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not like the rest

Bella Ramsey walks through a Nottingham street, headphones on, fully absorbed in Not Like the Rest
Bella pushes Elleese on a swing at night, the deep blue tones of the scene punctuated by dreamy, blurred highlights from the street lamps
Bella and Elleese sit at a bus stop—an intimate, pivotal moment where Bella reveals her tattoos, shifting the course of their connection
Bella strolls along the river, lost in the sounds of Girlband, as playful animated hearts appear, visualising her growing feelings for Elleese
A cinematic frame of Bella walking past a graffiti-covered bus stop, headphones on, deep in thought
At the bus stop, Bella hands Elleese a pair of headphones, a spark of connection illustrated by a subtle twinkle in the highlights
Bella crosses a Nottingham suspension bridge on a grey winter’s day, wrapped in her own world as Girlband plays
Bella walking by the river, mirroring the earlier shot but without the animated hearts—her emotions left to interpretation
Bella stands in an autumnal field, staring directly into the camera, framed by the last golden leaves of the season
A mirrored pose to the previous shot, this time standing by the river, the water reflecting the soft winter light
Another moment by the river, Bella’s gaze contemplative, the flowing water creating a striking yet quiet backdrop
Bella walks beneath the archway of a bridge, lost in her music, her Walkman a companion to her solitude
Bella sits on a bus, backlit by the cool tones of a wintery evening, a quiet smile forming as love begins to take hold
The same tender bus moment, now with animated hearts subtly appearing around Bella, making her feelings undeniable

  • A heartfelt coming-of-age and coming-out music video accompanying Girlband’s latest release, Not Like The Rest, starring Bella Ramsey

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    The Colour Grade

    Tasked with creating a bold, nostalgic aesthetic, I worked closely with the director to balance creative ambition with the realities of the footage. Shot in the depths of winter, the project initially presented challenges in achieving the warmth and summery feel outlined in the grade look-book. Through careful iteration, we crafted a look that enhanced the storytelling while staying true to the director’s vision. The final grade transformed the raw material into something vibrant, cohesive, and full of character- delivering a film the director was thrilled with

    The grade focused on warmth and texture, softening the harshness of winter light while giving the film a rich, cinematic depth, enhanced texture, and refined contrast for a film that accompanies the track perfectly

    Shot on Sony FX3 with mixed lenses

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    Director: Rachael Halaburda
    Producer: Derry Shillitto

    DoP: Will Carman
    Assistant Producer: Georgie Levers
    Editor: Luke Radford

    Gaffer: Adrian Vitelleschi
    1st AC: Albert Natan
    2nd AC: Charlotte Southwell
    Spark: Louis Leivers
    Production Assistant: Raissa Ceu Rodrigues

    Animation: Sam Maxwell
    Colourist: Iain Pennington

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