BOOKED: Tristan Prettyman - Steven Oritt, director
artist: Tristan Prettyman
song: "Madly , Madly"
label: Virgin/Capitol
director(s): Steven Oritt
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Laure Scott
January 23, 2008 in Capitol, Laure Scott, Terrero Films | Permalink
SHOT: Leona Lewis - Jessy Terrero, director
UK phenom Leona Lewis hit the streets of NYC to shoot a video with director Jessy Terrero to coincide with the US debut of her single, "Bleeding Love."
artist: Leona Lewis
song: "Bleeding Love"
label: J Records
director(s): Jessy Terrero
production co: Terrero Films
December 20, 2007 in J, Terrero Films | Permalink
PROFILE: Jessy Terrero, director
Jessy Terrero's credits as a director run the gamut from the 2004 comedy Soul Plane to some deadly serious videos for 50 Cent.
Recent clips include:
- Ludacris f/ Mary J. Blige "Runaway Love"
- 50 Cent f/ Akon "I Still Will"
- Santana f. Chad Kroeger "Into The Night"
name: Jessy Terrero
company: Terrero Films
job/title: owner/director
first video: My first video was for a Toronto based rap group called Ghetto Concept. I was writing treatments at the time for other directors, so they knew I was behind many of video concepts they had admired. They asked me to write a treatment for this video they were trying to do for $10,000. I originally was not up to direct it, but since I wrote the concept they felt I was the one who should bring it to life. Six months after the video's completion it was nominated for best rap video that year in Canada. --> watch "Precious Metals"
strangest video: The strangest video happened to be one I shot for Kay Slay. The Mayor’s office denied us filming permits in Kay Slay’s projects, so we moved the shoot to a project in Yonkers. During a set up which involved cameos ranging from G-Unit to Foxy Brown to Raekwon, a fight suddenly broke out between rival crews from Yonkers. For once, it had nothing to do with us, but it just happened to be on our set. The police were present, but when the shots rang out they were nowhere to be found. Once the smoke cleared, the police started to resurface. At one point there were six grips trying to hide behind a bench made for two people. --> watch "Too Much For Me"
what's next: Nurturing the growth and development of Terrero Films. Partnering with my long time rep Jalina Stewart and producers Josh Goldstein and John Nguyen, we have developed a strong roster of fresh talent across the board. It allows me to not only direct a wide range of videos, but it also gives me the opportunity to mentor all the young directors we have signed. Starting with Ulysses Terrero, Rich Newey and Steven Oritt, we plan on taking our company to the forefront of music video and commercial production. I believe with the music industry constantly influx and the need for more innovative approaches to marketing, now is the perfect time for a new company to emerge.
December 7, 2007 in Profile, RFM, Terrero Films | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: 50 Cent f/ Akon "I Still Will"
"The Curtis Supremacy" or "The G-Unit Ultimatum" were probably not considered as alternate titles when 50 Cent was told he could not use the original lyric/title “I'll Still Kill” on music television, but this video will definitely remind you of Matt Damon’s amnesia. The song title and chorus are certainly less menacing as "I Still Will," but director Terrero doesn’t let that get in the way of a grimy, spy/crime infused storyline. The prison sequences have a distinctive and intense look with plenty of lens flares and a distorted depth of field that adds a bite, while the "action" sections with 50 stalking a variety of "high value targets" like a one-man Blackwater seems like they must have been toned down in the edit. Let it be known that nothing gets in the way of this man’s chill. (review by Doug Stern) --> watch "I Still Will"
50 Cent feat. Akon "I Get Money (remix)/I Still Will" (G-Unit/Interscope)
Jessy Terrero, director | Jonathan Lia, producer | Terrero Films, production co | Shawn Kim , DP | Jeff Selis, editor
November 20, 2007 in Interscope, New Releases, RFM, Terrero Films | Permalink
BOOKED: 50 Cent f/ Akon - Jessy Terrero, director
artist: 50 Cent f/ Akon
song: "I'll Still Kill"
label: G Unit/Interscope
director(s): Jessy Terrero
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Robin Frank Management
October 18, 2007 in Interscope, RFM, Terrero Films | Permalink
BOOKED: Sean Paul - Rich Newey, director
artist: Sean Paul
song: "Watch Dem Roll"
label: VP/Atlantic
director(s): Rich Newey
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Laure Scott Management
September 28, 2007 in Atlantic, Laure Scott, Terrero Films, VP | Permalink
BOOKED: Wisin & Yandel - Jessy Terrero, director
Video for the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel shooting in the Dominican Republic...
artist: Wisin & Yandel
song: "Sexy Movemiento"
label: WY Records
director(s): Jessy Terrero
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Robin Frank Management
DP: Thomas Kloss
September 28, 2007 in RFM, Terrero Films | Permalink
NEWS: Terrero Films Signs Steven Oritt
Terrero Films has announced the signing of director Steven Oritt. He is being repped by Laure Scott.
Oritt directed the recently released DVD A Year and A Night G Love and Special Sauce, which chronicles exactly that. He has also directed music videos for Sugarcult, Pete Yorn, Lostprophets and The Starting Line.
September 28, 2007 in Laure Scott, News, Terrero Films | Permalink
SHOT: Yung Ralph - Rich Newey, director
Director Rich Newey and Yung Ralph on the set of "Look Like Money."
artist: Yung Ralph
song: "Look Like Money"
label: Universal Republic
director(s): Rich Newey
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Laure Scott Representation
September 12, 2007 in Laure Scott, Terrero Films, Universal | Permalink
SHOT: Enrique Iglesias - Jessy Terrero, director
artist: Enrique Iglesias
song: "Tired Of Being Sorry"
label: Interscope
director(s): Jessy Terrero
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Robin Frank Management
DP: Maz Makhani
August 27, 2007 in Interscope, RFM, Terrero Films | Permalink
BOOKED: Yung Ralph - Rich Newey, director
artist: Yung Ralph
song: "Look Like Money"
label: Universal Republic
director(s): Rich Newey
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Laure Scott Management
August 27, 2007 in Laure Scott, Terrero Films, Universal | Permalink
SHOT: Ne-Yo - Jessy Terrero, director
Shot in the Dominican Republic...
artist: Ne-Yo
song: "Can We Chill"
label: Island Def Jam
director(s): Jessy Terrero
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Robin Frank Management
DP: Thomas Kloss
August 22, 2007 in Island Def Jam, RFM, Terrero Films | Permalink
SHOT: Santana f/ Chad Kroeger - Jessy Terrero, director
"Into The Night" is one of three new tracks on the upcoming Santana career retrospective, Ultimate Santana. The video stars Freddy Rodriquez (Grindhouse, Six Feet Under) and Dania Rodriguez (aka AJ's girlfriend Blanca on The Sopranos).
artist: Santana feat. Chad Kroeger
song: "Into The Night"
label: Arista/J Records
director(s): Jessy Terrero
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Robin Frank Management
August 8, 2007 in J, RFM, Terrero Films | Permalink
SHOT: Kat DeLuna - Jessy Terrero, director
Shot in the Dominican Republic...
artist: Kat DeLuna
song: "Am I Dreaming"
label: Epic
director(s): Jessy Terrero
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Robin Frank Management
August 8, 2007 in Epic, RFM, Terrero Films | Permalink
NEWS: Terrero Films Signs Rich Newey
Terrero Films has announced the signing of director Rich Newey, who is currently in post on a Bone Thugs-N-Harmony film. He will be represented by Laure Scott.
Rich Newey's music video credits directing include:
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony feat. Akon "I Tried"
- Mark Ronson feat. Ghostface & Nate Dogg "Ooh Wee"
- Nappy Roots feat. Anthony Hamilton "Po' Folks"
July 18, 2007 in Laure Scott, New Releases, Terrero Films | Permalink
SHOT: Enrique Iglesias - Jessy Terrero, director
artist: Enrique Iglesias
song: "Do You Know (The Ping Pong Song)"
label: Interscope
director(s): Jessy Terrero
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Robin Frank Management
DP: Ketil Dietrichson
April 25, 2007 in Interscope, RFM, Terrero Films | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Ludacris f/ Mary J. Blige "Runaway Love"
If Ludacris videos get any more serious, he might have to change his name. Famous for his club bangers, the rap star confronts the domestic issues that lead young girls to become runaways in his new release, "Runaway Love." The queen of hip hop soul and drama, Mary J. Blige, anchors the clip as she sings amid a sea of teenagers holding candles. You won't find typical video models here. The only thing the girls in this video try to shake are the troubling situations that leave them feeling trapped. Not only does Luda succeed in getting out a somber message without sounding like a court-ordered public service announcement, but this is easily one of the most sincere rap videos of the year. -- watch "Runaway Love" (AOL Video Quicktime link)
Review by Craig Belcher, curator of the blog Rap, Lies & Videotape
Ludacris feat. Mary J. Blige "Runaway Love" (DTP/Island Def Jam)
Jessy Terrero, director | John Winter, producer | Terrero Films, production co | Robin Frank Management, rep | Paul Cameron, DP | Jeff Selis, editor
December 7, 2006 in Island Def Jam, New Releases, RFM, Terrero Films | Permalink
BOOKED: Ludacris f/ Mary J. Blige - Jessy Terrero, director
artist: Ludacris feat. Mary J. Blige
song: "Runaway Love"
label: Disturbing The Peace/Island Def Jam
director(s): Jessy Terrero
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Robin Frank Management
November 1, 2006 in Island Def Jam, RFM, Terrero Films | Permalink
SHOT: Young Jeezy - Ulysses + Jessy Terrero, directors
Brothers Ulysses Terrero (left) and Jessy Terrero with rap star Young Jeezy on the set of "Bury Me A G," which was directed by Ulysses. The production was run back-to-back with another Joc video, "I Love It," directed by Jessy.
artist: Young Jeezy
song: "Bury Me A G" / "I Love It"
label: Island Def Jam
director(s): Ulysses Terrero / Jessy Terrero
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Robin Frank Management
November 1, 2006 in Island Def Jam, RFM, Terrero Films | Permalink
SHOT: Bobby Valentino - Jessy Terrero, director
artist: Bobby Valentino
song: "Turn The Page"
label: DTP/Island Def Jam
director(s): Jessy Terrero
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Robin Frank Management
September 28, 2006 in Island Def Jam, RFM, Terrero Films | Permalink
SHOT: Mic Little - Jessy Terrero, director
artist: Mic Little
song: "Put It In A Letter"
label: Island Def Jam
director(s): Jessy Terrero
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Robin Frank Management
September 28, 2006 in Island Def Jam, RFM, Terrero Films | Permalink
SHOT: Don Omar - Jessy Terrero, director
Shot in support of The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift soundtrack...
artist: Don Omar
song: "Conteo"
label: Machete Music/Universal
director(s): Jessy Terrero
production co: Terrero Films/Lotus Filmworks
rep: Robin Frank Management
June 1, 2006 in Lotus Filmworks, RFM, Terrero Films | Permalink
SHOT: Rashad feat. T.I. - Ulysses Terrero, director
New music video production company Paul's Boutique — headed by John Nguyen and Josh Goldstein — is wrapping a clip for Rashad with director Ulysses Terrero. "Tell Them What They Want to Hear" was shot in Atlanta and is being edited by Sunset Edit's Lenny Mesina. It is a co-production with Terrero Films.
artist: Rashad feat. T.I. & Young Dro
song: "Tell 'Em What They Want to Hear"
label: Grand Hustle/Atlantic
director(s): Ulysses Terrero
production co: Paul's Boutique and Terrero Films
May 25, 2006 in Atlantic, Pauls Boutique, Terrero Films | Permalink
BOOKED: Ebony Eyez - Life Garland, director
Newcomer Ebony Eyez keeps it real in her debut video. She attends a literally underground party and the May Day parade in St. Louis. Ebony Eyez is a member of J-Kwon's camp.
artist: Ebony Eyez
song: "In Ya Face"
label: Capitol
director(s): Life Garland
production co: Terrero Films
rep: Labuda Management
May 17, 2005 in Capitol, Labuda Mgmt., Terrero Films | Permalink