Gabriella Kingsley pays homage to Nina Simone
The London-based director celebrates the American singer songwriter and civil rights activist with an artful visual for her song I Put A Spell On You, on what would be her 90th birthday.
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Produced by Untold Studios, this spellbinding visual aims to celebrate and empower black women, elevating Nina Simone’s legacy of championing black talent and beauty.
Drawing inspiration from Nina Simone’s iconic looks, director Gabriella Kingsley translates her style through contemporary and artistic visuals, playing with mesmerising movement and dynamic backdrops to showcase the hypnotic lyrics of I Put A Spell On You.
Through careful casting, Kingsley selected three dancers to bring her vision to life. Each dancer performs their unique sequence in front of atmospheric LED screens which create five distinct visual worlds, showcasing different aspects of Nina’s legacy.
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- Production Company Untold Studios
- Director Gabriella Kingsley
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Credits
View on- Production Company Untold Studios
- Director Gabriella Kingsley
- Head of Music & Social Annie Ayres
- Executive Producer Mike Heath
- Editing Stitch
- Producer Maggie McDermott
- Editor Sara Faulkner
- Color Cheat
- Colorist Jonny Tully
- Producer Freddie Barrass
- DP Jomar O'Meally
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Credits
powered by- Production Company Untold Studios
- Director Gabriella Kingsley
- Head of Music & Social Annie Ayres
- Executive Producer Mike Heath
- Editing Stitch
- Producer Maggie McDermott
- Editor Sara Faulkner
- Color Cheat
- Colorist Jonny Tully
- Producer Freddie Barrass
- DP Jomar O'Meally
Kingsley explains, “Asmara was casted for her powerful contemporary dance which is just mesmerising to watch and she really knows how to tell a story through her movement. Sophia is known for her popular afro dance moves which is a trend right now in the dance world and I felt it was important to appeal to the younger audience. And last, but not least, Priscilla, who has not danced for years, but her body structure and posture is just phenomenal. She is tall and slim and can create these beautiful shapes and poses.”
The film was commissioned by record label, Verve, to celebrate and pay homage to this renowned artist on what would be her 90th Birthday, helping to ensure her legacy lives on in contemporary culture.
