설명
What began as a music video slowly evolved into a short film when the original narrative couldn’t fully express its intent. At its core, the project is a satire on today’s pop music culture.
The initial ideation laid the visual foundation through a dance-driven storyline, but midway, the vision demanded a deeper, more layered approach. That’s when a good friend of mine, Wazim Haider, introduced Sastha Maal, who became a crucial part of the process. Together, we reshaped the narrative into something more reflective. Taking on multiple creative roles, he single-handedly coordinated and elevated the film experience.
Grateful to the entire team who came together, supported the process, and made this possible.
Welcome to "Not So Hip Hop" comic universe.
VIDEO CREDITS
UNIT 1: THE ADVENTURE
Conceived, Directed, DOP & Editor: Sastha Maal
Chief AD : Abel Sanchez
Associate Director: Hatsmyth
Associate Cinematographer: Mind
VFX : Sastha Maal
Additional vfx : koushik Tamilmaran , Siddhanth Nag
Poster : Rohan Sunny
Art, Props & Costume: Gauthaman, Dilrooh, Aibel Shine
Samurai Hat Design: Lil Chaathan
Stunt Choreographer: Simmo
BTS : What I See
Line Producer : Sangeeth
Accounts: Theertha Avinash
Featuring: Hatsmyth (Rajat Prakash), Malayali Monkeys, Dacalty
Actors : J R Varma, Malayali Monkeys ( Ashlin Eldho, Sijo Thomas, Shazly)
UNIT 2: THE DANCE
Video Curated & Directed by: Hatsmyth (Rajat Prakash)
Asst Director & DOP: Mind
Concept: Hatsmyth, Mind, Malayali Monkeys
Direction Assistants: Jisha, Don Thomas
Creative Team
Camera Crew : Mind, Kevin, Abhay Shajan
Drone : Kevin
Camera Assistants : Abhay Shajan
Production Team
Production Managers: Najjah Abdul Kareem, Theertha Avinash, Simmo, Tjus, Abhiraman
Dance & Choreo Crew
Crowd choreography: Alvina, Ernest Paul
Child Dancers : Mizhy, Keshu, Fiakutty, Glen, Jewel, Ankitha, Jeniya Iniya
Little Monkeys: Mizhi, Keshu, Glen
Crowd Performers: Reon, Bebatto Bhaskar Binu, Jina, Usha, Sandhya, Athira Ananthu, Sinziya, G V, Devaprasanth, Cruzz, Jijith K V, Tanisha, Gowrishankar, Najjah, Harshik. S, Devanand O P, Dhanesh T S, Jyotisha Santosh, Saahil Ansari, Aparna Padmanabhan
Nasik Dhol: Adinan, Achu, Anirudh, Adwaith, Hanan, Arfadh
Muhammed Harshad, Muhammed Hisham
Special Thanks
GV, Zeusheelan, Vivek Leo, Wat B Studios, Daszi, Wazim Hyder, Dhanu Rajappan, Akshay Gosh & Family, Avinash & Family, D. Padmakumar, Anitha T.
Project Coordination, Artist Management & Marketing
Unhinged Mixtape
AUDIO CREDITS
Music & Production : Hatsmyth
Lyrics & Performance : Dacalty, Malayali Monkeys
Adlib : Reon, Hatsmyth, Ramseshan
Child vocals: Nila Raj, Saatvika
Durbuka, mridangam, extra percussions : JR Varma
Violin licks:
Mixing & Mastering : Rishad Musthafa
Background Music : Sastha Maal
Background score mix: Tjus
Sound design: Hatsmyth
Narration: Amal Jose