Janelle Monae | Say You'll Go (Dance Film)

Synopsis: This short film shares a day in the life of a young couple who experience the power and beauty of love between each other and among friends.

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Music: Janelle Monae - "Say You'll Go", (End Credits: Oddisee - "Skipping Rocks")
**We own the rights to the choreography, not the music. This falls under "Fair Use" as no revenue is being generated from this film. Purely for entertainment.

Equipment Used:
Cameras: (Four) Canon 7Ds, ProAm Camera Crane, SteadiCam Merlin, Zacuto Fast Draw, & Manfrotto Tripods
Editing: Final Cut Pro, After Effects, & Magic Bullet

CREDITS:
Producer, Writer, & Director: Jamila Glass
Choreographer: Adam Parson
Directors of Photography: Ben Clarke & Duke Gervais
Production Designer: Kathi Leineke of Two Girls and a Paintbrush
Wardrobe Stylist: Danielle Jeanise Sharletta E. Parish
Editor: Jamila Glass

Starring Ashley Seldon & Marc Spaulding

Cast:
Jerome Alexander, Kacie Noel Garland, Jamila Glass, Precious Gilbert, Raquel Horsford, Andrew Allan James, Chereese Mackey, Gakenia Muigai, Keith Parks, Milan Raquel, Tyrell Rolle, DJ Smart

1st Assistant Directors: Connor Casavan & Tiffany Sweat
2nd Assistant Director and Set Dresser: Estefano Suazo
Still Photography: Abby Darby
Catering & Food Consulting: Duke Gervais

[thecuttingroompost]

Thank you! The film features a mixture of several dance styles. Jazz, contemporary, African, and ballet. The choreographer Adam Parson did a great job melding all of the styles together!

[Sam-cslr]

I really believe that Janelle would feel inspired by the dance that her music created. This is astonishing. It's amazing. I really appreciate the melanin of every dancer. Bravo.

[cefairley]

This is amazing. I have always wanted to see a visual representation of this song (one of many dope tracks off The ArchAndroid). You all executed it, dare I say, perfectly. I love my people. Keep up the great work, You all are beautiful. COLOR.

[tamarastanton]

One of the most beautiful things I've ever watched

[charliebrown]

Sincerely, thank you so much for this. Every once in a while, I need an antidote. The beauty and love in this piece of art has cured a bad day more than once. Again, thank you.

[dontedavis]

Man just watch this for the first time... That was amazingly done. So much elegance and class. My hats off to all who was involved. VERY WELL DONE

[MyNewbornPractice]

Adam, I am so proud of you! This made me feel good! Every moment was perfection! You have always been a very gifted man. Your love of dance really shines through. Congratulation.
Love,
Phineas

[yolandalynch]

Bravo! A friend just shared this piece with me and i'm so thankfu! Well done family! I watched it over and over and I didn't want it to

[thecuttingroompost]

Thank you, Reginald! Janelle Monae did a great job with this song. The surprise Debussy ending is one of my favorite parts!

[Tullahgit]

I cant stop watching this, its so pretty!Also the colors work nicely! But what would this type of dance be called, Ballet?

[shagraila]

This is just everything!! I love this!

[hiramsims]

I watch this atleast once a month...I'm not a dancer...but I love it..

[pplofthesun]

This is one of the best things I've seen all day. I was just listening to this song and saw this in my related videos, what a treat! Ase

[reginaldjennings]

wow. really a magnificent piece! elegance. beauty! love the choreography and dancer/actors. LOVE the song! i especially the perfect injection of debussy's claire de lune into the music at the end! Bravo! well DONE!

[thecuttingroompost]

Whoa! Thank you Pele! It moves me that this film moved you in such an incredible way!

[detubeme]

AMAZING. Notice, all caps (deservedly). This was so beautiful. I already loved this song in a very special way but it's even better now because when I hear it, I'll think of this.

[thecuttingroompost]

Thanks for your support, cefairley. I love my people too!!

[JessJayEel]

You guys gave me the feels with this visual. One of my favorite Janelle Monae songs and you guys did it justice. Subscribed!!!

[ValeLembrar]

Incrível, só quem dança para sentir o que é isso....

[oneworldlove]

just amazing to see beauty like this one it's special truly... multo bene