How I Made My First Ever Music Video

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I can't thank you all enough for the love on Can We Just Be Friends. 😭 It means more than you'll ever know. 🙏🏻 This was my first time directing a video and I wanted to take you behind the scenes of what it took to actually bring it to life! Enjoy
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Directed by James Charles
Starring Easton Magliarditi & Eric Klich
Choreographed by Lonni Olson
Song Written by James Charles & Noah Davis
Song Produced by Colin Foote & Alex Borel
Co-Director: Galang “Strø” To
Creative Director: Louis Gargiula
Production Company: Room1041
Exec Producers: Laith Souqi & Jesse Dueck
Producers: Alexa Frisch & Weston Smith
Director of Photography: Michael Bolten
Production Designer: Geoff Flint
1st AC: Raquel Wajner
Steadicam: Matias Wajner
Gaffer: Jeremy Guico
Key Grip: Michael Liska
G&E Swing: Ron Mendez
Art Assistant: Ming Fen Congdon
Hair Stylist: Dustin Baker
Makeup: Nancy Loera
Wardrobe Stylist: Lena Nash
James Creative: Trevor Garcia
James Assistant: Eldon Hornbacher
Truck PA: Rose Knight, Rudy Simon, StaggerLee Cole
Set PA: Jaries King, Thomas Robinett, Sean Cavaliere
Post Production: Room1041
Editor: Ricardo Perez
VFX: Olivier Bink
Colorist: Roy Sun
Color Producer: Xi Sun
Cover Photography: Ernna Cost
Cover Post-Production: Max Asabin
BTS Videography: Andrey Frazão
2024 James Charles Productions

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  • @user-hv5ks8ye4k
    @user-hv5ks8ye4k14 күн бұрын

    “And u promise that I wasn’t an experiment” hits so damn hard

  • @theprodigal

    @theprodigal

    14 күн бұрын

    yeah when you realise hes talking about 15 year old boys.

  • @user-hv5ks8ye4k

    @user-hv5ks8ye4k

    14 күн бұрын

    Nothing will stop me from loving James so keep ur hate to yourself

  • @theprodigal

    @theprodigal

    14 күн бұрын

    @@user-hv5ks8ye4k that says alot about you seek help.

  • @iam_theo

    @iam_theo

    14 күн бұрын

    ​@@theprodigalyou just had to bring your hateful vibe here ....pls leave you're not needed

  • @shawnkane8526

    @shawnkane8526

    14 күн бұрын

    literally

  • @kellymcfarlane6120
    @kellymcfarlane612014 күн бұрын

    Having watched you for years, through the ups and downs you have faced as a creator, I am so profoundly moved by the line ‘are you entertained?’. I literally cry every time. You condensed so much of your experiences and hardships into those 3 words… it’s incredible.

  • @tonibauer8051

    @tonibauer8051

    14 күн бұрын

    YES!!! this is so true

  • @AQualls12

    @AQualls12

    14 күн бұрын

    Perfectly put!

  • @stephyzandiro6328

    @stephyzandiro6328

    14 күн бұрын

    Yess!!

  • @awhxyt2396
    @awhxyt239614 күн бұрын

    you can tell this song means so much to james 🥺

  • @JoshReimann4

    @JoshReimann4

    10 күн бұрын

    Especially the dance - A man chasing a boy who doesn't want him that way... Amazingly relatable for James

  • @PurplePixie07
    @PurplePixie0714 күн бұрын

    Lonni: "you have rhythm" James: "WHERE?!" 😆😆😆

  • @Swiftie011

    @Swiftie011

    12 күн бұрын

    Lol

  • @aerixella
    @aerixella14 күн бұрын

    James you don’t know how good your song really is !! Keep on going your gonna go so far in the music industry I know it ❤

  • @thatgirl2678
    @thatgirl267814 күн бұрын

    JAMES, listening to you talk about this entire process has given me GOOSEBUMPS, truly happy for you sister, keep it going! ❤❤

  • @AshlynRose-fw2jb
    @AshlynRose-fw2jb14 күн бұрын

    James Charles actually seems really sweet idk why we always keeep cancelling him ... idk about his past but he is dedicated to him work and has my respect for that. amazing song James keep it up

  • @HaddyPlays

    @HaddyPlays

    14 күн бұрын

    Ikr

  • @anka6356

    @anka6356

    14 күн бұрын

    @@mallowmarsh4334 Nothing to see, they tried it

  • @blueprint8070

    @blueprint8070

    14 күн бұрын

    That was like 4 years ago I dunno why people can't move one

  • @Nikthehermit

    @Nikthehermit

    14 күн бұрын

    No I love James, always did. The world is cruel, and knows they’re just bullying him. It actually makes me furious but w/e.

  • @untoldlies9454

    @untoldlies9454

    14 күн бұрын

    There's a lot of different reasons. Some have more weight than others

  • @josefina11
    @josefina1114 күн бұрын

    Look at how james has improved since the begining of his career! Im proud of you james ❤

  • @sherlynfernandes1552
    @sherlynfernandes155214 күн бұрын

    James in his singing era is sooo wholesome ❤ I love you

  • @Alliemb1998
    @Alliemb199814 күн бұрын

    I was having the worst day ever. Went on KZread to distract myself from thinking about it and forgot James posts on Fridays. To say my day feels way better. ❤️thank you James for doing what you do. Although it gets hard for you I’m sure I hope you know how much you do impact us.

  • @emma_luvs_you5397
    @emma_luvs_you539714 күн бұрын

    THE DANCING GENUINELY WAS SO AMAZING!! your dedication to the Choreo was absolutely stunning and I was blown away by your song and your artwork through the video

  • @Freyah_Hawthorne

    @Freyah_Hawthorne

    13 күн бұрын

    ​@@oogabooga496dude stop hating

  • @loveTo-beAnEarthling
    @loveTo-beAnEarthling14 күн бұрын

    I remember waching the dance as a dancer and it was magical ❤

  • @FrancescoClemente-in7ii
    @FrancescoClemente-in7ii14 күн бұрын

    James Charles, I am so excited for your future and what other amazing songs are yet to come. 2024 is your total SLAY ERA! ❤

  • @DaykelKhaled-le2jm
    @DaykelKhaled-le2jm14 күн бұрын

    ✨James, you are a masterpiece in yourself✨ 💞I love you so much💞

  • @Masterdude246
    @Masterdude24614 күн бұрын

    James I love that even though all of these toxic relationships you’ve had you still get back up and you don’t just give up I love that about you that you are just so strong and can never be brought down ❤❤❤ James keep it up

  • @maple357
    @maple35711 күн бұрын

    it's so valuable to see this side of your work. like it's not just fun & games, you're a genuine manager running your brand and it's such an inspiration honestly

  • @mlas34525
    @mlas3452511 күн бұрын

    Its amaaaazing James! The songwriting, the dancers, the storytelling, you guys did so well. Loved to see the process. 🧡

  • @TheFlxwer
    @TheFlxwerКүн бұрын

    James is so a beautiful, responsible, talented, humble and seems like a fun person to be around! I dont know why people decide to break his heart :(

  • @Mnmsmamas
    @Mnmsmamas14 күн бұрын

    I’m so proud of you!!!! You’ve grown so much!! I have this song on repeat!!

  • @RachelxGreen
    @RachelxGreen14 күн бұрын

    I watch it 4 times I almost cried 🤍im so proud of you ❤ I love u

  • @bvhills90210
    @bvhills9021014 күн бұрын

    THAT MUSIC VIDEO WAS UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING. UR SO TALENTED BTW AND ILY WITH ALL MY HEART❤

  • @JoelleGarrett
    @JoelleGarrett14 күн бұрын

    The music video was so beautiful and so well thought out! Congratulations to you for all you’ve done! Sending you continued love and support!💗

  • @com2536
    @com253614 күн бұрын

    YESSS

  • @beatricemaxine

    @beatricemaxine

    14 күн бұрын

    Ur the first comment

  • @el_the_blonde
    @el_the_blonde14 күн бұрын

    YESSS JAMESSSS IM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! THIS SONG IS SUPER TOUCHING

  • @sebastianmoore7856
    @sebastianmoore785614 күн бұрын

    THE TALENT IS INSANE❤❤

  • @user-nm7eu7jf2g
    @user-nm7eu7jf2g14 күн бұрын

    I’m so proud of you James ❤❤❤❤

  • @munozfam5198
    @munozfam519814 күн бұрын

    LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEEE THE SONG!!! I've had it on repeat and I'm driving my hubby and 5 year old crazzzzy lol. Its just TOO DAMN GOOD .

  • @ceecee2008
    @ceecee200814 күн бұрын

    I love your song soo much james, it is good, and I'm glad you making more and more music. ❤ ❤( I literally kept replaying it this morning)

  • @titobanjo7955
    @titobanjo795514 күн бұрын

    This music video actually ateee, they can NEVER make me hate u jamessss

  • @Tyskiess_05

    @Tyskiess_05

    14 күн бұрын

    Same. I always pick his side, idc

  • @anka6356

    @anka6356

    14 күн бұрын

    @@Tyskiess_05 Because he's not a bad person, just a very young person learning from mistakes.

  • @luvgizzle_5
    @luvgizzle_514 күн бұрын

    I love you James charles

  • @FrancescoClemente-in7ii
    @FrancescoClemente-in7ii14 күн бұрын

    Slaaaaay queen! Love you @James

  • @wendyrockstar
    @wendyrockstar14 күн бұрын

    Can we just appreciate this man for a moment? I mean, after all that he’s been through, he still continues to eat and leave no crumbs. Love you, sister James. Always will 🙌🙏❤.

  • @michelleyochem5579
    @michelleyochem557914 күн бұрын

    James u should soooo be absolutely proud of yourself directing this video. It was amazing, beautiful, heartbreaking and totally relatable. You really did pick amazing dancers to portray u and the kind of guys u used to go for. I'm so proud of u and look forward to each and every song u come out with and all the other videos that u create for them. Keep up the amazing work. U r crazy talented and keep it shinning and don't let anyone ever dim ur light.

  • @GlitchyGoldenMoon
    @GlitchyGoldenMoon14 күн бұрын

    THIS AND CALL ME BACK ARE ON MY PLAYLIST!

  • @user-pc9mv8iq8v
    @user-pc9mv8iq8v14 күн бұрын

    Watching you for years made me see the amazing person you are. You're awesome, so proud of how far you've come James

  • @Fatimaaa_af
    @Fatimaaa_af12 күн бұрын

    UR ENERGY IS INFECTIOUS JAMES! LOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS AND FEELING INSPIRED KEEP SLAYING💄👑 YOUR TALENT KNOWS NO BOUNDS! LOVING THE CREATIVITY IN YOUR MUSIC VIDEO AND AND IT'S GIVE ME GOOSEBUMPS💐✨❤😭

  • @GabrielGonzalez-vk6iq
    @GabrielGonzalez-vk6iq13 күн бұрын

    I am studying creative arts and looking at a project like THIS become reality when it all started with a vision makes me excited about what’s to come. James, ure an inspiration, yeah you’ve had a rough path, but we all make mistakes and we learn from them. This is art, thank you for sharing your experience 🫶🏼 Love you

  • @bunzlo
    @bunzlo14 күн бұрын

    James, I'm honestly happy that you are achieving your goals. i listen to this song often and well it makes me feel something again. I've been watching you for a while and I'm so proud of you. even after the ups and downs. I love you James and keep your head up.

  • @FreakyFeline88
    @FreakyFeline8813 күн бұрын

    I was quite surprised that James said that he visioned an apartment like in the Sims, because when I first saw the set I immediately thought of the game haha

  • @bvhills90210
    @bvhills9021014 күн бұрын

    YAY OMG

  • @Freyah_Hawthorne

    @Freyah_Hawthorne

    13 күн бұрын

    ​@@oogabooga496stop spamming

  • @martinjones2659
    @martinjones265914 күн бұрын

    James you truly are inspiring keep doing your thing you will be even bigger than you are rn

  • @ramblinalirose
    @ramblinalirose11 күн бұрын

    We do learn from our mistakes, James. Give yourself grace for fighting for love loud and proud. You deserve it ❤ also love the BTS of this process

  • @Ell2611
    @Ell261114 күн бұрын

    The fact that I under 10min is WILD

  • @liv.renee06
    @liv.renee0614 күн бұрын

    truly an inspiration love you james!!🩷🩵

  • @Imperfection1599_preetha
    @Imperfection1599_preetha14 күн бұрын

    The amount of pain the song holds, every line is so relatable. This is so meaningful song and the dancers were amazing too. It holds so much depth .

  • @milameteva3968
    @milameteva396814 күн бұрын

    The song is amazing! You’re amazing and the videos is so amazing!❤️❤️❤️

  • @amandabari2948
    @amandabari294814 күн бұрын

    This is awesome thank you so much for taking us through the ENTIRE production journey, even from all the first interviews with people. I'm not a regular fan but I've always admired you from a distance. You fucking killed it, the results were beyond incredible

  • @MathewCoo
    @MathewCoo13 күн бұрын

    James... this song and music video is incredible.. the lightning in the video is just right! also this music video helped me to came out to my friends, love you!

  • @lucysturdivant9678
    @lucysturdivant967814 күн бұрын

    I love James! When he’s pitching his idea for the warehouse. He gets emotional. You can just tell how much love he has ❤

  • @user-km9qq9gf5r
    @user-km9qq9gf5r14 күн бұрын

    James this song got me through some things , thank u so much for this❤

  • @kxy._.
    @kxy._.13 күн бұрын

    There’s been so many songs that I’ve related to but this one hits different it feels like everything packed into one song. The whole choreography is absolutely beautiful and words can’t express how much I love this song James better come out with an album💕

  • @user-id7bi9hx7p
    @user-id7bi9hx7p14 күн бұрын

    LOVE YOU JAMES! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

  • @evkathleen
    @evkathleen14 күн бұрын

    this is beautiful james, congratulations on your first music video!❤️

  • @nat-dk9nr
    @nat-dk9nr14 күн бұрын

    SO PROUD OF YOU JAMES ❤❤❤

  • @EvilCuntyQueen
    @EvilCuntyQueen14 күн бұрын

    You slayed, mawmaw

  • @negingohar
    @negingohar14 күн бұрын

    When is the color changing makeup challenge coming outtttt😍😅🙏🏻plssss

  • @hiralthakar7888
    @hiralthakar788813 күн бұрын

    Absolutely love the "Can We Just Be Friends" MV. Amazingly choreographed by Lonni and starring by Easton & Eric. The lyrics are so great as well. Well done on the masterpiece James. I wish I could like it more than once ❤❤

  • @_madirogers
    @_madirogers14 күн бұрын

    You're incredible James. Seriously inspiring

  • @sebastianmoore7856
    @sebastianmoore785614 күн бұрын

    HI JAMES LOVE YOUUU❤❤❤

  • @Layla-lf9ye
    @Layla-lf9ye14 күн бұрын

    I love this song❤❤❤

  • @Zoey_730
    @Zoey_73011 күн бұрын

    JAMES I LITERALLY LOVE YOUR NEW SONG I PLAY IT LIKE 100000 TIMES A DAY I SHOWED ALL MY FRIENDS AND THEY THINK ITS AMAZING 💗🤩

  • @lordybird
    @lordybird14 күн бұрын

    I love this song ❤

  • @brittanycopher3629
    @brittanycopher362913 күн бұрын

    I love that you shared the whole experience. It shows how much you put into it. Such an amazing song and video. Also love Easton, his audition was so AMAZING on So you think you can dance!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @MeyersFamily15
    @MeyersFamily1514 күн бұрын

    Im so proud of u, dont listen to any haters we only get one life live it to the fullest just make good choices ily james

  • @Rubeeroseee
    @Rubeeroseee10 күн бұрын

    im so proud of you james, it makes me emotional to think how far you've come and how much more you have yet tp achieve in life!!

  • @RajathSagar
    @RajathSagar13 күн бұрын

    James, the making of this and your creative vision and direction made me so emotional. Very proud of you♥️

  • @kacibell7141
    @kacibell714114 күн бұрын

    the talent for James, and the dancers is unreal.

  • @brianhan3634
    @brianhan36348 күн бұрын

    I loved thissss. James ur hair un-styled looks sooooo good!!

  • @user-le5gp8ls2j
    @user-le5gp8ls2j14 күн бұрын

    Im impressed super proud of u james!! An Icon indeeedd❤❤

  • @FarhanShaikh200
    @FarhanShaikh20014 күн бұрын

    Hardwork has paid u sis❤❤

  • @tharika9353
    @tharika935313 күн бұрын

    Congratulation James keep on going release more songs ♥️be happy I know this song means so much to you ♥️it is so happy to see your growth keep on going love u....♥️

  • @koshmar2003
    @koshmar20034 күн бұрын

    Impressed by you, putting yourself so into this amazing project. Absolutely stunning 🎉

  • @ArchieCorreia
    @ArchieCorreia14 күн бұрын

    Aww this made me cry 😢

  • @Cotton_ball-ch8hn
    @Cotton_ball-ch8hn13 күн бұрын

    That song ate…

  • @bobo_boro24
    @bobo_boro2413 күн бұрын

    I love how determined James is for his work and yeah, Can We Just Be Friends has all my heart now ❤❤❤ !!!

  • @dreamsingxld
    @dreamsingxld14 күн бұрын

    proud of you my love

  • @twrturing
    @twrturing14 күн бұрын

    proud of u james :)

  • @ann-marietay5878
    @ann-marietay587814 күн бұрын

    they could never make me hate you James

  • @Emseitzy
    @Emseitzy13 күн бұрын

    I had chills literally 1 minute in, so much love for you and your story ❤️

  • @KaitlynDuarte-yw2vm
    @KaitlynDuarte-yw2vm14 күн бұрын

    This song I feel it in my soul because all the guys these days just want to play with your feelings and when I sing this song i feel so much better

  • @zinlueslife5597
    @zinlueslife559712 күн бұрын

    I didn’t want this to end .. just warmed my heart ❤️ this was a perfect combination of literally everything !

  • @kuhasbody
    @kuhasbody14 күн бұрын

    Your so talented James!!

  • @MarilizeWarren
    @MarilizeWarren14 күн бұрын

    Not me crying once again! I'm so proud of you sister!!!🥹❤.

  • @robbywarnick9843
    @robbywarnick984314 күн бұрын

    jamessss i was SCREAMINGGG through my phone to wipe your mouth off when you were talking to the choreographer 😭😭 the cream cheese was a paid actor 👄🫢

  • @HarpersLovestory
    @HarpersLovestory14 күн бұрын

    HI JAMES!!! ILYSM I LOVE YOUR SONGS AND VIDEOS

  • @jenaepiper
    @jenaepiper13 күн бұрын

    James I really love the music video and everything about it and the song also and I have been a subscriber since 2019 and I always looked forward for every video. I don’t know how I found it but I am glad I did and I am grateful for finding it when I had started college. Keep up the good work and continue to do your best and being yourself. I literally cried while watching the music video and during this video also. Lots of love to you and your team and continue to be strong and resilient in your endeavors ❤😊😘 P. S. Can’t wait to see more😁

  • @iam_theo
    @iam_theo14 күн бұрын

    From the song to the lyrics to the dance and finally video everything was done to perfection..... Love you James ❤❤❤❤

  • @abisharp3961
    @abisharp396114 күн бұрын

    Well done james I am so proud of you! Your music career has evolved into something so meaningful and emotional which is why it will be so successful ❤

  • @abisharp3961

    @abisharp3961

    14 күн бұрын

    @@oogabooga496 I apologise for my positivity and support 😌

  • @abisharp3961

    @abisharp3961

    14 күн бұрын

    @@oogabooga496nope, just sharing positivity and support 😌

  • @Freyah_Hawthorne

    @Freyah_Hawthorne

    13 күн бұрын

    ​@@oogabooga496yawn

  • @aliceakasha1891
    @aliceakasha189112 күн бұрын

    I actually cried ... the lyrics the video the message behind it ... truly beautiful you made me realize so much in my relationships also that I relate so much to this song ❤ thank u

  • @sarahdinh8151
    @sarahdinh815114 күн бұрын

    can we just be friends is amazing, tysm for making this song james u nailed it

  • @user-id7bi9hx7p
    @user-id7bi9hx7p14 күн бұрын

    The song was so GOOD, I know every lyrics of the sing lol

  • @UNK4071
    @UNK407114 күн бұрын

    Your song is absolutely amazing! You can easily hear, see, and feel that there was a lot of work put into it.

  • @meganmarie_90
    @meganmarie_9013 күн бұрын

    The song & video is literally everything. Been really loving the music ❤️

  • @AlongwithAlana
    @AlongwithAlana5 күн бұрын

    The chemistry between Easton and Eric is truly SO crystal clear from the very beginning! Congratulations to EVERYONE involved on a beautiful and perfect final product! 🫶

  • @dwightlindgron4657
    @dwightlindgron465714 күн бұрын

    Looks like a ton of hard work great seeing your vision come to life!Congrats!❤🎉😮😊

  • @99bulletsarescene
    @99bulletsarescene14 күн бұрын

    Its honestly my new fav song, listen everyday on repeat! Relatable ❤ cant wait for you to find something real, you deserve it

  • @itsanazmovement
    @itsanazmovement14 күн бұрын

    You're amazing!!! I admire you for your genualaty and for your strength. Good luck in everything you do.❤

  • @Freyah_Hawthorne

    @Freyah_Hawthorne

    13 күн бұрын

    ​@@oogabooga496dude be quiet

  • @AQualls12
    @AQualls1214 күн бұрын

    And I've listened to it on loop for 1 week now at least 12x's a day!! I LOVVVVVE!!! And I'm pushing on anyone who doesn't already know! This song is SO perfectly put! And YOU DID THAT!!! I think SO many people can relate to do many things in this. I NEED more! And we tell how hard you've worked on your vocals! Just bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Freyah_Hawthorne

    @Freyah_Hawthorne

    13 күн бұрын

    ​@@oogabooga496😂

  • @TeeHeeTwinkleToes
    @TeeHeeTwinkleToes14 күн бұрын

    I ADORED the choreography, James, you picked the best choreographers! ❤

  • @jennlarnino8237
    @jennlarnino823711 күн бұрын

    stop why am i crying! james you’ve come so far, love you!