M83 'Moonchild' by Richard Paris Wilson
David Knight - 10th Oct 2013
Unsigned director Richard Paris Wilson's unofficial video for M83's Moonchild – it was a finalist in a competition on Genero.tv, and also nominated for Genero's Video of the Year 2013 – turns expectations on its head, when an astronaut comes to earth and strikes up a friendship with a young girl he meets on the beach. When they are endangered by a extravagant trio of evildoers, the purpose of the space traveller's visit becomes clear.Â
With its excellent use of the Kent seaside location, and larger than life characters, this is an impressively cinematic video - crewed in large part by teenagers from Richard's summer workshop class.Â
Richard Paris Wilson: "I made the video with a group of 14/15 year olds from a summer media workshop I run in South London. We had them helping on everything - planning the shoot, camera assisting, art direction, etc. Kids are the greatest crew members you could ever ask for - their endlessly creative and incredibly enthusiastic.Â
"We also had a couple of very talented professionals - including DOP James Westbrook and editor Riccardo Servini - to ensure the end result was something we could all be proud of. It was a fantastic experience, and proof that with lots of creativity and good planning you can overcome a tiny budget."
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David Knight - 10th Oct 2013
Credits
Production/Creative
- Director
- Richard Paris Wilson
- Production Company
- We Are Cowboys
Camera
- Director of Photography
- James Westbrook
Casting
Editorial
- Editor
- Riccardo Servini
VFX
Commission
- Commissioner
- Genero
Misc
Other credits
Costume
Laura Barham
Makeup
Lianna Weidle
Second AD
Ross Aylard
Camera Assistant
Ollie Paxton
Art Direction
Henri Calderon
Location Manager
Mark Richardson
Production Assistant
Sam Marino
Production Assistant
Amy Davis
Behind The Scenes Photos
Pierro Pozella
Director's Representation
Not currently represented
Special Thanks
Jack Hobbs, Bryan Martin, Alex Kyrou And Lilly Sells
This Video Wouldn't Have Been Possible Without Help From
Lynda Asby, Mitra McCarthy And Brian Stewart.
David Knight - 10th Oct 2013