JesseTaylor Smith

Best known for his music videos, Jesse Taylor Smith has worked as a director on both sides of the Tasman. He got his start with Flying Nun Records, directing videos for Wellington musician Grayson Gilmour. He has since worked with artists including Perth psych-rockers Pond, electronic musician Elderbrook, punk trio Autumn Splendour, and on Junica/Ladyhawke collaboration Living in My House. His videos often blend a deliberately lo-fi aesthetic with whimsically surreal visuals. In 2018, Smith wrote and directed his first narrative short, Behold the Ghost, working alongside cinematographer Alun Bollinger.