Had the pleasure to create a performance video for this incredible song by the Liverpool based BANNERS. Getting to control so many aspects of a project has been a terrifying/challenging dream of mine for quite some time. Every stage is a new endeavor, an opportunity to express, make mistakes, embrace imperfection, and be surprised by what the piece itself wants to be.
Director, Editor, DP, Color: Blaine Dunkley
Produced: Steve Gottlieb (Content Video/Videostatic)
Lighting: David McCabe Jr
Grip - Danny Green
Steadicam: Victor Lazaro
AC: Vincent Weiler
Makeup: BrittanyRose LaFemina
PA: Misha Macnie
Directed by Elliott Sellers & Josh Taylor
Director of Photography: Blaine Dunkley
Produced by Bear Punch
Edited by Elliott Sellers
Choreography by JA Collective
Written by: half•alive, JA Collective, Elliot
Producer: Judy Craig
Executive Producer: Mark Golembeski
VFX: Tom Coben
Production Coordinator: Richard Theisen
1st AC: Sara Garth
Drone Operator: Ryan Aylsworth
Production Designer: Aurelie Taillefer
Set Dresser: Benjamin Voutour
Catering: Meredith Adelaide
Set PA: Sam Lasko
Costumes: Maddie Turner
Directors: Mandy Lee & Matty Vogel
Director of Photography/Colorist: Blaine Dunkley
Video Commissioner: Mandee Mallonee
Flower Monster: James Koroni
Choreography: James Koroni & Tracey Katof
Art Director: Marlena Pavich & Mandy Lee
Executive Producer: Steve Gottlieb
Line Producer: Jessica Burgess
AD: Cecilia Delgado
AC: Carrie Stalk
Gaffer: Ariel Nehorayoff
Key Grip: Rome Peterson
Swing: Grace Giffune
PA: West Lenz
PA: Morgan Maxwell
Band: Etienne Bowler
Band: Will Hehir
Band: Marc Campbell
Band: Jesse Blum
Band: Michael Murphy
Management: Jared Glick
Filmed at Stems in Brooklyn, NY
Director - Julian Gillström
DP - Blaine Dunkley
Executive Producer - Steve Gottlieb
Producer - Jess Burgess
Editor - Steven Salgado
AD - Carlota Gil
Art Director - Heather Yancey
HMU - Tanya Karkova
Stylist - Michael Rosenberg
Stylist - Olivia Perdoch
Drew Dollaz is a pioneer of flexing, a Brooklyn-based genre of street dance also referred to as bone breaking, which is characterized by rhythmic contortionist movements. A self-taught dancer, Dollaz’ signature work blends flexing with other genres of movement, including ballet, to create a transcendent hybrid of movement artistry.
From Blaine: “Erica visited NYC last year when I had just purchased my camera and wanted to do some tests. She had been wanting to make a video featuring Drew for quite some time and suggested this location at Coney Island. Unfortunately, the forecast predicted rain on the one day we had time to shoot. Instead of letting my fears -of ruining my new camera system- get the best of me, we decided to lean into it and embrace the added free production value, strapping plastic bags to my handles, viewfinder, and mattebox. I couldn’t be happier with the results. “
Performer @drewdollaz
Director @missericaeng
DP @blaineframez
AC @knoxnoox
Editor @matt_tolkin
Colorist @asafoxcolorist
Special Thanks to Diane Valera and @mill_la @millchannel
"Yet, even for the most brilliant of songwriters or the most talented of voices, translating that level of emotional depth to a live setting can prove to be an often-insurmountable endeavor. Well, we are happy to be the first to tell you that even in a studio session, “Torch Song” retain all its wondrously beautiful melancholy.” - Maxamillion Polo (OnesToWatch.com)
Four live performance videos from JS Ondara’s SST Studios visit
Label: Verve Music Group @ververecords @jcheusr
Producer: Steve Gottlieb @videostatic
Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Blaine Dunkley @blaineframez
Line Producer: Dan Nastro
Live Audio: Billy Perez @ SST Studios
Gaffer: David McCabe Jr (who also operated cam on this one) @hardcoredave
Key Grip: Brad Burke
B Camera Op: Derek Means @derek.means
1st AC: Brian Morgan
Makeup: BrittanyRose LaFemina @makeup_by_brittanyrose
Set PA: Steve Carter
Label - RCA Records
Director/DP/Editor - Blaine Dunkley
Producer - Jessica Burgess
EP - Steve Gottlieb/Content Video
Color/Post/Management Creative Magic: Corey Bost
Camera Op - Michael Paul Parrella
1st AC - Carrie Stalk
Production Sound - Billy Perez
Gaffer - David McCabe
Key Grip - Danny Green
PA - West Lenz
The concept was a simple homage to the classic Dylan "Subterranean" video. We decided to give this a really loose spontaneous feel like we just stumbled upon Hozier on this freezing NYC rooftop. Huge thanks to the foggy weather, zoom lens and panty hose behind the lens to create this aesthetic. Enjoy!
PS: Andrew is one of the sweetest and kindest artists I've ever worked with. I wish nothing but the biggest success for this talent.
Director/Editor: Kevin Slack
DP + Colorist: Blaine Dunkley
Production Company/Producer: Content Video + Steve Gottlieb
Columbia Records Commisioner: Jill Kaplan (with help from Alexa Zeliger)
1st AC: Kirk Nakamura
PA: Misha Macnie
Label - Verve & Impulse! Records
Producer - Steve Gottlieb
Director/Editor - Alan Capriles
Director of Photography - Blaine Dunkley
(R) Evolution is a short film manifest, a message from the feminine principle, a call for global detox and healing within ourselves.
Written, Directed, Edited, Choreographed by ODNA
Co-director, Director of Photography, Color correction, Editor: Blaine Dunkley
The guys of MISSIO aren’t afraid to wear their hearts on their sleeves. With the release of ‘The Darker The Weather // The Better The Man,’ the duo is ready to take their sound to the next level, exploring themes related to regret and redemption. Here, in this intimate performance of “I See You” captured by Vevo, Matthew Brue and David Butler invite you to join them to share all the feels.
Executive Producer: Micah Bickham
Director: Blaine Dunkley
Senior Producers: Kyle Goldberg, Maura Scully
Director Of Photography: Blaine Dunkley
Producer: Maddy Schmidt
Editor: Kevin Rose
Talent Booking: Annie Shapiro, Samantha Mackoff
Director - Brett Haley
DP - Blaine Dunkley
