BREATHE Suite B - Ben Marc
In Sebastian Whyte's powerful visual for Ben Marc's track BREATHE, a woman goes on a journey of escape and self-discovery.
Breathe follows our female protagonist as she travels from the city to the countryside and back. Initially inspired by the road movie genre, it works as an engaging short film and a music video, anchored by strong performances from its cast.
"Originally, the plan was to have a couple on the run as the main focus," says Sebastian Whyte. "However various constraints and actors dropping out meant that we had to tweak the narrative. Then I became fascinated with the idea of a single female protagonist, who is fragile and vulnerable, yet strong, single-minded and independent.
"In a strange way, her semi-meditative journey of discovery mirrors the evolution of the film's narrative. And throughout the driving force is Ben's beautifully epic soundtrack."
[PromoNews 2021]
Director - Sebastian Whyte
Producer - Sebastian Whyte, Ben Marc
Artist - Ben Marc
DoP - Kit Mackenzie, Euan Wallace
1st AC - Sofia Del Carmen
Production Assistant - Tiago Wist
Editor - Sebastian Whyte
Colourist - Cody L Sandberg
Woman - Sherelle Johnson
Man - Brett Allen
Label - Innovative Leisure
Production Company - Whispering Rebel