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Calum Scott 'Biblical' by Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta

Rob Ulitski - 22nd June 2021

Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta direct a poignant exploration of love and togetherness, in their promo for Calum Scott. 

The video for Biblical is split between a series of underwater vignettes and a powerful performance section, linked together in an abstract way. 

The underwater setups present snapshots of intimate relationships between various couples, whilst Scott watches on from a nondescript vantage point.

When one character takes Scott's attention, however, he takes the plunge and breaks down the wall, finding himself in the water too... But was the jump worth it, and will it pay off? 

Beautifully shot by Simon Plunket, the low key colour palettes and minimalist art direction push the focus onto character and narrative, allowing viewers to project their own feelings and experiences onto the concept.

"Love is biblical was the theme of our story - capturing intimate moments, that felt locked in time, a feeling of almost serene weightlessness," explain Franklin and Marchetta.

"Using the underwater setting, we were able to portray dream like moments of love. Intertwined with Callum’s setting where he played the part of the observer, someone who watched and eventually took a leap of faith and searching for that same feeling himself."

 

 

 

 

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  • Pop
  • biblical
  • Love
  • Relationship
  • Togetherness
  • Underwater
  • Water

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Bjorn Franklin
Director
Johnny Marchetta
Producer
Gina Burns
Producer
Connor O’Hara
Production Company
Executive Producer
Jamie Gamache
Production Manager
Polly Millner
1st AD
Joe Starrs

Camera

Director of Photography
Simon Plunket
Focus Puller
Elliott Dupuy
2nd AC
Alfie Brown

Lighting/Grip

Gaffer
Shaun Waldie

Wardrobe

Wardrobe
Ellie Stidolph
Hair
Zamaine Ismail

Editorial

Editor
Johnny Marchetta

Grading

Colourist
Katie Dymmock
Colour grade company

Agent

Director's Representation
OB Management

Commission

Commissioner
Targa Sahyoun
Label
Capitol

Other credits

PA

Oliver Hill

3rd AD

Michael Newton

Water Studio

The Under Water Studio

Underwater DoP

Richard Stevenson

Underwater 1st AC

Rob Hill

(Water Studio) Gaffer

Werner Van Peppen

(Water Studio) Lighting Equipment

Indie Film Hire

(Water Studio) Playback

James Rudd

Steadicam

Michael Vega

Spark

Alex Mac Praed

Set Build

Lost Boys London

Casting

CBA Casting

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