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NERD & Future '1000' by Scott Cudmore & Todd Tourso

David Knight - 11th Dec 2017

The second NERD video – or 'Tutorial' – directed by Scott Cudmore and Todd Tourso. Like the first it centres on phenomenal dancer Mette Towley, but the video for 1000 is more controversial, diving headlong into the polarised politics of the United States. 

Clearly influenced by the work of Arthur Jafa - the great Jay-Z 4:44 video, for example - and Beyoncé's Formation, it starts with clips of news footage - clashes between white nationalists and left-leaning protesters - in a seemingly unmediated way. There follows a break in the track to include a monologue by Mike Tyson at his boxing peak.

Thought-provoking stuff, although it may not be entirely clear what message we're supposed to take from this Tutorial.  


 

David Knight - 11th Dec 2017

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Todd Tourso
Director
Scott Cudmore
Producer
Stacey Thiel
Production Company
Executive Producer
Brian Welsh
Executive Producer
Jonathan Lia

Camera

Director of Photography
Malik Sayeed

Art

Production designer
Brandon Mendez

Wardrobe

Stylist
Shirley Kurata
Hair & Make-up
Olive Meyer
Hair & Make-up
Tina Martinez

Choreography

Choreographer
JaQuel Knight

Casting

Lead actor
Mette Towley

Editorial

Editor
Taylor Ward

Grading

Colourist
Dave Hussey
Colour grade company
Company 3

Agent

Director's Rep (UK)
Lock It In

Misc

Creative Director
Phi Hollinger
Post Supervisor
Andrew Illson

David Knight - 11th Dec 2017

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