Exploring the Visual Universe: The Best VFX in Music Videos
VFX (visual effects) are where the rules of reality get thrown out the window—and who doesn’t love a little chaos in their music videos? From space travel to futuristic dystopian landscapes, VFX lets us venture beyond our wildest dreams, turning impossible scenes into eye-popping visuals that leave you questioning how it was ever done.
This year, the Best Visual Effects category at the BMVAs showcases some of the most innovative and jaw-dropping work we’ve seen in music videos. Think giant bugs roaming cities, robots having existential crises, and entire galaxies explored without ever leaving your couch. The creativity on display is nothing short of mind-boggling.
What makes these videos stand out? It’s not just about impressive visuals (though, don’t get us wrong, some of these shots will make you do a double-take). The best VFX moments are those that seamlessly weave into the story, enhancing the emotional impact and taking the viewer on a journey they could never have imagined! While also providing that “How did they do that?!” moment.
Whether it’s an astronaut battling a surreal, dystopian world, or a music video that feels like it’s straight out of a sci-fi epic, the nominees this year have truly redefined what’s possible with VFX.
So, buckle up! The Best Visual Effects category is not just about flashy visuals; it’s about pushing the limits of creativity. Join us at the festival from June 12th to 14th as we celebrate the minds behind these visual masterpieces. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it!
CREDITS (in order of appearance)
Ziak feat Kaaris – Rien ne se remplace @ziakimbo & @kaarisofficiel1
- Director: Swann+Yoann @swannyoann
- DOP: Nicolas Desaintquentin @nicolasdeqaintquentin
- Editor: Henry Gatard @henrygatard
MNNK Bro. (Takashi Murakami & JP THE WAVY) – LV MURAKAMI @mnnk_bro
- VFX & Director: BRTHR @_brthr_
- DOP: Erwan Cloarec @erwancloarec
- Editor: BRTHR, BUDDHA INC. @_brthr_ & @buddha.inc_
- Art department: Nouvelle Vague @nouvelle_vague_art
- Production Company: SOS IN Bel Air @sosinbelair
Drake – First Person Shooter ft. J. Cole @champagnepapi & @realcoleworld
- VFX: Mathematic, Karen Arakelian, Pendulum, Scissor Films, Black Hat & Aid6n.edits @mathematic.tv, @karen.arakelian2, @pendulum.vfx, @scissorfilms, @blackhatvfx, @ricklancaster_ & @aid6n.edits
- Director: Gibson Hazard @gibsonhazard
- DOP: Bobby Shore @bobbysteez
- Creative Direction: Jack Bannon & Reduciano @jakbannon & @reduciano
- Production Company: House of Hazard x Denim @producedbydenim
Quebonafide – Futurama 3 @quebahombre
- VFX: Andrzej Dragan, Patryk @andrzejdragan
- Gadaszewski, pwee3000
- Director & Editor: Andrzej Dragan @andrzejdragan
- DOP: Piotr Uznański @uznanskipiotr_dop
- Production Company: Magnetowid Sp. z o.o.
Vinida Weng – Kill The Fear (ft. Manu WorldStar & Ava like Lava) @vinidaweng
Dafna – I Wanna Feel @dafnamusic
- VFX: Abraham Mast @abrahammast
- Director & Editor: Teck @teck
- DOP: Tim Sutherland @dptimsutherland
Audrey Nuna – Jokes on Me @audreynuna
- VFX: Collin Journee & Mathieu Jussreandot @colin.journee & @jussreandot_mat
- Director: Gabriel Dugué @gab_bunk
- DOP: Jeff Bierman @jeffbierman
- Editor: Yanjun Zhou, Antoine Deslandes @yanjunzh0u & @antoinedeslandes
- Production Company: Ocurens @ocurenscontent
- VFX supervisor: Dylan Sachi @2.35sachi
- Director & Editor: Loïc Foulon @loic_foulon
- DOP: Nikita Popkov @nikitapopkov
- Production Company: KAIROS PRODUCTION @_kairos.tv
IZZY SPEARS – BURN FT. LEYA @iizzyspearss
- VFX: ZHEESHEE, ATAKA51 @zheeshee & @aaataka51
- Director: ATAKA51 @aaataka51
- DOP: SERGEI MEDVEDEV @serejamedvedev
- Post Production Producers: PAVEL TCHUGUNOV, SOPHIA KATULSKA
- Creative Direction: Georgia Pendlebury @georgia.pendleburyProduction Company: FARAGO PROJECTS & HENRY @faragoprojects & @henry.tv
