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Fleet Foxes 'Can I Believe In You' by Sean Pecknold

David Knight - 12th Oct 2020

A new song from Fleet Foxes has given Sean Peckold and his partner Adi Goodrich the opportunity to complete a dance trilogy, and reflect upon the emotional impact of the pandemic through choreography. 

Featuring Jade-Lorna Sullivan (who also featured in the video for Fool's Errand) and Jean Charles (the lead in the video for song suite I Am All That I Need/Arroyo Seco/Thumbprint Scar), with choreography by Steven Reker, this is a dance piece for Can I Believe In You, that takes place in a studio environment of near-abstract theatrical set-ups, designed by Goodrich, that encapsulate the spirit of Fleet Foxes. 

This is the tenth video directed by Sean Pecknold for his brother Robin's band - a marvellous addition to a collaboration that began with the videos for the first Fleet Foxes album in 2008, including White Winter Hymnal, and has become a major body of work.

SEAN PECKNOLD:

The film reflects the frustration and lack of human connection during the pandemic.

"With this film, I created an interpretation of what trust (or the uncertainty of it) feels like as two characters journey towards one another through a pulsating world.

"This film also reflects the frustration and lack of human connection brought to all of us during the pandemic of 2020. Our dedicated film crew worked hard to bring this to life and we hope you find metaphors in it you can relate to as you listen to the music and watch the film.

"As always, Adi Goodrich and I loved bringing Robin's songs to life with mesmerising visuals. This is the third part of a three-video FF trilogy starring Jade-Lorna Sullivan and Jean Charles."

David Knight - 12th Oct 2020

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Sean Pecknold
Producer
Sarah Haber
Production Company
Sing Sing

Camera

Director of Photography
Keon Javanshir
1st AC
Bradley Wilder
2nd AC
Matthew Borek
Film Lab
Pro8

Lighting/Grip

Gaffer
Adam Goral
Key Grip
Ryan Hueter

Art

Production designer
Adi Goodrich
Art Director
Aaron Wiley

Choreography

Choreographer
Steven Reker

Grading

Colourist
Kaitlyn Battistelli
Colour Producer
Brittany Carson
Colour grade company

Misc

Lighting Board Operator
Zane Blanchard
Set Builder
Dustin Ruegger
Dancer
Jade-Lorna Sullivan
Dancer
Jean Charles

Other credits

Art Assistant

Patrick Blanchard

Production Assistants

Stephen Gunter, Keaton Lindahl

David Knight - 12th Oct 2020

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