Benjamin Francis Leftwich – “Gratitude”

A gorgeous portrait of rejuvenation by London-based director and photographer Harvey Pearson. Created for English singer-songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich, “Gratitude” was shot at Loch Doine, Scotland in a single take. The 35mm film follows a distressed young man (Connor Newall) as he works to confront the things that are holding him back. As Pearson explains:

“A couple of months ago, Ben sent me ‘Gratitude’, a beautiful and honest track which I instantly connected with. Hearing this track and the story it tells led to a discussion between us about everyone’s personal struggles with inner demons and how they affect everyone individually. This is a film about letting go, a turning point, making peace with your past and moving forward.”

Watch above and see full credits below. You can also click here to check out more of Pearson’s work, if you haven’t already!

Starring Connor Newall
Directed by Harvey Pearson
Production Company: My Accomplice
Exec. Producer: Imogen Harrison
Producer: Daisy Costello
Production Assistant: Chloe Shirley
Director Of Photography: Hunter Daly
Steadicam Operator: Jake Whitehouse
1st Assistant Camera: Sefa Ucbas
Loader: Connor Wilson
Lab: Kodak London
Colourist: Ruth Wardell @ Electric Theatre Collective
Colour Producer: Oliver Whitworth @ Electric Theatre Collective
Make Up & Hair: Alex Kellet
Sfx: Perry Costello
Water Safety / Rescue: Eddie Mcgowan
Nurse: Gerry Edwardson
Catering: Cheryl Strong
Production Runner / Driver: Fraser Thorne
Label: Dirty Hit
Commissioner: Jon Moore / Ed Blow