Short Film
Blurred Lines
Directed by 
Corry Raymond
AFIN 2022 Finalist
- 2022
- 12m
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UK - English
- Drama
- Comedy
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Synopsis
As musician Robin Thicke reaches fame and critical acclaim for his hit record Blurred lines, he is sued by the Marvin Gaye family estate who claim he stole the song.
Director's Statement
In 2019 I was inspired to write a short film about something I have been passionate about my entire life- music. Having parents who were both music educators, I grew up listening to stories about the music industry; tragedies of how innocent artists had their fortunes stolen by ruthless businessmen. That’s why in 2014, when Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams were being accused of stealing the Marvin Gaye song “Got To Give It Up” in their hit song “Blurred Lines”, I watched with a keen interest. As the trial continued over the years, with it’s many twists and turns, I set out to tell this story as a narrative piece; Blurred Lines, the title of the song and the film, both ironicaly describe the blurred lines between inspiration and copying. This is a film about artists. It’s themes discuss what it is to be musically gifted. Blurred Lines, being one of the biggest and most infamous hits of all time, had the Midas touch of someone musically gifted… but who? Was it Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams, or was it Marvin Gaye?
Director's Biography
Corry Raymond Director
Corry is an international director and cinematographer with ten years of experience working in media, film and television production environments in the UK and America. Corry kicked off his career in the film industry while working on a series for Sky One at the age of 18. At 21, Corry successfully directed and produced a documentary series for Channel 4 (Urban Explorers), which was later nominated for a BANFF Television award. One of his key achievements was when in 2015, Corry was named one of three young cinematographers by the BFI in a national O2 sponsored campaign. Corry’s work has been screened around the world at prestigious festivals such as Aesthetica, LA Shorts International, BANFF World Media, and BFI London film festival. At 28, Corry is a content producing force and a filmmaking talent to watch.
Placings
Recognised in this category at AFIN 2022, as announced that season.
- Best Costume Design Honorable Mention