video entry

this category is open to any pop video completed and delivered to the commissioning company or client between 1 august 2017 and 31 july 2018. you must select a sub-category: uk, international or newcomer.

• uk means a video for a uk artist (ie. a british passport holder)

• international means a video for a non-uk artist

• newcomer means a video for either a uk or international artist made for under £6000 (or equivalent). this category is designed to recognise newcomer directing talent

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• originality of concept

• technical expertise and execution

• effectiveness of the video in showcasing or promoting the music.

this category is open to any dance video completed and delivered to the commissioning company or client between 1 august 2017 and 31 july 2018. you must select a sub-category: uk, international or newcomer.

• uk means a video for a uk artist (ie. a british passport holder)

• international means a video for a non-uk artist

• newcomer means a video for either a uk or international artist made for under £6000 (or equivalent). this category is designed to recognise newcomer directing talent

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• originality of concept

• technical expertise and execution

• effectiveness of the video in showcasing or promoting the music

this category is open to any rock video completed and delivered to the commissioning company or client between 1 august 2017 and 31 july 2018. you must select a sub-category: uk, international or newcomer.

• uk means a video for a uk artist (ie. a british passport holder)

• international means a video for a non-uk artist

• newcomer means a video for either a uk or international artist made for under £6000 (or equivalent). this category is designed to recognise newcomer directing talent

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• originality of concept

• technical expertise and execution

• effectiveness of the video in showcasing or promoting the music

this category is open to any alternative video completed and delivered to the commissioning company or client between 1 august 2017 and 31 july 2018. you must select a sub-category: uk, international or newcomer.

• uk means a video for a uk artist (ie. a british passport holder)

• international means a video for a non-uk artist

• newcomer means a video for either a uk or international artist made for under £6000 (or equivalent). this category is designed to recognise newcomer directing talent

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• originality of concept

• technical expertise and execution

• effectiveness of the video in showcasing or promoting the music

this category is open to any urban video completed and delivered to the commissioning company or client between 1 august 2017 and 31 july 2018. you must select a sub-category: uk, international or newcomer.

• uk means a video for a uk artist (ie. a british passport holder)

• international means a video for a non-uk artist

• newcomer means a video for either a uk or international artist made for under £6000 (or equivalent). this category is designed to recognise newcomer directing talent

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• originality of concept

• technical expertise and execution

• effectiveness of the video in showcasing or promoting the music

this category is open to any piece of work that uses interactivity to extend the boundaries of music video, and the visual representation and promotion of music generally, through innovative ideas and the creative use of technology

to qualify the work must have been completed and delivered to the commissioning company or other client, between 1 august 2017 and 31 july 2018.

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• originality of concept

• technical expertise and execution

• effectiveness of the film in promoting or showcasing the artist, music or project for which it was created

you will be required to provide either a link to the actual piece or a demo of it for the judging. we will contact you to request supplementary information.

this category is open to any short form live audio performance recording featuring 5 tracks or less and shot in a studio or other intimate venue. to have been delivered to the commissioning company or other client, between 1 august 2017 and 31 july 2018.

the award will be made to the director of the video along with the commissioner

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• artistic merit

• technical expertise and execution

• effectiveness of the film in promoting or showcasing the music and/or artist

you will be required to upload the full music performance to our online platform

this category is open to any longform live audio music coverage shot and delivered to the commissioning company or other client, between 1 august 2017 and 31 july 2018. this category is for long form content including concerts, festival coverage and tv specials. performances of 5 tracks or less can be entered into the live session category.

the award will be made to the director of the video along with the commissioner

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• artistic merit
• technical expertise and execution
• effectiveness of the film in promoting or showcasing the music and/or artist

you will be required to upload a 3 minute excerpt of your film to our online platform and provide a full length digital copy for the judges.

this category is open to any music video completed and delivered to the commissioning company or other client, between 1 august 2017 and 31 July 2018.

the award is made to the production designer of the video.

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• artistic merit
• quality of execution
• creative contribution of the production design to the final video

this category is open to any music video completed and delivered to the commissioning company or other client, between 1 august 2017 and 31 july 2018.

the award is open to hair, make-up and/or wardrobe stylists and will be made to the stylist(s) responsible for the video.

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• artistic merit
• quality of execution
• creative contribution of the styling to the final video

this category is open to any music video completed and delivered to the commissioning company or other client, between 1 august 2017 and 31 july 2018.

the award is made to the choreographer of the video.

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• artistic merit
• quality of execution
• creative contribution of the choreography to the final video

this category is open to any music video completed and delivered to the commissioning company or other client, between 1 august 2017 and 31 july 2018.

the award is made to the cinematographer of the video.

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• artistic merit
• quality of execution
• creative contribution of the cinematography to the final video

this category is open to any music video completed and delivered to the commissioning company or other client, between 1 august 2017 and 31 july 2018.

the award is made to the colourist of the video.

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• artistic merit
• quality of execution
• creative contribution of the colour grade to the final video

please note that in round 2 of judging, you will be asked to supply side-by-side files for your entry.

this category is open to any music video completed and delivered to the commissioning company or other client, between 1 august 2017 and 31 july 2018.

the award is made to the editor of the video.

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• artistic merit
• quality of execution
• creative contribution of the editing to the final video

this category is open to any music video completed and delivered to the commissioning company or other client, between 1 august 2017 and 31 july 2018.

the award is made to the visual effects artist(s) of the video

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• artistic merit
• quality of execution
• creative contribution of the visual effects to the final video

this category is open to any music video completed and delivered to the commissioning company or other client, between 1 august 2017 and 31 july 2018.

the award is made to the animator of the video.

judging criteria

our judges will be asked to assess the entries according to the following criteria:

• artistic merit
• quality of execution
• creative contribution of the animation to the final video