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Description Jennifer Grassman is a force of nature. This talented singer-songwriter has a gift for fusing diverse elements of classical, Celtic, gothic and rock styles into a beautiful, moving genre all her own.

Pretty Girls, Jennifer Grassman's first music video, is a surreal, dark and beautiful homage to women through the centuries and the joys and dangers that their beauty has drawn into their lives. This music video (produced by TLM Productions and Zenfilm) explores the darkness and light in this hauntingly beautiful song.

Filmed in and around a 150 year old rural farmhouse outside of Richmond, Texas, Pretty Girls captures dramatic and dangerous moments in the lives of pretty girls past and present. The narrative is intercut with dynamic performance footage of Jennifer Grassman filmed in Studio A of 'The Abbey Road of the South', historic SugarHill Studios, in Houston.

The video takes the viewer on an interesting trip through time examining the way social morals affecting women have changed so drastically, yet in a way, haven't changed that much at all. The relationship between men and women of the Victorian age, the 1950's, and the present may all seem radically different, but people, at their very core haven't really changed that much.

Fashions change, technologies change, but emotions, desire, and the baser instincts have been the same for many years. All the Pretty Girls past and present are cautioned, and at the same time celebrated, in this video.

The award winning team of Executive Producer Merideth Melville and Director W. Ross Wells worked together with Dan Workman and Andrew Amelang of TLM Productions to bring this project to the screen. Pretty Girls was lensed at SugarHill by Cinematographer Wayne Forster and in Richmond by Cinematographer Raul Casares. The production was also made possible by the generous support of Panavision Houston, MC Lighting and Production Services, Gaffers Rolf Eberlein and Troy Webb, Key Grip David Zenteno, and Best Boy Michael Turrin. Still photography and art department services were provided by Everett Taasevigen. The entire show was under the command of Unit Production Manager Jarrod Gullett and First Assistant Director Tracy Jemison, both of Zenfilm.

There was a tremendous amount of work done by the artist herself and her talented family, evidence of which is apparent in every scene: art direction, costume design, and properties were all undertaken by the talented Grassman clan.
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Comments: 170

Katya3980 [2013-10-19 02:48:57 +0000 UTC]

LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LLLOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEE IIITTTTT!!!!!!!!

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roxiedear1983 [2013-04-24 19:32:21 +0000 UTC]

Wow, almost beyond words and beyond all ages of time.

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Tiffany-Windsong [2011-11-30 22:30:55 +0000 UTC]

Love the song! May I ask who sang it?

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TajaToRtUrE [2011-05-08 14:56:34 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful! just stunning<3

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ozrick3 [2009-09-20 11:00:45 +0000 UTC]

love it

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das3d [2009-07-24 15:04:18 +0000 UTC]

great work

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Zenfilm In reply to das3d [2009-08-03 05:45:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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Dischanted-Love [2009-06-26 05:25:07 +0000 UTC]

Absolutly remarkable! I love! such a beautiful vioce!!!!

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Arranella [2009-06-21 07:31:35 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is really incredible. I love the visuals and the lyrics. The backing vocals are amazing too. Pure talent.

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Thisisahellofaparty [2009-05-25 00:31:24 +0000 UTC]

a deadlyy pretty woman who sings a haunting song, its brilliant!
i give 2 thumbs up!

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Kashilicious [2009-03-25 09:13:35 +0000 UTC]

Scary. Calm. Beautiful. Amazing.
Love hoe Jennifer Grassman added a bit of solo guitar rock in the middle of the classical piano.
The elements in the video you put in it was nicely touch with all the song elements have.

Congras on DD.

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VioletRaven [2009-02-11 19:09:24 +0000 UTC]

Beautifully put together vid, it perfectly compliments the vocals.
All in all a fantastically powerful piece with a very deep message. I'm very impressed.

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MeNTaLPSyCHo [2009-01-10 13:18:47 +0000 UTC]

This part of video I found the most suggestive (together with that night dance shot): the flashes, girls behind the windows and that men's march. I think it express well the state of girls' minds and their emotions. Suggestive work!

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Zenfilm In reply to MeNTaLPSyCHo [2009-01-16 05:16:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much... I love sharing work with people that really get it... it is very rewarding.

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MeNTaLPSyCHo [2009-01-10 13:10:19 +0000 UTC]

very interesting video!

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thechick14 [2009-01-09 18:56:34 +0000 UTC]

love it!
has a virgin suicide feel to it!

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Zenfilm In reply to thechick14 [2009-01-16 05:16:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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BorjaPascual [2009-01-03 10:06:28 +0000 UTC]

The lighting is awesome! It reminds me of that extemely moody 80's music videos. Pure magic.
The song is quite touching. She is like a ghost. I'm really impressed of your work.

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Zenfilm In reply to BorjaPascual [2009-01-16 05:17:15 +0000 UTC]

wow... thank you very much.. I am touched.

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BorjaPascual In reply to Zenfilm [2009-01-16 06:43:29 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! I've liked the video so much. You see, I'm a fellow filmmaker, too. And it's awesome to see work like yours, so original and interesting.

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GloamingHour [2008-12-31 18:13:02 +0000 UTC]

very beautiful and atmospheric..great work

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bvondy [2008-12-30 18:32:18 +0000 UTC]

OHMYGOSH I know her!

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Skulblaka-Istalri [2008-12-23 18:22:49 +0000 UTC]

awsome

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Zenfilm In reply to Skulblaka-Istalri [2008-12-29 04:41:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the positive feedback, thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot.

All the best,

Ross

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Skulblaka-Istalri In reply to Zenfilm [2008-12-29 18:49:14 +0000 UTC]

that is so cool...and any time your really good

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Psycho-Stoic-Synonym [2008-12-23 14:43:58 +0000 UTC]

Professional job, a couple of technical misses but overall nice job. Kudos.

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Zenfilm In reply to Psycho-Stoic-Synonym [2008-12-29 04:45:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the positive feedback, thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot.

You are correct, there are a couple of of things that could have been more nicely executed... but for a self-financed, two day shoot and 5 day edit... I am pretty happy with the way it turned out. I like your directness and honesty.

I just hope it gets Jennifer some much-deserved recognition. So far we have been well received... off to the festival circuit!

All the best,

Ross

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Psycho-Stoic-Synonym In reply to Zenfilm [2009-01-06 21:20:28 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure

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Zenfilm [2008-12-22 22:34:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you all for all the positive feedback. It means a lot to me to have favorable critical response from the hip DeviantArt crowd. Rock on.

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bookfairy14 [2008-12-21 01:30:22 +0000 UTC]

Hauntingly beautiful melody. The piano in the background is just amazing to me. Amazing job!

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Zenfilm In reply to bookfairy14 [2008-12-29 04:46:13 +0000 UTC]

I thought the same when I first heard the track... very engaging. I consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity. Thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot.

All the best,

Ross

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everettt [2008-12-20 22:38:56 +0000 UTC]

still enjoying it, and seeing things I never say before again...

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Zenfilm In reply to everettt [2008-12-29 05:01:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the positive feedback & thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot.

I think we will see and hear much more from Jennifer Grassman.

All the best,

Ross

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everettt In reply to Zenfilm [2009-01-11 03:17:59 +0000 UTC]

you bet brother!

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Iaceon [2008-12-20 04:57:32 +0000 UTC]

I love the costumes, rich and interesting.
This is a very good video, it works well with a captivating song.

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Zenfilm In reply to Iaceon [2008-12-29 04:48:15 +0000 UTC]

Jennifer and her sisters did most of the wardrobe themselves, and a lot of the art department work. She was a real joy to work with, a talented and driven young artist. I am so pleased that so many people like the video and hope she reaps some well deserved attention.

Thants for taking the time to comment... much appreciated.

All the best,

Ross

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RoseDaughter [2008-12-19 22:08:08 +0000 UTC]

Love the girl-like apparitions! Very creepy.

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Zenfilm In reply to RoseDaughter [2008-12-29 04:46:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the positive feedback, thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot.

All the best,

Ross

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RoseDaughter In reply to Zenfilm [2008-12-30 02:10:33 +0000 UTC]

:):) I'm glad to have made a difference in an artist's life.

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Jonas72 [2008-12-19 07:55:17 +0000 UTC]

I don't know much ( or, in fact, anything) about cinematography or anything, but this is a stunningly beautiful video, and I feel it conveys the mood of the song perfectly. And what a voice! Reminds me of Kate Bush at her best. Will definitely look for more music from her.

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Zenfilm In reply to Jonas72 [2008-12-29 04:50:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the positive feedback..and thanks for the kind words about the "look" and design of the vid. I was captivated the first time I heard the track and saw it all in these saturated blues and golds....

She is a phenomenal talent and will travel far on her music... I hope the vid gives her a step up in recognition... she deserves it.

thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot.

All the best,

Ross

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digielectro [2008-12-19 07:22:46 +0000 UTC]

Simply powerful composition and vocals. Loss of words here but everyone else pretty much have all the adjective to describe the awesome down already. <333

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Zenfilm In reply to digielectro [2008-12-29 04:51:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the positive feedback, Jennifer is a gifted and driven young artist. It was a real pleasure to work with her on this project. I have heard rough tracks from her upcoming album and it is impressive.

thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot.

All the best,

Ross

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digielectro In reply to Zenfilm [2008-12-29 05:52:38 +0000 UTC]

I will personally be looking for the album. You have a great style with capturing the mood and choice of lighting, it adds a whole lot to the piece. I honestly had my heart stirring, despite the music being great, it would not be the same initial flare without the video and composition. Always willing to comment when I see something that catches me.

Take care.

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Yuma-chan [2008-12-19 07:20:30 +0000 UTC]

wow!!!!!!!

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Zenfilm In reply to Yuma-chan [2008-12-29 04:51:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the positive feedback and thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot.

All the best,

Ross

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TibodinJay [2008-12-19 07:01:26 +0000 UTC]

Very well executed

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Zenfilm In reply to TibodinJay [2008-12-29 04:52:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the positive feedback... it was a great song to work with and a lot of the shots just appeared in my head as I listened to it. Jennifer is a phenomenal artist and there are great things ahead for her.

thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot.

All the best,

Ross

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TibodinJay In reply to Zenfilm [2008-12-29 15:07:22 +0000 UTC]

You're most certainly welcome

Yes, she is.
My pleasure. Good luck

David

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XAnimeCrazy [2008-12-19 07:01:26 +0000 UTC]

Awesome job, awesome piano playing, awesome clip, awesome singing, awesome lyrics

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