The Music Video Production Association — representing production companies and directors, plus freelance workers and other music video related companies — is now accepting entries for the 2013 MVPA Awards, which will be held May 30, 3013 in Los Angeles.
The Awards are open to all creatives in the music video community, including non-members who can becomes a supporter of the event at the following fee structure:
- $75 — Directors, Producers, Freelance Individuals
- $250 — Vendor, Agencies & Related Companies
- $750 — Production Company, Production Company Event Sponsors
Each video entered for consideration carries a $65 fee, and must be for videos released between April 1, 2012 and April 1, 2013.
Visit mvpaoes.adbeast.com to register, or for more information.
Voting will be again be open to the entire professional music video community with appropriate credentials. Interested voters should email [email protected] by March 31, 2013 with a credit list or a link to your work.
Please see below for an award category listing and a Welcome message from new MVPA president Fuliane Petikyan
Caregories at the 2013 MVPA Awards include:
- Director of the Year (based upon three submitted videos per director; final winner chosen by MVPA Board of Directors)
- Best Video Produced for Under $25,000
- Best Animated Video
- Best Direction of a Male Artist
- Best Direction of a Female Artist
- Best Direction of a New Artist
- Best Direction of a Band
- Best Directorial Debut
- Best Adult Contemporary Video
- Best Pop Video
- Best Rock Video
- Best Alternative Video
- Best Hip Hop Video
- Best R&B Video
- Best Electronic Video
- Best International Video
- Best Art Direction
- Best Cinematography
- Best Choreography
- Best Colorist
- Best Editing
- Best Styling
- Best Make-Up
- Best Hair
- Best Computer Effects (FX done in computer)
- Best Special Effects (FX done on scene/in camera)
- Kratz Award for Creative Excellence/Commissioner Recognition (chosen by Board of Directors only)
- Lifetime Achievement Award (chosen by Board of Directors only)
Also, new MVPA president Fuliane Petikyan provided a welcome statement for the MV community:
I wanted to take a moment to say hello to everyone in the music video community. Not only have I have had the pleasure to meet and work with many of you, but many of you are dear friends. And the rest of you who I haven't met, I look forward to meeting.
First and foremost, I want you all to know that I really love the music video community. You are a special group of people and you constantly inspire me. From directors, dp’s, art directors, stylists to colorists and editors. I know you all love what you do despite all the current state of the music video industry. I am no different and this is the reason I took on this role as President of the MVPA. The most common complaint I've heard through my years is, “What has the MVPA done for our industry?” I took on this new role, as I want to bring about positive change. But to do that, I am going to need your help.
Unless our community becomes a strong, healthy, united community, it will continue to decline. But one thing I have learned, music videos aren't going anywhere, and neither are the people who make them. Just know now the difference is you have a strong board of members and someone as President who is ready to make real changes.
I believe our combined efforts will lead us to be a strong positive community of professional filmmakers who love their craft. Our unity is imperative to our industry and I hope that you will take a moment to think about how important your involvement is in being a member.
I look forward to hearing much more from all of you and heading the many changes needed that will benefit our community in my tenure as President. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me @ [email protected].
