Dotan 'Mercy' by Franklin & Marchetta
Rob Ulitski - 21st Apr 2021
Dotan begs for forgiveness in Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta's poignant promo for Mercy.
The video 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.
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.
BJORN & JOHNNY:
An abstract take on forgiveness was the heart of the video.
"This was a personal project for Dotan with a sentiment of 'Forgiving yourself is where the healing begins.'
"Dotan wanted to explore acting for this video, and it was something we were 100% behind. The subject matter was close to Dotan's heart, so we wanted to approach the writing with that in mind first and foremost. An abstract take on forgiveness was the heart of the video, and we feel Dotan's performance carries it right from the beginning to end.
"This was also another chance for us to enhance our narrative with CGI moments that the talented Sam Munnings carefully crafted without a single match being lit.
"P.S - No cute cottages were harmed in the making of this video."
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Production/Creative
- Director
- Bjorn Franklin
- Director
- Johnny Marchetta
- Producer
- Gina Burns
- Producer
- Connor O’Hara
- Production Company
- LF
- Executive Producer
- Jamie Gamache
- Executive Producer
- Connor O’Hara
- Production Manager
- Polly Millner
- 1st AD
- Joe Starrs
Camera
- Director of Photography
- Simon Plunket
- Focus Puller
- Matt Farrant
Lighting/Grip
- Gaffer
- Salvador Gomez
Wardrobe
- Make-up
- Maisie Brooks
Editorial
- Editor
- Johnny Marchetta
Grading
- Colourist
- Katie Dymmock
- Colour grade company
- CT
VFX
- Post Producer
- Claudia Burns
Agent
- Director's Representation
- OB Management
Other credits
PA
Oliver Hill
Camera Assistant
Jimmy Goodwin
Gaffer Assistant
Alex Mac Praed
Photographer
Josien Van Oostveen
CGI
Sam Munnings
Camera Kit
Emmyland
Lighting Kit
Glo Film Lighting
Manager
Matt Johnson
Prison Guard
Omar Shaker
Police Officers
Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta
Management: Red Light Management
Rob Ulitski - 21st Apr 2021