Mika 'Apocalypse Calypso' by Favourite Colour: Black
Rob Ulitski - 8th Nov 2023
Chris Turner - aka Favourite Colour: Black - joins forces with Studio Job to create this witty, visually inventive promo for Mika's sensual lament, Apocalypse Calypso.
The exuberant promo balances Mika’s exuberant performance with the remarkable creations of Job Smeets, Netherlands-based atelier of conceptual art, at his studio in Tilburg. They come together in a series of playful vignettes where the singer himself becomes part of the studio’s art.
It's a tour de force of creative collaboration - which also features cameos from Job Smeets and wife Sharkey - and elevates the mercurial Mika's music to a new level.
"I was given access to a huge selection of beautifully strange artworks to use however I liked," explains Turner.
"The solid bronze couch - so heavy it needed a forklift to move it - is a sculptural representation of the late designer Jan des Bouvrie’s iconic Cubic sofa; the imposing sculpted angel wing piano created especially for Mika; a glittering globe, hand-crafted from half a million coloured Swarovski crystals. Pumpkin lamps with hand-blown googly eyes; Giant bronze magnifying glasses.
"We even got to cover Mika head-to-toe with Job’s trademark papier mâché finish. Combine these with Mika’s inimitable style - check out the suit made from 6000 custom-made mirror tiles - and you have a wonderful set of ingredients to work with."
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Credits
Production/Creative
- Director
- Favourite Colour: Black
- Producer
- Thalia Murray
- Production Company
- OI
- Executive Producer
- Beth Montague-Clyde
Camera
- Director of Photography
- Howard Mills
- Focus Puller
- Rob Stanton
- BTS
- Adam Goodall
Lighting/Grip
- Gaffer
- Erik Houtman
Art
- Production designer
- C/o Studio Job
Wardrobe
- Stylist
- Anna Cuvailova
- Hair
- Geraldine Fougerat
- Make-up
- Diane Jaurey
Editorial
- Editor
- Craig Coole
Grading
- Colourist
- Vic Parker
Agent
- Director's Representation
- CS
Commission
- Commissioner
- Ailsa Robertson
- Label
- Universal France
Other credits
Director
@FavColBlk
Prod Co
@octopus_inc_uk
EP
@beth_montague_clyde
Producer
@stablelondon
DOP
@howardmillsdop
Production Design
@studiojobofficial @jobsmeets @therealsharkey
Editor
@craigcoole
Colorist
@vicparkercolour
MV Rep
@carriesuttonagent
Rob Ulitski - 8th Nov 2023