Synopsis
A solitary traveler leaves familiar places and the people he loves behind as he follows an uncertain path toward a new life. The video connects intimate moments of separation with images of movement, distance, and changing landscapes, giving the song's longing a visual form. Rather than relying on a conventional performance setup, it presents the journey as an emotional farewell: pursuing a dream may offer freedom and possibility, but it also means accepting the pain of leaving loved ones behind.
Factoids & Trivia
- The video won the 2013 Hurtwood Prize for Young Filmmakers, a competition organized by MoFilm for emerging filmmakers.
- Entrants were invited to create videos for either "Called On" or "Beautiful Mistake," with the winning films intended for official use by Hudson Taylor and promotion through Vevo.
- The competition was aimed at filmmakers aged 16 to 24, making the project an early professional opportunity for young creators.
- The video was made with a Canon 60D, using an EF 50mm f/1.8 lens and a Canon EF-S 55-250mm lens.
- Production was notably small-scale, with only one crew member involved in shooting the film.
- "Called On" appeared on the duo's 2013 EP "Osea."