Ciao Kendall
A fashion film starring Kendall Jenner — directed and edited by Gordon von Steiner.
The Challenge
Ciao Kendall is a fashion film starring Kendall Jenner, directed and edited by Gordon von Steiner.
Shot by Stuart Winecoff with styling by Jacob K and sets by Andy Hillman, the film leans into movement, glamour and a cinematic eye.
Approach
Let the talent move and the camera follow — glamour with momentum.
Director-editor — cut by the same eye that shot it, for total rhythm control
Movement first — choreographed for the lens, not the room
Editorial polish — styling and sets that read as a moving spread
Technical Decisions
Every film runs through the same production and post pipeline — chosen for image quality, total control in the grade, and motion that holds up from broadcast to social.
| Tool | Why |
|---|---|
| ARRI Alexa | Large-format cinema sensor with the latitude to push hard in the grade |
| Prime lenses | A consistent, characterful look with control over depth and flare |
| DaVinci Resolve | Colour grade and finishing — one cohesive look across every deliverable |
| Premiere Pro | Editorial from the hero cut down to social, conformed to the grade |
| After Effects | Motion design, titles and clean-up where the edit needs it |
| Multi-format mastering | Mastered once, delivered to spec for broadcast, online and paid social |
The Result
A fashion film with editorial polish and real motion.
- Hero film plus social cutdowns
- Stills pulled from the master
- A cohesive editorial look
- Delivered for film and social
Glamour that actually moves.
Lessons Learned
Directing and editing as one person kept the rhythm uncompromised.
Shoot it like you'll cut it.