The Weeknd
Client / Amazon music featuring The Weeknd
Project Type / Live Album release
Role / Casting Producer for Contrast Films
The Weeknd — 103.5 DAWN FM (Live Album Experience)
Global Broadcast & Experiential Visual Production | Amazon Music
Client / Platform: Amazon Music & XO Records
Project: 103.5 DAWN FM — Global Live Streaming Album Release Experience
Location Logistics: Captured on location in Los Angeles, CA
Production Footprint: Multi-camera live broadcast direction, high-concept experiential art direction, large-scale cinematic arena lighting, and multi-department team coordination.
About the Project
Eli Perdew of JE Films proudly stepped into the high-stakes world of elite global broadcasting to help execute the live visual launch of global icon The Weeknd’s critically acclaimed album, 103.5 DAWN FM, in partnership with Amazon Music & contrast Films. Serving as a massive, real-time experiential movement streamed to millions of viewers worldwide, this project demanded an absolute masterclass in fast-paced production agility, technical camera coordination, and uncompromising cinematic precision.
From deep stadium lighting configurations to managing intricate physical staging across a high-security footprint in Los Angeles, our team brings the same meticulous discipline to tier-one global music events that anchors our commercial photo & video production work based in VA. Collaborating seamlessly with premier metropolitan creative directors, network executives, and artist management rosters, JE Films continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in modern, rhythm-driven motion media.
Credits ◿
Amazon music featuring The Weeknd
Production Company / Contrast Films
Director / Micah Bickham
Creative Director / Ed Walker
Executive Producer / Jordy Wax
DP / Chase Smith
Prod. Designer / Tyler Jensen
Producer / Cole Brian
Producer / Haley Sliger
Casting Producer / Eli Perdew
1st AD / Bryan Bingham
Stage Manager / Derek Jaeschke
Prod. Coordinator / Tim McBride
Prod. Coordinator / Cole Emery
Asst. Stage / Alena Valetti
Leadperson / Daniel Oregel
On Set Dresser / Jordan Pelzl
On Set Dresser / Abe Turner
On Set Dresser / Jose Lopez
On Set Dresser /Luigy Portillo
Scenic Painter / Jesse Hotchkiss
Cam Op / Oliver Lanzenberg
1st AC / Kevin Anderson
1st AC / Ryan Guzdzial
1st AC / Jess Fairless
1st AC / Matt LaRoche
2nd AC / Andie Gill
2nd AC / Jay Stamm
DIT / Brannon Brown
Cam Utility / Bill Butler
Towercam Op / Rob Pittman
Towercam Op / Daniel Schade
Towercam Tech / Curtis Eastwood
Towercam Tech / Greg Kumagawa
