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A visionary directorial triumph, Atarashii Gakko! - "Tokyo Calling" @japan_leaders takes home 3rd place in the Best Director category, thanks to the mind-bending vision of Pennacky @pennacky. Produced by Cekai @cekai_jp, this music video is a whirlwind of intense, unexpected, and fantastical visuals that perfectly capture the energy of the song. Ready to unleash your own directorial brilliance? BMVAs 2025 is accepting submissions now (link in bio)!

Pure production magic! Wanda - Mynd takes home 3rd place in the Best Production category, a testament to the incredible work behind the scenes. Ready to showcase your own production prowess? BMVAs 2025 is accepting submissions now (link in bio)!

Enemy Inside hosted a special halloween party, and the video capturing the event is our pick for Music Video of the Week: “Fck That Party” by @weareenemyinside ft. Zak Tell from @clawfingerofficial. Produced by Jonas Sommer, with the story and concept by Nastassja Giulia. "This new track is bringing nu metal and modern metal together. The Halloween-themed party song comes with a fun video but a deep meaning. It's about growing old and looking back nostalgically at the times gone by. It's a reminder that life is short, so enjoy every moment of your life no matter what others think and fill it with things that make you happy!" - ENEMY INSIDE The attitude shining through the screen is not leaving us cold! Will “Fck That Party” get nominated? Time will tell. The Music Video of the Week is a special category where we pick a winner every week to be featured on our social media. Submit your video for a chance to be featured! You can read more about it in our story highlights. CREDITS Music by Evan K @evankofficial & Nastassja Giulia @nastassjagiulia and Pi Stoffers @pistoffers Lyrics by Nastassja Giulia & Evan K. Produced & recorded by Evan K at Epsilon Studio, Aschaffenburg Mixed & mastered by Christoph Wieczorek at Sawdust Recordings Video produced by Jonas Sommer @jonas_sommer_ Story and Concept by Nastassja Giulia Make Up by Nastassja Giulia & Ed Torres Pictures & BTS by Andreas Statzner @andreasstatzner Artwork by Dave Hadarik

With a head-spinning trip to Japan, Booba - 6G takes the 3rd place in the Best Cinematography category, thanks to the dizzying and amusing visuals by cinematographer Fred de Pontcharra @fred_de_pontcharra. Directed by Fred de Pontcharra and produced by Wanda Productions @wanda_productions with label Tallac Records / 92i @tallac_records92i, this music video takes viewers on a wild ride through Japan, showcasing stunning cinematography that's both disorienting and delightful. Ready to showcase your own eye for visual storytelling? BMVAs 2025 is accepting submissions now (link in bio)!

Making a big impact on a small budget, Panterah @panterahhhhhh proves that money can't buy creativity, taking home the 3d place award for Best Low Budget with "Discover." Directed by the talented Aliya Haq @aliyahaq and produced by Katey Meyer @motorcyclemary, this dark and electrifying music video showcases the power of a strong vision, even with limited resources. Ready to prove your own creative potential? BMVAs 2025 is accepting submissions now (link in bio)!

Dance On Our Music Video of the Week is "She’s Gone, Dance On" by @disclosure, produced by @diplomats.tv and directed by @vincentcatel. This film crystallizes moments of ecstasy on an island where the laws of time no longer apply. The cast’s uncontrollable free spirit makes us want to leap through the screen and join the never ending party. Director Vincent Catel’s visual language is nothing short of fascinating. Representative @diplomats.tv notes that Catel’s work is deeply influenced by cinema and documentary photography, often delving into themes of intimacy, alterity, and the passage of time. The visual magic reaches new heights with Director of Photography Jeff Bierman’s phenomenal contribution. His camera and lighting work feel like candy melting on our tongues - an irresistible sensory delight we can’t get enough of. Will “She’s Gone, Dance On” get nominated? Time will tell. The Music Video of the Week is a special category where we pick a winner every week to be featured on our social media. Submit your video for a chance to be featured! You can read more about it in our story highlights. CREDITS Artist: Disclosure @disclosure Director: Vincent Catel @vincentcatel Production Company: Diplomats @diplomats.tv Executive Producers: Roman Pichon Herrera @roman.p.herrera & Solal Micenmacher @solalmic Line Producer: Vincent Vève @vincent_veve Director of Photography: Jeff Bierman @jeffbierman Stylist: Maud Dupuy @maud.dupuy Editor: Titouan Simard @titouansimard_ Post Production: Royal Post @royalpost75 Production Services: All-In Films @all_in.all _in Choreographers: Malik Le Nost @malikee & Julie Dorval @julie_dorval Cast: Fabio Arnold @by.extortion Nina-Laura Auerbach @ninaalaura Alida Bergakker @alidamariaa João Castro @joaothecastro Nathan Gombert @nathan_gt_n Jakub Gromnicki@dondzo Nin Khelifa @ninkhelifa Laoni Lotthe @laodoingthings Hugo Olagnon @dentsdeprison Tristan Sagon @nogass_ Zita Wang @zitawanggg Label: @disorder.group Commissioner: @handsvideo_ @_sullman Directors Rep: @handsvideo_ #Disclosure #ShesGoneDanceOn

A peaceful melody with a vibrant twist, @khruangbin’s "A Love International" takes home 3rd place in the Best Narrative category, thanks to the captivating direction of Scott Dungate @scotty_fingers and production by Taprod Bangkok @taprodbangkok. This music video juxtaposes the song's peaceful sounds with a fast-paced, energizing visual narrative, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Ready to tell your own captivating story? BMVAs 2025 is accepting submissions now (link in bio)!

Laake’s @laake_music shocking and enticing "Electricity" buzzed up the competition, taking home 3rd place in the Best Song category! Directed by the visionary Ludovic Verwaerde @ludovicverwaerde with cinematography by Julie Chevailler @jchevailler and label Somaa, this music video throws viewers into a thrilling hospital setting filled with tense music and visuals that perfectly capture the energy of the song. Ready to unleash your own sonic power? BMVAs 2025 is accepting submissions now (link in bio)!

The music video for Drake - First Person Shooter featuring J. Cole charges into the screen as an exhilarating exploration of rivalry, creative mastery, and self-assured dominance. Produced by House of Hazard x Denim and directed by Gibson Hazard. From ping pong to chess, lyrical sparring, and recreating pop culture moments, the video weaves humor and gravitas in a seamless dance. Directed by Gibson Hazard, it begins with a quirky cameo from Brian Baumgartner (The Office), then spirals into competitive scenes between Drake and Cole. They reimagine Messi and Ronaldo’s chess pose, playfully reference the Spider-Man meme, and wrap it all up with a dramatic rooftop performance at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. The aesthetic fuses slick, vibrant visuals with clever symbolism. Whether it’s the playful reenactments or Drake’s commanding presence atop the arena surrounded by dogs, the narrative pulses with energy. The video crescendos as Drake channels Michael Jackson, subtly nodding to his historic chart-breaking feats. This is a fearless celebration of lyrical prowess and shared greatness. The video doesn’t just match the song’s intensity; it amplifies it, leaving an indelible mark that resonates long after the music fades. Will “First Person Shooter” get nominated? Time will tell. The Music Video of the Week is a special category where we pick a winner every week to be featured on our social media. Submit your video for a chance to be featured! You can read more about it in our story highlights. CREDITS Director: @gibsonhazard EP - @christianandtyler EP/Producer - @liamakiva Executive Producer / Creative Direction- Drake, Jamil “Big Juice” ‘Davis Creative Direction - Jack Bannon & Reduciano Production Company - House of Hazard x Denim Line Producer - @camfrengo & Alex Dall’Orso Associate Producer - @jackieden Cinematographer - @bobbysteez VFX - @mathematic.tv VFX - Karen Arakelian VFX - Pendulum VFX - Scissor Films VFX - Black Hat VFX - Aid6n.edits Colourist - @dantegiani @ethos_studio

A powerful statement indeed! @theestallion - "Hiss" takes home 3rd place in the Best Art Director category, thanks to the visionary work of @mirandalorenz. Directed by Douglas Bernardt @dougbernardt and produced by Stink Films LA with label Hot Girl Productions @theestallion, this music video uses decisive and convincing shots to deliver a powerful message. Ready to make a statement with your art direction? BMVAs 2025 is accepting submissions now (link in bio)

A real feast for the eyes, our third place winner in the Best Art Director category! It’s "Na Money" by @davido @angeliquekidjo @the cavemen under the incredible vision of @anitaashiru. Directed by @dammytwitch and produced by @polarfilmsproductions with @sonymusic, this music video explodes with vibrant colors and costumes, perfectly capturing the energy of the song. Ready to showcase your own artistic vision? BMVAs 2025 is accepting submissions now (link in bio)!

Raw. Fearless. Hypnotic. The music video for Richey V - INFAMIA dives headfirst into raw, unfiltered themes of rebirth, inner demons, and the fragile yet fierce nature of being human. It’s not just a video - it’s an instinctive experience, earning its place as our Music Video of the Week. Fusing live action with haunting, AI-generated visuals, the piece plays with stark black-and-white contrasts, creating a hypnotic push and pull between light and shadow. The gritty, textured imagery moves in sync with the beat, drawing you deeper into its world - both chaotic and strangely serene. Director Manuel Esposito pulls no punches. This is a fearless statement, both defiant and unapologetic. It doesn’t just accompany the music - it elevates it, wrapping the sound in a visual narrative that stays with you long after it’s over. The Music Video of the Week is a special category where we pick a winner every week to be featured on our social media. Submit your video for a chance to be featured! You can read more about it in our story highlights. CREDITS Cast: @jihanebms Director: @manuelespositodirector DoP: @lucaespositodp Camera operator: @lukesporte 1st AC: @rocco.cirifino 2nd AC: @alicepriante.jpg Gaffer: @86section Best boy: @paolo_randazzo Electrician: @upsid3_down Key grip: @mohamedaly_gripper Costume Designer: @margheritaplate Seamstress: Chiara Pesenti Special Make-up: @silvia_murciano_makeup Set Designer: @marcofernandomonti Production assistant: @p1nkabbestia Editor: @filippolorenzi_editor Color Grading: @claudio_beltrami AI content: @brain.aiartists Rental and Studio: @overclockcrew_ Ringlight Design: @damatra.italia Label: @dontplaythisathome_records