Director of Photography

Johnny Marchetta

Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta direct a powerful promo exploring loss and acceptance for Callum Scott.&nbsp;Depicting the final&nbsp;moments of a terminally ill patient - played&nbsp;by&nbsp;actress Georgia Hirst - the video for Rise focusses upon a tragic story, featuring flashbacks to moment of this young woman's diagnosis, her decline and treasured last moments with her young family - all building up to an&nbsp;unexpected, yet perfectly formed visual metaphor for the end of life.&nbsp;&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]<blockquote>Georgia&nbsp;approached this role with courage and care and delivered something truly beautiful.</blockquote>Built around an exceptional&nbsp;central performance from Hirst, complemented by Scott's own&nbsp;performance of the song, this is the strong, emotionally-led&nbsp;work we have come to expect from the directing duo.&nbsp;The cinematography is contemplative and still, allowing the story to unwrap in its own time, and the VFX-heavy finale really hits home."This is our second time teaming up with Callum and another one we feel incredibly lucky to have been trusted with," comment Franklin and Marchetta."We wanted to hone in on the heart of the song for this promo. The lyrics depict rising up and overcoming struggles no matter what, so we developed a narrative centering around a critically ill patient in the final moments of her life.[imgtoken data:2]"Our film ultimately deals with acceptance - a person who comes to the end of one chapter but then begins another. There are positives in every aspect of life, even the darkest, and we wanted to show a person's bravery and strength through their most difficult times."The casting in this video was essential, and our actress Georgia Hirst could not have given us a stronger performance. She approached this role with courage and care and delivered something truly beautiful."

United Kingdom

Bjorn Franklin

Gina Burns

Lowkey Films

Vanessa Mc Donnell

Jonathan Sidwell

Alex Mac Praed

Kieran Coyne

Lorenzo Guerrieri

Murdo Hepburn

Jackie Tyson

Grace Gray

Jonny Tully

Tag Collective Arts

Johan Barrios

Georgia Hirst

OB Management

Targa Sahyoun

Callum Scott 'Rise' by Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta 

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Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta direct a poignant exploration of love and togetherness, in their promo for Calum Scott.&nbsp;The video for Biblical is split between a series of underwater vignettes and a powerful performance section, linked together in an abstract way.&nbsp;The underwater setups present snapshots of intimate relationships between various couples, whilst Scott watches on from a nondescript vantage point.When one character takes Scott's attention, however, he takes the plunge and breaks down the wall, finding himself in the water too... But was the jump worth it, and will it pay off?&nbsp;Beautifully shot by&nbsp;Simon Plunket, the low key colour palettes and minimalist art direction push the focus onto character and narrative, allowing viewers to project their own feelings and experiences onto the concept."Love is biblical was the theme of our story - capturing intimate moments, that felt locked in time, a feeling of almost serene weightlessness," explain Franklin and Marchetta."Using the underwater setting, we were able to portray dream like moments of love. Intertwined with Callum’s setting where he played the part of the observer, someone who watched and eventually took a leap of faith and searching for that same feeling himself."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Connor O’Hara

Jamie Gamache

Polly Millner

Joe Starrs

Simon Plunket

Elliott Dupuy

Alfie Brown

Shaun Waldie

Ellie Stidolph

Zamaine Ismail

Katie Dymmock

Coffee & TV

Capitol

Calum Scott 'Biblical' by Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta

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Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta direct an intimate portrait of a relationship,&nbsp;in their video for Nick Wilson's Yours To Take.&nbsp;The couple - played by Chuku Modu and Alina Allison - are quite obviously enamoured with each other, spending every day dancing and drinking without a care in the world. But when two men come knocking at the door, it spells the end of their relationship.&nbsp;The video allows some questions to linger, providing viewers&nbsp;with an opportunity&nbsp;to draw their own conclusions. By presenting the more dramatic scenes without any kind of audio track, the directors create an abstract narrative which communicates the emotion and context in a refreshing manner.&nbsp;

Bee Happy Media

Matt Farant

Elisa Spigariol

Soraya Wright

Zoe Graham

Beth McKendrick

Chuku Modu

Alina Allison

Orna Lyons

Never Fade Records

Nick Wilson 'Yours To Take' by Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta

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Bjorn Frankin and Johnny Marchetta direct a breezy coming of age narrative in their latest video for Dutch-Israeli singer-songwriter Dotan.&nbsp;The video for Satellites follows two girls on a day in the country, as their friendship blossoms into something transcendent and special.Intercut with vibrant performance sections - with Dotan nestled within the same beautiful landscapes as the narrative - the concept is a simple yet brilliant one, complemented by excellent cinematography from&nbsp;Simon Plunket, shooting on 16mm.&nbsp;

Netherlands

Connor O'Hara

Joe Stars

Matt Farrant

Salvador Gomez-Lopez

Benny Casey 

Maisie Brooks

Leon Carlton

Claudia Burns

Sophie Shallai, Ellie Madden

Ellie Madden

Singer-songwriter

Dotan 'Satellites' by Franklin & Marchetta 

Dotan - Satellites (16mm film)

Dotan begs for forgiveness in Bjorn&nbsp;Franklin &amp; Johnny Marchetta's poignant promo for Mercy.&nbsp;The video&nbsp;switches between footage of the artist trapped in a gloomy prison cell, with a mysterious narrative unfolding throughout the concept, based around an act of arson.&nbsp;Anchored by a devastatingly effective performance, Dotan displays a real knack for acting, whilst the climax at the end feels worthy of the dramatic build-up.

Salvador Gomez

Alternative

Indie

Dotan 'Mercy' by Franklin & Marchetta

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Directing duo Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta reunite with Nick Wilson for the emotional promo for Lead Me To The Water.&nbsp;Starring actors Tom Brittney and Lucy Aarden, the video explores a mysterious narrative between the pair, raising questions about the nature of their relationship, and if it's being led by love, lust or something else entirely.&nbsp;Splitting time between a dimly-lit hotel and a beautiful beach, the video is very much open to interpretation in its themes, and the abstract nature of the concept is elevated by&nbsp;impressive 3D VFX and stylised cinematography.&nbsp;

Micheal Newton

Emily Jayne Robinson

Max Openshaw

Alicia Ellis

Clare Pinkey

Lucy Aarden

Tom Brittney

Nick Wilson 'Lead Me To The Water' by Franklin & Marchetta 

Nick Wilson - Lead Me To The Water (Official Video)

Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta direct an intimate, transcendent promo for JONES.&nbsp;Using projections of typography and graphic patterns to add texture and contrast, the visual for Camera Flash feels contemporary and universal, and a step in a more futuristic direction for the artist.&nbsp;JONES thrives within the conceptual setups, confidently weaving between sassy and sensual, whilst energetically dropping in and out of quickfire choreography and movement.

Jamie Whymark

Kode Media

Nathan Killham

Johnathan Sidwell

Mark Steewart

Adele Cany

Stefan Bertin

Laura Dexter

Carrie Sutton

Faith Holmes

JONES 'Camera Flash' by Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta

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Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta explore the&nbsp;final moments of a shot down WWII RAF pilot, in their video for Nick Wilson.&nbsp;Effectively filmed in one-shot, the poignant concept for Enough To Know You is entirely focussed upon&nbsp;one soldier's desperate efforts to grasp onto life, backdropped against a haunting, desolate beach.&nbsp;With an outstanding performance from actor&nbsp;Will Fletcher, the video is a memorable and emotionally affecting snapshot of war and the horrors&nbsp;it inflicts on humanity.&nbsp;

(spirit Of Britain) Jamie Delaney

Abi Hartcourt-smith

Ikki Dhesi

Will Fletcher

James Poole

Folk

Nick Wilson 'Enough To Know You' by Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta 

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Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta direct a dramatic and poignant visual for Dotan's No Words.&nbsp;Enclosed in a confined glass tank, Dotan performs as a rising body of water engulfs him, visualising the back-and-forth struggle evident in the track.&nbsp;As the video's DoP, Johnny Marchetta utilises vibrant coloured lighting to enhance the aesthetic, and separate Dotan from the watery abyss surrounding him. The use of wider shots towards the end of the video, having been constructed of mainly close-ups throughout, creates a calm sense of surrender, to contrast the frenetic attempts at escape from before.

Max Guy Openshaw

Kai Coombes

Cooking Vinyl

Dotan 'No Words' by Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta

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Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta have come up with a disarming solution to the challenges of a lockdown shoot for the team-up of the Coronas and Gabrielle Aplin.Unable to shoot Gabrielle and Coronas lead singer Danny O'Reilly&nbsp;together, the directing duo have devised a simple way to unite them&nbsp;- as two halves of one person. As a variation on the classic straight-on face-to-screen performance, this split-screen device is very effective.Crucially, Franklin and Marchetta have also engaged animator Daniela Sherer, to add the all-important flourishes to augment Aplin and O'Reilly's duet. Sherer, who's work includes the video for <a href="https://www.jellylondon.com/project/soon-goodbye-now-love" target="_blank">Tom Rosenthal's Soon Goodbye Now Love</a>, creates a lovely hand-drawn world around the artists, at first intermittent, but that eventually confirms their actual separation.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Daniela Sherer

John Broe

Alfie Hudson

The Coronas & Gabrielle Aplin 'Lost In The Thick Of It' by Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta

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Johnny Marchetta and Bjorn Franklin explore love and loss through abstract choreography in their video for Rosie Carney.&nbsp;Aesthetically reminiscent of fashion photography, the concept is born out of the ancient meaning for cherry blossoms - a metaphor for how beauty can be shortlived.&nbsp;Taking on the role of DoP in addition to co-directing, Johnny Marchetta contrasts vibrant red setups with muted pastel tones, representing the traumatic dichotomy of life and death. Marchetta also keeps the camera movement deliberate and subtle, allowing the performances to unfold organically and unobtrusively.&nbsp;Eventually coming full circle to rebirth, the visual balances an abstract narrative with contemporary cinematography to create a poignant experience.&nbsp;

Ireland

Jean Dakar

Alex Da Palma

Joel Rainsley

Giuseppe Stelitano

Beth Mckendrick

Tyler Deyn

Color Study

Rosie Carney 'When I Look At You' by Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta

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A journey of self discovery helps repair&nbsp;a fractured relationship in&nbsp;Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta's video for Gabrielle Aplin and Nina Nesbitt's team up on Miss You 2.&nbsp;Filmed with&nbsp;handheld cameras and anamorphic lenses - this was also shot by Marchetta -&nbsp;the gritty visual mirrors the raw emotion of the track, as the two characters are slowly overcome by loneliness and a yearning for each other's company.Both Gabrielle and Nina play key roles, essentially acting out each actors' conscience throughout the narrative. Their energy is magnetic, faithfully representing the highs and lows of being in a relationship, and channeling the disjointed emotions through their performance.&nbsp;The high contrast lighting and juxtaposition of certain colours helps to effectively communicate the turbulent state of the couples' relationship. In certain scenes, the clash of colour and texture is almost uncomfortable, suggesting the experience of being out of place, and these visual hints are a clever way of peeling back the layers of our main characters and showcasing their true motivations.

Phill Heron

Rob Hawkins

Alec De Palma

Zoe Jervoise Graham

Crystabel Riley

Emily Clarkson

Tessa Bonham Jones

Aisling Knight

Awal

Gabrielle Aplin & Nina Nesbitt 'Miss You 2' by Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta

Gabrielle Aplin & Nina Nesbitt - Miss You 2 (Official Video)

A strained relationship is visualised through a dancer's interpretive movements in&nbsp;Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta's video for Nick Wilson's Say It Now.&nbsp;Inspired by the style and colour palettes of recent sci-fi films, the cinematic video is very simple in its concept, but boasts great performances from dancer&nbsp;Alice Oakley Jones and Wilson himself.&nbsp;The unspoken communication between the pair explores the idea that non-verbal communication is just as important as what we say - the words Wilson sings is reflected by the movements of Jones, who follows every beat of his story.&nbsp;DoP Johnny Marchetta's use of heavy haze and backlighting is an homage to Roger Deakins' work on Blade Runner 2049, and the tools that worked so well in that post-apocalyptic world are just as effective in this visual.&nbsp;

Abi Harcourt Smith

Alice Oakley Jones

Nick Wilson 'Say It Now' by Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta

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In his video for Nick Wilson, first-time director Bjorn Franklin skilfully tells the story of a relationship, where initial pleasure and happiness in Brighton is replaced, through revelation, by something painful.The actors Nell Hudson (Victoria) and Fayez Bakhsh (The State), bring restrained depth to their roles as the couple experiencing an all-too believable break-up.&nbsp;

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