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Adidas Originals Seasonal Campaign – Movement Direction by Marie Zechiel

For the Adidas Originals seasonal campaign, choreographer and movement director Marie Zechiel was invited to develop the physical language for the photographic series.
Working across three shooting days, the production brought together an international cast of models as well as young performers, creating a dynamic visual environment that balanced athletic energy with everyday movement. Movement direction focused on shaping natural yet expressive physicality that would translate clearly within the photographic frame.
Rather than choreographing fixed sequences, the process emphasized presence, rhythm, and interaction between performers, allowing authentic movement moments to emerge in front of the camera. This approach supported the campaign’s visual narrative while maintaining the individuality of each performer.
The campaign was photographed by Sami Weller and produced by the Berlin-based production company AprilMay.
Through close collaboration with the creative and production team, movement direction helped translate the brand’s aesthetic into embodied expression, supporting the overall visual storytelling of the campaign.

As a movement director Marie Zechiel researches, develops and instructs sophisticated movement and body languages for a project aiming to create a suitable and unique physical narrative that raises production quality and authenticity.
In exchange with the director and team she proposes a motion vocabulary and choreography which fits best to the project’s vision, before she develops specific training methods and teaches all necessary skills to the performers (e.g. actors, singers, dancers, models, extras).
Especially on set with the production Marie Zechiel is a valuable motion supervisor to translate last-minute improvements as a movement director. Her skill-set includes underwater movement, cross-gendered movements and chorus work as well as doing choreographies in different dance styles.
Her field of work is specialised in camera productions such as commercials, music videos, photo shootings but also fashion shows and gallery spaces and the movement mentoring for artists. As a Choreographer and Movement Director Marie Zechiel has been involved in many music videos, commercial shoots and fashion shows. Clients include: VOGUE, Calvin Klein, Longines, Heidi Klum, Nina Chuba, Herbert Grönemeyer, Rolls Royce.

 

Read more about Marie Zechiel´s Movement Director work HERE.

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Marie works internationally and is available for film productions, commercial campaigns, fashion editorials, and performance projects.