La mia esperienza di attore in un video musicale. di Gian Marco Tavani

Credo di sì, credo d’aver girato un videoclip con Manuel de Teffé. Dico credo perché quei 3-4 giorni sono volati nella mia mente e l’approccio al lavoro è stato talmente pratico e di collaborazione da non sembrarmi reale. L’unica idea che mi balenava finito di girare era quella di ricominciare subito a girarne un altro. Pazzesco. Pazzesco se consideriamo il modo di lavorare qui in Italia. Ma cominciamo per gradi. Il casting con Manuel è avvenuto in un bar di Roma con una bibita ghiacciata e un cellulare da cui poteva mostrarmi tutti i suoi ultimi lavori e spiegarmi “praticamente” cosa stesse cercando. In una chiacchierata di mezz’ora ha capito più lui di me di quanto mio padre in 29 anni credo. Credo di sì. Poi cominciano le riprese e si presenta con una macchina che sembra una foto-camera. Non faccio in tempo a rimanere stupito della cosa che lui ci sta già riprendendo parlandoci della scena. Nel giro di un paio d’ore avevamo già girato la parte centrale del video divertendoci come matti. A questo punto estraendo un portatile di alta tecnologia ci mostra il girato e ci spiega in che direzione vuole andare. Pratico ed efficace. Continuiamo a girare (Roma, Sabaudia…) e continuiamo a conoscerci e a un certo punto ecco che ho quella sensazione: di essere in famiglia, tra amici, senza imbarazzi e con quella voglia speciale di creare qualcosa insieme. Mi sento all’improvviso un bambino, pensavo di averne girate un po’ di cose ormai, tra film, serie TV e spot vari. Pensavo che ormai fossi rodato al lavoro…e invece ecco che all’improvviso quando meno te lo aspetti incontri quel regista che ti fa ritrovare nuovi stimoli. Ricordo momenti magici in ogni giornata che abbiamo girato, non che non mi sia capitato altre volte, ma credo che la leggerezza e la praticità di quei giorni fosse qualcosa di unico. Poi dopo una settimana eccoci tutti radunati attorno ad una pizza a vedere il risultato…spettacolare. Ringrazio tutta la squadra che è stata veramente formidabile, dall’insostituibile Francesca Bellucci alla bravissima Giulia Perelli senza dimenticare il maestro Francesco Ciccone che ha curato la fotografia della scena della festa.

Ringrazio tutti coloro che mi hanno dato la possibilità di partecipare a questo progetto che loro chiamano “videoclip” ma che per me è vita.

Gian Marco Tavani (www.gianmarcotavani.com)

“God’s plan”. Acknowledgements – part II

Derek Ryan and Daria Bayklova

Finally some time to properly thank the whole team behind this second video. I would like to start thanking my friend Gerry Brown (former Wot Nxt’s producer) for introducing me to Derek Ryan. A special thank to Derek, who believed in the project and trusted me: we’ve been talking on the phone since November and we never met until his arrival in Rome. And yes, it’s been an honor to work with you as well Derek! Thanks to my assistant director Francesca Bellucci and her crazy upbeat attitude, she had to reorganize several times the whole production because of an unprecedented bad weather that persisted shamelessly for the entire month of May.  DP Francesco Ciccone, who was looking forward to flying to ireland (our first plan) and ended up coping with a huge studio in Rome instead (our second back up plan). Paolo Fidemi (www.studiofidemi.it) who immediately understood the actress I was looking for. Our russian actress Daria Bayklova, whose iconic interpretation of the bride has been flawless. Olivia and Daniele Taddei, whose special care at their STUDIOS (www.studiosinternational.com) made us feel at home during the whole working process. Many thanks to assistant producers Gamey Guila and Cosimo Caroppo, make up artist Tiziana Troiano, hairdresser Anna Solazzi, wardrobe assistant Louise Unger and Bledi Beqo. And a final very special thank goes to the fantastic Gabriella Costa and the Turris Eburnea’s friends: Silvia Leone, Francesca Lione, Valentina Ercolani, Rita Civiero, Giovanni Battista Borgiani, Carlotta Gomez, Maria Mazzetti di Pietralata, Chiara Mazzetti di Pietralata, Giuseppe Scicchitano, Emanuele Vincent, Maxi Unger: you guys have been really important for the outcome of this difficult project. You have no idea.

Manuel de Teffé

“God’s plan”. Acknowledgements – part I

For the amazing outcome of Derek’s video, I would like to thank the Scuola Formativo Sportiva Ritmica Roma by Noemi Sirtore, and  istruttori Goffredo Sara (tecnico e giudice uisp), Lauretti Laura ( doppia laurea in scienze motorie e scienze infiermieristiche, tecnico e giudice Nazionale Fgi, giudice internazionale uisp)

In the picture, from the left hand side: Booth Scarlet (Campionessa Nazionale uisp ), Leone Tiziana(Campionessa Nazionale uisp), prince Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia (who visited us on the set), Booth Arlene (Campionessa Regionale uisp e 2^ class. al campionato nazionale uisp), Noemi Sirtore (Tecnico Nazionale FGI, Tecnico Nazionale Uisp, giudice Nazionale FGI, giudice Internazionale Uisp, Direttrice di Giuria Nazionale Uisp), Bonini Giulia (Campionessa Regionale uisp e 3^ class. al campionato nazionale uisp), Leone  Valentina (Campionessa Regionale e 2^ class. al campionato nazionale).

La partecipazione alle coreografie del video musicale ha dato la possibilità alle ginnaste di riproporre  i propri esercizi con un’ epressione artistica ed un contesto molto speciale, creando quella straordinaria ed armoniosa unione tra arte e ginnastica che lascerà nella loro mente il ricordo unico di questa meravigliosa esperienza.  (Noemi Sirtore)

Derek Ryan’s impressions after the music video

When I arrived in Rome for the Gods Plan video shoot, I really did not know what to expect.  I paused for thought when I reached my hotel, thinking, the day I sat down to write this song, I never dreamed it would lead me to my first visit to Italy.  Its a funny world! I took a walk around the city on my first day to absorb a little of the atmosphere and culture of the city.  I was very impressed.  Believe it or not, I found it very emotional recording a video for a song I had created myself, not only writing it, but singing it, playing guitar on it and producing.   You could call it ‘my baby’.  I believe in this song. I found it natural enough to perform to camera singing the song. However, I must admit, I did need direction when it came to acting.  Manuel, Francesco and of course my ‘bride’ daria and the crew made me feel  more comfortable about myself and as the day went on, I hope with their encouragment I reached the level of performance they were looking for. Again, there were moments through out the shooting where I had reflected on the fact that everyone was there to make a video for my song.  It was a great honour for me and did make me feel proud of my achievement. I would like to thank all of the crew for making my experience so enjoyable. I met some lovely people, I do need to brush up on my Italian however!!! I would particularly like to thank Manuel for organising everything, but more importantly capturing the essence of the song in the filming.  He listened to my thoughts on the song, the reasons for writing it, my emotions at the time and with a simplistic approach portrayed these feelings perfectly, enhancing the mood of the song with his imagery.

Thank you everyone and best of luck with all your endeavours.

Derek Ryan

God’s plan’s backstage

The shooting is over and Derek flew back to Ireland despite the vulcano ashes from Iceland. Here’s some pics from the STUDIOS.

Noemi Sirtore’s athletes and Manuel de Teffé

Derek Ryan on set

Daria Bayklova

Manuel de Teffé, DP Francesco Ciccone and the crew


To whom it may concern: casting in Rome for Derek Ryan’s music video

The screenplay is almost ready, the locations almost found, Derek is getting ready for his roman stay…But we are going to need A LOT of people. We came up with the following idea: a great wedding party in the open close to…I cannot say it yet…Only the lucky people who decide to take part will know. So, if you wish to be IN, click on the poster to find out the dates and write to videoclip.2010@googlemail.com


“God’s plan” by D. Ryan. Pre-production started. Actress needed.

We have started pre-production on the song “God’s plan”  by Derek Ryan. Derek is an  extremely ( I want to repeat it: extremely ) talented irish artist  and the entire team is  proud  to produce his first music video. We believe this  song  is  a little masterpiece. Here’s  an  excerpt from the  lyrics. As  you can clearly see  we are  now casting a girl  with blue  eyes  and blond hair  who is  going to play the  role of a young  bride. The  shooting will take place the  first week of  May in the quaint town of Viterbo.

I knew when I met you, you would be my wife

I felt like i’d known you everyday of my life

your blue eyes saw right to my wandering soul

and guided me all the way home

(music and lyrics copyright of Derek Ryan)

“BESIDE YOU”. Acknowledgements part II

Before announcing that we are currently in pre-production on our second music video, I want to thank all the people involved in the party sequence for “Beside you”, who worked until 4 in the morning exceeding everybody’s expectations.

To start with, the fabulous Mago Pablo (in the picture),

Gamey Guilavogui, Cristina Chicarella, Roberta Cancedda, Rocco Giordano, Giuseppe Marra, Oriana Boselli, Boschi Derek, Giulia Ronch, Manfred Croci, Belviso Luisa, Daniele Marchetti, Marta Parise, Simona Nobili, Giovanna Basile, Alessio Masci, Domenico Milano, Debora Pappalardo, Paolo Zamparelli, Stefano Ventucci, Marco Mascaro.

Well, I hope I have not forgotten anyone. Thank you guys for all your patience and for having fun with us until late!

Manuel de Teffé

“Beside you” ready. Acknowledgements

The first music video of our pilot project is ready. We already had an amazing wrap up party but I want to officially thank all the most relevant people who made this video possible! First and foremost I would like to warmly thank producer M.R. who believed in this project from the beginning and allowed us to produce this classic. Mario Maneri, the brilliant composer/performer (we made it Mario!),  actors Giulia Perelli and Gianmarco Tavani (resting on the Circeo beach in the picture below). Thank you guys: Giulia, you have been really generous during the entire shooting, extraordinary, I won’t forget it. 😉  Gianmarco, well… you have been a surprise for all of us. Thanks also to Valentina Chisci for her supporting role. Thank you all for your friendship. It’s been a blast! Then, thanks a lot to my assistant director Francesca Bellucci, (there is no kinship with the famous Monica) she took a budget production to a higher level, spending brilliantly all the money at our disposal. Thanks to my set designer Louise Unger for her sensational assistance in the interiors. Thanks to DP Francesco Ciccone who jumped on board in a very sporty manner. Very Special Thanks also to Pia de Solenni: Pia you provided me with some very interesting cultural advices that improved this work; to Megan Donley, for the time you gave us in the preproduction phase helping out with the first draft of this song; to Laura Montorio, Valerio Paolini, Enrico Nofri, for their friendly guidance through the screenwriting process. Last but not least,  Alexander Stolberg…whose merciless tips are always valuable. Well, this is all for now. As you know the three music videos are going to be released at the same time, so for the time being, keep the link secret! 😉 Have a great day, Manuel de Teffé

Actress found: Giulia Perelli

I am happy to announce that we have found the actress for our first music video.

Her name is Giulia Perelli, she’s 24 and comes from Lucca.