Paul Barulis directs Keira Knightley in slick commercial for Black Dog Whisky

Paul’s commercial for Black Dog Whisky is a trippy kaleidoscope combination of visual effects and live action, with a captivating performance from actress Keira Knightley at the center of everything. Paul's direction as per usually is slick and sophisticated with great camera work that keeps Keira at the forefront of the piece as we go on a journey with her. 

Paul had this to say about working with Keira Knightley- “It was an exciting opportunity to work with such a renowned actress like Kiera, the entire shoot was such a breeze because she was so pleasant and extremely professional to work with, which created a fun environment for everyone involved."




In the words of Keira, life can sometimes feel like a never ending pursuit of perfection which is rare to find but when you do make sure to savor it. 




Credits

Executive Producer: Andrew Porteous

Agency: ECD (Virtue) 

Director: Paul Barulis

Director’s Agent: The Visionaries 

DOP: Tony C Miller

Focus Puller: Nick Crew

Director’s Assistant: Jem Rigby 

Producer: Ella Toal-Gangar

Production Manager: Elliot Zelmanovits 

Production Coordinator: Diara Vassallo Ndiaye

1st AD: Janine Frank

2nd AD: Olivia Waters

Runners: Emily Clayton, Will Akbar, Ela Kotez & Nathan Mills

Main Talent PA: Beatrice Bowden 

Art Director: Zoe Koperski 

Set Assistant: Ashleigh Latter, Alize Speed, Nana Quartey & Jimmy Van Twest 

Construction Manager: Tom Mieszkian 

Gaffer: Lee Brinkley 

Spark: Rob Gifford, Anna Brooks-Beckham, Dale Healy 

Spark Trainee: Ed Ervine