Netflix announces one-shot Ed Sheeran concert film

Netflix announced “One Shot with Ed Sheeran,” a groundbreaking music experience set to premiere November 21 that will film the multi-Grammy Award winner performing his greatest hits while traveling through New York City in real time, captured entirely in a single, unbroken take.thefutoncritic
The special is directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Philip Barantini, who recently swept eight Emmy Awards in September for “Adolescence,” including Outstanding Limited Series and Best Director, and is known for his masterful one-shot filming technique.thefutoncritic
The innovative format will capture Ed Sheeran performing impromptu concerts on bustling sidewalks, in subway cars, and at various locations throughout Manhattan, including spontaneous interactions with fans and passersby during one afternoon.thefutoncritic
Fulwell Entertainment produces the special, with Emmy-winning producer Ben Winston serving as executive producer alongside Sheeran and Barantini, bringing his extensive track record of producing music specials for artists including Bruno Mars, Harry Styles, and Justin Bieber.thefutoncritic

Netflix today announced “One Shot with Ed Sheeran,” an innovative music experience that promises to revolutionize the concert film format. Set to debut November 21, the groundbreaking special follows the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter through New York City’s streets in real time, performing his greatest hits in a single, unbroken take.

The project reunites Emmy Award-winning director Philip Barantini with Netflix following his recent success with “Adolescence,” which swept eight Emmy Awards in September, including Outstanding Limited Series and Best Director for Barantini. Known for his masterful one-shot filming technique, Barantini will apply the same mesmerizing cinematography that made “Adolescence” a critical phenomenon to this musical venture.thefutoncritic

Revolutionary Filming Approach

The special captures Sheeran as he navigates Manhattan during one afternoon, performing impromptu concerts on bustling sidewalks, in subway cars, and at various iconic locations throughout the city. All interactions with fans and passersby will be documented in the single continuous shot, showcasing the excitement and pandemonium that follows the global superstar.thefutoncritic

This represents a significant departure from Barantini’s previous tightly scripted works. Unlike “Adolescence” or his 2021 film “Boiling Point,” which featured professional actors in controlled environments, “One Shot with Ed Sheeran” unfolds in the dynamic, unpredictable setting of New York City without a formal script. Sheeran brings experience to the format, having previously performed surprise subway shows, including appearances with Jimmy Fallon at Rockefeller Center subway station earlier this year.rollingstone

Production Powerhouse

Fulwell Entertainment produces the special, with Emmy-winning producer Ben Winston serving as executive producer alongside Sheeran and Barantini. Winston, a nine-time Emmy winner and partner at Fulwell 73, has an extensive track record producing music specials for artists including Bruno Mars, Harry Styles, and Justin Bieber. The company recently merged with SpringHill Company under the Fulwell Entertainment umbrella in February 2025.thefutoncritic

The announcement comes as recent social media posts showed long lines of fans waiting for Ed Sheeran’s surprise performances in New York City during late September, suggesting the special may have already been filmed.instagram