1171 Production Group has announced the signing of director Brian Thompson, whose credits include the World War II period piece video "Just Go" for the band Misdirection, currently featured on IFC Media Lab. Thompson also co-directed the web clip "It Hurts" for Angels And Airwaves.
t.A.T.u. will be shooting a performance video for "Friend Or Foe" in the canyons just outside of L.A. where the 1960s Batman series and many Westerns were filmed.
artist: t.A.T.u.song: "Friend Or Foe"label: 1171 Production Groupdirector(s): James Coxproduction co: 1171rep: Labuda Management
Labuda Management announced a representation deal with director James Cox of The 1171 Production Group. Cox directed the feature Wonderland, which starred Val Kilmer, Kate Bosworth, Lisa Kudrow and many other well-known actors. His music video reel includes recent work for Flipsyde and Rise Against.
Olivia feat. Lloyd Banks "Twist it" G Unit/Interscope50 Cent, directorBilly Parks, producer1171 Production Group, production co.Michael Bernard, DPDescription: This performance video is highlighted by a choreographed dance routine that takes place while water comes pouring down on Olivia and her dancers. Lloyd Banks has an introductory performance spot on a green set. 50 Cent and other G Unit members make cameos during Olivia's fashion shoot sequence.
Those who can't get enough of director David LaChapelle's clown dancing film Rize will want to check out this video. The track(s) appear on the Rize soundtrack and the video stars Tommy the Clown. 1171's Michael directed this clip.artist: Flii Stylzsong: "Rize/Battlezone"label: Forster Bros.director(s): Michael Kahnproduction co: 1171 Production Group
Director John Logsdon takes the viewer behind the scenes of a Def Leppard rehearsal for this video in support of the band's cover of the Badfinger song "No Matter What." The video focuses on the pre-production involved in setting things up and then the actual performance. "No Matter What" is featured on Def Leppard's 2-CD 2-CD hits compilation, Rock Of Ages.
artist: Def Leppardsong: "No Matter What"label: Island Def Jam/Universal Music Enterprisesdirector(s): John Logsdonproduction co: 1171 Production Group
Flipsyde "Someday" Cherry Tree/InterscopeJames Cox, directorBilly Parks, producer1171 Production Group, production companyMichael Grady, DPSteve Reese, editorDescription: Hip hop/rock act Flipsyde performs this song about rising up "Someday" while a storyline focuses on people down on their luck. The stars of these vignettes scratch off lottery tickets that instruct them to make a wish. Some of the wishes include a bum who dreams of being gainfully employed by an EMT squad, and a stressed out woman who wishes her husband was home from the army.
Abdul Malik Abbott directed a video for this European boy band on-location in Los Angeles.artist: 3rd Wishsong: "I Am"label: Skreemdirector(s): Abdul Malik Abbottproduction co: 1171 Production Group
Marjorie Fair "Waves" CapitolLex Sidon, directorKatie Molenaar, producer1171 production companyDescription: The bulk of this rock video features new band Marjorie Fair performing among some sun-burnt hills. The film has a grainy, hazy sheen that matches the song's vibe.
