OhBlonde - Hot Air Balloon (When the summer's over) (Official Music Video)

artist.
Oh Blonde

project type.
official music video

date.
february 2026

output.
full-length video, teasers, vertical cuts for SoMe

about the project.

This music video explores the feeling of holding onto a love that only really exists in memories - replaying moments that once felt close and comforting, while the present slowly slips further out of reach. Through the use of old tapes, fragmented timelines, and parallel realities, the story leans into the tension between what was and what is. It reflects the quiet ache of distance, the weight of nostalgia, and the unspoken space that can grow between two people over time.

At its core, the film is less about a clear narrative and more about emotion - capturing fleeting glimpses of connection, repetition, and longing. The visual language mirrors this, shifting between intimacy and detachment, warmth and emptiness, as if the main character is caught somewhere between remembering and letting go.

Shot over three days in May 2025, the production was shaped as much by its challenges as by its intentions. Unpredictable weather, tight schedules, and constantly changing locations forced us to stay flexible and make decisions in the moment. Instead of resisting those limitations, we embraced them - allowing the environment and circumstances to influence the tone and direction of each scene. That process brought a certain honesty and rawness to the final result.

The finished video stands as a reflection of that collaboration - a piece built on trust, adaptability, and a shared sensitivity to the story we were trying to tell. Every adjustment, every compromise, and every spontaneous idea became part of the film’s identity, resulting in something that feels both intentional and instinctive.

still frames.

behind the production.

the crew.

Written, produced & directed by Florian Steiner

Starring:

Maren Holmgren
Mats Markussen

Crew:

Production Manager: Alexander Pachov
1st Assistant Director: Lilly-Marie Voß
Script Supervisor: Tobias Tøndel
Production Assistant: Syver Anker Nicolaisen

Director of Photography: Filip Grande
Camera Operator: Johan Kristofer Laats
Gaffer: Lars Jakob hesby & Even Arntzen Berg
Gaffer Assistant: Oana Boțoc
Production Sound: Filip Zalewski
Set Design, Set Costumer: Juliane Jensen
BTS Photographer: Veronica Boyanova
Editor: Florian Steiner
Colorist: Alexander Dragomirov
Graphic Design: Maren Holmgren

Special thanks:

Trønderkassa
Kjærnsmo Automatservice AS
Skogn Brukt & Butikk
Levanger Bowling AS
Jaroslavs Andrjuscenko
Blue House
Sander Eriksen
Darja Andrianova
Erlend Høyslo Winge
Sigurd Sandvik
Jonas Christiansen
Berta