Gashtyar kawa -Xweni Alley
The 20-Minute Challenge of “Xwenî Alley”
Director
Mohammed Qaradakhi
Creative Director
Gashtyar Kawa
Actor
Ahmad Bakhtyar
Production / Post
ValinorVision
Sponsor
ZELL Company
The Project
Xwenî Alley is a music video created for Kurdish artist Gashtyar Kawa. The goal of the project was to create a cinematic visual experience that complements the emotional tone of the song while maintaining a minimal and atmospheric style.
The video focuses on mood, composition, and visual storytelling rather than heavy narrative, allowing the visuals and performance to carry the emotional weight of the music.
The Challenge
One of the most demanding aspects of the project was the decision to shoot during blue hour, the short period of time just after sunset when the sky produces a deep and soft blue light.
This lighting condition lasts only around twenty minutes, making it extremely limited for filming. Because of this constraint, the production required careful preparation and precise timing.
Production Process
To successfully capture all the planned shots while maintaining the desired lighting conditions, the project was filmed over two separate days. Each day focused on capturing specific sequences during the blue hour window.
This approach allowed the production to maintain visual consistency while ensuring that the final result preserved the unique atmosphere created by the natural light.
Post-Production
In post-production, the focus was on refining the rhythm of the edit and enhancing the visual tone through cinematic color grading. The editing process aimed to support the emotional flow of the music while keeping the visuals clean and intentional.
Color grading was used to deepen the mood of the footage and unify the scenes into a consistent visual experience.