Exploration & Discovery

Yoko Ono’s story is one of boundary-breaking art and activism. In this exclusive Lowdown interview, she reflects on her journey, her partnership with John Lennon, and her enduring mission for peace and change.

RIOT’s collaboration with Clinique explores bold and innovative campaigns through rigorous pre-production experimentation. Discover how our creative process brought campaigns like Moisture Surge and Love Sizzle Reel to life, achieving exceptional results.

RIOT’s bold, unfiltered edit of Imagine Dragons’ “Believer” is a testament to our creative capabilities. Using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, we transformed contest footage into a cinematic masterpiece. Watch and enjoy!

At RIOT, we thrive on creating content. From exploring breathtaking landscapes to experimenting with bold visuals, we’re constantly out capturing something new and exciting. Our creative process generates an abundance of high-quality footage, and we thought—why not share it with the community? That’s why we’re launching a section in our creative agency journal dedicated to free downloadable content. It’s our way of giving back to the filmmaking world because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love free stuff? This initiative offers filmmakers access to royalty-free assets that can be used in their projects. We’re talking high-quality, professionally shot footage that can elevate your work without the hassle of licensing fees. Here’s how it works: How to Access the Free Content Step 1: Complete the action requested via the link-gating software below. This could vary depending on the asset but typically involves a simple task like following us on social media or sharing a post. Easy, right? Step 2: Credit RIOT in your project. This includes adding a link to riot.nyc and tagging our handle @riotwashere wherever applicable. By downloading the content, you agree to these terms. The First Freebie: Sirhowy River Footage For our first installment, we’re offering two stunning clips […]

At RIOT, creativity thrives in the freedom to explore. Recently, we’ve started dedicating specific days of the week purely to experimentation—days with no predefined goals, no client briefs, and no expectations for a final outcome. These sessions are about letting ideas flow, pushing boundaries, and seeing where the creative process takes us. The result? Our first true RIOT experiments film, which you can watch above. This project represents the culmination of a few months of creative exploration. The visuals were crafted over an extended period, with the recurring themes of shape, movement, vivid colors, and repetition anchoring the work. These elements became the foundation for a constantly evolving piece, allowing us to experiment with how visuals can evoke emotion and rhythm without relying on a narrative structure. The Soundtrack: Completing the Puzzle While the visuals took shape over months, the soundtrack was the final piece of the puzzle. Composed by Chris “MUG5” Maguire, the music was completed just days before the project came together. The composition’s dynamic energy felt like a perfect match for the visuals, creating a seamless interplay between sound and motion. After spending a day syncing the visual movements to the rhythm and flow of the music, […]