Vaughan Arnell
British music video director
Vaughan Arnell | |
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Born | (1961-05-31) 31 May 1961 (age 63) Chertsey, Surrey, England |
Occupation | Director |
Years active | 1981–present |
Vaughan Arnell (born 31 May 1961) is a British music video and television commercial director. Although having done films for high-profile clients in the TV commercial field, including Nestlé[1] and Levi's,[2] he is best known for his directorial work for music videos, including George Michael's "Fastlove" (1996), Spice Girls' "Say You'll Be There" (1996), One Direction's "Kiss You" (2013), and Sam Smith and Normani's "Dancing with a Stranger" (2019). He is also a frequent collaborator of music artist Robbie Williams. With Anthea Benton, Arnell previously formed the directorial team Vaughan & Anthea.[3][4]
Videography
- Dead or Alive – You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (1984) (co-directed with Anthea Benton)
- Dead or Alive – Brand New Lover (1986) (co-directed with Anthea Benton)
- Curiosity Killed the Cat – Down to Earth (1986)
- Terence Trent D'Arby – Dance Little Sister (1987)
- Julia Fordham – The Comfort of Strangers (1988)
- Terence Trent D'Arby – Wishing Well (1988)
- Terence Trent D'Arby – Sign Your Name (1988)
- The Pasadenas – Tribute (Right On) (1988)
- Matt Bianco – Good Times (1988)
- Associates – Fever (1990)
- Eros Ramazzotti – Se bastasse una canzone (1990)
- Propaganda – Heaven Give Me Words (1990)
- Soul II Soul – Move Me No Mountain (1992)
- Jamiroquai – Space Cowboy (1994) (co-directed with Anthea Benton)
- Take That – Back for Good (1995)
- George Michael – Fastlove (1996) (co-directed with Anthea Benton)
- George Michael – Spinning the Wheel (1996) (co-directed with Anthea Benton)
- Spice Girls – Say You'll Be There (1996)
- Tevin Campbell – Could You Learn to Love (1997)
- Jamiroquai – Alright (1997)[5]
- Jimmy Ray – Are You Jimmy Ray? (1997)
- Robbie Williams – Angels (1997)[6]
- Robbie Williams – Let Me Entertain You (1998)
- All Saints – Bootie Call (1998)
- Robbie Williams – Millennium (1998)
- George Michael – Outside (1998)
- Geri Halliwell – Look at Me (1999)
- 21st Century Girls – 21st Century Girls (1999)
- All Saints – Pure Shores (2000)[7]
- The Charlatans – Impossible (2000)
- Robbie Williams – Rock DJ (2000)[7]
- Texas – In Demand (2000)[7]
- Texas – Inner Smile (2000)
- Robbie Williams – Supreme (2000)
- Robbie Williams – The Road to Mandalay (2001)
- Robbie Williams – Eternity (2001)
- Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman – Somethin' Stupid (2001)
- Blazin' Squad – Crossroads (2002)
- Big Brovaz – Nu Flow (2002)[8]
- Robbie Williams – Feel (2002)
- David Gray – Be Mine (2003)
- Big Brovaz – Baby Boy (2003)[5]
- Robbie Williams – Radio (2004)
- Charlotte Church – Crazy Chick (2005)
- Will Young – Switch It On (2005)
- Robbie Williams – Sin Sin Sin (2006)
- Paloma Faith – New York (2009)
- Robbie Williams – Bodies (2009)
- Robbie Williams & Gary Barlow – Shame (2010)[9]
- One Direction – Live While We're Young (2012)
- One Direction – Little Things (2012)
- Olly Murs – Army of Two (2013)
- One Direction – Kiss You (2013)
- John Newman – Love Me Again (2013)
- James Blunt – Bonfire Heart (2013)[10]
- Olly Murs – Hand on Heart (2013)[6]
- James Blunt – Heart To Heart (2013)
- George Michael – Let Her Down Easy (2014)
- The Script – Superheroes (2014)[11]
- James Blunt – Postcards (2014)
- James Blunt – When I Find Love Again (2014)
- Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – The Wonder of You featuring Kate Moss (2016)[12]
- Robbie Williams – Party Like a Russian (2016)
- Robbie Williams – The Heavy Entertainment Show (2016)
- James Blunt – Love Me Better (2017)
- Rick Astley – Beautiful Life (2018)
- Sam Smith & Normani – Dancing with a Stranger (2019)
- Pet Shop Boys — Monkey Business (2020)[13]
- James Blunt – Monsters (2020)
- James Blunt - The Girl That Never Was (2023) [14]
Commercials
- Aviva – Name Change,[15] I Am John[16]
- BBC – If You Love Something
- BT – Getoutthere.com[17]
- Carlsberg – Bank[18]
- ClearScore – Ruby
- Dogs Trust – Corky
- Dreamcast – Shave[19]
- Emirates – Tomorrow
- Eurostar – Cheese,[20] Meeting[21]
- Ford Focus C-Max – Metaphors
- Guinness – Free In
- Home Fire Action Plan – Get Out Alive[22]
- Horlicks – Made For Evenings[23]
- Hostelworld – Charlie Sheen[24]
- House of Fraser – Bring Merry Back, The Blackout
- Ikea – Walkaway[25]
- Impulse – Positive Thoughts[26]
- Justerini & Brooks – Sol's Big Night Out[27]
- Levi's – Creek[28]
- Lexus – Make Waves[29]
- Marks & Spencer – Christmas Wouldn't Be Christmas Without,[30] Dinner,[31] Everybody Dance[32]
- Nescafé – Allotment,[33] Ford Cortina,[34] Wave[35]
- Orange – Group Talk Plans[36]
- Pepsi – Blue Card
- PokerStars – The Game
- Powergen – Boxes[37]
- Range Rover LSE – Thoughts,[38] Afterthoughts[39]
- Rover 45 – Pinball[40]
- Royal Air Force – Payload[41]
- Samaritans – Buckaroo,[42] Dino Hunt,[43] Space Invaders,[44] Table Football[45]
- Sky – Treat Yourself
- Sky VIP – Something Special For Everyone[46]
- Smirnoff – Reflection
- Starlight – Pool[47]
- Stella Artois – Red Shoes
- The Sunday Times – Dury On Life[48]
- Wrangler – DJ
References
- ^ "Vaughan Arnell on Clipland". www.clipland.com.
- ^ ""Vaughan Arnell - Serious Pictures"". Archived from the original on 2009-10-08. Retrieved 2009-10-18.
- ^ "Director Profile: Vaughan Arnell"
- ^ Edwards, Danny (8 November 2017). "Vaughan & Anthea on Break-Ups, Patch-Ups and Getting Their Mojo Back". shots. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Robin Brown - United Agents". United Agents. p. 2. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ a b "Olly Murs Unveils 'Hand On Heart' Video". MTV. 4 November 2013. Archived from the original on December 1, 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ^ a b c "ROCK DJ WINS BEST VIDEO AT BRITS". Shots.net. 27 February 2001. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ "MUSIC VIDEOS 35: Nu Flow - Big Brovaz". Campaign. 1 September 2002. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ^ Daw, Robbie. "Robbie Williams And Gary Barlow Have A Bromance In Their "Shame" Video" (10 August 2010). Idolator. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ Wilson, Ethan (3 September 2013). "James Blunt "Bonfire Heart" (Vaughan Arnell, dir.)". Video Static. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ "Music video for The Script's Superheroes shot in Johannesburg". Mediaupdate.co.za. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ Reed, Ryan (December 9, 2016). "Watch Kate Moss Croon Elvis Presley's 'The Wonder of You'". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Pet Shop Boys - Monkey business (Official video)". YouTube. 23 January 2020.
- ^ "James Blunt - the Girl That Never Was (Official Video)". YouTube. 12 October 2023.
- ^ "Aviva Commercial: Name Change Ringo". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Aviva Brand Commercial: I Am John". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "BT Commercial: Getoutthere.Com". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Carlsberg Commercial: Bank". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "SEGA Dreamcast Commercial: Shave". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Eurostar Commercial: Cheese". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Eurostar Commercial: Meeting". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Home Fire Action Plan Commercial: Get Out Alive". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Commercial: Horlicks - Made For Evenings". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Hostel-world". Vaughan Arnell. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Ikea Commercial: Walkaway". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Impulse Commercial: Positive Thoughts". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "J & B Aspiring Cluster Commercial: Sol'S Big Night Out". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Levi's Commercial: Creek". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Lexus Commercial: Make Waves". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Marks & Spencer (M&S) Commercial: Christmas Wouldn't Be Christmas Without". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Marks & Spencer (M&S) Commercial: Dinner". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Marks & Spencer (M&S) Fashion Commercial: Everybody Dance". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Nescafe Original Commercial: Allotment". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Nescafe Original Commercial: Ford Cortina". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Nescafe Commercial: Wave". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Orange Commercial: Group Talk Plans". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Electricity Commercial: Boxes". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Range Rover Lse Commercial: Thoughts". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Range Rover Lse Commercial: Afterthoughts". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Rover 45 Commercial: Pinball". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Royal Air Force (RAF) Recruitment Commercial: Payload". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "The Samaritans Commercial: Buckeroo". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "The Samaritans Commercial: Dino Hunt". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "The Samaritans Commercial: Space Invaders". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "The Samaritans Commercial: Table Football". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Sky VIP". Vaughan Arnell. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Starlight Commercial: Pool". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "The Sunday Times Commercial: Dury On Life". History of Advertising Trust. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
External links
- Official site
- Vaughan Arnell at IMDb
- Serious Picture(s) official site
- Vaughan Arnell at Clipland
- Vaughan Arnell at mvdb.com