Gwen Everest (2026)
Director: Shunsaku Hayashi
A cryptic nod to a minor figure from one of Frank Herbert’s short stories gives this track its enigmatic name. The lyrics are voiced from the standpoint of a helpless observer, watching a beloved person embark on a journey they were strongly warned against—left with no choice but to stand by and witness the inevitable unraveling of events.
More About This Film
Gwen Everest is a short animated music film created in collaboration with the British band Panchiko. The project uses animation to build a dreamlike visual world around the band's music, favoring atmosphere and imagery over conventional narrative storytelling.
Shunsaku Hayashi directs and edits the film, while Panchiko provides the music and production connection. Its compact running time makes it closer to an extended animated music video than a traditional narrative feature, with the sound and visuals designed to work together.
- Directed and edited by Shunsaku Hayashi.
- Produced by Panchiko.
- Panchiko also composed the music.
- The film is an English-language animated work.
- It received a limited theatrical release beginning in Italy in August 2026.