Steven Spielberg Directs His First Music Video, For Mumford

A couple of times ago, Marcus Mumford shared a video for the one “Cannibal,” and though the a person-shot, black-and-white clip was nicely executed, it didn’t seem specially notable, at the very least not more so than any other visual from a key artist that came out past 7 days.

It turns out, however, that it’s really a bit historic: Currently, Mumford discovered that the clip was essentially directed by Steven Spielberg, who produced his audio online video directorial debut.

Kate Capshaw — painter, actress, and Spielberg’s spouse — also played a section, as Mumford pointed out in a submit revealing the news today. He wrote, “On Sunday 3rd July in a higher college fitness center in New York, Steven Spielberg directed his initially new music online video, in just one shot, on his cellular phone. Kate Capshaw was the almighty dolly grip. I have been confused by the aid of the people close to me to bring this music to you, and I are not able to hope to convey all of my gratitude. When folks get it, it blows my thoughts. Kate and Steven just acquired it, and I can not thank them enough. Thank you Kate. Thank you Kristie. Thank you Steven.”

The caption goes on to credit Kristie Macosko Krieger, a producer and longtime Spielberg collaborator, as “Producer and BTS videographer” actress Carey Mulligan, Mumford’s spouse considering that 2012, for “Costumer and Sound” and Capshaw as “Producer, Art Director and Dolly Grip.” The submit by itself consists of a handful of driving-the-scenes photos of the online video and the aforementioned individuals who labored on it.

In circumstance you skipped it, examine out the ‘Cannibal’ video underneath. The tune, by the way, will come from the Mumford & Sons leader’s future solo album, Self-Titled.

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