Nassau, Bahamas - Watch a Music Video featuring Bahamian Reggae artist, Nicola Lionfish and directed by JL Filmworks owned by Bahamian film maker, Julian Lord.
Editors Note: Although this video depicts Haitians fleeing from the troubles of Haiti, we feel it depicts the struggles Haitians are now experiencing in the aftermath of the January 12th, 2009 Earthquake.
The music video was shot on location in Nassau, New Providence in The Bahamas and expresses the plight of the Haitians in their struggles to a better life!
The video was shot in HD, and was edited by Roshie Digital Bahamas 2009.
Julian Lord has worked on such films in various capacities as
Five Killers with Ashton Kutcher; Discovery Channel's
Shark Week;
A & E's life of Sir Sean Connery; Louis Vuitton travel bag photo shoot with Sir Sean Connery with photographer Annie Liebovitz; Duplicity with Julia Roberts and Clive Owen; Spike Lee's
Miracle at St. Anna; the
Martha Show; Casino Royale; and the list goes on...
Julian Lord of JL Filmworks and Nicola Lionfish on set of "Destination Unknown".
Biography of Film Maker, Julian Ricardo
Lord
From an early
age Julian became interested in the arts. He spent a lot of his time
drawing and painting pictures. His involvement in productions dates
back to his high school days where he was an integral part of the annual
spring production team. Gifted with the ability to ‘fix’ things,
he repaired broken appliances around the home and later sought work
as a technician and machinist. Born and raised in the Grant’s Town
area of Nassau, Bahamas he was exposed to many cultural experiences
and Julian became involved and very active in Junkanoo. This is where
he began to learn the properties of colors, and how they responded to
various lighting conditions and sources.
Julian soon
discovered that he wanted to ‘paint’ using another medium - film,
and began traveling to the United States to learn more about filmmaking.
He attended seminars and workshops in Los Angeles, California and worked,
most times without pay to gain knowledge of the industry. The experience
also provided an opportunity for him to network with persons in the
industry who shared the same passion. He developed his skills in the
field of lighting and grip, and later moved into the areas of Cinematography
and Directing. He has worked on film productions from Los Angeles
to Florida and also at home in the Bahamas. Some of Featured Films
include, After The Sunset, Eye of The Dolphin and Casino Royale.
He has worked with many notable producers and directors on documentaries,
commercials and still photography including the Atlantis Resorts and
the Ministry of Tourism’s promotion commercials. Vanity Fair the cast
of Madmen, Nine West and Louis Vuitton photo shoots.
A husband and
father, Julian graduated from Aquinas College, Nassau, Bahamas.
The owner of a film lighting and grip equipment rental company JL Filmworks,
he spends his leisure time traveling and surfing the Internet. Julian’s
motto by Chinese Philosopher Confucius, has proven true for him “Find
a job you love and you will never work a day in your life”
Director Julian Lord and Nicola Lionfish on the set of "Destination Unknown" which was filmed in Nassau, Bahamas.
Nicola, a unique culture singer/songwriter with no producer nor management. Born August 17th to a Bahamian mother and German father, she currently resides in Nassau, The Bahamas. At a tender young age she took it upon herself to experience life and ventured off to Germany on her own in an attempt to gain independence in a different and adverse world than that previously known to her…
Nicola has been using MySpace as a platform to build an international fan-base for her sweet and strong individual sound of reggae music. Record labels, DJ’s and selectors from radio stations and sound system companies worldwide have been clamouring to get hold of her songs, and fans are crying out for more releases. Nicola is a true survivor. As Bob Marley sang, her hand has been made strong by the Hand of the Almighty. She has had it hard and knows what it means to be a sufferer. Yet, despite events in her life that would crush most people or leave them bitter and cynical, Nicola has transformed these harsh experiences to lift up and reach out with love to those who suffer and struggle against the injustices of the world in which they find themselves and the systems of government that suffocate them.
Be careful, because the fire of love and passion that blazes in Nicola’s heart will burn you if you do not handle it with respect. Life has made Nicola shrewd and tough and she is quick to recognise users and abusers. She will call evil for what it is. It is not surprising then that she is called ‘Lionfish’ – beautiful to look at but deadly if you provoke her! The soaring spirituality and clarity of Nicola’s voice captivates everyone who hears her sing. You know that your spirit has been lifted as you are touched by the faith, hope and love that burns in Nicola’s heart and radiates strongly through her lyrics and music.
This is not just music. This is reality. Nicola and her music are poised on the edge of creating a completely new way in which to transform sounds and words into one rhythmic dynamic that will be appreciated by the world.
