Sometimes life feels like we are swimming upstream; a test in determination and tenacity and is played out in our dreams. Perhaps life in its complexity makes a surreal experience after all.

This music video is for M. West’s track “Swimming Upstream” from his new CD “Still Life’s Allusions” (available on all platforms). M. West plays himself/the dreamer in this musical dreamscape.

“Swimming Upstream” (USA), the 5-minute music video directed by Caren Messing, is streaming now at ISA channel, from our sister competition Independent Shorts Awards. Awarded Best Mobile Short in December 2019.

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