Footnotes Ep1: Zachary Dov Wiesel & Rodney Chrome

Straight from the creators, Footnotes is a series that gives you the inside scoop on new films, visuals, music, and other creative content.

In this episode, we sit down with Australian director Zachary Dov Wiesel and musical artist Rodney Chrome to discuss the planning and shooting of Chrome’s new music videos, “PULPIT” and “5 Starz”. The dynamic duo provide us with firsthand accounts about the importance of trust on set, and how the two came to build such a strong relationship. Chrome and Wiesel share key factors in building that relationship, including the ways in which Chrome has transformed throughout his career and the way Wiesel uses his knowledge to help demonstrate those changes. We were also privy to Chrome’s lyrical process as he speaks candidly about the significance of his lyrics and the love he has for his audience. In the same light, Wiesel speaks openly about the value of collaboration and ingenuity on small-budget sets.

Currently stalled by industry halts, the two remain enthusiastic about moving forward as a creative team.

To read more about the actors and materials referenced throughout the video, see below.

Featured artists:

Rodney Chrome: Arkansas-born and currently New York-based, musical artist Rodney Chrome knows no boundaries. His genre-defying work seamlessly crosses between R&B, rap, and electronic funk, fusing and bending the styles to uniquely express his own voice as a queer, Southern person of color. With influences like Nicki Minaj, Frank Ocean, and James Fauntleroy, Chrome makes music fueled by the desire to create something that makes you move and makes you think. He pays homage to the past but is sure to showcase the sound of the future.

Zachary Dov Wiesel: Australian born and New York City-based director Zachary Dov Wiesel is proving himself to be a creative powerhouse. Making headlines in the music video world, he has directed videos for Jeida Woods, YAW, and Rodney Chrome – some of which have been featured on premiere platforms like MTV, ABC1, and Fault Magazine. Throughout his work, his adaptability reigns supreme as he’s able to mirror each artist’s style without losing his savvy for shaping the fundamentals of visual language.

Episode Credits:

Production House: VAGRANT MEDIA LLC (IG: @vagrantmediaofficial)

Hosted by: Christiana Miller-King

Video Edit by: Haruka Yamakawa (IG: @haruka_yamakawa)

Article Credits:

Development Executive: Christiana Miller-King

Development Assistant: Erik Oliver (IG: eaoliver19)

Video References:

Eric Hart Jr. – BTS and Still Photographer on “PULPIT” and “5 STARZ”. (IG: @erichartjr)

Rhianydd Hylton – BTS and Still Photographer on “PULPIT” and “5 STARZ”. (IG: @rrrhia)

Shane Bagwell – DP on “PULPIT” and “5 STARZ”. (IG: @shanebagwelldp)

Shuni Chopra Dhar – Producer on “PULPIT” and “5 STARZ”. (IG: @shuni.dhar)

Lauren Nicola – Production Designer on “PULPIT” and “5 STARZ”. (IG: @loudmouthphoto)

Onepountfour – Interview Magazine (IG: _onepointfour)

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About Vagrant Media:

Vagrant Media is a production company specializing in interdisciplinary arts and media. Founded in 2019, Vagrant Media was created with the belief that art is transitive and of parallel value. It should be fairly produced and consumed across mediums and genres. We honor this belief by partaking in ambidextrous modes of storytelling. Our content ranges from film and photography to digital and live production. Within each medium, we are deeply invested in diverse research and processes for well-rounded stories. At Vagrant Media, we champion the vagrant artist and collaborator - the creator not defined by boundaries but inspired by versatility. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to uplifting underrepresented voices and fostering spaces of care for our members to engage in a craft, process, and a search for truth.

Currently, Vagrant Media is in the works of developing a digital platform that will carve a space for up-and-coming artists to share their perspectives. Stay tuned!