Berlin Music Video Awards

The Berlin Music Video Awards is an annual international festival held in Berlin, Germany 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.

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.

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.

History Aviel Silook, the producer and manager, founded the Berlin Music Video Awards (BMVA) in 2013. The founder initiated the festival and award ceremony because the concept did not yet exist in Berlin. 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. 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, Rammstein, Little Big, Coldplay and up-and-coming artists from around the world. However, winners are judged solely on the quality of their work, not their fame or fanbase, and that is what makes this festival truly inclusive. 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 and industry professionals each year.

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.

+ Berlin Music Video Awards (2013–2023)YearCategoryNameDirector2013Best Music VideoWinner"MeTube (Carmen – Habanera)" by August SchramDaniel Moshel 2014Best Music VideoWinner"Fear & Delight" by the CorrespondentsNaren Wilks2015Best Music VideoWinner"Can't help myself" by Brodinski Feat SD.Megaforce2016Best Music VideoWinner"Not Butter" by Dillon FrancisBrandon Dermer2017Best Music VideoWinner"Kolshik" by Leningradlya Naishuller2018Best Music VideoWinner"Не Париж (Not Paris)" by LeningradPavel Sidorov2019Best Music VideoWinner"We've got to try" by the Chemical BrothersNinian Doff2020Best Music VideoWinner"Horse" by Salvatore GanacciVedran Rupic2021Best Music VideoWinner"Остин (Austin)" by ZemfiraAlexey Krupnik2022Best Music VideoWinner"This is Not America" by Residente ft. IbeyiGreg Ohrel2023Best Music VideoWinnerFatoumara Diawara ft. Damon – NseraGregory Ohrel

Below there is full list of all the winners of the year 2024 +Berlin Music Video Awards 2024Category Name Director Best Music VideoWinnerGennre by WynonaPhantom Directors, Etienne BaretBest AnimationWinnerToo Late by Chinese Man Feat. Storgie T, Kt Gorique & FP Victor HaegelinBest Visual EffectsWinnerWax on you by Reeve Ataka51Best ExperimentalWinnerTo the Body by Carla MassoliniCarla MassoliniBest BizarreWinnerBogus Operandi by The Hives Aube PerrieMost TrashyWinnerLA On Acid by Dillon Francis, Good Times AheadParker SeamanBest EditorWinnerMama’s Eyes by Mette Camille Summers-ValliBest PerformerWinnerGuillaume Poncelet by Yaki imoJames F. CotonBest ConceptWinnerSkipping Like a Stone by The Chemical Brothers, Beck PensacolaBest Art DirectorWinnerSelf Control by MasstorDavid Wilson Best SongWinnerGennre by WynonaPhantom Directors, Etienne BaretBest NarrativeWinnerOcean by Else Mohamed Chabane & Théo JourdainBest Low BudgetWinnersee me 4 the first time by aLex vs aLexAna VardiBest CinematographyWinnerDe Selby (Part 2) by HozierWolf James Best DirectorWinnerTräume Ohne Wert by Kalte Liebe Florian ChristopherBest Production CompanyWinnerDissidence

Below there is full list of all the winners of the year 2025 +Berlin Music Video Awards 2025Category Name Director Best Music VideoWinnerDriving Around Looking For Unknown by Cero IsmaelFolkert Verdoorn & Simon BecksBest AnimationWinnerfeelslikeimfallinginlove by Coldplay Raman DjafariBest Visual EffectsWinnerFuturama 3 by Quebonafide Andrzej Dragan, Patryk Gadaszewski, Pwee3000Best ExperimentalWinnerHalf a Sadday Saving Time by Mola OddityLaurent Nathan Grey & Baku HashimotoBest BizarreWinnerFresh Blood, Fresh Pussy by Witch Club Satan Stian AndersenMost TrashyWinnerUntz Untz by Tommy Cash Alina Pasok & Tommy CashBest EditorWinnerEusexua by FKA twigs Charlie Von RotbergBest PerformerWinnerJellyKet by DogshowRosie Terry ToogoodBest ConceptWinnerShow Me the Sky by Tommy Holohan & Megra Will WightmanBest Art DirectorWinnerWhat If I Told You To by Wax Wings, Miha, Lucille CroftWax Wings Best SongWinnerSoul Mantra by Magnet BrainRoma ShaglanovBest NarrativeWinnerPatience (Sabali) by DJ Snake x Amadou et Mariam Valentin GuiodBest Low BudgetWinnerDive by CorvadSolomonBest CinematographyWinnerShe’s Gone, Dance On by DisclosureJeff Bierman Best DirectorWinnerDriving Around Looking For Unknown by Cero Ismael Folkert Verdoorn & Simon BecksBest AIWinnerRight AngleJordan Le GalezeBest Production CompanyWinnerOcurens

Below there is full list of all the winners of the year 2026 +Berlin Music Video Awards 2026CategoryNameDirectorBest Music VideoWinnerBeat Bunny by Povoa x Madge Tanner K WilliamsBest AnimationWinnerLast Dance With Mary Jane by Snoop Dogg feat. Jelly Roll & Tom PettyDave MeyersBest Visual EffectsWinnerBurnout Dynasty by Jasmine SokkoJyun ChangBest ExperimentalWinnerStarburst by Danny BrownIvo Beckett & James TopleyBest BizarreWinner Bog Body by Viagra BoysEoin GlaisterMost TrashyWinnerBubblegum by Dacid Go8lin Fjodor Carl Kelling & Ioan GavrielBest EditorWinner Losing Control by Belaria RosoBest PerformerWinnerBeat Bunny by Povoa x Madge Tanner K WilliamsBest ConceptWinnerPROZACZOPIXAN by VALDYanis De Andrade & Benjamin SetroukBest Art DirectorWinneriDi by MALIA NIMALevonika & Daniel GordonBest SongWinnerGoth King by The BaxbysSpencer RosenfeldBest NarrativeWinnerOPEN UP THAT DOOR by Weval, KILIMANJARO Merijn Scholte Albers & Bear DamenBest Low BudgetWinnerRobbery Rings by Archy MoorNico de SolaBest CinematographyWinnerDON'T WORRY by Coast ContraBadr EzzatBest DirectorWinnerWhere's My Phone? by MitskiNoel PaulBest AIWinnerMapoas Only by Slim Soledad feat ClementaumBernardo MartinsBest Production CompanyWinnerStink Films

Program

Every year, the BMVA takes place for three consecutive 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. The festival is usually held in one of Berlin's popular clubs, such as Club Gretchen (2019/2018) or Nuke Club (2017). After-show parties are organised in connection with the award ceremony.

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

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

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

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.

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, 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 is 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. 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. The space was also open to the general attendees as well.

Berlin Music Video Awards

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