Young & Free – Fil Bo Riva

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Young & Free official Musicvideo for Fil Bo Riva

The Young & Free music video by singer-songwriter Fil Bo Riva is a visually captivating project where movement plays a central role. Movement Director Marie Zechiel was integral to the success of this shoot, bringing her expertise to both the on-set dynamics and the pre-shoot preparation. Marie s role began well before the cameras rolled. As a performance coach, she worked closely with Fil Bo Riva to enhance his stage presence, body language, and confidence. These coaching sessions were designed to align Fil s movements with the emotional tone of the song, ensuring that his performance would resonate authentically with the audience. During the shoot, which was directed by renowned fashion photographer Arnaud Ele, Marie continued her involvement as the Movement Director. Her guidance was crucial in crafting the fluid and expressive movements that define the video’s aesthetic. Whether it was subtle gestures or more dynamic sequences, Marie’s direction helped to bring out the essence of Young & Free in every shot. One of the unique challenges of this project was the interaction with a live snake on set. This required not only careful coordination but also a calm and controlled approach to movement. Marie coached Fil Bo Riva on how to move naturally and confidently while interacting with the snake, ensuring that the scenes were both visually striking and safe for everyone involved. Marie s ability to blend artistic vision with practical execution made her an indispensable part of the Young & Free music video. Her work behind the scenes, from performance coaching to movement direction, helped to create a visually stunning and emotionally resonant piece that captures the spirit of Fil Bo Riva’s music. This project showcases Marie Zechiel’s versatility and her talent for elevating an artist’s performance to new heights.

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.