Poperratic: Zero Hero

Director: Jammes Luckett
Recording Artist: Poperratic
from the album “Vagus the Wandering Nerve” (2006)

Special thanks to Brenden McVeigh, Tim Nordquist, Barbara Duffy, Zach Passero, Gary Swift, NightxWolf, Jodi Davis, Kim Sammons, Evan and Charlotte Cohen, Therese McMullen. Your feedback was invaluable – Thank you!

Here’s the official music video for Poperratic’s “Zero Hero”! Created by Poperratic’s own Jammes Luckett, this spirited and colorful animated short brings the fan-favorite song to life in time for the track’s 25th anniversary.

Mirroring the song itself, the video takes you on a journey that pays homage to, blends, and subverts classic comic book and hero tropes with a fresh perspective. It’s a metaphorical superhero origin story that explores the complexities of human nature and the power of perseverance but celebrates the ultimate superpower that lies within us all: self-love.

Completed in May 2025, the music video is currently gaining support on the international film festival circuit. It’s an official selection at multiple festivals worldwide, with screenings in major markets, and has earned significant recognition, such as:

• Current Finalist: Music Video Fest 2025
• Official Selection: Newark International Film Festival
• Current Finalist: Special competition at the 22nd International MetaKansk Video Festival (screenings in USA, Amsterdam, and Italy)
• Winner: “Best Music Video” and an Audience Award at the Experimental Dance and Music Film Festival
• Honorable Mention: East Village New York Film Festival
• Official Selection: Art All Night – Trenton Film Festival, and others

Descriptive captions / subtitles are available in over 20 languages!