Makapoon consists of one part Adam Makarenko, one part Alan Poon, a semi-sweet elixir known for its powerful aroma and ability to cause temporary psychosis and/or hysteria. To be consumed in small doses. Makarenko and Poon formed the directing duo known as Makapoon in 2010. They both got into making music videos back in 2008, when Poon directed a stop-motion music video for the Bowerbirds for a song called “In Our Talons.” For the Bowerbirds video, Makarenko hand-crafted all the sets and was the cinematographer. A few years later, Makarenko was approached by the band Zeus, who were fascinated by his photography. They asked him to make a music video for them. Makarenko invited Poon on board and it was at this point they