Callum Scott 'Rise' by Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta
Rob Ulitski - 25th Nov 2021
Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta direct a powerful promo exploring loss and acceptance for Callum Scott.
Depicting the final moments of a terminally ill patient - played by actress Georgia Hirst - the video for Rise focusses upon a tragic story, featuring flashbacks to moment of this young woman's diagnosis, her decline and treasured last moments with her young family - all building up to an unexpected, yet perfectly formed visual metaphor for the end of life.
Georgia approached this role with courage and care and delivered something truly beautiful.
Built around an exceptional central performance from Hirst, complemented by Scott's own performance of the song, this is the strong, emotionally-led work we have come to expect from the directing duo. The cinematography is contemplative and still, allowing the story to unwrap in its own time, and the VFX-heavy finale really hits home.
"This is our second time teaming up with Callum and another one we feel incredibly lucky to have been trusted with," comment Franklin and Marchetta.
"We wanted to hone in on the heart of the song for this promo. The lyrics depict rising up and overcoming struggles no matter what, so we developed a narrative centering around a critically ill patient in the final moments of her life.
"Our film ultimately deals with acceptance - a person who comes to the end of one chapter but then begins another. There are positives in every aspect of life, even the darkest, and we wanted to show a person's bravery and strength through their most difficult times.
"The casting in this video was essential, and our actress Georgia Hirst could not have given us a stronger performance. She approached this role with courage and care and delivered something truly beautiful."
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Credits
Production/Creative
- Director
- Bjorn Franklin
- Director
- Johnny Marchetta
- Producer
- Gina Burns
- Production Company
- LF
- Executive Producer
- Vanessa Mc Donnell
- 1st AD
- Jonathan Sidwell
Camera
- Focus Puller
- Alex Mac Praed
- 2nd AC
- Kieran Coyne
Lighting/Grip
- Gaffer
- Lorenzo Guerrieri
Art
- Art Director
- Murdo Hepburn
Wardrobe
- Hair
- Jackie Tyson
- Make-up
- Grace Gray
Casting
- Lead actor
- Georgia Hirst
Editorial
- Editor
- Johnny Marchetta
- Editor
- Bjorn Franklin
Grading
- Colourist
- Jonny Tully
- Colour grade company
- Tag Collective Arts
VFX
Agent
- Director's Representation
- OB Management
Commission
- Commissioner
- Targa Sahyoun
Other credits
BTS Videographer
Jesse Roth
Live Stream tech
Louis Vella
Production Assistant
Sonny Greaney
Runner
Susie Blanco
Additional grade scenes
Brett Rayner
Rob Ulitski - 25th Nov 2021