Director's Works
Memorial, A Hero's Death Jake Dypka
From humble beginnings editing martial arts DVDs, Jake Dypka has become one of the most exciting names in modern filmmaking. With a passion for both documentary and drama, his work shows smart comic timing, a genuine sense of emotion, and remarkable storytelling ability.
When Agile sent me the amazing cover Memorial had done of Fontaines DC A Hero’s Death I was very taken by the music. I wanted to do something for them but I also knew I would have to relinquish my usual directorial desires of control and come up with something that was achievable. It was important to me that it wasn’t only achievable but also a joy to make. In many respects this brought a kind of freedom to the idea. I have long since had a strange addiction to visiting the old seaside resorts of the English coastline and I felt like something in that space might work for the mood of the music if I could find a way to approach it. I took what control I could and left the rest to chance. Which as it happens was a lot. I had a plan but nothing was guaranteed without the willingness of strangers. As it happens people were extremely willing to participate. I only got two No's across the whole shoot and my faith has been firmly restored in humanity."