Nelson de Castro

has built a solid reputation for his meticulous, decidedly practical and often experimental style. His passion for sweeping movements, long cinematic takes and unique transitions make his work as engaging and interesting as it is surprising. Nelson’s career took off in 2013 after winning OK Go’s Music Video challenge for their song “I’m Not Through” sponsored by the Saatchi and Saatchi New Director’s Showcase. Since then he has continued to shoot acclaimed videos for a host of notable artists including Hook ’n Sling, Broken Bells, George Michael and Mary J. Blige.

His work has been featured at Camerimage, the Berlin Music Video Awards and the Kinsale Shark Awards; along with nominations for UKMVA Best New Director and Best Pop Video for artists George Ezra, Hook ’n Sling and Waze & Odyssey, which also earned a Special Jury award at SXSW.

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Director: Nelson de Castro
Producer: Sarah Lawson
Executive Producer: Danielle Hinde for Doomsday Entertainment
Independent Rep: OB Management
Director of Photography: Dan Chen
Editor: Carlos Lopez Estrada
Commissioner: Benedict Cooper
VFX: Roboshobo, Alexander Gao
Camera Assistant: Dan Marino, Naveen Chaubal
Color: Nick Sanders @ The Mill
Stylist: Cici Hoggard
Hair & Make-up: Joanne Adolfo
Production: Travis Cultreri, Ashley Cook, Aaron Trujillo

Starring: Michael Coursey, Nichole Bloom, Carlos Lopez Estrada, Zora Ellis
Featuring: Susan Cernas, Josselyn O'Neill, Deesil, Jacqueline Besson, Kacey Leggio, Marissa Shacket, Sam Krumrine, Jessica Bailey, Ryan Winston