Songwriter
Synopsis
A personal portrait of British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran documented by Sheeran's cousin Murray Cummings. Following this modest performer’s creative processes, from an early-morning jam in the garden to a finished song, from the first chord to the honed lyrics. Whether observing Sheeran’s collaboration with producer Benny Blanco, the tension during a recording session at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, or paying a visit to Sheeran's first musical mentor at his old high school, Cummings gives voice to the people who know Sheeran the best. Drawing on photos and family, Cummings makes use of his own memories and the various stages of Sheeran’s development to create a portrait of a man obsessed by music. The film eschews the celebrity hype to concentrate on the intensive work on the current album in California’s creative quarter, providing us with intimate insights into the workings of this musician as he navigates between his own artistic aspirations and the demands of the music industry.
Official Selection Berlinale 2018 - Berlinale Special Gala - World premiere
Details
- Year
- 2018
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 84 mins
- Director
- Murray Cummings 1st Feature
- Producer
- Kimmie Kim, Murray Cummings
- Executive Producer
- Stuart Camp, Stefan Demetriou
- Editor
- Ben Wainwright-Pearce, Murray Cummings, Alejandro Reyes-Knight
- Screenwriter
- Murray Cummings
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 15th March 2018
