Berlin Music Video Awards

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Berlin Music Video Awards
BMVA Logo.jpg
GenreVarious
DatesConsecutive 3 days in May/June
Location(s)Berlin, Germany
Years active2013 - present
FoundersAviel Silook
Website www.berlinmva.com

The Berlin Music Video Awards is an annual international festival held in Berlin, Germany [1] to celebrate the art of music videos. The festival brings together music video enthusiasts, directors, producers, and musicians worldwide to showcase their work and network with other professionals.

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The festival includes a variety of activities such as screenings of nominated music videos, fashion show, various workshops, DJ sets and live performances. Awards are given in a variety of categories, including Best Music Video, Best Director, and Best Cinematography. [2]

The Berlin Music Video Awards provide a platform for emerging artists and established professionals to showcase their work and gain recognition for their cinematographic creativity and skills. The BMVA highlights that anyone can participate, and that quality, originality, and diversity are all valued. [3] [4]

History

Aviel Silook, the producer and manager, founded the Berlin Music Video Awards (BMVA) in 2013. [5] The founder initiated the festival and award ceremony because the concept did not yet exist in Berlin. [6] Initially, it was aimed to be local but in the first year of existence, it became international with participants from Europe and North America. More award categories have been added since then, and international recognition has grown. [7] [8] [9] [10] With the final award coming along with the prize of 6000 euros.

In the past, the Berlin Music Video Awards have featured a diverse range of nominees and jury members. Some of the notable nominees have included music videos by artists such as ASAP Rocky, [11] Rammstein [12] [13] and Little Big (band), [14] Coldplay [15] as well as up-and-coming artists from around the world. [16] However, winners are judged solely on the quality of their work, not their fame or fanbase, and that's what makes this festival truly inclusive. [17] The jury has included industry professionals from various backgrounds, including directors, producers, musicians, and journalists. The Berlin Music Video Awards continue to attract a wide range of talented nominees [18] and industry professionals each year. [19]

The BMVA is distinguished by a diverse lineup that includes low-budget productions, newcomers, and internationally recognized artists. As a result, it highlights the state of the art in the current music video industry and recognizes outstanding productions. [20]

Berlin Music Video Awards (2013-2023)
YearCategoryNameDirector
2013Best Music VideoWinner"MeTube (Carmen – Habanera)" by August Schram Daniel Moshel
2014Best Music VideoWinner"Fear & Delight" by the Correspondents Naren Wilks
2015Best Music VideoWinner"Can't help myself" by Brodinski Feat SD.MEGAFORCE
2016Best Music VideoWinner"Not Butter" by Dillon Francis Brandon Dermer
2017Best Music VideoWinner"Kolshik" by Leningrad lya Naishuller
2018Best Music VideoWinner "Не Париж (Not Paris)" [21] by Leningrad Pavel Sidorov
2019Best Music VideoWinner"We've got to try" by the Chemical Brothers Ninian Doff
2020 [22] Best Music VideoWinner"Horse" by Salvatore Ganacci Vedran Rupic
2021 [23] Best Music VideoWinner"Остин (Austin)" by Zemfira Alexey Krupnik
2022 [24] Best Music VideoWinner"This is Not America" by Residente ft. Ibeyi Greg Ohrel
2023Best Music VideoWinner Fatoumara Diawara ft. Damon – NseraGregory Ohrel

Below there is full list of all the winners of the year 2024

Berlin Music Video Awards 2024
CategoryNameDirector
Best Music VideoWinner GENNRE by WynonaPhantom Directors, Etienne Baret
Best AnimationWinner Too Late by CHinese Man FEAT. Storgie T, Kt Gorique & FPVictor Haegelin
Best Visual EffectsWinner Wax on you by ReeveAtaka51
Best ExperimentalWinnerTo the Body by Carla MassoliniCarla Massolini
Best BizarreWinner Bogus Operandi by The Hives Aube Perrie
Most TrashyWinner LA On Acid by Dillon Francis, Good Times Ahead Parker Seaman
Best EditorWinner MAMA’S EYES by METTE Camille Summers-Valli
Best PerformerWinner Guillaume Poncelet by Yaki imoJames F. Coton
Best ConceptWinner Skipping Like a Stone by The Chemical Brothers, Beck Pensacola
Best Art DirectorWinner Self Control by MASSTORDavid Wilson
Best SongWinner GENNRE by WynonaPhantom Directors, Etienne Baret
Best NarrativeWinner OCEAN by ElseMohamed Chabane & Théo Jourdain
Best Low BudgetWinner see me 4 the first time by aLex vs aLexAna Vardi
Best CinematographyWinner De Selby (PART 2) by Hozier Wolf James
Best DirectorWinner TRÄUME OHNE WERT by Kalte LiebeFlorian Christopher
Best Production CompanyWinnerDISSIDENCE

Below there is full list of all the winners of the year 2025

Berlin Music Video Awards 2025
CategoryNameDirector
Best Music VideoWinner DRIVING AROUND LOOKING FOR UNKNOWN by Cero IsmaelFOLKERT VERDOORN & SIMON BECKS
Best AnimationWinner feelslikeimfallinginlove by Coldplay RAMAN DJAFARI
Best Visual EffectsWinner FUTURAMA 3 by QUEBONAFIDE ANDRZEJ DRAGAN, PATRYK GADASZEWSKI, PWEE3000
Best ExperimentalWinner Half a Sadday Saving Time by Mola OddityLAURENT NATHAN GREY & BAKU HASHIMOTO
Best BizarreWinner Fresh Blood, Fresh Pussy by Witch Club Satan STIAN ANDERSEN
Most TrashyWinner UNTZ UNTZ by Tommy Cash ALINA PASOK & TOMMY CASH
Best EditorWinner Eusexua by FKA twigs CHARLIE VON ROTBERG
Best PerformerWinner JellyKet by DogshowROSIE TERRY TOOGOOD
Best ConceptWinner Show Me the Sky by Tommy Holohan & MegraWILL WIGHTMAN
Best Art DirectorWinner WHAT IF I TOLD YOU TO by Wax Wings, Miha, Lucille CroftWAX WINGS
Best SongWinner Soul Mantra by Magnet BrainROMA SHAGLANOV
Best NarrativeWinner Patience (Sabali) by DJ Snake x Amadou et Mariam VALENTIN GUIOD
Best Low BudgetWinner DIVE by CorvadSOLOMON
Best CinematographyWinner She’s Gone, Dance On by Disclosure JEFF BIERMAN
Best DirectorWinner DRIVING AROUND LOOKING FOR UNKNOWN by Cero IsmaelFOLKERT VERDOORN & SIMON BECKS
Best AIWinner Right Angle JORDAN LE GALEZE
Best Production CompanyWinnerOcurens

Program

Every year, the BMVA takes place for three consecuitive days in May/June. The nominees and awardees of the various music video categories are presented during the ceremony, and the winners of each category are announced and awarded. [25] The festival is usually held in one of Berlin's popular clubs, such as Club GRETCHEN (2019/2018) [26] or Nuke Club (2017). [27] After-show parties are organised in connection with the award ceremony. [28]

The BMVA also provides individuals and professionals in the music industry a lot of networking opportunities. [29] Through a variety of events participants can engage with like-minded artists, producers, directors, and other key industry figures. [30]

In the years 2020 [31] and 2021, [32] the award ceremony took place digitally as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic. The show was recorded at the KitKat Club [33] (2020) and Alex Berlin [34] [35] (2021), who had been cooperating with the BMVA since its early years. In 2020/21, the hosts were Alexandrine Yetundey [36] and David Hailey. [37]

After two years of online editions, the Berlin Music Video Awards celebrated its 10th anniversary from June 8 to June 11 (2022) in Club Gretchen. [38]

Activities and festivities

Performances

The show consists of onstage live performances from renowned bands and musicians, like Little Big (band), Vitalic, and members of The Prodigy. While, Dj sets are also being held at the outdoor area of the festival, with names like Lawya and Jacques being on the decks. [39]

Silver Screenings

One of the most prominent activities during the BMVA is the Silver Screenings , a showcase of music videos that, while not officially nominated, are still recognized for their creativity and artistic merit. In 2024, in the duration of the three days of the festival 160 videos were featured, and the number only grew in 2025, [40] with 250 videos and their creators given the space to be acknowledged and celebrated.

After Party

During the festival days, the BMVA throws its annual After Party , a wild celebration that, in recent years, has taken over the KitKat Club. Known for bold outfits, immersive performances, and an open-minded and free atmosphere, it's a fitting extension of the festival’s fearless creative energy.

Themed dress codes

Each day of the Berlin Music Video Awards features a different themed dress code, adding to the festival’s dynamic and visually engaging atmosphere. One of the highlights is the Experimental Culture Day, known for its bold “Kinky Dress Code” theme. [41] Other themes, such as “Glam & Glitter,” “All-White Elegance,” and “DIY & Sustainable Fashion,” reflect the event’s ongoing emphasis on creativity, self-expression, and innovation.

Something extra that verified the events' creativity and authenticity was the creation of a tattoo zone at the 2025 awards, where winners could commemorate their achievement with a tattoo. [42] The space was also open to the general attendees as well.

Categories

Music Videos are awarded in the following categories at the BMVA: [43]

  1. Best Music Video
  2. Best Animation
  3. Best Art Director
  4. Best Cinematography
  5. Best Editor
  6. Best Concept
  7. Best Director
  8. Best Experimental
  9. Best Low Budget
  10. Best Narrative
  11. Best Performer
  12. Best Production Company
  13. Best Song
  14. Best Visual Effects
  15. Most Bizarre
  16. Most Trashy
  17. Best AI Video

First-place winners in all categories receive a BMVA trophy, and the winner of the Best Music Video category receives a cash prize as well. [44]

The Best AI category was introduced in the 2025 BMVA ceremony to celebrate innovative use of artificial intelligence in music video production and creative direction powered by AI. [45]

The independent jury members are experts in their fields of the (music) video industry or previous awardees. [46] Some of the jury members over the years have been Cheng-Hsu Chung, [47] Alexander Dydyna [48] and Federico Abib. [49] With new additions [50] being made every year.

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