The Challenge
IN-Q is an Emmy-nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, world renowned keynote speaker, and the best-selling author of Inquire Within.
The challenge he gave us, was to create four short films around four of his poems that could promote Inquire Within while letting the poetry remain the centre of gravity. Each piece needed to feel cinematic and intentional, without overpowering the words or turning them into marketing.
Shot on location in Los Angeles, the films had to:
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Preserve the cadence and emotional weight of IN-Q’s spoken word
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Give each poem its own visual identity while remaining part of a cohesive series
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Function as promotional assets without compromising artistic integrity
The goal was to let the visuals serve the poetry, amplifying meaning, mood, and presence, rather than competing with it.
Key contributions
Concept development for a four-part short film series translating spoken word poetry into visual narratives
Directing performances and visual tone to preserve rhythm, emotion, and presence
Filming on location in Los Angeles with a focus on intimacy and atmosphere
Editing and narrative assembly, including research and integration of archival and contextual footage to support each poem
Optimisation of each film for social media distribution while maintaining artistic integrity
IN-Q – What If
IN-Q – Keep Loving
The Results
4 poetic films
delivered as a cohesive visual series to support the launch of Inquire Within
Best-selling status
achieved by Inquire Within in its category
258,000+
combined views across Facebook
BTS on set in L.A.
We Speak Results
He often comes up with new ideas that help elevate the Mindvalley brand through video."
Vishen Lakhiani
Founder of Mindvalley
Client
IN-Q
Services
Concept developments, Directing, Strategy, Video Editing, Video production, Animation
Client
Meditation Moment
Services
Videography, Video Editing, Art Direction, Social Media Content, Strategy
Art Direction
James Racoon
Videography
Teun
Video Editing
Teun
Branding
Golden Studios
