Production Manager

Indy Andrews

Andy Mihov directs an exhilarating&nbsp;promo for London-based deathcore band She Must Burn.&nbsp;After a line-up change and a temporary hiatus, the group wanted the music video for new single Incantation&nbsp;to be strikingly different.&nbsp;The compelling concept is given an equally as exciting visual treatment, taking inspiration from films such as&nbsp;Francis Ford Coppola’s&nbsp;Dracula.&nbsp;Explosive in more ways than one, it's a unique and refreshing idea with plenty of memorable moments."I like trying to do unusual things when working on metal music videos." Mihov explains.&nbsp;"I'm a huge fan of hip hop and pop rap, and I kind of always look to that world for inspiration. For some reason, the image I had in my head was of vampires and muscle cars. It was just a scene of this ancient vampire who has survived since the days of Carthage and now roams the world in a Cadillac, kidnapping humans and breaking their spirit before making them her thralls.”"Teaming up with long-time collaborators Tom Watts, Millie Ansari, and Terry Palamara, we set off to tell this story," continues Mihov.&nbsp;"Terry and I developed a precise palette for each scene, in which different colours would predominate in different sections of the video. I carried a big notebook around that was earmarked for each scene – everything from composition, styling, and cinematography. Even the vampires’ robes – designed by the amazing Tia Oguri were evocative of traditional African patterns – calling to the vampire’s ancient origins."It was an incredible pleasure to work with Teta Maria, who is a London-based international performer with the Fuel Girls. She brought so much personality and attitude to the role of the Vampire. The fire scene at the end of the day was entirely her idea. I think Tom and I still growing back parts of our eyebrows." &nbsp;

United Kingdom

Terry Palamara

Antonia Diakomopoulou

Tia Oguri

Andy Mihov

Millie Ansari

Before Dawn Productions

33Red Films

Ollie Riches

Tom Watts

Jenna Leeds

Gary Kent

William Wallace

Kirsta Larsen

Sharmaine Cox

Anastasija Potjomkina

Etem Ozyay

Alex Berry

Quality Control

Joakim Tonnberg

Teta Maria

Artery Recordings

Rock

She Must Burn 'Incantation' by Andy Mihov

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Following the recent <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2021/02/19/franc-moody-live-lift-ja-humby/69575" target="_blank">Live In The Lift for Franc Moody</a>, Ja Humby's latest in his Molten Jets&nbsp;series is this one-of-a-kind doc and performance film for Shame.&nbsp;Live In The Flesh is another example of Humby combining a brilliantly captured live performance with a distinctive brand of comedy - this time focussing on the character of Chayse Bigwood, first time tour promoter who's capacity for ineptitude is in inverse proportion to the quality of the music.This mockumentary takes us backstage before Shame's big London comeback gig at the Brixton Academyt, with virgin promoter Bigwood attempting to ingratiate himself with the band. The extend of the distastrous promotion becomes clear - no support acts, sparse audience of fleeced punters - while the band watch The Weakest Link before the show. Last-ditch attempts to hide the truth from the band precede what then transpires is a great show which, sadly,&nbsp;very few actually get to see live in the flesh. It's a&nbsp;sad story with powerful live music.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In the manner of the previous Molten Jets shows, this&nbsp;half hour film&nbsp;feels incredibly intimate and authentic, due to the fly-on-the-wall cinematography and observational angles. The energy of the live performance spills over into something wonderfully transcendent and ethereal. DoP&nbsp;Claudiu Voicu balances the stripped-back, everyday colour palettes in&nbsp;the behind the scenes setups with the aspirational, neon washes of colour on-stage, creating a dynamic and engaging aesthetic.&nbsp;Meanwhile,&nbsp;Chayse Bigwood is now under police investigation for the fraudulent VIP hospitality package and his sideline in unofficial Shame merchandise - which is a bit problematic for Ja Humby.&nbsp;"Molten Jets’ affiliation with Bigwood’s elite fashion consultancy and holistic trending clinic - Hotbitz.biz - makes me a person of interest in the investigation," he admits."One thing I can do though is thank the amazing filmmaker Simon Halsall for his editing work on the performance bits. I’ve never worked with another editor on one of my own projects before, so it was refreshing to have more eyes on it. I probably butchered his work in my cut, but whatever, 'it’s rock n roll'&nbsp;as my old boss used to say."

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