Director

Jørg M. Kundinger

Timon Birkhofer directs a powerful, stirring film for&nbsp;Kim Planert's instrumental composition Dawn.&nbsp;The video features five different people in their elements, each performing different activities and hobbies:&nbsp;biking, modelling, climbing, playing drums and dancing.&nbsp;They all have one thing in common, which is not immediately apparent.These are all individuals who have some kind of disability, but that is disregarded and rendered unimportant as they&nbsp;perform their activities to a high standard.&nbsp;And the film is both a promo for Planert's stirring music, and&nbsp;part of the launch of a new&nbsp;global campaign to address how disability is portrayed, called&nbsp;Ability in Progress."This is the most personal and meaningful film of my entire life and I couldn't be more grateful for the countless individuals, brands, and partners contributing their talents to make this a reality," says director Timon Birkhofer."With this film, we are launching <a href="http://www.abilityinprogress.org" target="_blank">Ability in Progress</a>, a global campaign to change the portrayal of disabilities in global advertising."Birkhofer's use of structure in the piece elevates the message of the video, and the celebratory overtones of the concept shine beautifully throughout. The cinematography is aspirational, yet authentic at the same time, perfectly encapsulating the real people in front of the camera.&nbsp;

United States

Timon Birkhofer

Father & Sun Productions

Thorny Devil Productions

Nic Novicki

Ryan Spacone

Phil F. Doherty

Bethany Caitlan Nicole

Matthew Rivera

Swinda Reichelt

Kwame Head

Jon Berry

Tunnel Post

Frederik Bokkenheuser

Picture Shop

Sven Dreesbach

Christian Zeiler

Aylene Gardiner Agency

Taylor Lawrence

Ossey James

Kim Planert

Instrumental

Kim Planert 'Dawn' by Timon Birkhofer

Kim Planert - Dawn (Official Music Video)

A solitary traveller dreams of driving&nbsp;the darkness out of her dystopian world, in&nbsp;Timon Birkhofer &amp; Jørg M. Kundinger's promo for Kim Planert.&nbsp;The enigmatic video uses movement to drive the narrative forward, as the protagonist transcends her real-life situation through dance and a series of abstract interactions with nameless characters.&nbsp;DoP&nbsp;Evan Schneider utilises slow motion and static camera angles to bring out the drama of the setups, allowing the performances to unfold organically and viewers the chance to absorb the vivid imagery on screen.

Germany

Father

Sun Productions

Evan Schneider

John Grimaldi Jr.

Soundtrack

Kim Planert 'Lux Ex Tenebris (Light From Darkness)' by Timon Birkhofer & Jørg M. Kundinger

Kim-Planert-'Lux-Ex-Tenebris-(light-From-Darkness)'-by-Timon-Birkhofer-&-Jørg-M.-Kundinger

Timon Birkhofer directs a powerful and affecting promo for James Arthur, featuring Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker.&nbsp;Weaving a cinematic tale of two struggling fighters - a master and his student - the narrative explores persistence, commitment, following your dream and never giving up.&nbsp;Picked up on the side of the road after being beaten to a bloody mess, an aging, former boxing champion takes a young woman under his wing, teaching her the ropes whilst ensuring she has a safe place to lay her head.&nbsp;The resulting arc deals with loss but also discovery, and is a celebration of our ability&nbsp;to bounce back after hitting rock bottom.&nbsp;DoP&nbsp;Daniel Steven Williams creates a glossy yet raw aesthetic - reminiscent&nbsp;of high-budget action flicks - which helps tie the performance section and narrative vignettes together.&nbsp;It's a rollercoaster ride that will leave viewers feeling energised and optimistic, and is deservedly picking up top awards around the world.&nbsp;

Jørg M. Kundinger

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