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Ruel 'I Don't Want To Be Like You' by James Chappell

Rob Ulitski - 15th Mar 2023

James Chappell directs a high concept, colourfully dystopian promo for Ruel's I Don't Want To Be Like You. 

Reeling from the fourth wall-breaking realisation that he is the main character in his own reality show, Ruel tries to escape from a horde of oppressive blue minions.

Inspired by Ruel's favourite film The Truman Show, this sets the stage for the ultimate showdown of defiance - a game of chicken featuring Man vs Car.

Slick, idiosyncratic and beautifully shot, it's a punchy promo trimmed of any fat, with a captivating performance at its core. 

Rob Ulitski - 15th Mar 2023

Tags

  • Pop
  • Performance
  • The Truman Show
  • Oppressive
  • Dystopian
  • Colourful
  • Reality TV

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
James Chappell
Producer
Yiani Andrikidis
Production Company
Siren Films
Executive Producer
Alexandra Galloway
Production Manager
Henry Voss
1st AD
Naomi Enfield

Camera

Director of Photography
Jack Saltmiras
Focus Puller
James Campbell
2nd AC
Will Vallender

Lighting/Grip

Key Grip
Scott Parsons

Wardrobe

Make-up
Carly Lim

Choreography

Choreographer
Alex Miedzinski

Editorial

Editor
Brad Hurt

Grading

Colourist
Matt Fezz

Agent

Director's Representation
Tommy Labuda (us Representation)

Commission

Commissioner
Camille Yorrick
Label
RCA Records

Rob Ulitski - 15th Mar 2023

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