Rachel Chinouriri - Give Me A Reason

For exceptional alternative indie artist Rachel Chinouriri's debut single, director Rob Akin was tasked with visually demonstrating the feeling of a gradual emotional disconnection. Weaving an abstract narrative through strong performance set ups, this video was a real labour of love by all of our collaborators.

Shot over two days with a tiny budget, this video exudes class that perfectly introduced the world to Rachel's emotive music.

1.4 Rising Selection 2021

Director: Rob Akin
Actor: Shak Benjamin
Executive Producer: Harriet Towler / Hayley Williams
Producer: Femi Anderson
Production Manager: Aidan Brooks
Production Assist: Ayo Alli
DoP: Alana Mejia Gonzalez
1st AC: Ollie Munks
2nd AC: Bea de Gama
Gaffers: Peter Kehoe / Vianney Kernanet Hugging
Electricians: Joe Williams / Zach Brown / Borja Mucientes
Art Director: Sarah Asmail
Styling: Naomi Barling
Makeup: Amrita Mudan
Hair: Taiba
DIT: Stefan Issberner
Edit & VFX: Rob Akin
Edit Supervisor: James Bradley
Additional VFX: Eamonn Blake
Grade: Jonny Thorpe

Production Company: Agile Films

With thanks to:
Moss Omey, Alexander McQueen, Maison Martin Margiela