With creative and direction by Greg Barnes of Black Dog Films, EELS’ ambitious new one-take music video stars Jon Hamm as an EELS fan who finds solace–and a talent for being completely oblivious–in the rock band’s new track as chaos unfolds around him. Barnes and the Black Dog team directed and produced the video–which was shot on 35mm in L.A.–remotely from London.
“It was an incredible experience directing such a talented cast in L.A.–albeit overnight and remotely from Black Dog HQ in London where our UK production team got all the pleasures of jet lag without the sun-tan,” said Barnes. ”In essence it’s a video made by a fan, starring fans, and with lots of nods and winks for the fans and I’m hugely thankful to the cast, crew and my Black Dog family on both sides of the pond.”
The video, which also features Love’s Mike Mitchell reprising his role from a previous EELS video, plays to the narrative of the feel-good hit of the feel-worst year.
Credits
Client EELS/Record Label Pias John Moule, commissioner. Production Black Dog Films Greg Barnes, director; Marz Miller, DP; Holly Wolfers, producer; Harry Morgan, production assistant; Martin Roker, Molly Bohas, exec producers; Stephan Bielecki, L.A. producer. Production Services Company Shaw Creative LLC Joseph Shaw, exec producer; Trevor Albair, production manager; Alli Dawe, production coordinator; Lauren Bates, 1st AD; Louis G. Massouras, 1st AC; Kymm Swank, 2nd AC; Juliana Rowlands, production designer; Nicola Rowlands, set decorator; Genna Moroni, choreographer; Sara Horowitz, stylist; Aysha Marcantonio, makeup. Edit & Sound Design Greg Barnes Postproduction Jonny Tully, colorist. Cast Jon Hamm, Mike Mitchell, Eric Edelstein, Caroline Bloom; Jude B. Lanston.
This trailer promotes Charge Around The Globe, a new adventure docuseries that follows record-breaking traveler Lexie Limitless on an extraordinary journey to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle--traveling over 30,000 kilometers across six continents, all in pursuit of one world record. The three-part series on Prime Video in the U.K. showcases the capabilities of modern electric vehicles while immersing viewers in the numerous experiences and challenges Lexie encounters throughout her journey. As she navigates various challenges throughout her trip, Charge Around the Globe serves as a testament to the spirit of exploration. Ford, Wieden+Kennedy London and WracK teamed on the series.
The documentary aims to address the primary concern hindering many consumers from transitioning to electric: doubts about the range and capability of electric vehicles. As a 120-year-old brand, Ford looked to its past as inspiration for the switch that’s taking place today. Over a century ago, pioneering explorer Aloha Wanderwell set off from Nice at the age of 16 to become the first woman to drive around the world in a Ford Model T. Now, in 2024, we get to see Lexie, the youngest person to visit every country in the world, take to the wheel of the electric Ford Explorer, reinventing that historic journey for a new generation. Along the way, she meets extraordinary people, navigates difficult terrains, and faces the challenges of a constantly evolving charging infrastructure that puts her to the test.
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