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Caleb Steph 'Black Boy' by Daniel Regan

David Knight - 15th Apr 2019

Daniel Regan's epic video for Caleb Steph gets to the heart of an African-American community, and the cycle of gang violence that leads to tragedy.

Regan opts to view this crisis - which has obvious echoes in the UK - entirely from the family perspective, with the story of a young man who is from a stable loving background, with a devoted younger brother, who nevertheless feels it necessary to arm himself.

What makes this portrait so effective is the realistic performances, and gorgeous black and white cinematography by Corey C Waters. It is also a substantial work of direction by Daniel Regan.

DANIEL REGAN:

“I instantly connected with Caleb’s lyrics and message; it spoke to me on a personal level – having grown up myself in a gang heavy environment – and I felt strongly about bringing his story to another level visually.

“Black Boy is an echo of a larger problem, that of gun violence, and a call to attention on a sad subject about a harsh reality of where we are as a society and as humans.”

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Daniel Regan
Producer
Daniel Yaro
Production Company
North Of Now
Production Company
HALAL
Executive Producer
Sara Nix
Production Manager
Mike Minahan

Camera

Director of Photography
Corey C Waters
Focus Puller
Emily Herold

Lighting/Grip

Gaffer
Jared Freeman

Editorial

Editor
Sofia Kerpan

Grading

Colourist
Ruth Wardell
Colour grade company

Agent

Director's Representation
OB Management

Commission

Commissioner
Ed Blow
Commissioner
Jon Moore
Label
Dirty Hit

Other credits

Key Grip

Chris Grigs

Steadicam

Scott Stafford

DIT/PA

Jerry Carnation

Title Design

Circus Family

Sound

Sharkee @ Haai Faai Deluxe

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