David M. Gil
04Music performance / social-impact special / 2020David M. Gil

Trey Songz — “How Many Times”

A performance piece using expressive lighting, ensemble staging, and visual escalation to widen an intimate song into a collective statement.

Director

Directing approach

The camera stays responsive to the performer while layered imagery and a controlled build connect individual emotion to a larger social frame.

Verified foundation

  • Directed by David M. Gil
  • Presented within YouTube Originals' Bear Witness, Take Action
  • Released in 2020
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