Running in Circles – Fil Bo Riva

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Running in Circles by Fil Bo Riva

Running in Circles is the latest music video by singer Fil Bo Riva, marking his second collaboration with Movement Director Marie Zechiel. This video is an innovative exploration of circular motion, utilizing unique rigging techniques to create a mesmerizing circular illusion. The concept revolves around the idea of running in circles, both literally and metaphorically, capturing the essence of repetition and cyclical patterns in life. Marie Zechiel played a key role in bringing this concept to life. Her work as a Movement Director was essential in choreographing the movements to align with the circular theme. The challenge was to ensure that the movements were fluid and synchronized with the rigging techniques, creating a seamless visual experience that draws the viewer into the circular narrative. In addition to her role as a Movement Director, Marie Zechiel served as the Performance Coach for Fil Bo Riva. During their coaching sessions, she worked with him on enhancing his stage presence. Her approach is holistic, focusing on body awareness, facial expressions, gestures, and overall body language. Marie guided Fil Bo Riva in expressing his emotions authentically, aligning his performance with the music and lyrics, and managing any nervousness or stress. Maries coaching also emphasized creativity, spontaneity, and audience engagement, helping Fil Bo Riva connect more deeply with his audience. Her ability to enhance an artist’s individuality and originality is a hallmark of her coaching style. Whether working with individuals, groups, or bands, Marie Zechiel tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each performer. The result of this collaboration is a music video that not only captivates visually but also resonates emotionally. Marie Zechiels dual role as Movement Director and Performance Coach was crucial in achieving the videos artistic vision, making „Running in Circles“ a powerful and memorable piece. Movement direction by Marie Zechiel.

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.