Jessie Ware 'Begin Again' by Charlie Di Placido
Rob Ulitski - 27th Apr 2023
Charlie Di Placido shows his trademark skill in bringing choreography to the screen in this joyous promo for Jessie Ware.
Inspired by Ware’s time in Brazil, the video for Begin Again features Ware as the central figure throughout the concept, as she moves across two polarised spaces embracing shadows and surrounded by dancers.
Packed full of energy, the video is terrific showcase for the continued reinvention of Jessie Ware as a great singer having fun with the concept of being a proper diva, in an invigorating and unique way.
"I’m a massive fan of Jessie's music and this album feels like a seminal musical moment for her - so this was real privilege of a project to work on," says Di Placido - a recent guest on The Promonews Podcast. "Her work ethic and personality really shone through during rehearsals and she was a joy to work with and so generous with her dancers."
The video for Jessie Ware comes at a hugely busy time for Di Placido, who has been directing videos for the new Everything But The Girl album, as well as continuing his long association with Jungle, co-directing videos with the band's J Lloyd for their new visual album project.
"Dance is at the centre of everything I do as a director and a huge part of my day-to-day working life," he continues. "The infectious energy and creative boundary-pushing my dancers and choreographers bring to my projects is an endless source of inspiration. This was no different and working closely with Olivier Casamayou from I COULD NEVER BE A DANCER, we found a performance that was both true to Jessie and the uplifting feeling of the music.
"Pete Bishop is an exciting young cinematographer I hold in high esteem and I love the look he achieved for the video, topped off by another stunning grade from my colourist Alex Gregory of No.8 London.”
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Production/Creative
- Director
- Charlie Di Placido
- Producer
- Matt Craig
- Production Company
- Irresistible Studios
- Executive Producer
- Harriet-Kate Mckean
- 1st AD
- Oli Hill
- Assistant Producer, Liam Woolmer-Thempson
Camera
- Director of Photography
- PB
- Focus Puller
- Mike Linforth
- 2nd AC
- Liam Reardon
- Steadicam
- Gary Kent
Lighting/Grip
- Gaffer
- Greg Probert
Wardrobe
- Stylist
- Ella Lucia
- Hair
- Patrick Wilson
- Make-up
- Pheobe Walters
Choreography
- Choreographer
- Olivier Casamayou
Casting
- Lead Dancer
- Riley Wolf
- Lead Dancer
- Kate Collins
- Lead Dancer
- Timmy Firmin
- Lead Dancer
- Pierre Antoine
- Lead Dancer
- Miranda Chambers
- Lead Dancer
- Jacob Wye
- Lead Dancer
- Patric Kuo
Grading
- Colourist
- Alex Gregory
- Colour grade company
- No.8
Agent
- Director's Representation
- CS
Commission
- Commissioner
- Ailsa Robertson
- Label
- Umg (on Behalf Of Emi)
- Business Development, Emma Nash
Rob Ulitski - 27th Apr 2023