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Producer:
Contact:
Outi Ylä-Outinen, Productionhouse Zomba
via e-mail outi.yla-outinen@cult.tpu.fi
via phone
+358 4054 00 897
/ +420 7749 86 749
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
TITLE: Bittersweet, Apocalyptica feat. Ville Valo and Lauri Ylönen
COMPOSITON AND LYRICS BY: Apocalyptica
GENRE: Musicvideo
RUNNING TIME: 3min 40sec
ASPECT RATIO: 1.78:1 / 16:9
CAMERA: Red One Camera
SMALL SYNOPSIS: A beautiful, angelic woman is longed after her death by two men (Valo, Ylönen) –
Their love towards her is so deep that they try to contact her spirit by Ouija board.
The spirit of the young woman – now trapped in a place reminding of a sinister version of Elysian Fields
– does not understand what is after her, and so she tries to escape the calling. She will succeed, her
afterlifepower being greater than the power of the men.
In the end it is revealed, that the two men themselves are being posessed by a darker force.
A COLLABORATION
The musicvideo itself excists to promote the previously mentioned finnish talents – Apocalyptica, Him
and Rasmus – and even combining the already excisting fanbases by bringing them together, and
presenting the participants together. By doing this, also Finnish potent itself is highly promoted.
The musicvideo is being directed and edited by Antti Jokinen.
“The inspiration for the visual aspects of Bittersweet came from Kalevala, a core collection of finnish
mythologies – The untouched land, in all its rareness, like the other onscreen characters, tells a story of
its own. - - - Also, the swamp-area of Sodankylä represents the kind of nature that is understood being
very Finnish.”
INTRODUCTION of the MUSICIANS
APOCALYPTICA
Current members; Paavo Lötjönen, Eicca Toppinen, Perttu Kivilaakso, Mikko Siren
Apocalyptica is an internationally recognised cello-quartet, best know for their innovative way of
combine metalmusic with classical elements – Namely, the cello.
Since 1996, the band has come a long way – First playing covers by such bands as Metallica, Faith No
More and Pantera, and further along the journey has been continuing by the quartet playing their own
compositions. Apocalyptica is also collaborating with other top selling artists, f.i. Nina Hagen, Sandra
Nasic (Guano Apes), Linda Sundbland (Lambretta), Till Lindemann (Rammstein) and Corey Taylor
(Slipknot).
Apocalyptica has also been rewarded by their feature film compositions in Finland – They received an
Jussi-reward in 2008 February – Soundtrack of the film Musta jää, Black Ice.
“There`s a primitivity to be found in both metal and classical music
- It`s more hidden in classical music, but it`s very powerful and strong. If you listen to the symphonies of
Shostakovich, when he`s really going hard it`s comparable to Pantera or Sepultura, Also, people in both
worlds love good musicians.” – Eicca Toppinen
Further readings, biography and release information of the band can be found in the internet; www.apocalyptica.com
VILLE VALO, HIM
Ville Valo is the lead singer, song writer and maincomposer of the
globally famous, Finnish metalband called Him. He is best known for his
deep, dark voice, that can be thought to have the same soft tonalities and
shades with an classical string instrument.
Him has been awarded in many occasions, by different sources; In 2004
Ville Valo was nominated as “Golden God” of the year, by the British
metal magazine Metal Hammer. In 2006 the release Dark Light broke the
border of 500 000 sold records in United Statesof America, making Him
the first Finnish band ever to receive a golden record.
Further readings, biography and release information of the band can be found in the internet; www.heartagram.com
LAURI YLÖNEN, The Rasmus
Lauri Ylönen is the lead singer of the Finnish rock`n`punk sensation The
Rasmus, which has been selling gold and platinum releases all over the
world.
The band was formed in 1994, when the members of the band were still
young punk fans – Since then the style of the group has been evolving, from
punk to pop, and towards more serious rock`n`roll.
Lauris high pitched voice makes a good companion to Ville Valos deeper one
– Apocalyptica combining the two forces with a third one, the cellos.
Further readings, biography and release information of the band can be found in the internet; www.therasmus.com
INTRODUCTION OF THE DIRECTOR - ANTTI JOKINEN
Jokinen is another talent from Finland, a director of musicvideos. Hes vision
has been accompanied by worldly famous artists, f.i Missy Elliott, Celine Dion,
Nightwish, Korn, Kelly Clarkson, Wyclef Jean and Beyonce.
Jokinen is not just recognised by kindred artists and musicians, but also by his
fellow workers; Jokinen is often described of being visually innovative, very
efficient, and very much worthy of his words.
Musicvideos directed by Antti Jokinen: Amerie – I`m coming out /Ana – Coz I can / Ana – Don`t cry for pain / Ana – We
are / Beyonce & Missy Elliott – Fighting temptations / Brian McKnight F & Jermaine Dupri – What`s it gonna be /
Celine Dion – Have you ever been in love? / Celine Dion – One Heart / City High F & Eve – Caramel / Grace Jones &
Funkstar F – Pull Up To The Bunker / Joanna – Miracle / Kelly Clarkson – A Moment like this / Korn – Word up/ Missy
Elliott – Teary Eyed / Nightwish – Nemo / Wyclef Jean – Wish you were here
A complete biography and showreel of Antti Jokinen are available in http://www.ajstorm.com/
LOCATIONS & DURATION
Studio Angel Films, Helsinki – 1 day
Sodankylä, in North of Finland – 2 days + 1 required for traveling (one way 945km)
SCHEDULE:
DEVELOPMENT:
27.4 – 28.4.2008; Signing up the director – confirming ideas with the
customer/band Apocalyptica. Agreed idea to short script (2 days)
PRE-PRODUCTION:
29.4 – 12.5. 2008; Contacting and signing up the rest of the key crew.
Storyboard is being created, and a animator starts working. Studio set
is being designed. Preparations for shootings (14days).
PRODUCTION:
13.5.-16.5.2008; Shootings start 14th of May in Sodankylä district at
08:00. Apocalyptica nature shots.
15.5 The Actress shots – After returning back to Helsinki.
(During 15.5 shooting in Sodankylä, the studio set is being built.)
16.5 Angel Films Studio: shots of Ville Valo, Lauri Ylönen and
Apocalyptica. (4days)
POST-PRODUCTION:
17.5 – 23.5.2008; Jokinen, the director, starts to edit the musicvideo –
animations and special effects are being added. (7 days)
DISTRIBUTION:
MTV, music television
Channel MTV3 of Finland + channel Voice between programs
Channel 4 of Finland
Internet – official site of Apocalyptica (YouTube/MySpace)
Latermade DVD-collections of Apocalyptica, Him and Rasmus
- copyright stays with the customer, Apocalyptica and Zomba Music
Group: Zomba Music Group releases Valo & Ylönen featured version:
In contracts there are definitons and conditions of this collaboration
between artists.
TARGET AUDIENCE: The fans & supporters of Apocalyptica, Him and Rasmus – Also attracting
completely new audience members.
Each artist has agreed to work without getting paycheck, even the director – they believe in this project
and want to keep on promote Finnish talent abroad.
Project is to be made with passion and good will – Profits of it will follow when the video is distributed.
FINANCE
SOURCE OF FINANCE
Zomba Label Group
Universal Music
National Funds
Kulttuurirahasto
Kalevalaseura
ESEK
AVEK
Zomba Label Group
TOTAL
CONDITIONS & Percentage
25 % At the time of making the contract (28.4.2008)
15 % At the time of making the contract (28.4.2008)
5 % At Pre-Production stage (29.4 – 12.5. 2008)
10 % At Pre-Production stage (29.4 – 12.5. 2008)
5 % At Pre-Production stage (29.4 – 12.5. 2008)
10 % After project Bittersweet is finished (30.5.2008)
5 % After project Bittersweet is finished (5.6.2008)
25% After project Bittersweet is finished
AMOUNT in euros
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