released November 2023, has been referred to as a "true masterpiece" by Wonderland, cementing his status as a trailblazing pop hitmaker. His innate songwriting talent has earned him the coveted cover spot on Spotify's legendary Fresh Finds playlist, alongside prestigious placements on notable editorial playlists, including Fresh Dance Pop & OBSESSED.

with the wind in your hair

brooklyn heat

high & low

  • a short film produced and directed by indie studios

    Inspired by Akira Kurosawa’s acclaimed 1963 film noir, “High and Low”, this screen test by Indie Studios starring Selah Wilks and Lara Park, explores the power of wealth to turn people against their neighbors, and is a commentary on America’s growing wealth gap.

    team credits

    an indie studios production

    directed by andrew white & sam bates

    starring selah wilks & lara park

    still photography by justin lee

mayor’s house - 9-5

  • Written, Directed, & Edited by Andrew White and Sam Bates

    Art Director//Sam Bates

    Director of Photography//Andrew White

    Executive Producer//Heather de Armas

    Produced by//Indie Studios

    Cinematography//Weston Flemmons

    Wardrobe// Cassadee Chase

    Gaffer// Nashid Mckay

    Groomer// Lauren Citera

    Production Assistants//Sarah Murray, Andrew Rudolph

    Special Appearance By//Jim Allen, David Gold, Greg Gold, Diane Aronson, Jack Riina, Nathan Gilwit

    Thank you to Coughlin Insurance Services

    ©2024 Indie Studios, LLC under exclusive license to Mayor’s House

“all about vega” for ladygunn magazine

  • Publication // Ladygunn Magazine

    Directed by Andrew White & San Bates

    Model // Vega Harlan

    Photos // Andrew White & Sam Bates

    Video // Weston Flemmons

    Makeup // Tony Tulve

    Stylist // Cassadee Chase

    Hair Stylist // Linsey Mamorto

    Projection // Dan Aragon

    Photography Assistant // Gabriel Lee

    Music // Thndrthf "Casual" from Unpopular Music

infinite coles

  • video by indie studios

    Featured in issue No. 22 of Ladygunn Magazine, the video and corresponding photoshoot stars mega-talented singer / songwriter Infinite Coles.

    Infinite is the son of Ghostface Killah of the Wu-Tang Clan.

    The inspiration for this collaboration between Infinite and Indie Studios was our shared interest in creating a safe space in fashion and art to explore and redefine gender norms, and to discuss difficult issues like homelessness.

    Infinite's personal journey to find acceptance, love and a safe space to call home motivated him to write his new EP which includes the original song, Round.

    Cole’s sexually-charged performance recontextualizes the experience of homelessness and challenges the stereotypes of gender and beauty.

    Team Credits

    For Ladygunn Magazine - Print Edition vol. 22

    Modeling by Infinite Coles

    Photography and Video by Andrew Tyler White

    Creative Direction by Sam Bates

    Styling by Menessah Bibby

    Makeup by Tony Tulve

    Hair by Miss K

    An indie studios production

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