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Chrissi 'Lipo' by Denisha Anderson

David Knight - 17th Aug 2022

Chrissi's marvellous takedown of an unworthy lover in Lipo gets a charming and witty treatment by Denisha Anderson.

Lipo is Chrissi’s ode to body positivity, self-love and the trials of getting to the point where you believe you deserve it. And although the subject is serious she treats it in a smooth, laidback fashion, addressing her ex with an 'this is your problem, not mine' attitude. That makes it all the more impactful.

Anderson gets the mood exactly right, by putting Chrissi in a naturalistic situation with her friends, echoing some classic R&B videos along the way. Chrissi and her pals are enjoying each other's company, and aided by the choreography by Claudia Lois, and some fun set-ups, this is playful as it spreads it's serious message.

“When I initially heard the song, I was gassed at the bar 'Fxck your feelings'," says Anderson. "I really felt that, and knew I had to create something which was full of energy yet super empowering.

"Drawing inspiration from Destiny’s Child’s Bootylicious and Janet Jackson’s That’s The Way Love Goes, I wanted a similar home environment, where we see Chrissi and her friends vibing and enjoying each other’s company, dissecting F-Boys, and saying goodbye to that energy and hello to an evolved version of self.

"Utilising a variety of set-ups and working with a choreographer for the first time, I think we pulled it all together with smiles, energy and charisma to make a film I am really proud of.”

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David Knight - 17th Aug 2022

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Denisha Anderson
Producer
Liam Wallace-Cook
Production Company
Executive Producer
Nisha Mullea
Executive Producer
Eleri Evans
Production Manager
Sachin Chande
1st AD
Ffon Kunz
2nd AD
Jennifer Sims
Runners
Paolo Dalla Costa, Charlie Doherty

Camera

Director of Photography
Jed Darlington-Roberts
Focus Puller
Stephen Ofori
2nd AC
Jecelnena Gubatan
DIT
Elliot Chyi
Camera Kit
Emmyland
Additional Kit
Procam Take 2

Lighting/Grip

Gaffer
Sachin Parmar
Spark
Sid Hernandez, Kristiana Zhekova

Art

Art Director
Rose Moya
Standby Art Director
Jade Rache
Art Assist
Leanne Ivey

Wardrobe

Stylist
Bethan Dadson
Hair
Samelle
Make-up
Jasmine Hamilton
Stylist Assist
Abby Keeler
Makeup Assist
Sunny Cradock, Margherita Fabbro
Hair Assist
Christelle Siewe, Savanna Grifths
Seamstress
Britini Campbell

Choreography

Choreographer
Claudia Lois

Casting

Cast
Claudia Louis, Naomi Frimpong, Kai Rowe

Editorial

Editor
Florence Kennard

Grading

Colourist
Ollie Thompson
Colour Producer
Olivia Jessop
Colour grade company

Agent

Director's Representation

Commission

Commissioner
Quinn Titsworth
Label
Island Records

Other credits

Catering

Mong Ta

David Knight - 17th Aug 2022

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