Johnny Kelly: Back to the Start


Chipotle? Yes, Chipotle. In an effort to raise awareness concerning food issues and promote sustainable food systems, they’ve commissioned Back to the Start, a short film by Johnny Kelly, scored by Willie Nelson’s rendition of Coldplay’s “The Scientist.” In Kelly’s signature style, we follow a farmer’s life as his family farm turns into an industrial animal factory, and what follows from there.

Production photos from Johnny’s Flickr after the jump.

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Interview: Shynola and “Strawberry Swing”

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“We never claim to be original, just rigorous.”

So says Chris Harding, one of London-based Shynola’s four founders, in our interview with him about their recent music video for Coldplay’s “Strawberry Swing.”

Despite the disclaimer, Shynola’s body of work—especially their music videos—have inspired thousands of fans worldwide with their innovative visuals and compelling narratives. Motionographer’s Lilian Darmono and James Wignall went deep with Chris about the process behind “Strawberry Swing” and touched on Shynola’s development over the years.

Read the interview

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Dougal Wilson Gives Coldplay the Punch & Judy Treatment

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Dougal Wilson, who has spent the last few years solidifying himself as one of London’s most interesting directors, recently released this video for Coldplay’s Life In Technicolor II. I know the puppet thing has been done a few times recently and pretty well to boot (once by Dougal in fact). But, he has unsurprisingly brought his trademark charm to yet another one. Based on the traditional English puppet show Punch & Judy, puppet versions of Coldplay break the fourth wall and fill the room with pure arena rock.


Credits

Coldplay
Life In Technicolour II (EMI)
Production Co: Colonel Blimp
Director: Dougal Wilson
Producer: Matthew Fone
Director Of Photography: Brett Turnbull
Art director: Andy Kelly
Master Puppet maker: Nonny Beakes
Stylists: Michelle May, Natalie Marie Willis, Holly Dench
SFX : Artem
Editor: Joe Guest at Final Cut
Telecine: Jean Clement-Soret at MPC
Online: Tom Harding & Stirling Archibald at MPC
Commissioner: Kirstin Cruickshank

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Dougal Wilson Gives Coldplay the Punch & Judy Treatment