Elliott Gonzo directs Tom Walker in Burn
Prettybirds' Elliott Gonzo directs dramatic music video for Tom Walker's latest track Burn.
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PRETTYBIRD director Elliot Gonzo has directed an enigmatic music video for Tom Walker’s new track Burn.
In the cinematic promo, the camera follows a young man, played by Joshua James Smith, through a vast forest at night, where he discovers a burning easel. In a dramatic twist, he is struck by lighting and the trees around him set alight, before the 2.5 minute film culminates in a fiery ending.
Gonzo chose an earthy palette and fast-moving cinematography for the promo, which was shot on location in Winterfold Forest, Surrey, to create a promo that fuses edgy direction with an intriguing narrative and interesting translation of the track Burn to a cinematic narrative.
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- Production Company PRETTYBIRD/UK
- Director Elliott Gonzo
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Credits
View on- Production Company PRETTYBIRD/UK
- Director Elliott Gonzo
- Post Production No.8
- Executive Producer Juliette Larthe
- Head of Production Fiona Bamford-Phillips
- Producer Chris Murdoch
- Production Manager Lottie Lindsay-Beavan
- DP JP Garcia
- Production Designer Johnny Savage
- Editor Elliott Gonzo
- Color Producer Charlie Morris
- Colorist Alex Gregory
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Credits
powered by- Production Company PRETTYBIRD/UK
- Director Elliott Gonzo
- Post Production No.8
- Executive Producer Juliette Larthe
- Head of Production Fiona Bamford-Phillips
- Producer Chris Murdoch
- Production Manager Lottie Lindsay-Beavan
- DP JP Garcia
- Production Designer Johnny Savage
- Editor Elliott Gonzo
- Color Producer Charlie Morris
- Colorist Alex Gregory
Elliott Gonzo says: "As the heavens unleashed a late-night monsoon on our shoot, we found ourselves completely engulfed in an Apocalypse Now ambiance. The lyrics of Tom Walker’s Burn resonated deeply, creating a powerful parallel with the protagonist’s intense emotional journey. Collaborating with Tom Walker on this project was epic. His intense and heartfelt lyrics in ‘Burn’ became the beacon, guiding us to create a narrative that not only complements the song, but also elevates its emotional depth. We aimed to make a cinematic spectacle rather than just any old music video.”
Elliott Gonzo's filmmaking approach delves into the intricacies of human emotion, crafting captivating alternate worlds and realities, seamlessly blending the fantastical with deep emotive narratives. His unique filmmaking approach permeates his entire body of work, establishing a distinctive style marked by subtle surrealism and magical storytelling. He explains: “Even from a young age, I’ve always been obsessed with the idea of making my imagination or dreams come to life.”
