Don’t Mess With Me
Don’t Mess With Me (Music Video)
Sometimes we have projects that we simply do for ourselves. This was the case with the music video for the song "Don't mess with me" - Brody Dalle. We wanted to produce a short music clip with a lifestyle character. Our intention was to create material that would be authentic, full of dynamism, energy, and also bring us a lot of joy during production and editing. And that's exactly what happened!
From the beginning, we knew that while creating this project, we would be immersed in the realm of alternative music, specifically contemporary punk rock. In our video, we wanted to tell a simple story about a girl who works as a bartender and has just finished her night shift. She finds herself alone in the empty bar as dawn breaks. Unexpectedly, she gets carried away by the musical frenzy to the rhythm of Brody Dalle's "Don't Mess with Me." Our chosen location was Miasto Bar in Poznań, for which we had previously produced a promotional film (available to view in our portfolio).
We were in search of a specific model who, besides an authentic appearance, could meet the acting demands of the project. Our choice fell on Agnieszka Śliwińska, and it was an excellent decision. Agnieszka is an amateur, but we knew her energy and freshness would certainly "fill" the frames to the brim. It's worth mentioning that Agnieszka plays bass guitar excellently, which has led her to establish a few bands and perform concerts. Music is her true passion, so we were confident she would dance to every note in this film. We filmed with a gimbal-mounted camera to move swiftly and dynamically capture the scenes. During the shoot, Agnieszka was simply herself - dressed as usual, groomed and made up as always. We stuck to our script, but to achieve an even more natural effect, we allowed Agnieszka to improvise. This atmosphere on set translated into her fantastic ideas or spontaneous reactions. We had creative freedom; many planned scenes didn't make it into the final cut, while the improvised ones found their place. Agnieszka did an excellent and very challenging job, deserving great applause. We were delighted with her energy, class, and dedication. During editing, we precisely matched the footage to the music and performed color correction. Working on this video brought us great pleasure - from the first shots to the final touches.
As creators, we strive to find time for side projects. For ourselves. Regardless of whether they are big or small, whether they take more or less time. It is very important for us to set spontaneous film goals and pursue them in our own way. Production is a constant interest for us, so in our free time, we enjoy dedicating ourselves to it. It's a form of exercise - both technical and mental. We believe that the greatest value doesn't necessarily have to be tied to commercial commissions. The greatest value lies in continuous learning and deriving satisfaction from what we do.