March 6, 2023
LIV — Andy Madjitey
Andy Madjitey is an Accra born artist and filmmaker.

Below are Andy’s selects for influential works:

Film
The Prestige by Christopher Nolan
2006

This is a movie I keep going back to. I’ve probably seen it over 50 times. It just does it for me. It shows how important having the right actor is.

Film
GoodFellas by Martin Scorsese
1990

That was the first Scorsese film I saw. I was late to most films because I had very limited access to TV growing up and seeing the recklessness displayed by the characters felt like rebellion. The cinematography is a masterclass.

Film
Singin’ in the Rain by Stanley Donen & Gene Kelly
1952

I first saw it on Ghana’s state broadcast TV. Everything about it was fascinating to the 12-year-old me. It looked like fun and that stuck with me.

Music Video
‘Satisfy My Soul’ Bob Marley and the Wailers by Brian Kazez
2019

I always had a special connection to the song and when this new video was released my world was rocked. From the cast to the edit, everything transports you. It actually makes you feel good when you watch it. A true masterpiece.

Music Video
‘Sad Day’ FKA Twigs by Hiro Murai
2020

The sword fight choreography is perfect. As a creator I am inspired by the effort and dedication it takes from the entire team to achieve something like that. Above everything, the piece depicts a turbulent relationship in a way only Hiro Murai can.

Music Video
Ave Cesaria’ Stromae by Henry Scholfield
2014

This piece challenged my whole perception of what a music video can be. It is a masterclass in execution. The concept and their approach were a perfect match.

Campaign
‘Act Of Pride #1’ Facebook by Dayday
2022

Dayday knows how to deliver a message visually in a way that one minute doesn’t feel rushed. This piece is very intentional.

Campaign
‘Everything and Nothing’ Threaded Tribes by Andy Madjitey
2022

I created this in collaboration with a friend who owns a sustainable fashion brand. We filmed it in beautiful town called Akosombo with no plan or shotlist. It is one of my early steps in creating intuitively.

Campaign
‘Skate Nation Ghana’ Facebook by Bafic, Justyna Obasi, Elliott Power
2021

It was great to witness the new skating community in Accra get global acknowledgment and what it went on to do for everyone involved. It is an inspiring piece for me.

PEOPLE IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Donen
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Gene Kelly
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Brian Kazez
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