Christian Taro

Zeal & Ardor – Kilonova

Music video for the single 'Kilonova' from the album 'Greif' by Zeal and Ardor.
The video is part of our visual concept for their fourth album, which includes four other visualizers that lead up to this video. Together, they form a cohesive story that ties into the larger narrative of the album.

To explore the full visual concept behind the album and view all the other videos, please check Zeal & Ardor | Greif

Production | Mirofilm
Directors | Miro Widmer & Christian Taro
Director of Photography | Simon Denzler

SFX Makeup Artist | Tamina Widmer
Styling | Ylenia Gortana
Props Maker | Manuel Guldimann
Props Maker Assistant | Joana Frei

Editor | Miro Widmer
Color Grading | Simon Hardegger
Graphic Design | Noé Herrmann

Special Thanks
Swiss Movie Knife GmbH
Octamas AG
Orbit Film GmbH
Kulturbüro Basel
Unterdessen
Simon Grossen

All titles composed by Manuel Gagneux. All drums performed by Marco von Allmen. Guitars performed by Manuel Gageux and Tiziano Volante. Bass performed by Lukas Kurmann. Vocals by Manuel Gagneux, Marc Obrist and Denis Wagner. Recorded and edited by Marc Obrist and Manuel Gagneux at Hutch Sounds. Mixed by Adrian Bushby. Mastered by Robin Schmidt. Artwork by Noé Hermann and Manuel Gagneux. Artwork Photo by Marco von Allmen. Special thanks to Miro Widmer and Christian Taro.

www.zealandardor.com

Why would you do it on that?

short documentary , 12min

Embarking on a solo journey around the globe is an adventure in itself, but doing it on a hand-built, 10-foot long, fully rigid chopper takes a unique kind of courage and determination.

"Why Would You Do It On That?" captures a moment in the incredible odyssey of Charlie Weisel, a rider who defies convention at every turn.
I caught up with Charlie on the open road to delve into his extraordinary life, the challenges of his journey, and the one question everyone asks, “Why would you do it on that?”

Festivals
TMFF – Toronto, Canada
International Road Movie Festival – Pilsen, Czech Republic
Dubai Motorcycle Festival – Dubai, UAE
MoFFAT – Quebec, Canada
Portland Motorcycle Film Festival – Portland, Oregon, USA
Matchlight Festival – Eindhoven, Netherlands

Award
Special Mention – Dubai Motorcycle Festival

Cast | Charlie Weisel // @travelingchopper

Jelmoli Spring/Summer

Unter dem Titel "The Green Edition" steht die Ausgabe für High Fashion, Nachhaltigkeit und die neuesten Trends.
Lass Dich inspirieren von coolen Kollaborationen und spannenden Persönlichkeiten, die unserem Haus ein Gesicht geben. ⁠

MySwitzerland |  Come and see for yourself

Directed | Kris Lüdi
Supervision & edit | Christian Taro
Production | Hillton AG
Client | Schweiz Tourismus

Campaign Video #2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEMx5kJGu3g

Campaign Video #3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLcJY-VP-Fs

A Free Life

short documentary, 19min

Going away for three years. Three years and a day to be precise.

Away from friends, family and home. An ancient tradition that only a handful of tradesmen still follow today; the journeyman’s travel.
We take to the road to accompany travelling apprentices in different phases of their journey and are witnesses to a life that in this modern day and age, hardly anyone feels brave enough to lead.

Production | Hochschule Design & Kunst Luzern
Co-Production | SRF; Swiss Radio and Television
Supported by | Aargauer Kuratorium & Berner Filmförderung

Press
https://www.srf.ch/kultur/film-serien/trigger-kurzfilm-der-woche/gesellen-auf-wanderschaft-frei-von-allem

Annie Taylor – A Thousand Times

Special Thanks:
Marco Bakker
Dorothee Messmer
Octamas AG
Freddy's Classic Cars
HILLTON
FTK
Mind in Studio

Annie Taylor is:
Vocals/Guitar - Gini Jungi
Guitar - Tobias Arn
Bass - Michael Mutter
Drums - Jan Winkler

www.annietaylorband.com
www.svenprobst.ch

Passing (-by)

Doodah's latest feature in the ongoing series Valleys of Helvetia takes us to the heart of the alps where the Furka and Grimsel passes meet.

Check the full recap of our trip here: irregular-magazin.de/passing-by

A film by Christian Taro
www.christiantaro.com
instagram.com/christian.taro

Photography by Filip Zuan
www.filipzuan.com
instagram.com/filipzuan

Featuring
Timmey | @trashintimmey
Raphi | @hansolofrechono
Elena | @jibberleni
Chris | @chris_red

JKF Basel | meh wärt als gratis

Unter dem Slogan 'Meh Wärt als gratis' fand am 6.-7. September 2019 das Jugendkulturfestival Basel (JKF) statt.
Diese Kurzdokumentation begleitet drei von 180 teilnehmenden Acts auf dem Weg zu ihrem Auftritt.

Mit | Ananda Schmidt (Tribunal), Andrea Thoma und Luca Glausen (Juniper), Muhammed Kaltuk (ComapnyMEK) und Alain Schnetz (JKF)

Cool Green Water

Words by doodah:
The valley of Verzasca is a beautiful biosphere hidden in southern part of Switzerland, embedded in the mountains with tempting pools of luminous green.
Hooked on secluded spots, remote villages and spectacular dams, we packed Chris Rediger, Timmey Krauer and Samuel Aeby together with photographer Filip Zuan and filmmaker Christian Taro in a Rustico at the end of the Valley and let the magic happen.
From befriending goats to how to safely cross a river, no stone was left unturned to find some truly exotic skateboard spots

Skateboarding
Timmey Krauer
Christoph Rediger
Samuel Aeby

Photography
Filip Zuan
www.filipzuan.com | @filipzuan

Film
Christian Taro
www.christiantaro.com | @christian.taro

Music
Frank Powers
A flock of good folks // Free Moves
www.frankpowersmusic.com
@frankpowers.music

First Love

“Skateboarding doesn’t make you a skateboarder: not being able to stop skateboarding makes you a skateboarder.”
- Lance Mountain

What is it, that keeps skateboarders trying a trick over and over again - ignoring the pain and frustration after several slams?
"First Love" tries to show outsiders of the skateboard community what the fascination of this special sport is all about. But also addresses the die-hard skateboarders all around the world.

Awards
Winner "Special Jury Award" – Upcoming filmmakers festival in Lucerne
Winner "Best Short Film" – Madrid Skate Film Festival
Winner “Best Content” – Academy Shorts Festival
2nd Place – Shnit Slam Movie Night

Festival Screenings (selection)
Youki International Youth Media Festival - Wels, Austria
Madrid Skate Film Festival - Madrid, Spain
Luksuz Festival – Krško, Slovenia
International Skateboard Film Festival - Berlin, Germany
Barcelona International FICTS Festival - Barcelona, Spain
Gässli Film Festival - Basel, Switzerland
Upcoming Film Festival - Lucerne, Switzerland
Shnit International Shortfilmfestival – Berne, Switzerland