Music

Press shoot for Alen Seed /  by John Hooper

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At the end of last year I had the pleasure of photographing Alen Seed for a future single cover and press. The idea of the shoot (over 2 days) was to build up a set of photographs, the first day was on the streets of Central London and a second day with a studio set up. I will put up more images as they are released.

Updated 26.09.2014

Paul Weller, Around the Lake /  by John Hooper


Mike Moloney and I were recently approached by Paul Weller about our film 24 Hrs Here. We agreed to let him use part of the film for the lead single on his new album. Have a look at his website for more info, www.paulweller.com

Never one to rest on his laurels, Paul Weller is a musician who is always evolving and on March 26th 2012 the next phase of his evolution begins with the release of ‘Sonik Kicks’.

On his eleventh solo album Weller continues to the push the boundaries, looking forward rather than back unlike so many of his contemporaries.

Sample a taster of what’s to come right now on www.paulweller.com in the form of album track 'Around The Lake’.
 
The track is accompanied by a sequence from a short film that Paul is a fan of called '24hrs, Pavey Ark’ which was directed by Mike Moloney & John Hooper.

'Around The Lake’ is available to download from iTunes, click here to get your copy now.

'Sonik Kicks’ features appearances from the likes of Noel Gallagher and Graham Coxon, the full tracklisting is:

1. Green
2. The Attic
3. Kling I Klang
4. Sleep Of The Serene
5. By The Waters
6. That Dangerous Age
7. Study In Blue
8. Dragonfly
9. When Your Garden’s Overgrown
10. Around The Lake
11. Twilight
12. Drifters
13. Paperchase
14. Be Happy Children

See Paul Wellers website for pre-order info.

A Glint in Onedotzero's eye. /  by John Hooper

I was lucky enough to work with Glint on their amazing video for Another Earth (it’s Here). It has been chosen for onedotzero - adventures in motion at BFI Southbank in November. The animation for ANOTHER EARTH is featured in wow + flutter 11

wow + flutter 11 has been the driving force of onedotzero’s programming since inception fifteen years ago. Revered for forecasting the future of moving image, this is the place to discover pioneering creatives producing forward thinking motion graphics, animation and experimental short-form work defining the look of tomorrow.

The onedotzero_adventures in motion festival showcases a mix of the brightest up-and-coming talents alongside world-leading creative luminaries: an international array of creators who stretch ideas of motion entertainment through a compelling mix of ground-breaking cinematic work, stellar screening programmes, explosive live audiovisual and music performances, sensory installations, in-depth presentations and social events.

Taking place in London at BFI Southbank, Wednesday 23 – Sunday 27 November, wow+flutter 11 will be screened at the following times:

Wed 23 Nov | 18:10 | NFT3
Fri 25 Nov | 20:30 | NFT3
Sat 26 Nov | 20:50 | Studio
Sun 27 Nov | 18:30 | NFT1

Tickets cost from £6.50 to £9.50, and can be booked HERE:
Check the onedotzero website for future international touring dates – www.onedotzero.com

Super talented Glint made this for Fox Searchlight. /  by John Hooper

I shot the photography for this brilliantly innovative piece by Rupert Cresswell from Glint.

The project is explained in full here on the Fox Searchlight Website

Director/Producer: Rupert Cresswell

Animators: Rupert Cresswell, Richard Gladman

Photography: John Hooper

Editor: John Moffat


Music: ‘When I First Saw Jupiter’

by Fall On Your Sword.

Another Earth Soundtrack available
on Milan Records


fallonyoursword.com


Another Earth in select theaters July 22nd 2011.


anotherearth.com

Onwards and Upwards /  by John Hooper



Myself and six others (team name Onwards and Upwards)are cycling to Paris on the 20th July 2011 in aid of Action Medical Research. To raise money for this we are having a charity auction on the 9th April at The Manor Arms in Clapham. Among other amazing items up for grabs are a signed album and a one off print of the stunning Melanie C, taken last year and signed by myself and Melanie. For more information please look at our blog HERE and if you can’t make the auction please sponsor us HERE.

/  by John Hooper


Established in 1996, Body & Soul is a pioneering charity providing support to children, young people living with or closely affected by HIV.

Our mission is to enable members to build positive futures, guiding and supporting each member through the process of learning and personal development. Year after year Body & Soul has enabled an invisible, disadvantaged community to achieve beyond all likely outcomes.

Our vision is a world free from stigma and prejudice where HIV is no longer discriminated against and where everyone has access to treatment, love and care. This is the soul of the organisation and our reason for being.
www.bodyandsoulcharity.org

Melanie is performing at Voice Storm a concert in memory of the late Dame Anita Roddick. The imaged used came from a photoshoot I did with her earlier this year. more info for the night Here www.voicestorm.org