Private Project

Cero Ismael "WY"

A young man (Cero Ismael) makes his way through the storm to ride with the horses

  • Folkert Verdoorn
    Director
  • Emily Barendse
    Producer
  • Quintin Baker
    Producer
  • Tebbernekkel
    Production company
  • Boas van Milligen Bielke
    D.O.P.
  • Frank van Hekken
    Gaffer
  • Clara Bragdon
    Production Design
  • Liz Kooij
    Production Design
  • Carolijn Hooij
    Stylist
  • Ruud Verbakel
    SFX
  • The Compound
    Post production company
  • Swaen Nouwen
    Post producer
  • Daniel Falkenhagen Corte-Real
    Post producer
  • The Compound
    VFX
  • Tim van Paassen
    Colourist
  • Ami Keita
    Casting
  • Cero Ismael
    Artist
  • Timo Schot
    Agent
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 9, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Country of Filming:
    Netherlands
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Berlin Music Video Awards
    Berlin
    Germany
    June 17, 2023
    Best Cinematography Awards
Director - Folkert Verdoorn
Director Statement

I’ve always been fascinated in the artificial creation of natural elements. In this case, a storm. Perhaps it’s some kind of fetish desire to play god, or perhaps I just like to see things move, I don’t know. Either way I felt It was a healthy thing to pursue for this video, as the song (for me) reflects a sense of harmonisation with the chaotic nature of life. An insight into the beautiful struggle that everyone at some point goes trough, and the reality that we sometimes need to confront whatever the problem is to continue.

In all this Joshua (Cero) was such an inviting character to work with, as he has such an enigmatic presence, such a beautiful mix of danger and softness, and needless to say this is something that all directors like to work with.