2014 UK Music Video Awards

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2014 UK Music Video Awards
Date10 November 2014
Location Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London
Hosted by Adam Buxton
Website www.ukmva.com

The 2014 UK Music Video Awards were held on 10 November 2014 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in Southbank Centre, London and was hosted by Adam Buxton to recognise the best in music videos and music film making from United Kingdom and worldwide. [1] [2] The nominations were announced on 2 October 2014. [3] The collaboration "Turn Down for What" between French producer DJ Snake and American rapper Lil Jon received the award for Video of the Year, directed by filmmaking duo Daniels. [4] Korea-American director Joseph Kahn received the Icon Award.

Contents

Video of the Year

Video of the Year

Icon Award

Video of the Year

Video Genre Categories

Best Pop Video - UKBest Pop Video - International
Best Dance Video - UKBest Dance Video - International
Best Urban Video - UKBest Urban Video - International
Best Rock/Indie Video - UKBest Rock/Indie Video - International
  • Throne – "Tharsis Sleeps"
    (Directors: Nicos Livesey & Tom Bunker)
  • Drenge – "Fuckabout"
  • Jake Bugg – "There's a Beast and We All Feed It"
  • James – "Moving On"
  • Peace – "Money"
  • Peace – "Lost On Me"
Best Alternative Video - UKBest Alternative Video - International
Best Pop Video - BudgetBest Dance Video - Budget
  • Friend Within – "The Renegade"
    (Director: Craig Moore)
  • Basement Jaxx – "Mermaid of Salinas"
  • Festival Girlfriend – "Infatuation"
  • Halogen – "So"
  • Max Cooper – "Supine"
  • TCTS – "These Heights"
Best Urban Video - BudgetBest Rock/Indie Video - Budget
  • Bonnie Banane – "Champs-Elysees"
    (Director: Helmi)
  • Die Antwoord – "Pitbull Terrier"
  • Knytro – "My Motive (Movement)"
  • Moors – "Asphyxiated"
  • Pearls Negras – "Make It Last"
  • Run the Jewels – "A Christmas F*cking Miracle"
Best Alternative Video - Budget

Technical Achievement Categories

Best Animation in a VideoBest Art Direction & Design in a Video
Best Cinematography in a VideoBest Choreography in a Video
Best Editing in a VideoBest Styling in a Video
Best Colour Grade in a VideoBest Visual Effects in a Video

Non-traditional Music Visual and Public Vote Categories

Best Live Music CoverageBest Music AD - TV or Online
Best Interactive VideoVEVO Must See Award (Public Voted)

Individual Categories

Best ProducerBest Commissioner
  • Amber Millington
  • Brett Webb
  • Joe Walker
  • Jules de Chateleux
  • Rik Green
  • Sarah Tognazzi
  • Caroline Clayton
  • Connie Meade
  • Dan Curwin
  • James Hackett
  • Sam Seager
  • Semera Khan
Best DirectorBest New Director
  • Truman and Cooper
  • George Belfield
  • Georgia Hudson
  • Nadia
  • Oliver Hadlee Pearch
  • Thomas Rhazi
Best Video Artist

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