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.
Rob Ulitski - 27th Oct 2019
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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