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Becca Bartlett - Cicadas

The official music video for "Cicadas" by Becca Bartlett.

  • James Newhook
    Director
    Lady at Number 16
  • Becca Bartlett
    Director
  • Becca Bartlett
    Key Cast
  • Emma Beach
    Key Cast
  • Breanna Lynch
    Key Cast
  • Makailla Palliyaguru
    Key Cast
  • Maeggan Palliyaguru
    Key Cast
  • James Newhook
    Cinematography
    Lady at Number 16
  • César Espinosa
    Cinematography
    Thalasso
  • César Espinosa
    Colourist
    Thalasso
  • James Newhook
    Editor
    Lady at Number 16
  • Becca Bartlett
    Music & Lyrics
  • Stephen Green
    Music Producer
  • Kristian Montano
    Mastering
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Completion Date:
    January 16, 2026
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Blackmagic RAW
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:37:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival
    Toronto, Ontario
    Canada
    June 1, 2026
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • YouTube
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - James Newhook, Becca Bartlett

Becca Bartlett is a dynamic 22-year-old singer-songwriter and performer from Newfoundland who enchants audiences with her compelling vocals and masterful lyrical storytelling. Her unique voice seamlessly blends pop and folk, creating memorable melodies with profound emotional depth. With a perfect mix of ethereal charm and down-to-earth warmth, Becca’s performances leave a lasting impression on her listeners.

James Newhook is a filmmaker rooted in the captivating landscapes of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, with a deep admiration for both history and film. Over the years, as he has delved into filmmaking and immersed himself with Newfoundland's history, he's come to realize that film can serve as an extraordinary medium to both educate and preserve stories that would otherwise vanish into the annals of time. His works often center around the local Newfoundland culture, ranging from adapting true stories from his hometown and creating documentaries that archive historical aspects, to producing cinematic adaptations of the folklore deeply woven into the culture of his home province.

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