James Cooper

I directed, shot, and edited the official music video for James Cooper's "Epitaph," one of the standout tracks from his 2012 album Foreign Cities (a 10-track collection of introspective indie/folk-rock with emotional depth).

This video was created as part of the Foreign Cities Music Films project, where James briefed 9 Dublin-based directors (including myself as Geppetto) to each create an open-brief "music film" for a chosen track—allowing full creative freedom for narrative, experimental, or traditional promo styles.

Starring Shane Guerrini in the lead role, the video brings a cinematic narrative to the song's melancholic, reflective lyrics—exploring themes of loss, legacy, or personal epitaphs through character-driven storytelling, atmospheric visuals, and emotional performance.

Highlights & Context: Part of the Foreign Cities Music Films series (2011–2012): 10 videos by directors including Niall Staines, Maciej Pestka, Sophie Merry, James Cooper himself, Daniel Coss, Mark Duggan, Jennifer Hyland, Geppetto (me), and Tom Lennon.