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MOVEMENT DIRECTOR

Dextro Energy

Dextro Energy. In the realm of commercial filmmaking, movement plays a crucial role in conveying emotion and enhancing storytelling. Marie Zechiel, a seasoned Movement Director, brings a wealth of expertise to this creative process. Under the directorship of Lars Timmermann and in collaboration with the production company Doity, Zechiel has proven her ability to transform ideas into dynamic visual narratives. Her latest work, a commercial for Dextro Energy, is a testament to her exceptional skill and creativity in this specialized field. Her work begins well before the cameras start rolling. Zechiel is deeply involved in developing a movement language that aligns with the director’s vision and the creative agency’s objectives. Through detailed discussions with Lars Timmermann and other key stakeholders, she ensures that every movement meticulously reflects the brand’s identity and the commercial’s intended message. This bespoke approach allows for a tailored movement vocabulary that resonates with both the performers and the audience, ensuring that the final product is not only visually compelling but also emotionally engaging.On set, Zechiels role extends beyond mere choreography. She works closely with the cast, guiding them to internalize and express the movement language she has carefully crafted. Her direction helps the actors fully embody the characters or concepts they are portraying, ensuring that their movements are natural, impactful, and camera-ready. Zechiel’s presence on set ensures continuity and consistency in the movement, which is crucial for maintaining the visual coherence and overall effectiveness of the commercial.Marie Zechiels collaboration with Lars Timmermann and Doity exemplifies the importance of movement direction in commercial productions. By creating a unique and compelling movement language for Dextro Energy, she enhances the overall narrative, leaving a lasting impression on the audience. Her expertise is a vital asset in bringing the director’s vision to life, making her an indispensable part of the creative team.

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: VOGUECalvin Klein, Longines, Heidi Klum, Rammstein, Herbert Grönemeyer, Mercedes Benz.

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