Coldplay’s A Film For The Future – Art, Culture, and Vision on a Whole New Level
When Coldplay said Moon Music was gonna be different, they weren’t playing. But this right here? A Film For The Future? It’s not just different—it’s a full-blown creative experience. Not some “album visualizer” nonsense—this is a global, futuristic piece of art.
Premiered January 22, 2025, this 44-minute film didn’t come to follow trends. It came to bend the rules and rewrite how music and visuals connect. It’s like Coldplay just told the whole world, “We’re not stuck in your box.”
Global Energy, One Vision
What makes A Film For The Future stand out isn’t just the music or the visuals—it’s the minds behind it. This ain’t a one-man show. It’s a collective of heavy creatives from all over the world, each bringing their own culture, their own flavor, and their own vision to the table.
Leading the charge? Taichi Kimura. Man brought that Japanese elegance and modern sauce to every frame. His direction hits like poetry in motion—smooth transitions, dreamlike energy. Then you’ve got Seiya Uehara on cinematography and Macciu on graphics—both snapping with visuals that elevate Coldplay’s already ethereal sound into a whole other galaxy.
Meet the World-Class Dream Team:
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KC Locke (@kc.locke): Known for mixing emotion with visuals that feel like dreams in slow motion. His piece? Personal. Deep. A punch to the chest.
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STILLZ (@stillz): Gritty, surreal, and always ahead of the curve. He brought that edgy, underground vibe that balances out the softer moments.
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WUKDA (@wukda_): This dude wore multiple hats—creative director, set artist—you name it. His segments feel like you’re inside a living painting.
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Jonnie Ross (@jonnieross): Gave the film that texture. That feeling of looking at something beautiful but not fully understanding it until the third watch.
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Mostafa Heravi (@mostafaheravi): You’ll know his part when your chest starts to feel tight. Deeply human. Hauntingly beautiful.
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Marco Braia (@marco.braia): The detail king. His scenes feel like you’re stepping into a world that already existed, even before the film.
Every director brought a piece of home with them, blending style and story in a way that makes you feel like you’re travelling the world through sound and vision. It’s not just a film—it’s a movement.
Tech Meets Art in the Coldplay Way
Behind the scenes, the production was just as crazy. Wataru Watanabe and Miki Sakurai held it down on the producer side, keeping the chaos controlled and the vision focused.
And Coldplay didn’t stop there—they teamed up with Microsoft AI and gave fans a chance to remix the whole experience. No gatekeeping. Just open-source creativity. Whether you’re a fan or an artist, you’re invited to flip it, remix it, make it yours.
This Right Here is Pure Storytelling
No gimmicks. No fluff. Just sound, vision, and real culture layered together like a painting you keep finding new details in every time you watch. It’s for people who appreciate what happens when music and visuals stop trying to impress—and just express.
Watch A Film For The Future on YouTube
The film premiered globally on YouTube (Watch here) and was accompanied by special 360-degree screenings in London, Manchester, and Seoul — a testament to its immersive and innovative spirit.
Connect with the Artists
For those inspired by the film’s creators, here are some of the key Instagram handles where you can explore their other works:
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Taichi Kimura: @taichikimura.mov
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KC Locke: @kc.locke
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STILLZ: @stillz
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WUKDA: @wukda_
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Jonnie Ross: @jonnieross
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Mostafa Heravi: @mostafaheravi
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Marco Braia: @marco.braia