Who Says Big Budgets Are the Secret to a Great Music Video?
Let’s be real… who needs a Hollywood-sized budget to create a showstopper? Sometimes, the best music videos come from the tiny purse strings and huge creativity. And this year, our BEST LOW BUDGET nominees have truly proven that amazing visuals don’t need an army of cash to back them up.
These 10 trailblazers have proven that, when it comes to music videos, it’s not about how much you spend, it’s about how much heart, passion, and pure DIY magic you pour into it. From creative costumes that make you wonder, “Where did they even get that?” to props that could’ve been crafted in a basement workshop, these nominees have got it covered. Oh, and did we mention the drama? It’s a rollercoaster of rage, emotional chaos, and a good deal of blood (because why not?). Plus, there are some epic skateboarding tricks sprinkled in for good measure.
It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s ridiculously fun. These music videos prove that sometimes the best things come from limited resources and an overflowing cup of creativity.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets now and join us from June 12th to 14th for an unforgettable celebration of music videos, where creativity rules, and budgets don’t stand a chance!
CREDITS (in order of appearance)
TAPABOKA – El Rey @tapaboka.fm
- Director: Leo Arango @leoarango77
- Creative Directors: Carlos Pérez – TAPABOKA @elasticpeople & @tapaboka.fm
- Production Company: Elastic People @elasticpeople
Japanese Super Rats – 哀 (Ai) @japanesesuperrats
- Director: Anthony Yano Hays @anthonyyanohays
- DOP: Petter Moen Jensen @petterjensendop
- Editor: Andrew Holmes @andreweditor
- VFX: Michelle Recio @michy.depote
- Production Company: Muddler Inc. @muddler.inc
- Director, DOP & Editor: Solomon @solomon.dde
- Production Company: PATTERN FILM @pattern.film
- Director: Daria Basancova @basanceva
- DOP, Editor & VFX: Bogolyubov Pavel @pavelbogo
- Art Director: Marina Klyukovskaya @marina_klyukovskaya
- Director & Editor: DEADHORSES @_deadhorses_
- DOP: Klára Rychtarčiková @singledadonline
- Creative Direction: Lillie Eiger
Elodie Gervaise – Swallow Me Whole @elodiegervaise
- Director & Editor: Adam Munnings @adammunnings
- DOP: Lucas Heinze
- Production House: Adam Munnings Studio
- Director: Ronen Eldar @rorow.yourboat
- DOP & Editor: Sebastian Steins @heironymos
- Artistic Direction: LAMIA and Ronen Eldar @lamiamusicuk & @rorow.yourboat
Dornika – Bush @dornikathepoet
- Director: Ronen Eldar @rorow.yourboat
- DOP: El Méchin-Angot @voila_el
- Lead Editor & VFX: Sebastian Steins @heironymos
- Art Direction: Stevie Stevie @4yrs_old
Narosa x Vendela – 5y5 @narosamusic & @ugh.vendela
- Directors: Damn Cisco & Disorder @damn.cisco & @johnnydisorder
- DOP: André Santos @andregsantos_dop
- Editors: Francisco Faria, João Correia @damn.cisco & @johnnydisorder
- Director: Fabien Frankel @fabienfrankel
- DOP: Tasha Duursma @tasha_duursma
- Editors: Rory McLean & Victoria Man @rorcarrot & @ivicstagram
- VFX: Tijan Holder
- Production Designer: Columba Williams @columbaaa
- Production Company: MarcelMonique Pictures @marcelmoniquepictures
