Congratulations to all the winners of this year's MVPA Music Video Production Association Awards...
Justin Timberlake "Suit And Tie" was the most recognized video, winning Best choreography, styling, cinematography, and Best Direction of a Male Artist for David Fincher . Multiple award winners also included directors Melina Matsoukas, Ian And Cooper, winners of the evening were Floria Sigismondi, who was recognized with the evening's top honor, Best Director.
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
- Floria Sigismondi
(Black Dog Films, prod co.)
BEST DIRECTORIAL DEBUT
- Ian & Cooper for Joel Compass "Back To Me"
(PRETTYBIRD, prod co.)
BEST DIRECTION OF A BAND
- DANIELS for Foster the People "Houdini"
(PRETTYBIRD, prod co.)
BEST DIRECTION OF A FEMALE ARTIST
- Melina Matsoukas for Solange Knowles "Losing You"
(PRETTYBIRD, prod co.)
BEST DIRECTION OF A MALE ARTIST
- David Fincher for Justin Timberlake "Suit & Tie"
(RESET, prod co.)
BEST DIRECTION OF A NEW ARTIST
- Melina Matsoukas for Solange Knowles "Losing You"
(PRETTYBIRD, prod co.)
BEST VIDEO PRODUCED FOR UNDER $25,000
- Sigur Ros "Leaning Towards Solace"
(Floria Sigismond, dir. | Coleen Haynes , producer | Black Dog Films, prod co.)
BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY VIDEO
- Churchill "Change"
(Rich Lee, dir. | DNA Inc., prod co)
BEST ALTERNATIVE VIDEO
- Fun. "Why Am I The One"
(Jordan Bahat, dir. | Artists and Derelicts, prod co)
BEST ELECTRONIC VIDEO
- David Guetta f/ Sia "She Wolf (Falling to Pieces)"
(Hiro Murai, dir. | Jonathan Wang, producer | Doomsday Entertainment, prod co.)
BEST HIP HOP VIDEO
- Lil Wayne f/ Drake & Future "Love Me"
(Hannah Lux Davis, dir. | Brandon Bonfiglio, producer | London Alley Entertainment, prod co.)
BEST POP VIDEO
- Katy Perry "Wide Awake"
(Tony T. Datis, dir. | DNA Inc. , prod co)
BEST R&B VIDEO
- Robin Thicke f/ T.I. and Pharrell "Blurred Lines"
(Diane Martel, dir. | David Robertson, producer | Black Dog Films, prod co.)
BEST ROCK VIDEO
- Imagine Dragons "Radioactive"
(Syndrome, dir. | Plus Four Productions, prod co)
BEST INTERNATIONAL VIDEO
- Joel Compass "Back To Me"
(Ian & Cooper, dir. | Nathan Scherrer, producer | PRETTYBIRD, prod co.)
BEST ANIMATED VIDEO
- The Killers "Miss Atomic Bomb"
(Warren Fu, dir. | Josh Goldstein, producer | Partizan Entertainment, prod co.)
BEST ART DIRECTION
- Tyler The Creator "IFHY"
(David Courtemarche, art director | Happy Place, prod co.)
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
- Justin Timberlake "Suit & Tie"
(Marty Kudelka, choreographer | RESET, prod co.)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
- Justin Timberlake "Suit & Tie"
(Matthew Libatique, DP | RESET, prod co.)
BEST COLORIST
- Lana Del Rey "National Anthem"
(Dave Hussey @Company 3 , colorist | HHID LLC. , prod co.)
BEST COMPUTER EFFECT (FX DONE IN COMPUTER)
- Foster the People "Houdini"
(PRETTYBIRD, prod co.).
BEST EDITING
NOTE: Jeff Selis and Jacquelyn London tied in this category, splitting the win.
- Lana Del Rey "Ride"
(Jeff Selis @ Bonch Inc. , editor | Black Hand Cinema, prod co.) - Justin Bieber "As Long As You Love Me"
(Jacquelyn London @ Sunset Edit, editor | Black Hand Cinema, prod co.)
BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS (FX DONE ON-SCENE OR IN-CAMERA)
- Joey Ramone "New York City"
(Greg Jardin, dir. | @radical.media, prod co.)
BEST STYLING
- Justin Timberlake "Suit & Tie"
(Trish Summerville, stylist | RESET, prod co.)
BEST HAIR
- David Bowie "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)"
(Pamela Neal, hair stylist | Black Dog Films, prod co.)
BEST MAKE-UP
- Kelly Rowland "Kisses Down Low"
(Sheika Daley, make-up artist | London Alley Entertainment, prod co.)
There were also two special awards:
Capitol Records video production executive Danny Lockwood was honored with the Doug Kratz Award for creative excellence.
And, on a personal note, I'd like to thank everyone at the MVPA and in the production community. I started in the music video business back in 1995, and it's a huge honor and surprise to be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Thanks for letting me stick around and help shine a light on great videos and the creative people who make them. Just as humbling as this award was all the people who came up to thank me for helping them over the years. So, thank you. Without your great work, I wouldn't have much to write about. Also, I hope this doesn't mean I'm old.
