The Beautiful Princess of Never Come True

The Beautiful Princess of Never Come True is a wish for a more open, accepting and loving world where a boy is free to be a princess. The music video is a poetic and fluid journey from a young age to adulthood, witnessing the princess traverse through innocence, joy, struggles, questions and connections. The song from John Lester is a moving story, inspired by his son Aaron Lester, and his desire to not conform to societal norms by simply wearing a dress. The lyrics force us to explore deeply held beliefs, like the impact established gender roles have on our children and their need to fight against expectations to be who they truly are.

This music video is the work of so many. The entire crew of Cloudfactory and our collective of great, talented friends have all graciously and generously contributed to making this creation. We cannot thank them enough. We hope this story will inspire greater acceptance for people to show up as themselves, fully and unapologetically.

Music and lyrics by: John Lester

PRODUCTION
Director: Sandrine Le Goff
Director of Photography: Joeri Holsheimer
Art Director: Jessica Kersten
Producer: Saskia den Hollander
Executive Producer: Pum Buisman
Editor: Patric Ryan
Equipment: Joao Da Costa
Camera Assistant: Enzo Dumettier
1st Assistant Director: Anne Luigjes
2nd Assistant Director: Dion Zwart
3rd Assistant Director: Jonna Zijlema
Dress designer: Carla IJff
Stylist: Jonna Zijlema
Stylist: Manoucheka van der Pol
Stylist and production assistant: Rianne Hogeveen
Production Assistant: Zefnath de Lima
Production Assistant: Mellisa Ketelaars
Head Make Up Department: Scarlett Kraidy
Make Up Artist: Roos Sister
Make Up Artist: Faisa Sontodimedjo
Make Up Artist: Niels Wahlers
Prop maker and graphic designer: Natasa Lops
Assistant Producer: Lotte Spek
Research Casting Extras: Paula Pfath
Crew: Sandeep Chawla
Crew: Jord Beets
Crew: Elisa Campenario
Colorist Ambassadors: Koert van der Ploeg
VFX artist: Peter van Rij
VFX artist: Hans van der Steilen
VFX artist: Jeroen van Berkel
VFX artist: Inti Martinez
3D Supervisor: Ralph Meijer
3D Animator: Jonathan Krijgsman
3D Animator: Jeroen Cloosterman
3D Animator: Charlotte Vallet
Producer Ambassadors: Sophie van Kooten
Sound Designer Ambassadors: Marco van Veen
Sound Producer Ambassadors: Mandy Kruisselbrink
Sound final mix: Michael Rosen and John Lester
2nd Unit Director: Mariusz Wysocki
2nd Unit Camera Assistant: Milo McCafferty
Editor Behind The Scenes: Ben Putland

CAST
Beautiful Princess of Never Come True:
Nando Glas
Dexter Buisman
Noah Meertens
Filip Sanders

Princess on the beach:
Lilie Huijgen, Hollie Lucieer, Jeroen Annokkee, Koosje Annokkee, Robbert Aschermann, Lola Aschermann, Dominique van Hattum, Juliette Sanders, Barbara Ryan, Sean Condon, Fenna Witkamp, Samuel Kedde, Floris van der Bulck, Jiri Rakosnik, Oliver Teepe

SPECIAL THANKS
Chantal Glas, Jorn Glas, Kyran Glas, Pum Buisman, Ray Pluim, Britt Meertens, Maurice Meertens, Isa Meertens