Novaa – Supernovaa

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MOVEMENT DIRECTOR

NOVAA

The music video for singer NOVAA is a key piece of her visual album, Supernova. Movement Director Marie Zechiel played a crucial role in bringing this project to life. Her work encompassed multiple aspects of movement and choreography. Marie Zechiel served as the Movement Director for the video. Her role was to guide the performers, including NOVAA, in conveying the emotional depth of the song through movement. Her direction was vital in creating a compelling visual narrative that complemented the music. As the Choreographer, Marie crafted intricate dance sequences that added dynamic energy to the video. Her choreography was designed to reflect the themes of the song, enhancing the overall impact of the visuals. Her expertise ensured that every movement was precise and expressive, contributing to the video’s artistic vision. Marie also acted as a Performance Coach, helping NOVAA and other performers deliver their best on screen. Her coaching focused on perfecting both the technical and emotional aspects of their performances. This support was essential in achieving the high level of expression and connection required for the video. A standout feature of the shoot was an underwater sequence. Marie Zechiel is an experienced underwater Movement Director. She is familiar with the unique challenges of underwater filming, such as fluid movement and buoyancy. Her knowledge of these elements was crucial in executing the underwater scenes effectively. She used her expertise to guide the performers through this complex environment, ensuring that their movements were both graceful and impactful. Marie Zechiels comprehensive role in the music video for NOVAA demonstrates her versatility and skill. Her contributions as Movement Director, Choreographer, and Performance Coach were instrumental in creating a visually stunning and emotionally resonant piece of art for Supernova.

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.