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Stink US appoints Balint Seres as Executive Producer of Music Videos and Content
newsStink US appoints Balint Seres as Executive Producer of Music Videos and Content

Stink Films have announced the apppointment of Balint Seres as the new point person for music videos and content at the company in the US.Highly respected as a creative problem solver, Seres's impressive list of credits includes projects for Charli XCX, as well as Post Malone, Sydney Sweeney, Anderson .Paak, Fred Again, The Kid Laroi, Moses Sumney and more. He has also brought to life branded work for the likes of Nike, Oakley, Audi, Farfetch, Ford and UGG.He will work closely with Stink MD Ben Davies and Global Head of Music and Special Projects Dom McKiernan to continue creating visual and narrative content for the world’s most exciting artists and labels. The news of Balint Seres's appointment comes towards the end of the year which has seen Stink continue its long history of delivering groundbreaking projects with collaborations with leading artists including Megan Thee Stallion, Fred again.., Unknown T, Headie One and Olly Alexander, and also be nominated for Best Production Company at the 2024 UKMVAs.“Balint’s creative insight and production expertise bring a fresh dynamic to Stink, especially in a market as influential as the US," says Dom Mckiernan. "I’m confident he’ll play a vital role in pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve in music videos and branded content."Balint Seres adds: “Throughout my career Stink has always been a tastemaker and an important force in talent development. Music videos are ultimately a major platform for talent and creative expression, and Stink recognizes that. Finding exciting matches with artists and brands in unexpected places is what I always thrive on and is the flavour I want to bring to the table, as well as protecting and growing the creative integrity and reputation of Stink.”

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Park Pictures welcomes Abigail Wilson to UK roster
newsPark Pictures welcomes Abigail Wilson to UK roster

Park Pictures London have announced the signing of writer/director/actor Abigail Wilson, following the UK premiere of her Park Pictures-produced short film Overdrive.With a keen eye for the peculiar, a passion for the eccentric, and an innate talent for humour, London-based Abigail Wilson won a Newcomer award at the UKMVAs in 2021 for her impressive debut music video for Modeselektor's Mean Friend, and then won a second award at the UKMVAs in 2023 for her video for Stone's Right Left Forward. This year she wrote and directed the film Triple The Vote for Upvote – a youth-led, non-partisan campaign to increase voter turnout amongst young people in the UK General Election. The film was viewed more than 2 million times on social media and through billboards and out-of-home advertising, and featured on David Reviews (Five Stars) and more.Her new short film Overdrive – in which a woman (played by Wilson herself) fights for control over her body and mind in a metaphorical joyride of speed, stunts, and the relentless intensity of her menstrual cycle – was supported by Arts Council England and charity Wellbeing of Women. The film premiered on Tuesday (November 26th) at the Rio Cinema in London, and is currently being selected for festivals worldwide.On announcing her arrival at Park Pictures London, MD & EP Fran Thompson says: “Abigail embodies everything that excites us here at Park Pictures London - her singular voice, constant experiments with form and technique, and multihyphenate approach to development and directing make her a truly exciting one to watch. I am immensely proud to welcome her to the roster.” Abigail Wilson adds: “Joining the roster at Park is an absolute dream. Not only do I get to sit among such fantastic talent, but I now get to work alongside an extraordinary, passionate, and hardworking team. I feel so lucky and am beyond grateful. I can’t wait for what’s next.”• Watch Abigail Wilson's showreel at Park Pictures here

Promonews - 3 days ago

Sophie Jones arrives at Somesuch
newsSophie Jones arrives at Somesuch

Somesuch have announced the arrival of London-based director/photographer Sophie Jones to the directors roster for representation across commercials, music videos and branded content.Renowned for showcasing the dynamism, emotional depth and singularity of her subjects in commercial, editorial or personal projects alike, Sophie Jones has directed acclaimed music videos for the likes of Celeste, Ichon ft Yseult, Amber-Simone, Roses Gabor, Etta Bond and Ocean Wisdom - and also directed the Apple Music film Music Makes You Feel, featuring Obongjayar, Celeste and Master Peace.With work recognisable for the authenticity with which she reveals essential elements of her subjects’ natures, capturing sparks of youth culture and community spirit from London to Ibiza to Rio de Janeiro and beyond, Jones has worked extensively with fashion brands, such as adidas Originals, Versace Jeans, Louis Vuitton and Off White. She has also shot editorial projects for numerous publications including Dazed, The Face and Altered States.She joins Somesuch for commercials, music videos, branded content in film and stills work, represented in the UK, US and Amsterdam. • Watch Sophie Jones' showreel at Somesuch here

Promonews - 4 days ago

newsBritish Society of Cinematographers adds Music Video category to 69th BSC Awards

The British Society of Cinematographers (BSC) have added a new category for their 69th Annual Awards – Cinematography in a Music Video, which is now open for entry to UK-based cinematographers.It's the first time that the BSC has celebrated the skill and creativity of cinematographers working on music videos, with the intention that it serves as a category for up-and-coming cinematographers based in the UK to showcase their work. The deadline for entries is Friday, December 13th. Find out more, including the Rules of Eligibility to enter the new Cinematography in a Music Video category at the BSC Awards, here. The award will be presented alongside the categories of Feature Film, Television Drama (UK) and Television Drama (International/Streaming) at the 69th BSC Awards on February 1st 2025.• More on the 69th annual BSC Awards here

Promonews - 10 days ago

news2025 Grammy Awards: Best Music Video and Best Music Film nominations

The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards were announced earlier this month.Here are the nominations for the awards for Best Music Video and Best Music Film, with the director and producer credits as they are listed in the nominations announcement. The winners will be revealed at the 2025 Grammys awards ceremony, to be held on February 2nd 2025.BEST MUSIC VIDEOA$AP Rocky - Tailor SwifDirectors: Vania Heymann & Gal MuggiaCharli XCX - 360Director: Aidan ZamiriProducers: Jami Arceo & Evan ThickeEminem - HoudiniDirector: Rich LeeProducers: Kathy Angstadt, Lisa Arianna & Justin DienerKendrick Lamar - Not Like UsDirectors: Dave Free & Kendrick LamarProducers: Jack Begert, Sam Canter & Jamie RabineauTaylor Swift ft Post Malone - FortnightDirector: Taylor SwiftProducer: Jil HardinBEST MUSIC FILMJon Batiste - American SymphonyDirector: Matthew HeinemanProducers: Lauren Domino, Matthew Heineman & Joedan OkunJune (June Carter Cash)Director: Kristen VaurioProducers: Josh Matas, Sarah Olson, Jason Owen, Mary Robertson & Kristen VaurioRun DMC - Kings From QueensDirector: Kirk FraserProducer: William H. Masterson IIISteven Van Zandt - Stevie Van Zandt: DiscipleDirector: Bill TeckProducers: Robert Cotto, David Fisher & Bill TeckThe Greatest Night In Pop (Various Artists)Director: Bao NguyenProducers: Bruce Eskowitz, George Hencken, Larry Klein, Julia Nottingham, Lionel Richie & Harriet Sternberg• The full list of nominations at the 67th Grammy Awards here

Promonews - 12 days ago

newsAbsolute creates new Colour division with arrival of Gilmartin, Oppersdorff and Hambi

Absolute Post has announced the creation of a brand new Colour division, based around the hugely experienced team of colour producer Leianna Gilmartin, and colourists Peter Oppersdorff and Philip Hambi.Gilmartin, Oppersdorff and Hambi have joined central London-based Absolute from The Mill, where they have been long regarded as one of the finest Colourist/Colour Producer teams around. The trio will now form a brand new department at Absolute.Having over 18 years in post-production, and having spent the last 8 years working specifically within Colour, Gilmartin now takes on the role of Head of Production for Colour at Absolute. She will work alongside the company's senior team to aid colourists Peter Oppersdorff and Philip Hambi to grow the department, and the Absolute Colour brand.Peter Oppersdorff is a multi-award winning colourist who joins Absolute as Creative Director of Colour. Peter started his career at MPC in 2014 as a protegé of Colour pioneer Jean-Clement Soret. The following decade has seen him establish himself as one of the industry’s leading talents, with a catalogue of award wins and nominations.Also joining as Creative Director of Colour, Philip Hambi is a highly distinguished colourist, known globally for his award-winning work. Having worked on projects for brands as varied as Adidas, Delta Airlines, Samsung, BMW and Burger King, he can point to an enviable roster of directors he has worked with, including ALASKA, Floria Sigismondi, Mathijs Van Heijningen, Paul W. S. Anderson and The Sacred Egg.“I am thrilled to be joining Absolute Post as Head of Production for Colour, a place already known in the industry for its commitment to artistic excellence and creation," says Leainna Gilmartin. "I’m delighted to be doing this with two exceptionally talented colourists, whose expertise will help shape and elevate the future of our Company."We have been given an exciting opportunity to rebuild the colour department with the introduction of state-of-the-art grading equipment from our friends at Film Light. Together, we look forward to collaborating with the incredible team at Absolute, bringing vibrant and transformative visual storytelling to life.”Absolute CEO Dave Smith comments: “Leianna, Pete and Phil are respected worldwide for their talent, so all three joining us is a real indictment of Absolute’s ambition. If their catalogue of work shows one thing, it’s their ability to innovate the game time and time again. To get to see this first hand is an opportunity we couldn’t say no to, and we can’t wait to see some amazing projects come through the door.”Chris Batten, Managing Director at Absolute, adds: "Bringing in just one Colourist of Pete and Phil’s magnitude would be a no-brainer for any post company in the world. So to have them both join us is a real coup. When you pair that with the addition of Leianna, who is regarded as one of the finest Head of Department’s in the industry, we have assembled a box office team. Our ambition is to be the best in the business, and Pete, Phil and Leianna are all part of bringing us to that next level.”• View showreels at Absolute Colour here

Promonews - 13 days ago

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newsMusic Video Preservation Society - second meeting at The Mildmay Club next Thursday, November 7th

Music Video Preservation Society, a night featuring classic music videos from the 1970s to the 2020s, reconvenes for its second meeting at The Mildmay Club, Newington Green, London, next Thursday, November 7th.It's a big screen celebration of treasures from five decades of a pop cultural phenomenon and artform, with David Knight of Promonews plus special guests. The first Music Video Preservation Society in July featured legendary director Tim Pope, Madness bassist Mark 'Bedders' Bedford and directing duo Broken Antenna talking about their music videos. The second meeting promises guests involved in making outstanding videos from the 1990s to the present day. The event takes place in the stylish main hall of the Mildmay Club, legendary location for numerous music videos. More details about the guests and the programme of the second Music Video Preservation Society coming soon. • For more information, follow Music Video Preservation Society on Instagram. Tickets are on sale to members and non-members here.

Promonews - 1 month ago

newsUK Music Video Awards 2024: photos from the winners enclosure!

On a fantastic evening at Magazine London last Thursday (October 24th), 38 awards were presented for the best work in music videos over the past year, plus the Icon Award to Floria Sigismondi for her outstanding contribution to the artform, at the UK Music Video Awards 2024. Here are the winners who were at the UKMVAs, moments after they received their awards - and in the order the honours were handed out on the night - by photographer Ben Meadows. 1. Best Pop/R&B/Soul Video – NewcomerMatilda Mann – Meet CuteDirector: Ben HarrisProducers: Ben Harris, Evie StylianouProduction Co: Screw LooseCommissioner: Chris McCourt for 74762. Best Rock / Alternative Video – NewcomerElbow – Lovers’ LeapDirector: BabyProducer: Freddie HillProduction Co: Graded Films, MindseyeCommissioner: Ariel Pedatzur for Polydor3. Best Dance / Electronic Video – NewcomerRealo – Money Up Pants DownDirector: Alex AcyProducers: Zoé Marcil-Bérubé, Alex Acy4. Best Hip Hop / Grime / Rap Video – NewcomerAntsLive – CutleryDirector: Billy KingProducers: Daniel Coen, Smera KumarProduction Co: Torriano / MotherCommissioner: Tom Emmerson for Payday Records5. Best Cinematography in a Video – NewcomerWallace Cleaver – Plus Rien N'est GraveCinematographer: Angelo MarquesDirector: SangfroidProduction Co: OcurensRecord Co: Boro6. Best Colour Grading in a Video – NewcomerSay Lou Lou – DustColourist: Alex O'Brien @ Okay StudioDirector: Angelina Mamoun-BergenwallProduction Co: Lundlund7. Best Editing in a Video - NewcomerYvnnis – Gare Du NordEditor: FerinaDirector: FerinaProduction Co: Omar FilmsRecord Co: Filigrane, Plus2628. Best Styling in a VideoFontaines D.C. – Here’s The ThingStylist: Lucy JamesDirector: Luna CarmoonProduction Co: ProdcoRecord Co: XL Recordings9. Best Choreography in a VideoJeremy Pope – U Lost + What I Gotta DoChoreographer: Parris GoebelDirector: C PrinzProduction Co: Smuggler, Paradise Productions10. Best Production Design in a VideoRM – Lost!Production Designer: Studio AugmentaDirector: Aube PerrieProduction Co: Pulse FilmsRecord Co: Bighhit Music11. Best Special Visual ProjectBaloji – Augure: Infinite TrollingDirector: BalojiProducer: Gregory PanteixProduction Co: LoveboatCommissioner: Bruno Lion for Peer Music France12. Best Live VideoFred Again.. X Anderson .Paak ft Chika – Places To BeDirector: LooseProducer: Balint SeresProduction Co: Stink FilmsCommissioner: Kim Jarrett for Atlantic Records UKThe Icon AwardFloria SigismondiPresented by: Lawrence Rothman14. Best Animation in a VideoColdplay – FeelslikeimfallinginloveDirector: Raman DjafariAnimators: Tokay, Dante Zaballa, Martin Robic, Kinemus, Jack Zhang, Niki Lindroth Von Bahr, Moera.Cf, Gaia Esther Maria, Aaron Fisher, Karlotta Freier, Raman Djafari, Isabel Garrett, Hannah Van Der Weide, Kohana Wilson, Ram HanProduction Co: BlinkinkRecord Co: Warner Music15. Best Visual Effects in a VideoThe Chemical Brothers ft Beck – Skipping Like A StoneVFX Artists: MathematicDirector: PensacolaPost House: MathematicProduction Co: CanadaRecord Co: EMI16. Best Editing in a Video in association with Digital Beauty WorkJade – Angel Of My DreamsEditor: Gwen GhelidDirector: Aube PerrieProduction Co: Pulse FilmsRecord Co: RCA, Sony Music Entertainment UK17. Best Dance / Electronic Video – InternationalJustice – GeneratorDirector: Léa CeheiviProducer: Horace De GunzbourgProduction Co: AswanCommissioner: Christian De Rosnay for Ed Banger, Because Music18. Best R&B / Soul Video – InternationalKamasi Washington ft George Clinton, D Smoke – Get LitDirector: Jenn NkiruProducer: Maeva TenneroniProduction Co: IconoclastCommissioner: Caroline Waxse for Young19. Best Alternative Video – InternationalRM – Lost!Director: Aube PerrieProducers: Joseph Goldman, Luke Tierney (Two Happy)Production Co: Pulse FilmsCreative Director: San YawnCreative Team: Sehoon Jang, JnkyrdRecord Co: Bighit Music20. Best Cinematography in a Video in association with HarborLil Dicky – HahahaCinematographer: Benjamin LoebDirector: Phillip R LopezProduction Co: Typeface x Freenjoy21. Best Performance in a VideoAntsLive – Captain AntsPerformer: AntsLiveDirector: Tom EmmersonProducer: Joseph GoldmanProduction Co: Pulse FilmsCommissioner: Tom Emmerson for Payday Records22. Best Colour Grading in a Video in association with Studio RMAlaskan Tapes – Of Woods And SeasColourist: Sam Gilling @ Outsider EditorialDirector: Andrew De ZenProduction Co: NakamaRecord Co: Nettwerk23. Best Hip Hop / Grime / Rap Video – InternationalFree Nationals, A$Ap Rocky, Anderson .Paak – GangstaDirector: François RousseletProducer: Jules De ChateleuxProduction Co: DivisionCommissioner: Anderson PaakRecord Co: Empire24. Best Pop Video – InternationalMette – BetDirector: C PrinzProducer: Joel SpencerProduction Co: Smuggler, Field Trip MediaCommissioner: Kat Cattaneo for Sony Music Entertainment UK25. Best Rock Video – InternationalFontaines D.C. – StarbursterDirector: Aube PerrieProducers: Joseph Goldman, Luke Tierney (Two Happy)Production Co: Pulse FilmsCommissioner: Scott Wright for XL Recordings26. Best Alternative Video – UKDepeche Mode – People Are GoodDirector: Rich HallProducer: Manoela ChiabaiProduction Co: Riff Raff FilmsCommissioner: Saul Levitz for Columbia US27. Best Dance / Electronic Video – UKThe Chemical Brothers ft Beck – Skipping Like A StoneDirector: PensacolaProducer: Callum HarrisonProduction Co: CanadaCommissioner: Ailsa Robertson for EMI28. Best Hip Hop / Grime / Rap Video – UKAntsLive – Captain AntsDirector: Tom EmmersonProducer: Joseph GoldmanProduction Co: Pulse FilmsCommissioner: Tom EmmersonRecord Co: Payday Records29. Best R&B / Soul Video – UKEzra Collective ft Yazmin Lacey – God Gave Me Feet For DancingDirector: Tajana TokyoProducer: Ayomide AlliProduction Co: SomesuchCommissioner: Jake Crossland for Partisan30. Best Rock Video – UKIDLES – Gift HorseDirector: David HelmanProducer: Manoela ChiabaiProduction Co: IconoclastCommissioner: John Moule for Partisan Records31. Best Pop Video – UK in association with Cinelab Film & DigitalCharli XCX – 360Director: Aidan ZamiriProducers: Jami Arceo, Evan ThickeProduction Co: Object & AnimalCommissioner: Andrew Reid for Atlantic Records32. Best Creative CommissionerScott Wright33. Best AgentAlexa Haywood, Freeagent UK34. Best ProducerTheo Hue Williams35. Best Executive ProducerAlex Brinkman, Object & Animal36. Best New Director in association with LeapThe Reids37. Best Director in association with Electric Theatre CollectiveAube Perrie38. Best Production Company in association with KodakObject & Animal39. Video of the YearCharli XCX – 360Director: Aidan ZamiriProducers: Jami Arceo, Evan ThickeProduction Co: Object & AnimalCommissioner: Andrew Reid for Atlantic Records

Promonews - 1 month ago

newsSomesuch appoint Lee Fairweather as UK music video rep

Somesuch have announced Lee Fairweather as their new director's rep for company's UK music video roster, through his company Leethal Reppin.Fairweather will be taking on UK music rep duties at Somesuch, where he will continue his instrumental work in winning career-defining projects for directors. Previous notable projects include two videos for Stormzy’s Heavy Is The Head campaign: Audacity, featuring Headie One, and Superheroes, the latter becoming a No.1 trending video on YouTube.Previously in-house director's rep at Compulsory, Fairweather - four-time nominated for Best Agent at the UKMVAs - launched Leethal Reppin in 2023, a curated music video representation agency working with production companies and individuals. Fairweather has matched directors and artists to create symbiotic pairings of talent. His work with the likes of Joy Crookes, Fly Anakin, Arlo Parks and Stormzy have resulted in award-winning and culture-defining music videos, but most importantly are the foundations for long-standing relationship between talent, artist and production.• Somesuch UK directors' roster here; Leethal Reppin here

Promonews - 1 month ago

newsNominations for Video Prisma Awards at BAMV Fest 2024 announced

Buenos Aires Music+Video Festival (BAMV) has now begun, running from October 28th to 31st, with the 2024 Video Prisma Awards, the festival’s official award ceremony - taking on October 31st at the C ART MEDIA venue in Buenos Aires, Argentina.With over 200 nominees from 24 different countries, the most nominated music video is Swaggerboyz ft. Dillom's El morocho, el rubio y el colo, directed by Kevin Zeta and Santi Chaher, which is competing in six categories including Best Video. The most nominated director at the awards is Noduerm0 from Argentina.Music videos by international artists such as Dua Lipa, Justice, Charli XCX have also been nominated in the International Section of the event.Organised by the Buenos Aires Music+Video Festival, The Video Prisma Awards is celebrating its sixth edition this year. A total of 219 videos have been nominated across 34 categories, including several that were open to public voting, including Pop Video, Rock Video, and Urban Video, as part of the YouTube Music Competition, the event’s main sponsor.• Full list of nominations for the Video Prisma Awards at BAMV 2024 here

Promonews - 1 month ago

newsUK Music Video Awards 2024: Aidan Zamiri wins Video Of The Year for Charli XCX’s 360, Aube Perrie wins Best Director for second year running

Last night at the 17th annual UK Music Video Awards, the biggest global celebration of music video creativity, the Aidan Zamiri-directed video for Charli XCX’s 360 won Video Of The Year, and Aube Perrie won the Best Director award for the second year in succession. Photos by James Mead.On a night of high excitement at the ceremony held at Magazine London in North Greenwich - and hosted for the second year running by DJ, presenter and Scissor Sisters frontwoman Ana Matronic (top right, with Aidan Zamiri with his Video of the Year prize) - the Best Production Company prize went to Object & Animal, while its US-based EP Alex Brinkman, won the inaugural Best Executive Producer award.Above: Aube Perrie (left) accepts the Best Director award from Oscar Wendt of award sponsors Electric Theatre CollectiveAbove: Object & Animal collect Best Production Company, Morgan Clement (centre) holding the award; presented by Sam Clark (front right) of award sponsors KodakAbove: Theo Hue Williams accepts the Best Producer award from Estere of award sponsors WPAOther leading winners included directing duo The Reids, who won Best New Director, and Theo Hue Williams, who won Best Producer; Alexa Haywood won Best Agent for the third year in a row, and XL Recordings’ Scott Wright won Best Creative Commissioner.And the UKMVAs also bestowed its highest honour, The Icon Award, to legendary Canadian director Floria Sigismondi, for her longstanding contribution to the artform of music video – the award presented to her by her husband, musician Lawrence Rothman.Above: The Reids (left & centre) accept the Best New Director award from Jon Davey of LeapAbove: Scott Wright of XL Recordings wins Best Creative CommissionerAbove: Floria Sigismondi accepts The Icon AwardAs well as accepting the Best Director award from Electric Theatre Collective’s Oscar Wendt – a year after being an absent winner of his first Best Director win – Aube Perrie also saw videos he has directed in the past year win more four awards.Two of them went to his video for RM’s Lost! – Best Alternative Video International and Best Production Design in a Video, the latter accepted by art directing team Studio Augmenta. Perrie’s video for Fontaines D.C.’s Starburster won Best Rock Video International and his video for JADE’s Angel Of My Dreams won Best Editing in a Video, accepted by editor Gwen Ghelid.Above: Hatty Ellis Coward and Stephanie Kevers, aka Studio Augmenta, win Best Production Design In A VideoAbove: Gwen Ghelid (right) accepts the Best Editing In A Video award from Max Colt of award sponsors Digital Beauty WorkAbove: Pensacola (left) wins Best Visual Effects In A Video with producer Callum Harrison (centre) and CANADA MD Marta BobicOther double award winning videos were the Tom Emmerson directed video for AntsLive’s Captain Ants, winner of Best HipHop/Grime/Rap Video UK and Best Performance in a Video – won by AntsLive; The Chemical Brothers’ Skipping Like A Stone, directed by Pensacola, which won Best Dance/Electronic Video UK and Best Visual Effects in a Video; and Zamiri’s video for Charli XCX’s 360, where he picked up the award for Best Pop Video UK before receiving the Video of the Year prize from Ana Matronic.Two videos by Fontaines D.C. were honoured, Perrie’s Starburster and Here’s The Thing, the Luna Carmoon-directed video taking the award for Best Styling in a Video, accepted by wardrobe stylist Lucy James.More notable winners included Tajana Tokyo for her video for Ezra Collective's God Gave Me Feet For Dancing, which won Best R&B/Soul Video UK; Loose for Fred Again & Anderson Paak.’s Places To Be, which won Best Live Video; Rich Hall for his Depeche Mode video People Are Good, winning Best Alternative Video UK; David Helman winning Best Rock Video UK for IDLES' Gift Horse; and Beloji who delivered a heartfelt speech on accepting the award for Best Special Visual Project for his self-directed series of films Auguerre: Infinite Trolling.US director C Prinz won Best Pop Video International for her video for Mette’s Bet – the second year in succession a Mette video has won that award, and Prinz’s video for Jeremy Pope U Lost + What I Gotta Do won Best Choreography in a Video, the award going to celebrated choreographer Parris Goebel. Habitual UKMVA winner Francois Rousselet this year took the Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Video International award, for the second time in three years, for his direction of Free Nationals ft A$AP Rocky & Anderson Paak.'s Gangsta.Raman Djafari won Best Animation in a Video for Coldplay's Feelslikeimfallinginlove. Léa Ceheivi won Best Dance/Electronic Video International for Justice's Generator.The evening began with a performance by Supermodel – the electronic duo comprised of directors Joe Connor and Emile Rafael – of their track Push. Their self-directed video was shortlisted in the Best Dance/Electronic Video UK category. Then a series of awards where handed to Newcomer award recipients, including for inaugural Newcomer categories for Best Cinematography, Editing and Colour Grading.The Newcomer award winners included French director/editor Ferina, who won Best Editing Newcomer for Yvnnis's Gare Du Nord; DoP Angelo Marques, winner of Best Cinematography Newcomer for Wallace Cleaver's Plus Rien N'est Grave; Alex O'Brien at Okay Studio, winning Best Colour Grading Newcomer for Say Lou Lou's Dust; and Alex Acy won Best Dance/Electronic Video Newcomer for his video for Realo's Money Up Pants Down, having just arrived from Montreal in time to accept the award.• See the full list of winners and credits at the UK Music Video Awards 2024 here

Promonews - 1 month ago

newsUK Music Video Awards 2024: all the winners announced at ceremony tonight

AIDAN ZAMIRI'S VIDEO FOR CHARLI XCX'S 360 TAKES VIDEO OF THE YEAR & BEST POP VIDEO UKAUBE PERRIE WINS BEST DIRECTOR FOR SECOND YEAR RUNNING; HIS VIDEOS WIN FOUR AWARDSTHE REIDS AWARDED BEST NEW DIRECTOROBJECT & ANIMAL NAMED BEST PRODUCTION COMPANYSCOTT WRIGHT WINS BEST CREATIVE COMMISSIONERICON AWARD PRESENTED TO LEGENDARY DIRECTOR FLORIA SIGISMONDIThe 17th annual UK Music Video Awards took place tonight, October 24th, at Magazine London, hosted by Ana Matronic (above).39 awards were presented on the night - here is a full list of the winners:UK Music Video Awards 2024 – THE WINNERSBest Pop Video – UK in association with Cinelab Film & DigitalCharli XCX – 360Director: Aidan ZamiriProducers: Jami Arceo, Evan ThickeProduction Co: Object & AnimalCommissioner: Andrew Reid for Atlantic RecordsBest R&B / Soul Video – UKEzra Collective ft Yazmin Lacey – God Gave Me Feet For DancingDirector: Tajana TokyoProducer: Ayomide AlliProduction Co: SomesuchCommissioner: Jake Crossland for PartisanBest Dance / Electronic Video – UKThe Chemical Brothers ft Beck – Skipping Like A StoneDirector: PensacolaProducer: Callum HarrisonProduction Co: CanadaCommissioner: Ailsa Robertson for EMIBest Rock Video – UKIDLES – Gift HorseDirector: David HelmanProducer: Manoela ChiabaiProduction Co: IconoclastCommissioner: John Moule for Partisan RecordsBest Alternative Video – UKDepeche Mode – People Are GoodDirector: Rich HallProducer: Manoela ChiabaiProduction Co: Riff Raff FilmsCommissioner: Saul Levitz for Columbia USBest Hip Hop / Grime / Rap Video – UKAntsLive – Captain AntsDirector: Tom EmmersonProducer: Joseph GoldmanProduction Co: Pulse FilmsCommissioner: Tom EmmersonRecord Co: Payday RecordsBest Pop Video – InternationalMette – BetDirector: C PrinzProducer: Joel SpencerProduction Co: Smuggler, Field Trip MediaCommissioner: Kat Cattaneo for Sony Music Entertainment UKBest R&B / Soul Video – InternationalKamasi Washington ft George Clinton, D Smoke – Get LitDirector: Jenn NkiruProducer: Maeva TenneroniProduction Co: IconoclastCommissioner: Caroline Waxse for YoungBest Dance / Electronic Video – InternationalJustice – GeneratorDirector: Léa CeheiviProducer: Horace De GunzbourgProduction Co: AswanCommissioner: Christian De Rosnay for Ed Banger, Because MusicBest Rock Video – InternationalFontaines D.C. – StarbursterDirector: Aube PerrieProducers: Joseph Goldman, Luke Tierney (Two Happy)Production Co: Pulse FilmsCommissioner: Scott Wright for Xl RecordingsBest Alternative Video – InternationalRM – Lost!Director: Aube PerrieProducers: Joseph Goldman, Luke Tierney (Two Happy)Production Co: Pulse FilmsCreative Director: San YawnCreative Team: Sehoon Jang, JnkyrdRecord Co: Bighit MusicBest Hip Hop / Grime / Rap Video – InternationalFree Nationals, A$AP Rocky, Anderson .Paak – GangstaDirector: François RousseletProducer: Jules De ChateleuxProduction Co: DivisionCommissioner: Anderson PaakRecord Co: EmpireBest Pop/R&B/Soul Video – NewcomerMatilda Mann – Meet CuteDirector: Ben HarrisProducers: Ben Harris, Evie StylianouProduction Co: Screw LooseCommissioner: Chris McCourt for 7476Best Dance / Electronic Video – NewcomerRealo – Money Up Pants DownDirector: Alex AcyProducers: Zoé Marcil-Bérubé, Alex AcyBest Rock / Alternative Video – NewcomerElbow – Lovers’ LeapDirector: BabyProducer: Freddie HillProduction Co: Graded Films, MindseyeCommissioner: Ariel Pedatzur for PolydorBest Hip Hop / Grime / Rap Video – NewcomerAntsLive – CutleryDirector: Billy KingProducers: Daniel Coen, Smera KumarProduction Co: Torriano / MotherCommissioner: Tom Emmerson for Payday RecordsBest Production Design in a VideoRM – Lost!Production Designer: Studio AugmentaDirector: Aube PerrieProduction Co: Pulse FilmsRecord Co: Bighhit MusicBest Styling in a VideoFontaines D.C. – Here’s The ThingStylist: Lucy JamesDirector: Luna CarmoonProduction Co: ProdcoRecord Co: XL RecordingsBest Choreography in a VideoJeremy Pope – U Lost + What I Gotta DoChoreographer: Parris GoebelDirector: C PrinzProduction Co: Smuggler, Paradise ProductionsBest Cinematography in a Video in association with HarborLil Dicky – HahahaCinematographer: Benjamin LoebDirector: Phillip R LopezProduction Co: Typeface x FreenjoyBest Cinematography in a Video – NewcomerWallace Cleaver – Plus Rien N'est GraveCinematographer: Angelo MarquesDirector: SangfroidProduction Co: OcurensRecord Co: BoroBest Colour Grading in a Video in association with Studio RMAlaskan Tapes – Of Woods And SeasColourist: Sam Gilling @ Outsider EditorialDirector: Andrew De ZenProduction Co: NakamaRecord Co: NettwerkBest Colour Grading in a Video – NewcomerSay Lou Lou – DustColourist: Alex O'Brien @ OkayStudioDirector: Angelina Mamoun-BergenwallProduction Co: LundlundBest Editing in a Video in association with Digital Beauty WorkJade – Angel Of My DreamsEditor: Gwen GhelidDirector: Aube PerrieProduction Co: Pulse FilmsRecord Co: RCA, Sony Music Entertainment UKBest Editing in a Video - NewcomerYvnnis – Gare Du NordEditor: FerinaDirector: FerinaProduction Co: Omar FilmsRecord Co: Filigrane, Plus262Best Visual Effects in a VideoThe Chemical Brothers ft Beck – Skipping Like A StoneVFX Artists: PensacolaDirector: PensacolaPost House: MathematicProduction Co: CanadaRecord Co: EMIBest Animation in a VideoColdplay – FeelslikeimfallinginloveDirector: Raman DjafariAnimators: Tokay, Dante Zaballa, Martin Robic, Kinemus, Jack Zhang, Niki Lindroth Von Bahr, Moera.Cf, Gaia Esther Maria, Aaron Fisher, Karlotta Freier, Raman Djafari, Isabel Garrett, Hannah Van Der Weide, Kohana Wilson, Ram HanProduction Co: BlinkinkRecord Co: Warner MusicBest Performance in a VideoAntsLive – Captain AntsPerformer: AntsLiveDirector: Tom EmmersonProducer: Joseph GoldmanProduction Co: Pulse FilmsCommissioner: Tom Emmerson for Payday RecordsBest Special Visual ProjectBaloji – Augure: Infinite TrollingDirector: BalojiProducer: Gregory PanteixProduction Co: LoveboatCommissioner: Bruno Lion for Peer Music FranceBest Live VideoFred Again.. X Anderson .Paak ft Chika – Places To BeDirector: LooseProducer: Balint SeresProduction Co: Stink FilmsCommissioner: Kim Jarrett for Atlantic Records UKBest Creative CommissionerScott WrightBest AgentAlexa Haywood, Freeagent UKBest Producer in association with WPA UKTheo Hue WilliamsBest Executive ProducerAlex Brinkman, Object & AnimalBest New Director in association with LeapThe ReidsBest Director in association with Electric Theatre CollectiveAube PerrieBest Production Company in association with KodakObject & AnimalThe Icon AwardFloria SigismondiVideo of the YearCharli XCX – 360Director: Aidan ZamiriProducers: Jami Arceo, Evan ThickeProduction Co: Object & AnimalCommissioner: Andrew Reid for Atlantic Records

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newsUk Music Video Awards 2024: here we go...

It's arrived at last - the biggest night of the year for music videos.The UK Music Video Awards 2024 takes place at Magazine London in North Greenwich, London tonight, October 24th, for the third successive year, where a packed house of music video professionals will celebrate the industry's achievements over the past 12 months.The address of the venue is 11 Ordnance Crescent, London, SE10 0JH. The nearest tube station is North Greenwich (Jubilee Line).Nearly 40 awards will be handed out in a ceremony hosted by our presenter this evening, and returning for the second time - presenter, DJ, frontwoman of The Scissor Sisters, Ana Matronic.For those attending tonight's show, the doors open at 6.30pm for pre-show refreshments, supper at 7.30pm, and the show itself at 8pm. The festivities will continue at Magazine London for the aftershow party, until 1am. The event is now sold out.

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newsBRBR join Spindle for UK representation

Directing team BRBR have joined Spindle for representation for commercials and music videos in the UK and Benelux.BRBR is a film collective who, over the the last ten years, have become known as one of Europe’s most promising talents. Their work hovers between a heightened, otherworldly aesthetic and powerful, raw storytelling, and has picked up multiple awards at Cannes Lions, YDA, Ciclope, Shots and more.BRBR is made up of a director duo Luis Rojo and Nacho A Villar, who regularly partner with cinematographer Michal Babinec and a few other trusted collaborators. They met in 2013 coming from a mixed background of film school and fine arts, and since then have continually created boundary-pushing films at the intersection of commercials, music and visual arts.Across an eclectic body of work, they are most known for cinematic visuals that portray a reflection of contemporary society and how we can help contribute towards it. Alongside successful commercial campaigns for the likes of Salvation Army, VW and Pornhub Toys, their acclaimed series Heroes Of Today brought together several brands to join forces and transform society.This powerful collection of short films addresses taboo topics in sport like racism, homophobia, sexual abuse and discrimination, and uses a range of narrative techniques including deep-fake and face replacement technology. Heroes of Today was awarded in a range of categories at Cannes Lions, Ciclope, Shots, and was featured in the Saatchi & Saatchi New Creators Showcase.BRBR’s work in music videos has been met with equal regard. With an experimental visual-arts and high-fashion aesthetic, their ‘Exil’ promo for techno ensemble Territoire premiered on Nowness - and was celebrated as the ‘Best Musical Project of the Year’ on that platform. It was recognised at Berlin Music video awards.Their debut feature film La Mala Familia is currently available on Netflix. Featuring non-professional actors cast to play themselves, this genre-pushing film explores the story of a group of friends reuniting during one member's prison leave, only to confront a problem from their past that could land them all in jail. The film premiered at the Seville European Film Festival and the International Film Festival Rotterdam, and was celebrated as the Best Spanish Documentary of the Year and longlisted for the Academy Awards."BRBR’s command of story telling craft and compassionate direction in their work has left an indelible impression on me," says Spindle executive producer Mayling Wong. "Each piece of work is beautifully executed technically, whilst containing a rare soulful core that resonates with humanity. I am so excited to see them take on the UK market and grow within the Spindle family."BRBR add: "Teaming up with Spindle feels like we've found our creative soulmates right here in London. It's a casa where we feel like family. We've been following their trajectory for a long time before joining and we feel so aligned when it comes to style, ambition, and what makes great work tick. We're at the beginning of an exciting journey, and feel so ready and excited about forging new partnerships and bringing fresh, boundary-pushing stories to life."• Watch BRBR's work at Spindie here

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