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Tahiti Boy and the Palmtree Family1973

Mr Rock, Godfly, Champon and Beebees inhabit 1973, a music video for Tahiti Boy and the Palmtree Family, directed and art directed by Ben & Julia.

The Music Video

A music video for Tahiti Boy and the Palmtree Family.

Tahiti Boy and the Palmtree Family · 1973 film poster

Tahiti Boy and the Palmtree Family · 1973

1973 / film frames

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Meet the Cast

Mr Rock, Godfly, Champon and Beebees form the film’s unusual cast.

Mr Rock

Godfly

Champon

Beebees

On the Shoot

Production photographs reveal the physical setting and performances behind 1973.

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1973 / production & performance

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Behind the Scenes

Sketchbooks, character builds, studio setups and location photography from the making of 1973.

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Tahiti Boy 1973: Puppets and character making / 25 — Puppets and character making / 25

Tahiti Boy 1973: Studio setup and performance / 30 — Studio setup and performance / 30

Tahiti Boy 1973: On location / 44 — On location / 44

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Tahiti Boy 1973: Locations and visual research / 07 — Locations and visual research / 07

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Tahiti Boy 1973: Studio setup and performance / 27 — Studio setup and performance / 27

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Tahiti Boy 1973: On location / 40 — On location / 40

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Tahiti Boy 1973: Illustration and character development / 49 — Illustration and character development / 49

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Tahiti Boy 1973: Animation and compositing / 56 — Animation and compositing / 56

Additional Films

Two glimpses into this playful world.

FILM 01 film poster

FILM 01

FILM 02 film poster

FILM 02

Credits

5 credits

Direction & Art Direction: Ben&Julia
Band: Tahiti Boy and the Palmtree Family

Label: Third Side Records
Production: Stink

AD: Valérie Servant