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    Home » Calum Macdiarmid Directs James Blunt’s “Cold” Music Video

    Calum Macdiarmid Directs James Blunt’s “Cold” Music Video

    By SHOOTThursday, September 12, 2019Updated:Tuesday, May 14, 2024No Comments4244 Views
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    Ever wondered what happened to James Blunt after he threw himself into the ocean at the end of the iconic music video for “You’re Beautiful”? Great Guns director Calum Macdiarmid reveals just that in this promo for Blunt’s new single “Cold” where the singer-songwriter re-joins the action 14 years later in a spiritual sequel to the original clip.

    Produced by Great Guns, the video picks up where “You’re Beautiful” left off–a literal cliff hanger that saw him jumping into cold waters below after leaving most of his clothing and possessions on top of an icy mountain. All these years later, viewers are reunited with Blunt as he finally emerges from the ocean, washing up on a stony beach below a steep, rugged cliff face. “Cold” sees him embarking on a perilous climb up the mountain with his bare hands, fighting the elements to collect all his old clothing and possessions–many of which were the original pieces kept by Blunt after filming “You’re Beautiful.” In a cathartic climax, Blunt is rescued by a helicopter, finally leaving the mountain behind.

    Introducing a grittiness to the narrative that expertly mirrors the artists’ musical maturity, the new music video complements the lyrics with its powerful, cinematic style, while paying tribute to the initial iconic video. Director Macdiarmid took production to the far northwest coast of Wales over two days in search of the perfect atmospheric, rugged landscapes.

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    Client James Blunt/Atlantic Records Dan Curwin, commissioner Production Great Guns Calum Macdiarmid, director; Dale Healy, producer; Tim Francis, exec producer; Max Witting, DP. Color Cheat Jax Harney, colorist. Editorial James Demetriou, editor.

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    Megan Brotherton Directs “Straight Up” Comedy Campaign For Whole Moon

    Tuesday, April 14, 2026

    Plant-based milk Whole Moon has launched “Straight Up Good,” a comedy campaign that features colorfully offbeat fans of the non-dairy alternative as they are in unexpected situations, enjoying the beverage on its own, not just as a topper. The campaign was created in collaboration with freelance creatives Scott Kaplan, Matt Vescovo and Vlad Ivangorodsky, who served as Whole Moon’s bespoke agency, along with comedy director Megan Brotherton.

    “Straight Up Good” breaks with a series of videos across digital and social platforms, including this spot titled “Drink it Alone” where a woman enjoys the tasty, nutritious beverage “straight up.” She talks about the virtues of drinking it alone--and then segues humorously into other solitary aspects of her life.

    “Almost no one drinks plant milk on its own,” said creative director Kaplan. “You put it in your coffee, your smoothies, your cereal. Whole Moon tastes so great it breaks that habit. We created standout spots with funny product demos where very different characters drink Whole Moon straight in surprising ways. The brand wasn’t afraid to do something edgy and memorable, which is pretty rare these days.”

    “I had a blast working on the Whole Moon campaign,” said Brotherton, who is known for directing high-profile comedy campaigns. “As soon as I read the scripts, I said ‘I’m in.’ The creatives were super collaborative. They really listened to my input and suggestions as the scripts evolved and when it came to casting we were all aligned. The cast really elevated the scripts and brought out even more humor. It was truly a joy to direct.”

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