Building on its platform for the confluence of talent, CHRLX Beauty reunited with award-winning director Charlie Wan to create “Lean On Me“. nnThe 8-minute fashion film debuted in three sold-out shows at TriBeCa Cinemas during last month’s Fashion Week. It was conceived and directed by Wan, working closely with fellow collective member and Director of Photography Pete Konczal. It features contemporary dancers Lilija Rúriksdóttir & Isaies Santamaria Perez dressed in exquisite pieces by Herve Leger, Diane Von Furstenberg and Azzedine Alaia. Loni Landon and Gregory Dolbashian provided the poetic, expressive choreography.nn”Charlie’s approach was fresh and risky,” said Konczal of his first collaboration with Wan. “He wanted to really light the stage, to let the dancers move and exist in this environment. We kept the camera on a dolly, rolling freely with no track, so the dancers could transition through the light and be affected by it. This collective as a whole is very much driven by a like-mindedness, a desire to take chances.”nn
nView and share the Teasernn”This project was an opportunity for CHRLX Beauty to support Charlie and the crew and to show our appreciation for the art of fashion and beauty,” said Executive Creative Director Ryan Dunn, whose previous work with the collective includes the short film “Red Ascent” and films for David Yurman, among others.nn”These collaborations aren’t simply about providing post services,” said Executive Producer Corey Budro, “they are about vision fulfillment, collaboration, and whatever comes along with it. We want to allow artists like Charlie and Pete to focus on artistry, and let the story drive the piece.” “Our new Creative Director, Matt Wilson, will push this agenda even further,” Dunn added. “We want to find a balance between live-action, design and CG, between art and commerce – but above all we’re trying to create stories worth remembering.”nn”Thanks to CHRLX Beauty, I feel I’ve opened a Pandora’s box within myself,” Wan said. “I began as an Art Director in design and post-production, transitioning into fashion and beauty photography and directing. Now I’ve challenged myself to explore dance. We’re going to see more marriages between dance and fashion – it works emotionally and aesthetically.”nnWan also composed and arranged the film’s track, “Waterfall,” another creative first for him. “What an adventure this has been,” Wan concluded. “I’m so honored to have so many talented people contribute to bring this piece to life. It was a group effort, and a milestone for CHRLX Beauty as a collective.”nnView the Full Film HEREn nProject CreditsnDirector: Charlie WannExecutive Producer: CHRLX BeautynProducer: Juan ReinosonDancers: Isaies Santamaria Perez, Lilja R�riksd�ttirnDirector of Photography: Pete KonczalnEditor: Duc-Minh NguyennRetouched and Color-Corrected by: Kyle Derleth/CHRLX BeautynChoreographers: Greg Dolbashian, Loni LandonnStylist: Newheart OhaniannHairstylist: Adam MaclaynMake-up Artists: Mari Shten, Francisca Saavedra Von DessauernArt Director: Nicolaas SmithnAssistant Director: Samantha LightnAssistant Camera: John CoopernGaffer: Andrew Tank RivaranBest Boy Electric: Brad ReebnKey Grip: Gary WilkinsnBest Boy Grip: Charles Chip KelknProduction Assistant: Henry HoughanCraft Service: Jo Anne JosephnPhotographer: May Lin Le Goffn
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Goldcrest Post Speeds Delivery of “Severance” Season Two
The New York Times recently wrote that the just-released Season Two of Severance will “blow your mind”—and we couldn’t agree more. Created by Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller, the Apple TV+ drama is smart, spellbinding, distinctly original and packed with surprises. For those who aren’t already devoted fans, the show centers on Mark Scout (Adam Scott), leader of a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a “severance” procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. Goldcrest Post provided post services for both seasons of the show, including picture editorial support, sound editorial, ADR and sound mixing. Editorial for Season One began in 2020. Due to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, Goldcrest supplied both onsite production offices and edit suites, and remote editing systems for individual editors, with everything linked to a central server. "Mixing at Goldcrest with our team has been a great experience,” says Stiller. “Bob and Jacob are in sync with our creative process and so good at what they do that the experience is always one where it's about how we can enhance the creative vision, with a baseline of knowing everyone is totally committed to making something as good as it can be." Diana Dekajlo, the show’s co-producer, says that the arrangement worked so well, they chose to continue the hybrid approach for Season Two. “We’re a remote friendly show,” she explains. “Whether we’re at Goldcrest, our studio in the Bronx or at home, our workflow is seamless. I conduct remote daily meetings with my immediate staff, and weekly meetings with editorial and VFX, and we talk to each other as if we were just down the hall. It makes for great staff... Read More