One of the essential figures in the history of music videos has passed away. Rest in peace, Marty Callner, aged 78.
Legendary by almost any metric, the director is best know for classic clips starting from Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" and an amazing hit journey through the '80s/'90s that included:
Aerosmith "Amazing" "Crazy" "Cryin" "Dude Looks Like A Lady"
Cher "If I Could Turn Back Time"
Poison "Every Rose Has Its Thorn"
Whitesnake "Here I Go Again" "Still Of The Night"
Callner also originated the NFL series "Hard Knocks" and directed numerous comedy and live musoc specials.
A legend and an iconic director by almost any metric. He will be missed.
Congrats to director Maceo Frost who won the Music Video Competition at this year's SXSW Festival for the Biji "Zigidi" Clip.
“A high gear, zip-zooming piece of visual whiplash, this music video wowed us with its epic Kurdish setting and wholly unpredictable framework. The drifting and stunt work is very impressive, but it reaches next level heights with its narrative design and cultural reflections (not to mention the eagle cam). Simultaneously playful and resonant, it’s a testament to the grand potential of the music video medium.”
Also, receiving a Special Jury Award was Sarah Klang - 'Other Girls' directed by Rose Bush and Kirsten Bode
“One of the most difficult accomplishments of short-form filmmaking is creating a convincing character arc. This video gives us an honest, dynamic, and ultimately surprising look at its central character, all in less than three and a half minutes. The impressive shorthand is marked by poignant direction and a pitch-perfect performance. Most feature films can’t pull off characters this rich.”
The Jury for SXSW consisted of: Britt Daniel, co-founder Spoon; Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum, music editor, Remezcla; Bryan Younce, producer and Executive Vice President of Video & Content Production, Columbia Records.
The Audience Award went to A$AP Rocky - 'Tailor Swif' - Directors/Screenwriters: Vania Heymann, Gal Muggia
A pensive, solitary start leads to a full-blown dance extravaganza with eerie touches that make for a vibe that definitely feels inspired by Thriller and other classic clips.
