Bodyguard (2024)
Speaking upon the release of ‘Bodyguard’, Black Dahlia said: “Bodyguard is a theatrical exploration of gaining a new body but your soul remains. It is a sonnet to your past physical body in this realm and the new union that will inevitably be formed. A harsh and gentle celebration of your capabilities, your limits, and your destiny.” As well as being the Director for the music video, Black Dahlia was also Producer, Art Director, Choreographer, and Concept creator for the project. Donning various characters, Black Dahlia embodies performance art and its mediums such as contortion, mime, surrealism, Dada, the avant-garde, and body horror. ‘Bodyguard’ follows Black Dahlia in various theatrical forms and her journey to transformation through reanimation that looks reminiscent of a John Waters film. It also features cameos from Melbourne-based artists, Bura Bura as Dr Barget Hower, Manda Wolf as Dr Avanti and Cong Josie as Dr Cong.
Director: Black Dahlia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz0FP-sHkIw&ab_channel=BlackDahlia
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Black Dahlia as Bodyguard |
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Cong Josie as Dr Cong |
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Manda Wolf as Dr Avanti |
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Colin J Thompson as Dr Barget Hower |
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Rachael MacRae as Dr Speculus |
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Sacha Orloff as Watcher |
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Toot as Watcher |
| Directing | Black Dahlia | Director |
| Crew | Black Dahlia | Choreographer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Black Dahlia | Costumer |
| Lighting | Throne | Lighting Manager |
| Costume & Make-Up | Black Dahlia | Makeup & Hair |
| Crew | Throne | Cinematography |
| Editing | Throne | Editor |
| Visual Effects | Throne | VFX Artist |
| Art | Colin J Thompson | Storyboard Artist |
| Lighting | Black Dahlia | Additional Lighting Technician |
| Production | Black Dahlia | Producer |
| Art | Colin J Thompson | Concept Artist |
| Lighting | Throne | Gaffer |
| Art | Black Dahlia | Art Direction |
| Writing | Black Dahlia | Writer |
| Production | Colin J Thompson | Additional Production Assistant |
