Free Spirit (film)

Free Spirit is a short film directed by Emil Nava, featuring R&B singer Dizzy Fae and actor Judah Lang. It was released on April 3, 2019, in companion to Khalid's album under the same title. The plot focuses on three friends, who become embroiled in a love triangle.

Background
In February 2019, Khalid announced the upcoming film. In an interview he said, "I felt like videos are cool, but for me Free Spirit is so cinematic. [The album] sounds like a movie. Why not make it a movie?"

In December, Khalid and Emil Nava met on Christmas Eve to discuss a project. Nava recalled, "What amazed me about Khalid was that he really wanted to make a film, not a visual album or just music videos. I shot my first full-length film last year, so this was an especially exciting project because it has everything that I love in it – both music and cinema. They shot for ten days in the outskirts of Los Angeles, California. The concept was "about escapism and the youth of today. It's about a group of youths that are living in the depths of America and they want to get out. So one day, they steal a van and all want to go on a road trip together, and essentially, what unfolds is a modern-day, complicated love story."

Description
Conceived and created by Khalid and Emil Nava, Free Spirit is a direct creative parallel to Khalid's new album, using the new music to tell the stories of the beauty and the pain of growing up as Khalid has always done in his work. This film expands on his lyrics and artistry by sharing a visual story as a companion piece.

Plot
Set in a small town, a group of friends hotwire a van and go on a journey together.

Cast

 * Khalid as Himself
 * Dizzy Fae as Ladybug
 * Estefania Preciado as Annie
 * Bianca Leonor Quiñones as Quin
 * Judah Lang as Marcus
 * Jahking Guillory as Trey

Trivia

 * The production company was Ammolite.
 * It was shortlisted in the 2019 Clio Music Awards.