Vanio Tomé claims to have suffered financial losses by participating in a promotional action linked to the music video ‘Tropa do Chapelão’
Country singer Ana Castela found herself embroiled in controversy after the artist Vanio Tome publicly report having suffered financial losses when you participate in a promotional action related to the music video Chaplain Troop.
The case, which has had repercussions on social media and in the press, raises questions about informal agreements, broken promises and the challenges faced by creative professionals in collaborations with big names in music.
Second Vanio Tomenatural from Santa Catarinawas invited in June to create custom dolls representing Ana Castela and DJ Diplo, with the aim of promoting the release of the song’s music video Chaplain Troop. The agreement, according to the artist, was stipulated in partnership mode: he would not receive direct compensation, but would advertise his work on social media. Ana Castelawhich could generate visibility and new opportunities.
“In addition to the music video, I created the Ana Castela doll and the Diplo doll. They asked me to create two dolls (of each),” Vanio told the columnist Fabia Oliveira. “I accepted, it was the first job I did in partnership and I believed in it.”
Vanio He accepted the proposal, even though it was the first time he had worked in this type of collaboration. During the production process, the production team Ana Castela I would have suggested charging only a token amount, to minimize losses. However, the artist decided to deliver the dolls personally London (PR), the city where the singer lives, after the team showed urgency in receiving the pieces.
“They were desperate because they wanted these dolls to arrive as soon as possible (TO Ana Castela), so they had the idea of having me leave here and go there to get these dolls”he explained Vanio.
During the journey to Londrina, Vanio had to face several setbacks. He reported receiving three fines and suffering a car engine failure, resulting in a loss of over R$ 12 thousand. As compensation, he would only receive R$ 2 thousand to cover fuel costs. Furthermore, according to the artist, the team had promised to book accommodation, which was not fulfilled.
Without resources, he said he was hungry and had the help of a friend who accompanied him.
Ana Castela: the artist tried several times to contact the singer’s team, without success
The music video Chaplain Troop was released in June 30thBut Vanio specifies that his work was not disclosed as agreed. Although Diplo posted a video with the dolls and tagged Ana Castelathe artist from Catarina did not receive any kind of thanks or mention from the singer or her team. He lamented the lack of recognition, saying he expected at least a public thank you or a tag on social media.
Vanio he also reported that he attempted to contact the marketing department of Ana Castela for about four months, but received no response. So far neither the singer nor her representatives have officially commented on the case.
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Source: Terra

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