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Shock Machine 'Something More' by Simon Amstell

Luke Bather - 15th June 2016

Comedian and TV presenter Simon Amstell goes behind the camera to direct Something More, a surreal comedy about post break-up loneliness, with music by and starring James Righton, formerly of Klaxons, now operating as Shock Machine.

In this version of reality, all happy and social people wear multioloured clown make-up. So sad and lonely Righton has to remove his, and walk around London bare-faced. Until he cannot bear his outsider status any longer.

So are the makeup wearers really happy after all? Amstell is well-known for being a connoisseur of misery and gloom, and Something More is a thought-provoking allegory on modern ways. The video debuted on Channel 4's Random Acts but the full version is now online for you to get sad about - but also marvel at the incredible variation in the make-up.

Luke Bather - 15th June 2016

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Simon Amstell
Producer
Rachel Wardlow
Executive Producer
Ben Cavey
Executive Producer
Pippa Brown
1st AD
Clare Awdry

Camera

Director of Photography
James Mather

Art

Production designer
Damien Creagh

Wardrobe

Hair & Make-up
Natasha Lawes

Editorial

Editor
Claire McGonigal

Luke Bather - 15th June 2016

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