Ed Sheeran - Punchline (Fan Created Music Video) [New Zealand]

"I am an illustrator based in the small Northern town of Waipu, New Zealand and I create work that combines hand drawn, painted and digital mediums. It was a joy to work alongside my Wellington-based friend Chris Callus who brought my illustrations to life through animation. I really enjoyed playing with the darker tones of “Punchline” to create a world that I hope is both visually interesting and emotionally engaging. Having enjoyed Ed’s music for such a long time, I am incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to create a video for his music in my own style (even writing this does not feel real) and the project has been an absolute dream come true." - Evan Heasman
This video was a collaborative effort from two ends of New Zealand’s North Island, with Evan (aka sojushots) illustrating from the town of Waipu and Chris animating from Wellington. Evan combined a range of hand drawing, inking and painting techniques to craft hundreds of illustration pieces. These were scanned and meticulously combined digitally to create a variety of creatures and scenes, from the somber interiors of a Fox’s woodland home, to enchanting forests and glowing underwater landscapes. The illustrations were then passed over to Chris who brought them to life through character animation, camera movement and digital effects.
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Director and Illustrator: Evan Heasman
Producer, Animator and Editor: Chris Callus
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Punchline Lyrics:
I can’t help but be destructive right now
It’s been weeks since I saw your outline
In my room is a silence so loud
This is what losing hope might sounds like
Put me down so I’m in my place
Say it’s over for breathing space
All I was was a route to change
Is this just growing up?
I might seem too distracted right now
It’s been so long I’ve been the punchline
I stand naked whilst these clothes dry out
Leave me drowning to edit the runtime
Put me down so I’m in my place
Say it’s over for breathing space
All I was was a route to change
Is this just growing up?
All this love could not seal my fate
Low is all that I’ve been of late
Caught in webs, I wove with my mistakes
But this is growing up
I can’t help it but I love you so
I can’t take this letting go
I still feel that we could work it out or something
All I am is only flesh and bone
Why’s your heart so freezing cold?
Don’t you leave your weight on me

[@user-go3go1ed9j]

Hello Ed Sheeran! How are you today? You are my top favorite singer❤ I love your music, I listen to it almost everyday! I love your music but Perfect has to be my top favorite. Keep up the great work Ed Sheeran!❤✨ Happy Holidays!❤🎄

[@serenast.germain3469]

He’s not gunna reply just so u know

[@FAN_FOX46]

❤ I love the worK put into your commit

[@jasminepalacios5520]

Yay finally someone else is toking about how ed Sharon sigs good 😁🤴

[@user-go3go1ed9j]

@@jasminepalacios5520 of course!❤️

[@user-go3go1ed9j]

@@FAN_FOX46 thank youuu

[@user-eh3ej9bc5n]

The video is so creative. It's like ed is the fox, and his partner is trying to be anything and everything to follow him and not let him be alone, but in the end the loneliness is just from within.

[@isaiahpeters]

Punchline is my favorite song from Autumn Variations! it's one of Ed's best songs ever🤍🍁

[@OfficialJS617]

I love u❤

[@user-go3go1ed9j]

Same ❤

[@alessiocece2098]

Oh really!? One of the best? Wow! 😃

[@mohamedzain6036]

My favorite song on the album! Thank you Ed for always being you ❤️❤️❤️

[@sylviafrank-sx6lr]

This video is amazingly artistic and creative ! I think it' great that Ed Sheeran offers such creative minds an opportunity to realize themselves with his music ! ❤

[@SharonBoodram]

Well done video illustrator beautiful beautiful
Beautiful animation fit
for another great song from ed/ very.talented
Loved it

[@SharonBoodram]

Well said

[@321edhp50]

This is fantastic 2:15

[@carolynmarie5273]

Epic animation, what talented artists and a brilliant collaboration by Evan and Chris- this beautifully captured the lyrics with depth and feeling. Absolutely Stunning. Kia Ora to all🙏🌟

[@thunderbirdice]

I agree. Such a beautiful animation.

[@pasmac625]

My best video so far of the FAN CREATED MUSIC VIDEO. Beautiful animation

[@anatasevska7151]

Your songs are so deep and are telling stories I love them. ❤❤❤

[@nerinasisurqui4213]

This work is so beautiful. What a group of talented people you've chosen! 👏👏👏

[@happiness6177]

🍂Great Video Chris & Evan.The Body language & Expression on the Fox's Face says it all.Your Artistic Talents full of Detail & Colours certainly Captured "Punchline" Congrats Fantastic🍂Thanks Ed for allowing your fans this Opportunity🍂😊

[@user-jv3iq8tm7l]

The animation is so cool❤

[@nvardtube]

So peaceful ❤

[@PonygirlGarcia]

Hi Ed ,I saw you in concert in Denver I bought your CD I didn't take it out of truck now I know every song and sing every song with you going to work !!! Relaxing

[@happiness6177]

🍂Ed you're more than Amazing Singer-songwriter Musician,you see Art Everywhere.To gift the creation of These Videos to your Fans is WOW..❤Your standards,humour etc as a person incredible,example to us All in particular to Young🍂😊

[@vbella39]

😭😭😭😭 yes I am crying! My favorite song from Autumn Variations with stunning fan animation! Bonus, from New Zealand. So talented, both of you! 🫶🏻💚🫶🏻

[@ksera3605]

This is so good! It's my favorite song on the album, and now my favorite fan-made video, too!

[@felizxvy]

What an amazing animation ⚡️⚡️💞

[@noemisalinas8846]

When I hear Ed Sheeran's voice in this style I go back to being the 12-year-old girl who discovered beautiful little gems like suburbun, wake me up, sofa 🥺 It is precisely these songs that transport me to the past. I love you Edward ❤

[@martehepburn6775]

What an amazing collaboration! Love the music and the animation is stellar.

[@sandraa.lelacheur3001]

My
Goodness… words are not enough. Your songs are the
most heart touching. Doesn’t
what part of the world. I’m familiar the best everywhere.
Being 1 of 8 children: 1/2 Dutch, Almost 1/2 Cherokee - with the exception of a pinch of Scottish.

[@whitetshirrt]

Super Awesome!!

[@user-rq1rr3re3j]

It was still morning in Japan, so I was surprised to see the video uploaded.
Thank you for always making me listen to great music💖

[@SharryBerry1992]

It's be difficult to close a chapter and look into the future... I feel what you mean. Thank you that you wrote punchline... ❤

[@patriciaappleyard3764]

Another beautiful song Ed. Love the videi, your fans are doing a wonderful job making them, so clever. ❤

[@RelaxationPal]

Thank you for Great sharing friend 🙏 👍 🌟💛

[@anitajohannadrost]

Beautiful, thank you.😁🥰🍀

[@CopsHateMoe]

man this is just stunning, it makes me so happy so see soju shots getting the appreciation he deserves. I've been following him since i was 13 and not only is his work breathtakingly beautiful, he's also such a lovely person. I remember posting some art when I was around 14 that was inspired by some of his work and he left a really encouraging comment which meant the world to kid me. I'm now at art school :')

[@sojushots4369]

😭🙏✨ thank you so much … your comment has done just that to me 🥹✨

[@birutegrafinina968]

I like absolutely everything - amazing song and great, impressive video!! Well done job, thank you, dear Ed!!

[@KhanitthaSomphao]

I don't know the world to praise you. Ed you're great 👍
All, of your team are great
Finally, your. voice
Makes many of us this would love it very much
Thank you 🙏🏻❤❤

[@chelfyn]

I've known Chris, the animator, since he left college. His work has always been polished, creative and emotive. I'm so happy he got this opportunity to showcase his talent.

[@PatriciaSina-cm3nu]

Love this video, i lost my sister last friday. This is hitting me hard, we were close. I didn't get too say good bye. 😢❤

[@loumel_avacadocats]

omggg punchline is my favorite song ever so shoutout to "chris callus" and "evan heasman" bc i LOVED THAT, and it was very well animated! illustrations were beautiful

[@AnshulMittal712]

Wow this was so good! Goes so well with the music too! Amazing direction and animation! Hats off to the creators!

[@dydonar1306]

The best singer.
The song is beautiful.
Relax.❤

[@Angel-Val]

WOW! That was amazing, so beautiful to watch......hugs

[@christajoyce9008]

My favourite video so far- absolutely love it. Great job guys.

[@silviahallert6417]

So wundervoll. 👏👏👏👏👏💚

[@hayleynet]

This is wonderful. Sight and sound ❤❤ I became absorbed. Ed’s vocal on this track is my favourite on Autumn Variations

[@user-wx4ie4ty3u]

Greetings and appreciation to you from Yemen Ed Sheeran You are truly my dream singer❤❤❤❤

[@reynacastillo6359]

I just know that each of your songs heard has magic, l love them Ed.❤❤🤗🎉🎉

[@adariusdixon8496]

Beautiful 🥲❤️💯/ love this Video

[@user-mu8dz2vt7d]

Amazing .....love it ❤️💯

[@circemuller1933]

wow wonderful ED have the best Fans in the World.....

[@JasfinJafin2774]

The cartoon video is fit the song perfectly👌 it's so sad and expressive, Congrats 👏👏🎉🎉 I love it so much 😢😢 👍🎵🎶🍂🍁

[@loveboatcruising]

Thank you❤very good job. Loving the connection

[@user-ge5xv7ld2j]

Die Musik wie immer wunderschön und dieses Video dazu ist unfassbar schön!!! und passend.

[@user-mt6mm5dh8p]

I can't wait Ed always has the best music.

[@theavengers.]

Love Ed and his music since young hope to go to his concert one day

[@ritahubschen6426]

Hi Ed I just love you, beautiful song and a beautiful animation how talented you all are❤👍

[@jaymogrified]

Wow, stunning animation 🤯

[@Arving_25910]

🤗✨💜🪷💜🪷💜✨💕 Удивительно, сказочно, магически, и невероятно прекрасно!!!🩷💫✨

[@cpinnz5650]

Absolutely beautiful work by soju_shots ❤

[@luzadalarrea365]

Hola es tan lindo volver escuchar tu música que llena mi espíritu de alegría y ternura eso provoca tu talento en mi espero que nunca dejes de compartirlo con resto de mundo x que en estos momentos de locura ea lo que se nesecita un enorme abrazo desde Perú el otro lado del mundo😊

[@Surilein02]

Wonderful music and video 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✌🏼🙂🙋🏼‍♀️

[@santivillatoro7682]

¡Es enserio! Me está gustando. It's a wonderful master piece. Thank you

[@thewistfulsnail]

Amazing animation and illustration work Chris Callus and SojuShots!

[@jaydymelodyHD]

Since I discovered this artist I have not stopped surprising myself😮, one song is better than the other! I will work hard to one day collaborate with you

[@sevyJessy]

Animation magnifique, chanson génial et chanteur incroyable 😍❤️❤️❤️

[@brunayokoshiro]

Stunning

[@Wuschel-fo4ui]

Beautiful video. These fan-created videos are really great.

[@kynatowns4822]

Absolutely love this vidoe clip ( and song ) , thankyou for sharing❤

[@bettie2289]

❤❤❤wow!😮 fan created this.

[@thekatt...]

Loved it !!!
😊❤🇨🇦

[@damianpalavecino8633]

My favourite fan made video so far

[@SophiesFIT]

It is amazing to hear voice of Ed. ❤❤❤❤ Do you agree with me?

[@POUNDCAKEMMM]

Fantastic Mr. Fox vibes 🍂🦊🍂

[@joanneclark892]

This is one of the most beautiful videos ever. Stunning work. xx

[@michelarenzini555]

Video stupendo per una canzone meravigliosa! Un commento?
Solo un immenso : Grazie !!!!❤️❤️❤️🦊

[@MakeGood]

Love this style! Great job!!! Sending 🧡 from your fellow contest winner (US)

[@san.1300]

Amazing work, beautifull animation, got goosebooms!!!

[@SuperBase64]

Ed Never Disappoints Us.

[@nanao.9807]

this is amazing! i can't imagine the work that went into this.

[@josieleyva5482]

I love all your songs 🥰

[@jss902]

Nun bin ich so glücklich,diese Illustration, wunderschönen guten Morgen.Adam für dich dieses Gefühl des unterwegs seins.Danke,so ein gutes Gefühl, dieses Video.Fliegen in unserer Glück.❤DankeAdan,deine Eva ❤

[@simeloladeAngele-lk4zz]

it sound great am hearing it again and again like I have not hear it befor

[@butwhy2652]

Lovely music video ❤

[@adrianabressan6399]

Immediatamente innamorata! E non solo della canzone. BRAVI💖

[@YvonneEegerdingk29]

❤❤❤great Ed love Yvonne

[@momu9368]

Super schöner Song und Video 🙃🙃🙃🧡💛🧡❤️

[@SalamandraHellraiser]

your voice, love it ❤

[@user-go3go1ed9j]

Beautiful❤

[@user-Elisabeth524]

So beautiful~

[@BeckyMu]

This is the best one yet. Love it❤

[@topsong868-lo9rl]

Love Ed and his music since young hope to go to his concert one day ❤❤❤

[@donnaletham7736]

Wonderful animation for this song. Well done. Love it.

[@joaoneves4025]

*******Bravooooo.... Já é sucesso ED. Sou seu fã!! 🇧🇷🎼🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶*******

[@manirihoelissa9447]

Tomuch love from Rwanda❤🇷🇼

[@MahdiLogic.7]

I love it From Morocco 🇲🇦💞

[@shadowtale13]

This is fantastic

[@mariacsimanehegyi8230]

This is so good!!! Thank you!!!

[@sandraedwardsedwards2496]

Again your lyrics are absolutely amazing. Truly it's beautiful. Brilliant job!!......CHEERS"🍺

[@dadwilks6452]

Sound and vision superb X

[@edastamegna9261]

Sei forte Ed, adoro il tuo ultimo album. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ejsaviour12]

Wow ❤

[@suemarsh1909]

Wow! What an amazing creative artist you are. Absolutely loved this!

[@Aveesha-Thevindu]

Just listening from New Zealand...

[@violamandyfinnigan5463]

So good ❤

[@daenerys158]

Very nice work, congratulations🍂🫶

[@Merche10961]

Que forma tan original tiene. De elegir sus temas 😊😊

[@Birgit_DK]

Very beautiful visuals for the song ❤