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Tom Chaplin 'Midpoint' by Lucy Bridger

Rob Ulitski - 7th July 2022

Lucy Bridger directs a stirring promo for Tom Chaplin's Midpoint, starring acclaimed actress Niamh Cusack. 

Acting as a comeback for the Keane frontman, the video tells the story of Joan Day, a 65 year old country singer - played by Cusack.

When Joan comes to London for a show, she decides to reconnect with her estranged daughter (Casey Bird). When they meet, Joan tries to come to terms with her choice to choose the romantic life of a nomadic musician over motherhood.

Full of tender, poignant moments, the video reflects on family, regret and ageing. The subject matter is handled masterfully by Lucy Bridger, who will make you smile one moment, and then tear up the next. 

"Often women are made to feel that motherhood is the only path," notes Bridger. "I wanted to tell a story about a complex woman, who imperfectly rejected this to pursue an independence that fulfils her."

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Rob Ulitski - 7th July 2022

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  • Motherhood
  • Aging
  • Relationship
  • Performance
  • Narrative
  • Independence

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Lucy Bridger
Producer
Manoela Chiabai
Production Company
Executive Producer
Precious Mahaga
Executive Producer
Sana Khan
Production Manager
Alice Carlet
1st AD
Manoela Chiabai

Camera

Director of Photography
Luciana Riso
Focus Puller
Julian Lalinde
2nd AC
Lucy Bradley

Lighting/Grip

Gaffer
Edward Heredia

Art

Production designer
Syd Harmony

Casting

Casting director
Road Casting
Lead actor
Niamh Cusack
Lead actor
Casey Bird

Editorial

Editor
Jack Williams
Editing company
The Assembly Rooms
Edit Producer
Athene Aristocleous

Grading

Colourist
Jonny Thorpe
Colour grade company
Glassworks

Commission

Commissioner
Faye Purcell
Label
Arts & Crafts

Rob Ulitski - 7th July 2022

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