HEIDI KLUM – Sunglasses At Night

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Heidi Klum Sunglasses at night

The official music video for Sunglasses at Night by Heidi Klum, produced by Tiesto, is a striking visual experience. The music video is directed by the renowned RANKIN. In this high-profile project, Movement Director Marie Zechiel plays a crucial role. Marie Zechiel worked closely with Heidi Klum, ensuring that her performance was both captivating and authentic. Her role extended to guiding the young talents from Germany’s Next Topmodel 2024, GNTM. These models needed direction to align with the creative vision of the music video.Zechiel’s expertise was pivotal in coordinating the movement of the models. She became an essential movement supervisor, helping the young talents navigate their roles with confidence. Her work ensured that every movement on screen was polished and in harmony with the music. Additionally, Marie Zechiel choreographed a special sequence that features prominently in the music video. This sequence highlights her ability to blend movement with music seamlessly, creating a memorable visual impact. Alongside her work on the music video, Zechiel also directed and choreographed for the GNTM24 trailer. Her involvement in both projects showcases her versatility and skill in movement direction. She contributed significantly to the overall aesthetic and energy of both the music video and the trailer.Marie Zechiels role as a Movement Director was instrumental in shaping the final product. Her collaboration with RANKIN and Heidi Klum brought a high level of professionalism and creativity to the projects. Through her direction, the music video and trailer were elevated to new heights, demonstrating her exceptional talent in movement and choreography. Bill Kaulitz und Tom Kaulitz.

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.