Axel is an 11-year-old boy on the verge of adolescence. His school days revolve around his crush, so when a pimple shows up, he goes to war. But in his quest for perfection, the real battle isn’t on his face, it’s in the mirror.
I’m Jon Verleysen, a Nantes-born artist based in Paris. Singer of the pop duo ELEPHANZ for 15 years (albums, tours), I moved into images 6 years ago: first fashion photography, then directing music videos for many artists. This is my first short film.
I’m Jon Verleysen, a Nantes-born artist based in Paris. Singer of the pop duo ELEPHANZ for 15 years (albums, tours), I moved into images 6 years ago: first fashion photography, then directing music videos for many artists. This is my first short film.
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