C Prinz
Biography
Enter C Prinz’s world. The multi-hyphenate artist and self-taught filmmaker brings a visceral emotionality and layered narrative to everything she does. She distills concepts to their essence creating deeply impactful and resonant films defined by her confidence, poise and clarity of vision.
C Prinz has quickly defined her otherworldly aesthetic. With a background in dance and choreography, she has a profound understanding of the expressive potential of the human form and harnesses the power of emotions through the intricate language of movement. As a director, she skillfully wields this captivating force, shaping narratives that bear the unmistakable mark of her artistry.
C Prinz has collaborated with some of the most celebrated brands in the world. Most recently, she put style in motion in “Dream Together” for On, featuring superstar Zendaya. The cinematic film shows a filmmaker in total command of her craft with a penchant for performance and directing A-list talent. She has also worked with Nike on a Global campaign, exploring the contemporary women’s fitness renaissance in everyday life.
Other recent work includes her genre-defying short film “God Is Good” written by and starring the Tony nominated Jeremy Pope. The film is a wholly original blend of memoir, monologue, surreal narrative and expressionistic dance. The film premiered at the Tate Modern in London in association with Dazed and was acquired by the Criterion Channel.
In music videos, C has set the north star for innovation and invention. Her latest music video for METTE, “Bet” won Best International Pop Video at the UKMA and shows a playful side to her work incorporating dynamic choreography with artful VFX. Her award-winning music video for Doechii “Crazy” smacked the audience in the face with its brashness, bravado, and explosive energy. “Crazy” received multiple recognitions including 1.4 Gold Award for Best Dance Music Video, Ciclope Award, and UKMVA for Best Choreography Video, in addition to being a SXSW Official Selection and Best of the Year Vimeo Staff Pick, all while being banned on YouTube.
Other notable work includes “More Is Made By The Many“ for Hennessy with Droga5, “L’interdit Thrill Hunters” for Givenchy, NYFW23 Film “How’s My Driving?” for Elena Velez, “Happier Than Ever” for Billie Eilish x Spotify, and others. In addition to her output as an artist, C Prinz impressed audiences at CICLOPE with her speech “on the value of being the worst in the room”.
It’s rare to come across a voice as arresting as C Prinz’s. Whether she’s helming a commercial, or music video, creative directing a runway show, or choreographing a global tour, she takes bold creative swings, fully committing, without compromise. There’s an undeniable aesthetic throughline in her work and worldview that emanates and demands attention.