Pinkpantheress 'Illegal' by Ethan & Tom
Rob Ulitski - 14th May 2025
A boy spirals headlong into Pinkpantheress's tartan-patterned world in Ethan & Tom's captivating mixed-media video for Illegal.
When the boy - played by Sekou Diaby - opens a box of jellies and offers one to Pink, she declines. Sekou eats one, and then trips out into a vibrant animated dreamworld - comprised of Pink's unmistakeable sillhouette against rapidly changing tartan (or plaid) designs, that distinctive, Y2K-influenced aspect of her personal style. Certainly enough to put his poor head in a spin.
Playfully flipping between the live action and the animation - created by Black Anime Animation Studio - it's a superb showcase for Pinkpantheress, both the pop star and songwriter. Ethan & Tom have zeroed in upon the incisive storytelling and deadpan wit of her lyrics, her attitude and iconic look, with charm, humour and visual invention.
Following their wacky adventure for another unique British musical talent - Geordie Greep - last year, this is another big step forward for the directing duo into the pop world. They have done themselves - and Pink - proud.
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Production/Creative
- Director
- Ethan & Tom
- Producer
- Brooklyn Adebowale
- Producer
- Will Cousins
- Production Company
- P
- 1st AD
- Chris Kelly
Camera
- Director of Photography
- Jack Hamilton
- Focus Puller
- Tuncer Ozdemir
Lighting/Grip
- Gaffer
- Mark Lane
Art
- Production designer
- Grace Snellock
Wardrobe
- Stylist
- Milena Agbaba
- Hair & Make-up
- Jaz Lanyero
Choreography
- Movement Director
- Simon Donnellon
Animation
- Animation Company
- Black Anime Animation Studio
Editorial
- Editor
- Amanda Marie-rose
- Editing company
- D
- Edit Producer
- Claudia Celeste
VFX
Commission
- Commissioner
- Kirstin Cruickshank
- Label
- Warner Records
Rob Ulitski - 14th May 2025