A raw and restrained music video for Melbourne musicians N.Y.C.K, ‘Wild Streak’ strips back the gloss of young adulthood and tells a relatable story of adolescence.
Directed by Jarred Osborn, the film explores the end of innocence experienced in the twilight of youth, when the highs and lows of searching for meaning can turn up a confronting reality.
It is a stark and stylised snapshot that rested on the performance of the two young leads, Nic Denton and Ben Keller, who worked tirelessly to create honest and realistic characters – a product of a solid and supportive cast and crew, and the ultimate trust placed in the team by the record label and band.
“I want people to reflect on the ongoing fact of life that you’re almost always searching for something better, but to satisfy that yearning isn’t very straight forward.”
Director—Jarred Osborn · DOP—Alex Serafini · Producer—Rosie Holden · 1st AD—Jess O’Farrell · Assistant Camera—Bonita Carzino · 2nd Assistant Camera—Tenzin Casey-Waters · Gaffer—Scott Pope · Production Designer—Elena Lyons-Dawson · Stylist—Melinda Cluer · Hair & Make-Up—Valentina Arjuna · Stills Photography—Ruby Hart · Production Assistant—Bridget O’Grady · Editor—James Lee · Colourist—Ciara Gallogy
Talent—Ben Keller (younger brother), Nicholas Denton (older brother), Andrew Lombardo & Hayley Wainwright (couple), Ben Schumann (adult), Malaynee Hayden (adult), Jacqueline Lea Meuhlke (adult)
House—Casa Warrandyte · Band—N.Y.C.K · Label—100’s & 1000’s