Ben&Ben collaborates with GIGIL Philippines to launch the band’s latest music video
In December 2023, nine-piece folk band Ben&Ben launched a music video for their latest single, ‘Courage,’ done in collaboration with GIGIL Philippines.
Initially released as an acoustic track, the song aspires to bring light to anyone who might need it. The full band version’s music video was crafted in close cooperation with mental health expert Doc Gia Sison and local mental health organizations Padayon PH and Silakbo PH. This is to ensure that its themes don’t lean towards toxic positivity.
The music video was also launched during the holiday season; a period known to worsen the feelings of those who have depression.
Directed by Jorel Lising, the music video features two main characters facing their own struggles. Little did they know they were being observed by other characters who seem to be related to them. The full extent of their connection is revealed in an emotional flourish at the end.
Credits
Agency: GIGIL
Production: Provill
Director – Jorel Estomata Lising
Founding Partner – Herbert Hernandez
Founding Partner – Badong Abesamis
Senior Copywriter Sam Mateo
Senior Art Director – Ronchris Cosme
Assoc Creative Director – Hope Reyes
Agency Producer – Wendy Rivera
Strategist – Phyllis Ong
Strategic Planner – Nanais Hernandez
Associate Account Director – Adel Clemente
Managing Partner – Jake Yrastorza
Account Executive – Jaszmin Latonio
Dr. Gia B. Sison of Padayon PH & Silakbo PH – Consultant & Mental Health Advocate
Music Credits
Performed by Ben&Ben
Paolo Benjamin, Miguel Benjamin, Agnes Reoma, Pat Lasaten, Toni Muñoz, Jam Villanueva, Keifer Cabugao, Andrew De Pano, Poch Barretto
Lyrics and Music by Paolo Benjamin, Miguel Benjamin
Arranged by Ben&Ben
Produced by Jean-Paul Verona and Ben&Ben
Mixed by Jean-Paul Verona
Mastered by Leon Zervos
BEN&BEN TEAM
GENERAL MANAGER – Socorro Guico
OPERATIONS & BOOKING MANAGER – Madeleine Guico
BRAND & PARTNERSHIPS HEAD – Dinah Remolacio
PROJECT MANAGER & IN-HOUSE PRODUCER – Steff de la Paz
GROUND MANAGER – JP Dacanay
CREATIVE DIRECTOR – Karen Dela Fuente
ART DIRECTOR – Jether Dane Guadalupe
VIDEOGRAPHER – Josh Elefan
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER – Karmen Biasbas
CONTENT PRODUCER – Kiel Cabugao
MARKETING HEAD – Tinee Cruz
SOUND ENGINEER – Ronald Santiago
AUDIO TECHNICIANS – Jerald Sulit, JM Olarte, Darwin Bon, Merjun Tuliao, Patrick Babina
DRIVERS – Arnold Encallado, Rye Cunanan, Jovy Bandejas
HMUA – Jazthin Manaloto, Nikko Bruel, Jireh Castillo
STYLIST – Jilla Sara
