Lighting Up Times Square
Times Square lights up with the release of Brandy’s “This Christmas” album. Sikora who worked on the photography for the entire album era said in a post on X: “I used to go to the McDonalds on 42nd St to get my $1 Chicken fajitas and a Butterfinger McFlurry, it was a cheap meal. Now, years later, my work is on massive screens in Times Square. Sheesh, I’ve come a long way, yet nothing has changed cuz I miss those dollar fajitas and Butterfinger McFlurries so much!” Amazon Music and Pandora both featured towering images of Brandy promoting the release of her album. I used to go to the McDonalds on 42nd St to get my $1 Chicken fajitas and a Butterfinger McFlurry, it was a cheap meal. Now, years later, my work is on massive screens in Times Square. Sheesh, I've come a long way, yet nothing has changed
Capturing ‘Christmas with Brandy’
Go behind the scenes with Sikora on his latest shoot with Grammy Award winning singer, Brandy for her new album, “Christmas with Brandy”. Working alongside Frank Gatson Jr. bringing the creative vision to life, Sikora set out to create a timeless image for the album art. “We really wanted something that was going to feel forever, we avoided that cliche jingle jolly vibe because we knew her album was going to be a different approach to Christmas music.” Sikora said. The album released on November 10 and features six original songs and six classics reimagined like no one else could do.
Go Behind The Scenes on FIERCE
Go behind the scenes on the music video FIERCE by Ultra Nate, Angelica Ross and Mila Jam. Directors Frank Gatson Jr. and William Sikora III set out to create an epic, eye popping visual for the song, taking viewers into Fierce HQ to find the fiercest people in the world.
Angelica Ross Debuts Music Video
Angelica Ross has been a fan favorite on the Emmy Award winning show POSE and also American Horror Story but now she is stepping out into the world of music. Her debut single “Only You” is a beautiful pop ballad that will be stuck in your head. “When I was first brought onto this project in the Fall of 2021, I heard the song and immediately imagined a desert. They already had a treatment together for the video but I wanted to take it to the next level and really do something unique for Angelica. There are too many music videos out there already that follow the same formula, it really was important for me to avoid that, especially being her first music video release.” Sikora said. The results are a visual joyride that takes viewers through an epic love story, searching for the one. “This was one of the
Flashback: Making The Egg of Darkness
The last of the Squirrelings must go on an epic adventure to stop the evil emperor from using a powerful crystal to cover the world in darkness. The animated adventure, The Egg of Darkness premiered in 2014 and garnered millions of views. Due to some issues, the film in it’s original form had to be removed from YouTube. It then went through a “Special Edition” process. Many scenes were altered and enhanced with better animation, shading, and color. It took months to redo and it was re-released featuring new characters The Squirrels from a new series William Sikora was also working on at the time. The Egg of Darkness: Special Edition premiered later that Fall. Join Red, the squirrel as he journeys to save the world from the evil emperor of the Reptilias, who threatens to cover the land in darkness forever. Directed by William Sikora III. Starring: Tyler Parks, Christina Benthall,
Brandy Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Full Moon
It’s been twenty years since Brandy released her history making album Full Moon and now she’s ready to celebrate with new vocals, new visuals and more. “Working with Brandy is always an amazing experience and I wanted to capture her like never before. Beauty, grace, sensuality, romanticism, power. There is so much that exudes from her and this album has touched so many lives, it was important to really try to elevate everything to really make the fans happy.” Sikora said. Working with the legendary Frank Gatson Jr., Brandy released a teaser featuring a haunting familiar melody. “We put a moon in there and Frank brought out a telescope which harkened back to Brandy’s Full Moon music video. It was definitely a nod to it and fans recognized it immediately!” Sikora continued. Stay tuned for more of what Brandy has coming as a new moon is rising!
