Clandestine – Cocaina

In early 2024, I joined Edge Lord—a studio founded by Harmony Korine—as Creative Director. My first assignment there was ultimately cancelled midway through development. Still, I chose to complete the project independently, reimagining and expanding it beyond its original scope.

The final result is a music video composed entirely of visual poetic suggestions—imagery designed to evoke emotion and memory without relying on a conventional narrative. A child running through a field, a woman touching her hair—soft, atmospheric fragments that point toward something deeper.

While AI played a significant role in the process—primarily Runway (2024) and Stable Diffusion 1.6—the piece is grounded in traditional techniques: frame-by-frame animation, meticulous post-production, and detailed visual design.

This was an honest attempt at creating something original. AI is a powerful tool, but ultimately, it’s what we do with it that matters. I’m interested in using these technologies to amplify personal expression—not to replicate existing styles, but to explore new ones.

Credits

Production:
Edge Lord

Direction / Design / Animation
Diego Coutinho