James Arthur ft Travis Barker 'You' by Timon Birkhofer
Rob Ulitski - 27th Oct 2019
Timon Birkhofer directs a powerful and affecting promo for James Arthur, featuring Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker.
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.
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.
The resulting arc deals with loss but also discovery, and is a celebration of our ability to bounce back after hitting rock bottom.
DoP Daniel Steven Williams creates a glossy yet raw aesthetic - reminiscent of high-budget action flicks - which helps tie the performance section and narrative vignettes together.
It's a rollercoaster ride that will leave viewers feeling energised and optimistic, and is deservedly picking up top awards around the world.
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Credits
Production/Creative
- Director
- Timon Birkhofer
- Producer
- Ossey James
- Production Company
- Father & Sun Productions
- Executive Producer
- Jørg M. Kundinger
- Executive Producer
- Jørg M. Kundinger, Jason Hale
- 1st AD
- Curtis K Case
Camera
- Director of Photography
- Daniel Steven Williams
- Focus Puller
- Phil F. Doherty
- 2nd AC
- Bethany Caitlan Nicole
Lighting/Grip
- Gaffer
- Drew Kowalski
Art
- Art Director
- Quinn Callens
Wardrobe
- Hair
- Laura Raczka
- Make-up
- Kwame Head
- Wardrobe
- Hannah Kendall
Editorial
- Editor
- Timon Birkhofer
Grading
- Colourist
- Tony Dustin
- Grading company
- Efilm
VFX
Commission
Rob Ulitski - 27th Oct 2019