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Jessie Ware 'Begin Again' by Charlie Di Placido

Rob Ulitski - 27th Apr 2023

Charlie Di Placido shows his trademark skill in bringing choreography to the screen in this joyous promo for Jessie Ware. 

Inspired by Ware’s time in Brazil, the video for Begin Again features Ware as the central figure throughout the concept, as she moves across two polarised spaces embracing shadows and surrounded by dancers.

Packed full of energy, the video is terrific showcase for the continued reinvention of Jessie Ware as a great singer having fun with the concept of being a proper diva, in an invigorating and unique way.

"I’m a massive fan of Jessie's music and this album feels like a seminal musical moment for her - so this was real privilege of a project to work on," says Di Placido - a recent guest on The Promonews Podcast. "Her work ethic and personality really shone through during rehearsals and she was a joy to work with and so generous with her dancers."

The video for Jessie Ware comes at a hugely busy time for Di Placido, who has been directing videos for the new Everything But The Girl album, as well as continuing his long association with Jungle, co-directing videos with the band's J Lloyd for their new visual album project.

"Dance is at the centre of everything I do as a director and a huge part of my day-to-day working life," he continues. "The infectious energy and creative boundary-pushing my dancers and choreographers bring to my projects is an endless source of inspiration. This was no different and working closely with Olivier Casamayou from I COULD NEVER BE A DANCER, we found a performance that was both true to Jessie and the uplifting feeling of the music.

"Pete Bishop is an exciting young cinematographer I hold in high esteem and I love the look he achieved for the video, topped off by another stunning grade from my colourist Alex Gregory of No.8 London.”

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Rob Ulitski - 27th Apr 2023

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  • Pop
  • Performance
  • Dance
  • movement
  • Choreography
  • Shadows
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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Charlie Di Placido
Producer
Matt Craig
Production Company
Irresistible Studios
Executive Producer
Harriet-Kate Mckean
1st AD
Oli Hill
Assistant Producer, Liam Woolmer-Thempson

Camera

Director of Photography
Peter Bishop
Focus Puller
Mike Linforth
2nd AC
Liam Reardon
Steadicam
Gary Kent

Lighting/Grip

Gaffer
Greg Probert

Wardrobe

Stylist
Ella Lucia
Hair
Patrick Wilson
Make-up
Pheobe Walters

Choreography

Choreographer
Olivier Casamayou

Casting

Lead Dancer
Riley Wolf
Lead Dancer
Kate Collins
Lead Dancer
Timmy Firmin
Lead Dancer
Pierre Antoine
Lead Dancer
Miranda Chambers
Lead Dancer
Jacob Wye
Lead Dancer
Patric Kuo

Grading

Colourist
Alex Gregory
Colour grade company
No.8

Agent

Director's Representation

Commission

Commissioner
Ailsa Robertson
Label
Umg (on Behalf Of Emi)
Business Development, Emma Nash

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