Forever Marching
Directed by Mike Boctor
Cinematographers: Mike Boctor, Dylan Hancook, Bryce Bizer, Stone Zhang
Editor: Bryce Bizer
Sound Design: Bradley Gurwin
Producers: Jason Mondry, Dylan Lange, Mike Boctor
Client: The University of Michigan Marching Band
Mission
An audience may grow numb to the beauty of a historic marching band’s traditions until that band is showcased in a way that can do justice to its marvel. In order to do so, we told:
A cinematic story of Game Day through the perspective of band members
Preparation
An Army…
… 400 troopers strong
The MMB has over 400 dedicated members
The Tunnel
“Imagine the tunnel as an airplane… and the members within it as paratroopers mentally preparing to parachute down into a the field of war and chaos”
— direction from Mike Boctor
Anticipation
A D-Day Invasion
“Our brave troops storm into the Big House like it’s Normandy territory”
— direction from Mike Boctor
Armed with Weapons…
… of Mass Euphony
Band members are equipped with an array of instruments that provide the quintessential Game Day atmosphere
Standing on
tradition
Days of Practice…
… for One Big Moment
Band members practice hours on end, everyday of the week. Their preparation is analogous to that of the football team itself
Outcome
Through our cinematic story, we created a film that gave a spotlight to the band member's dedication and integral contribution to the Game Day atmosphere