In spite of everything that has happened this year, one thing continues to get bigger, better, more impressive - the devotion to music video makers to the medium of Film. 2020 has arguably seen the greatest number of videos shot on celluloid - on formats from Super8 to 35mm, but mostly on 16mm - since the early years of the advent of digital technology.

It has been something of a revolution, and Cinelab London have led the way in making this revolution possible. The Slough-based film processing company actually processed and scanned over 450 music videos in 2019. Despite the challenging year, 2020 has seen that trend continue. 

Music video directors and DoPs are hugely influential in the increase of film being used.

Lots of music videos shortlisted at this year's UK Music Video Awards were shot on film, and Cinelab were involved in many of those - mainly in processing and scanning work shot on film; occasionally also recording digital images to celluloid, then scanning to create an authentic film look. 

And here is a playlist of videos, selected by the team at Cinelab, of music videos that were shortlisted and won at this year's UKMVAs that they were involved with.

"We’re proud to have worked on so many of the shortlisted projects this year," says Cinelab London CEO Adrian Bull. “Music video directors and DoPs are hugely influential in the increase of film being used, wanting to experience shooting on the format and its many benefits.

"We really are here to support and educate all those interested in the analogue medium wherever we can. Thankyou to all our clients for helping the craft of working with film continues on to another generation." 

Prospa - Control The Party
Shortlisted: Best Dance/Electronic Video - UK
Shortlisted: Best Production Company 

Moses Boyd - Stranger Than Fiction
Shortlisted: Best Alternative Video - UK

DJ Shadow ft De La Soul - Rocket Fuel
Winner: Video Of The Year
Winner: Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Video - International
Winner: Best Colour Grading
Winner: Best Editing
Shortlisted: Best Production Design
Shortlisted: Best Cinematography

Mura Masa ft Slowthai – Deal Wiv It
Shortlisted: Best Dance/Electronic Video - UK
Shortlisted: Best Production Company

Jorja Smith – By Any Means
Shortlisted: Best R&B/Soul Video – UK
Shortlisted: Best Editing

Declan McKenna – The Key To Life On Earth
Shortlisted: Best Rock Video – UK 
Shortlisted: Best New Director

Coldplay – Trouble In Town
Shortlisted: Best Rock Video – UK 
Winner: Best Production Company

Babeheaven – Cassette Beat
Shortlisted: Best Pop Video – Newcomer

Arlo Parks – Black Dog
Shortlisted: Best R&B/Soul Video – Newcomer

The Academic – Acting My Age  
Shortlisted: Best Rock Video – Newcomer

Willie J Healey – True Stereo
Winner: Best Rock Video – Newcomer

Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes – Lift Off
Shortlisted: Best Live Video

Eden – Projector
Shortlisted: Best Production Design
Shortlisted: Best Colour Grading
Shortlisted: Best Director
Shortlisted: Best Production Company