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Sarah Proctor 'Not For Me' by Chris Fowles

Rob Ulitski - 18th Nov 2021

Chris Fowles directs an emotional promo for Sarah Proctor, following the lives of two young girls, for the track Not For Me.

The video explores the angst of our teenage years, through a poignant and engaging narrative set in a secondary school - based upon Sarah Proctor's own experiences. 

The calm, deliberate cinematography perfectly encapsulates the themes of the concept, whilst the central performances are strong and believeable.

CHRIS FOWLES:

We developed the story carefully alongside Sarah, mindful of what to show and how. 

"The video is a coming-of-age true story based on Sarah's time growing up at secondary school.

"It's set during that time around 15-16 when you're still figuring out who you are. Sarah and her best friend are incredibly close, and the film explores that kind of relationship, and the confusion when you develop feelings for someone but they don't feel the same way.

"We developed the story carefully alongside Sarah, mindful of what to show and how. We cast some of her old friends for the reunion scene to keep it as authentic as possible.

"The attention to detail was great. Sarah even brought along her old prom dress, so the pink dress you see our lead Sophie wearing is the real dress she wore to prom."

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Rob Ulitski - 18th Nov 2021

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  • Director's notes
  • Narrative
  • Performance
  • Pop
  • School
  • Friendship
  • Relationship
  • Teenager

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Chris Fowles
Producer
Alex White
Production Company
Jealous Films
1st AD
Sam Fullerton

Camera

Director of Photography
Terrence Wilkins
Focus Puller
Luke John

Lighting/Grip

Gaffer
Charlie Relph

Art

Art Director
Joe Munro

Wardrobe

Make-up
Lynda Darragh

Casting

Casting director
Ilenka Jelowicki

Grading

Colourist
Dan Moran

Agent

Director's Representation

Commission

Commissioner
Andrew Ibea
Label
Geffen Records

Rob Ulitski - 18th Nov 2021

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