Can You Hear My Thoughts?

Right before lockdown from Covid-19, I sent out an email to my co-workers about the upcoming year. It was in January and I closed it by saying, “Clear Vision in 2020!” Later, I regretted this nerdy optimism but I have to say there’s nothing like a pandemic to make clear ones priorities. Everything changed in 2020.

We changed schedules, routines, who we hung out with, and how. I am surprised with the outcomes from this pandemic. I have significant newness to show from it. And last year, post-vaccination, it seemed that there was a lot to catch up on, start, and finish.

One project was a music video my friend Ricky aka Francis Day was creating with artistic ally Douglas Lawlor. They asked me to take part in a bright and uplifting project during an otherwise gloomy and depleting year.

We had three shoots in 2021 and the final scene was shot in March of this year. The first location was at a warehouse in Emeryville. It featured the artist, a green screen, and a Ferrari. The laid-back set was led by Douglas and his DP Leo Maco. The band was effortless at playing to camera as they posed in a bright red, vintage car.

The next location was my house! Our living room and dining area were transformed. There was a flower wall featuring birthday balloons, a skeleton, and a bird man lurking the corners.

Shoot three took place at the New Parkway Theater. We worked outside after hours to collect a few shots of the band in masks and custom embellished gear.

Six months later we completed the final scenes, which required a stage and a group of kids! I was positioned to be the kid wrangler for the day, in charge of surrounding our set with lovable shorties.

To have witnessed and supported the birth of this project gives me a sense of gratification. Some of my favorite memories come from being on a music video shoot, working with a small crew to craft visuals for an incredible song. With this project, I have had the chance to do it again. Watch the music video at the bottom of the page!