“Dayside & Guffchild (feat. Pope Silk & Mosez Jones) - Daddy's Girl” by Danik Bartolini
A troubled young woman, caught between despair and a thirst for revenge, descends into paranoia and delusion. As she meticulously creates a ski mask, her unraveling mind propels her toward a violent reckoning that forces her to confront the true cost of her freedom.
FROM THE DIRECTOR
“The inspiration for the video came from wanting to reflect the story told in the song's lyrics but with a unique twist. Instead of focusing on a downward spiral into the world of street work, I aimed to create a story of empowerment-a breakthrough rather than a breakdown. The theme of revenge plays a pivotal role, enhancing the contrast between the song's upbeat tone and its darker, underlying narrative.
Visually, I wanted to bring this comeback story to life through a narrative approach. The dark and high-contrast look helps emphasize the emotional weight of the story while creating a deliberate juxtaposition with the song's light, happy rhythm. This interplay between the visuals and the lyrics adds depth, making the story both striking and impactful.
The process of creating this video was both challenging and creatively fulfilling. Balancing certain clichés while avoiding being too straightforward was a significant obstacle. As I listened to the song repeatedly during brainstorming sessions, it became clear that the narrative within the lyrics already provided a strong foundation to build upon. Through multiple drafts of short scripts, treatments, and storyboards, every shot was meticulously planned to ensure the vision aligned with the project's budget and tight timeline. This detailed pre-production work was essential in bringing the concept to life while staying true to the story and its emotional core.”
-Danik Bartolini
Credits
Artist// 4PM Collective
Starring
Victoria Leblanc / @victorialblc
Zack Van Gils / @flight_514
Commissioner// Saska Akopian / @saskaakopian /@velours.studio
Director & Cinematographer// Danik Bartolini/ @dangollian
Executive Producer// Dan Libman / @danlibman
Production Company// Freshman /@freshman.tv
Gaffer// Hubert Hotte / @huberthotte
Key Grip// Joseph Laplante / @joseph_laplante
Stylist & Art Director// Kelly Ann Panagakos / @kadogma
Production Assistant// Eric Goulet
Post-Production Producer// Julia Aubry @outpostmti
Colorist// Beatrice Tremblay@beatricetremblay-
Sound Design// Joel Pucci @joelpucci
Extras
David Côté
Mosez Jones
Yann-Kévin Allui
Eric Goulet
Anne-Marie Mulumba
Losso
Thomas Yeo
Sarah Stitou
Saska AkopianDavid Pérez
Samuel Gomez
Brandon Barsoumian
Louis-Philippe Lavoie
Special thanks to Bar Bon Délire, Main Film, Lagrip, Studio Velours, & Thomas Yeo.
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