Asheboro-based filmmaker Ty Bru returns home with a huge achievement following an award-winning exploit for his film “Skunk Season” at the TCL Chinese Theatre during the 2025 Golden State Film Festival.

All that hard work, relentless self-drive, sacrifice, unwavering dedication, and unparalleled passion for his art and craft has resulted in this moment of pure bliss and huge pride for record-breaking Asheboro-based filmmaker Ty Brueilly alias Ty Bru. The magic that he unleashed on emcee ethemadassassin’s “Skunk Season” as a music director was the recipient of Audience Awards for “Best Music Video” at the glamorous 2025 Golden State Film Festival held at TCL Chinese Theatre. And that’s not all—Ty Bru premiered two other films, “Shucks” and “Do That” which were both filmed in Asheboro.

Winning this award is more than deserved for someone who wears his heart on his sleeve when it comes to making magic happen and breathing life into hip-hop and rap’s body of works. Ty Bru took an already intriguing musical idea to newer heights with that attention-grabbing visual treat that was deservedly acclaimed and showcased his keen eye for detail as well as the execution prowess that continuously allows him to invent scene-stealers such as these.

“Skunk Season” is an ear treat—laid-back with boom-bap influences, and the emcee ethemadassassin is equal to the task with his confident flows and bar-play, showcasing such lyrical prowess and dope cadence. The music video, which was shot in multiple places—TCL Chinese Theatre for the most part as well as in Hollywood is a Black and White visual treat that not only supplements this jam but also tells a unique story, making the music more of an experience.

This is a film drenched in identity and Ty Bru’s unmistakable artistic identity as he allows a listener to feel like they are part of this experience from the first note to the last one. Also, the visuals exude a certain indubitable nostalgia that effortlessly transports them back to sometime in the 90s and early 00s.

Safe to say that “Skunk Season” deserves this acclaim, and it was a moment to behold for Ty not only because he won but also because he was there in the auditorium, taking in the applause and watching firsthand the reaction from the audience. It was also nice to enjoy this momentous occasion and achievement with the emcee, ethemadassassin who was also in attendance.

The other two films “Shucks” and “Do That” received a positive reaction, hinting at a possible award-stealing exploit when this festival is held again.

Check out this visually striking, story-inspired, and generally innovative work of art to understand why it bagged the Audience Award for “Best Music Video.”