Cinematographer
Adam Barnett LTD
Cinematographer. Newcastle upon Tyne Via London.
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Cinematographer
Adam Barnett LTD
Cinematographer. Newcastle upon Tyne Via London.
ECD
Not Just Any
I’m the ECD, Co-Founder & Director at Not Just Any, Ntrōpic’s production arm. It’s an exciting creative studio with a world-class roster of talent - producing amazing work for global agencies and brands. I started my career at The Mill, where I naturally transitioned from vfx artist into a director over the course of 15+ years. I’ve had the pleasure of directing work for some of the big names - Apple, Bentley, Samsung, Rolex & Sky, but I love to work with anyone really!
I am forever inquisitive, and a true champion of collaborative craft, graft and pushing the boundaries.
In my evenings and w/ends, I enjoy working as a Firefighter for HWFRS.
Head of New Business
new–land
Ailie Robertson is Head of New Business at new–land, working across the UK and The Netherlands.
Robertson joined new–land’s London office in 2026 following her return to the UK from the UAE where she set up her agency, Ailie Rab, representing global and local filmmaking talent across advertising in the MENA region.
Carrying nearly a decade of experience from her roles in New Business and as Head of Sales at Partizan, FAMILIA and Friend, with an approach that’s instinctive, creatively-attuned and people-focused; she’s built a reputation as a force.
Cinematographer
Ailsa Aikoa is a London-based cinematographer working across narrative, commercials, and music videos. Their work has screened at the London Film Festival and Tribeca, and they have collaborated with artists such as Wet Leg and Jessie Buckley, and brands including Dove, Vivienne Westwood, Toyota, and Cadbury's. Most recently, they served as 2nd Unit Cinematographer on Sky Atlantic/SeeSaw's Sweetpea (Series 1 & 2), starring Ella Purnell. Ailsa brings a deep respect for classical cinematography alongside a curiosity for character-driven storytelling.
Casting Director
CBACasting
Casting director with over 15 years industry experience. I cut my teeth on Music Videos so I am delighted to be a part of the Jury, once again.
Director
Pigeon Death Cult Pictures
Al Brown is a director based in Whitechapel. He has directed award winning promos for the likes of IDLES, Lambrini Girls, Unkle, Golden Toad, Japanese Television and many more.
Direcotr
ProdCo
Alan is a multi-awarded director that combines emotion, poetry and authenticity with deamlike cinematic language, crafting visually stunning moments with an intimate and singular vision.
He made astonishing music videos for artists such as Alessia Cara, George Fitzgerald, Maps, Klyne, Basement Jaxx.
In advertising, he has directed campaigns for iconic brands such as Adidas, Moncler, Lufthansa, Riyadh Season, Bombay Sapphire, Mercedes-Benz, BMW.
Partner / EP
radioaktive.film
executive producer and managing partner at radioaktive.film which covers Ukraine, Georgia, Poland, Lithuania, Slovenia, Croatia and Canada.
Talent Rep
100% Film & Photography
Alessandro Tomasi is the Talent Agent at 100% in Amsterdam, where he closely works with up-and-coming local talents as well as acclaimed international filmmakers and photographers. 100% is an award-winning and cutting-edge production company based in Amsterdam, serving as a creative playground for professionals in film, photography, and other forms of audiovisual media. Its work has premiered and toured globally at A-list festivals and has been featured in prestigious international competitions.
Founder/Creative director
Videoclip Italia Awards
He is the founder and editor-in-chief of Videoclip Italia, a web magazine entirely dedicated to music videos. Since its inception in 2016, Videoclip Italia has spotlighted the Italian music video scene by curating a constant selection of the best international and national works, interviewing directors, producers and professionals.
In 2022, Rosa launched the Videoclip Italia Awards, an event focusing on the best Italian productions and a prize with no precedent in the country.
Head of PR & Sales
Stitch Editing
PR and Sales Rep at Stitch Editing, representing 20 world-class editors and connecting them with visionary music video directors as well as co-leading the Yarns Short Film Competition. As an artist and creative director I champion the craft of editing in visual culture—and live for the moments where queerness, music, and moving image collide.
Colourist
OkayStudio
Award winning colourist Alex O’Brien has worked on large commercial campaigns for Vodafone, Mercedes and Monzo, collaborating with artists such as Lu Xiao Wei, Fabio De Frel, Pip+Lib and Jake Gabbay.
Their diverse portfolio spans commercials, documentaries and music promos, with creative collaboration at the core of their work. Winning Best Colourist; Newcomer at the 2024 UKMVAs as well as industry recognition as a finalist at Berlin Commercial Awards, Creative Circle and The Young Arrows, Alex has carved a name for themself as one of the most exciting newcomers in colour grading.
Director
Freelance
Alex Joss Thompson is a director from the UK who cut his teeth in long format television productions before treading into commercial, music and fashion.
Within film he strives to unravel the complexities of the human experience.
Inspired by themes of surrealism, he creates his concepts from the world around him, looking to elevate everyday ideas beyond the realms of reality.
He is currently developing a number of short films that hold a mirror up to society as well as his first full length feature.
Executive Producer
Object & Animal
Alex is an Executive Producer based in New York City working across music videos, branded and feature films. He's worked with artists such as Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, FKA Twigs, Andre 3000, and Kendrick Lamar, and won Best EP at the UKMVAs in 2024.
President/Founder
Freeagent UK LTD
Grammy-nominated producer and award-winning agent, recognized as UKMVA Best Agent in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Proudly representing exceptional creative talent across all media platforms, with a lifelong passion for music videos and visual storytelling.
producer
blinkink
Alex is an award winning producer currently working at blinkink as a music video ep.
Head of Production
DIVISION
Alex Cook is a Sydney-based producer at DIVISION, a leading creative production company. She has established herself as a versatile and detail-oriented producer. Working with brands such as Allianz, Modibodi, Adidas, and Tourism Australia. Alex is a hands-on, creative problem-solver and a passionate contributor to the industry. At DIVISION, she collaborates with acclaimed directors and creative teams to deliver compelling visual storytelling-most recently producing for campaigns like Lyka’s ’The Brutal Pick-Up’ which was recognised at the 2026 Ciclope Awards. Previously she has worked as a Production Coordinator on the TV series Narrow Road to the Deep North directed by Justin Kurzel and Total Control Season 3 for the ABC, as well as producing several short films including Baby Talk (Mardi Gras Film Festival 2026) INFINIT3 (MIFF 2025 & St Kilda Film Festival 2026), Holy Father (YDA Nomination 2026).
Colourist
Creative Outpost
Alexandre Nerzic is a French London based colourist at Creative Outpost, who works across commercials, music videos, narrative films and feature documentaries with multiple award nominations.
Choreographer/Creative Director
Alfie Kennedy is a London-based choreographer and creative whose work spans many genres. Recent work includes choreography for various music videos for BombayMami.
alfiekennedy.com
Editor
Cabin Editorial
Alvaro is an award-winning editor and storyteller who believes emotion is the key to any visual piece. Born and raised in Bilbao, Spain, he received degrees in Media from the Universidad de Navarra with a master’s in post-production. He has since lived and worked in Madrid, Dubai, and now New York.
Alvaro has made a name for himself as one of the top editors in several international markets throughout his 20-year career, first with Spain’s Prisa Group, followed by Serena Digital in both Madrid and Dubai, and then at Uppercut and WAX in New York. He joined Cabin’s New York office in November 2021, working also out of their offices in Los Angeles and London.
His work includes a range of commercials, music videos, and documentary shorts, with brand clients including Nike, Apple, Adidas, Google, Samsung, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Verizon, Ford, Volvo, American Express, VANS, Mercedes, BMW, Toyota, and others.
Alvaro is known for his ability to tap into emotions and connect viewers to the story in a way that transcends the screen. He has earned multiple awards from the ad industry’s top shows, including AICE, AICP, Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clios, and The One Show. His work "The Periodic Fable" for The Ordinary and Uncommon Agency just got a Grand Prix at Cannes 2026.
Alvaro is represented commercially by Cabin Edit in the US and Europe.
Owner / EP
Aly Moffat Consulting
Aly is a EP, consultant and mentor specialising in the Advertising Production industry.
With over 30 years of industry experience as a Producer, Executive Producer and Managing Director, she is known for her approachability, pragmatism, straight-talking, kindness and passion.
Aly is a huge advocate for creating and supporting pathways for underrepresented talent into the production industry, her love lies in discovering and nurturing new talent and supporting and mentoring young people looking to break into filmmaking.
Director / Creative Producer
Mad Ruffian
Amanda is a Los Angeles–based director and creative producer of Mad Ruffian — a studio built on powerful storytelling and extraordinary visuals for advertising, TV, film, and music. A former Best VFX nominee and 4-time UKMVA judge (also D&ADs, Kinsale Sharks, Shots Awards, and more), Amanda has worked on legendary videos from a “Wonderful" animated ball of pubes, to “Bennie and the Jets,” “My Trigger,” and “Blinding Lights” (and literally countless others.) Mad Ruffian’s music video DNA runs deep, and they are very stoked to be back in the Big Smoke to judge new friends and old!
Film Editor
Doma
film editor. east londoner circa 95. professional concert goer. gooner by heritage. behive since '03. max b fan. ex-tumblr famous.
additional lore available upon request
Executive Producer
Freelance
Amber has had the pleasure of working in music video production for over 10 years. As a producer/EP and acting head of music she has overseen a huge portfolio of work - including 2 bangers for Charli XCX. She is lucky to have worked with some of the best global directing talent; Colin Solal Cardo, Camille Summers Valli, Fa & Fon, Sinclair, Anton Tammi, to name a few. She relishes in the creative freedom and expression of music videos and is very excited to be a part of this years jury.
Creative Producer
formerly a creative commissioner at universal music, I am now a creative producer cooking up content and mood boards, handing out smints, and making cool stuff happen in london for musicians, brands, and artists. this summer find me working on projects from polydor, oli records, spotify, and lots more :)
Producer
Dark Reality
Andre Wooz is a Producer & Production Manager working across Film, Commercials and Music.
As a freelance creative, Wooz takes pride in collaborating with prolific Storytellers, Directors, Artists and Entrepreneurs worldwide to push boundaries by executing powerful concepts and campaigns. In 6+ years he's taken projects from concept to delivery / managed productions for artists including Dave, RAYE and AJ Tracey as well as companies like META (Instagram), Channel 4 and Dove. His work has been recognised at the MTV VMAs, MOBO Awards, British Arrows and UKMVAs, and screened at festivals from Raindance to Palm Springs and HollyShorts.
Founder / Directors Agent
REPmedia
Starting my talent agency 2 years ago now. We're dedicated to presenting opportunities. Dedicated to developing emerging creatives. Dedicated to building relationships and dedicated to being as authentic as possible.
Whilst dedicated to connecting creatives with artists who fit to create great work!
A lot of dedications in this bio lol
Agent
Cosmic
Andrea Bernard is a talent agent at Cosmic, an international agency representing leading cinematographers, production designers, editors, and costume designers across film, television, music videos and advertising.
Executive Producer
Northforge
I began my career in 1994 as a researcher at Campaign magazine, where a chance meeting led me to The Mill and the world of post-production. By 1999, I became Managing Director at Complete Video at age 27, mentored by the legendary Andrew Christie. My journey continued through Golden Square Post and Crossroads Films before I joined Absolute Post in 2009, later moving to UNIT. In 2012, I founded Menagerie PR, offering freelance PR and representation inspired by the US model. I’ve since helped elevate numerous creative businesses and now also serve as Executive Producer at Leeds-based animation studio, Northforge.
Director / Line Producer
Andy Wood is an Award-Winning Line Producer and Director, specialising in Light Entertainment, Music and Sport.
Recent Director credits include Traitors/Celeb Traitors: Uncloaked (BBC TWO/ONE), SNL Live for EBAY, Eleven Labs - Warsaw, The Rivals Official Podcast (Disney+), The Official Doctor Who Podcast (BBC Studios) Lindsey Stirling – Duality the Film (Moment), Sinatra the Musical (UTG), Glastonbury ('22-'25) (BBC Introducing), FC25, FC26 Launch (EA Sports)
As a Line Producer, Andy has project managed the filming of Sidemen FC vs Youtube All Stars (‘22 - '26), Eleven All Stars (PSG), Southbank '75, Bocelli at the Colliseum, An Audience with Elton John and Brandi Carlile (CBS, ITV), Saudi National Orchestra & RPO (MBC), Pepsi Champions League Show (‘21, ’24, ’25), The Ivor Novello Awards, 6 Music Live (BBC), Radio 2 In Concert (BBC), Sounds of the ‘80’s (BBC) and a number of theatrical film releases including A Little Life with James Norton, Macbeth with David Tenant and Macbeth with Ralph Fiennes.
He is one of the UK’s most experienced Livestream Producers, with livestream projects for ‘Lionesses Live’ for The FA and Sidemen FC vs Youtube All Stars being nominated for Broadcast Sports Awards. He has overseen hundreds of livestream projects for music artists including The Cure, Billie Eilish, Damon Albarn, Years and Years. Overseeing the UK’s first ever 4K and Dolby Atmos livestream for All Time Low at Wembley Arena.
Freelance Producer & Art Director
Dublin-born, London/Amsterdam-based freelance producer and art director. Working across music videos, film and fashion.
New Business at MJZ, working across commercials and music videos.
Director's Agent
Johnny Foreigner
Anna has been in the music video, advertising, film and TV industries for over 20 years. She has a passion for supporting talent both established and emerging and has Executive Produced and acted as an Agent to some of the most exciting talent the UK has to offer. Anna has judged the UKMVAs many times and worked as part of the team that launched the inaugural UKMusicVidFest
Dancer, Choreographer, Movement Director
Anna has trained various styles in dance from ballet to cultures as hip hop, popping, vogueing and contemporary. The understanding of the culture which has formed the styles and techniques is very interesting and important to her. Her work is often the research of the use and challenge of techniques, to find a sweet spot of authenticity and storytelling in her projects.
Managing Director
LE PAC
Anna Roudaut is Executive Producer at La Pac and MD at Le Pac (US/UK).
LA PAC is one of France’s most award-winning production company, which tallies 65 Cannes Lions and France’s only Grand Prix. Alongside CEO Jérôme Denis, she has been instrumental in revitalizing its heritage for a new generation of clients and directors. When she is not producing films, you’ll find her spinning records.
Her approach to production is grounded in filming music videos that pair some of the industry's most exciting directors with some of the most culturally relevant musicians of our time and bringing the same passion to advertising projects. Thanks to her sharp eye, she has consistently been able to find the best young talent, formulate a long-term strategy for their development and help them fulfill their goals while bringing the best out of their artistic vision. She has also revived La Pac’s focus on luxury brands through collaborations with Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Fenty, Louis Vuitton and others.
Anna has produced films and music videos with directors such as Reynald Gresset, Roman Coppola, David Wilson, Nathalie Canguilhem, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Rihanna, as well as adding promising talents such as Quentin Deronzier and Alice Fassi to La Pac and Le Pac’s roster. Together with them, she has worked alongside musicians such as Drake, The Weeknd, Doja Cat, Partynextdoor, MIA and Travis Scott. The films she has produced have won awards such as Cannes Lions, D&AD Awards, UKMVA, Ciclope, MTV Music Awards and others.
She is currently working on Quentin Deronzier’s first narrative film.
Executive Producer
Nexus Studios
Anthony is Lead Executive Producer at Nexus Studios, heading up the branded content team in film production across commercials and promos. Nexus Studios have collaborated with artists like Gorillaz, Billie Eilish, ABBA, Tom Odell and Jungle creating promos, live visuals, immersive experiences and entertainment properties. Anthony has EP’d multiple promos, for artists like Thundercat, Mick Jagger, The Last Shadow Puppets and Noname.
Editor
Final Cut
A native of Madrid, Antonio burst onto the scene with the Sundance smash “My Invisible Friend”. A member of the Spanish Film Academy, he has deftly bounced between commercials and long form, picking up gold in Cannes and Berlin along the way. Recent highlights include the short film “The Note”, directed by Bryce Dallas Howard and winner of Tribeca’s Film Festival 2024, The Weeknd’s “Is There Someone Else?” and Nick Roney’s absurd film “The Flute”, which won at SXSW 2023.
While in between projects and missing the insanity of deadlines and industry chatter, Antonio wrote a book about editing, “The Art of Renunciation,” published by Ocho y Medio.
He is represented by Final Cut, winner of Best Editing House at the Shots Awards 2024.
Director & Production Designer
Ash K Halliburton / WPA
Ash Halliburton is a multidisciplinary creative working across directing, production design, and creative coaching. With a background in film, fashion, and branded content, she brings a cinematic eye and storytelling approach to every project. Ash is also the founder of Selfish Studio, where she helps small brands and creators elevate their visual world through set design, content creation, and smart strategy.
Executive Producer
OkayStudio
Post Producer with a passion for working on music videos
CEO / Executive producer
VOIR PICTURES®
A seasoned force in the world of creative production, Aurélien Drosne has spent over two decades shaping the landscape of visual storytelling in France and beyond. Before launching his own company, he held key roles across nearly every major production structure in the French capital. Through these years, he developed a reputation for excellence, reliability, and an unmatched eye for delivering world-class content.
Nearly a decade ago, driven by a desire to push the boundaries of visual creativity and production, Aurélien Drosne founded VOIR PICTURES. Built on the principles of innovation, aesthetic ambition, and uncompromising quality, the company quickly carved out a space for itself as a go-to production house for high-value creative content.
Director's Rep
Music videos forever!!!! <3
EP - Special Projects, Music
Pulse Flms
Ayo here, currently EP of Special Projects, Music at Pulse Films. Previously freelance as a producer and forever a Haribo Tangfastics Fanatic.
Director
Balázs Simon is 1/2 of London-based directors duo Balázs & Cátia. Their animated, live action and mixed media films got recognised by a BAFTA nomination, best visual effects at AICP, several D&AD Pencils, and numerous SXSW, Berlin and UK Music Video Awards nominations.
Agent
Worldwide Production Agency
As a big supporter of music video at Panalux Barnaby gained a reputation of the go-to person to help with lighting - especially if your budget was constrained. After 20 years of service he became an agent at WPA. He has long supported the UKMVA's and the promo industry as a whole.
Founder /
ThirteenCreative
Bec Carew is the founder of ThirteenCreative, a UK-based representation consultancy connecting agencies with exceptional directors and production talent. With over two decades of experience spanning post-production, production and talent representation, she has built a reputation for championing distinctive creative voices and fostering meaningful collaborations across advertising, music videos and branded content.
Editor
Marsheen
Editor at Marsheen, retired director and musician.
Choreographer and Movement Director
Choreographer and movement director from Sweden based in London. Have worked on multiple music videos both in front and behind the camera for many years, as well as guiding musicians for their tours and in front of the lens for campaigns and fashion shoots movement wise.
Managing Director / Executive Producer
Studio Private
Managing Director & Executive Producer at Studio Private | Creative Strategist on the Future of Fashion Media, Post-Production, CGI & AI
With over 20 years of experience in fashion and luxury image-making, Bianca Redgrave began her career alongside Mert & Marcus before going on to represent many of the world's leading fashion photographers. Her career has since evolved into post-production, moving image, CGI, AI and immersive media.
Today, she leads growth and innovation at Studio Private, working at the intersection of storytelling, craft and technology.
Her expertise spans traditional shoot production across photography and film, post-production, CGI and AI, with a particular interest in how emerging technologies and creative workflows are reshaping visual culture. She works closely with brands, agencies, photographers and filmmakers to explore how innovation can enhance creative expression while preserving the integrity of the craft.
GM
AWAL
Bianca Bhagat is the GM of AWAL, overseeing the label’s North American marketing & digital teams, global creative department and global synch & brand partnerships teams.
Producer
Freelance producer working across music videos & commercials in London.
Cinematographer
Billy Kendall is an award-winning Director of Photography working in Music Videos, Commercials and Narrative.
After cutting his teeth through skateboarding films he discovered a passion for capturing stories.
With an ability to collaborate seamlessly with directors, Billy excels at bringing imaginative worlds to life.
His expertise lies in the artful use of colour and lighting to convey the emotions of a narrative. Proficient across various formats, Billy possesses a particular affinity for the texture and authenticity of 16mm film, elevating each project with his distinctive visual flair.
co-founder
LEFT
Boris Labourguigne is the CEO and co-founder of LEFT, a creative production company with studios in Paris, Los Angeles and New York. LEFT is known for bold, visually striking music videos and campaigns for artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Jessie Murph, Muse, Shawn Mendes, Jacob Collier, and Maggie Rogers. A pioneer of digital storytelling, Boris launched one of YouTube’s first fashion/music channels in 2009. He now leads LEFT’s international growth, combining strong creative vision with emerging technologies. LEFT is represented by CAA for international film and TV production in France, supporting global studios with premium on-the-ground execution.
Partner/Executive Producer
London Alley
Brandon Bonfiglio has spent nearly 20 years producing hundreds of iconic music videos. He began as an intern and quickly became the youngest producer to win MTV’s Video of the Year in 2006. He’s been behind cultural game‑changers—from Paramore’s “Misery Business” to Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” to Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next,” among dozens of other culture-defining videos. Across his career, he’s earned multiple VMAs, Cannes Lions, Brit Awards, CMAs, and Grammy nods.
Executive Producer
Florence
Brittany Chiodo is an Executive Producer of Music Videos and Special Projects at Florence. She champions directors with bold creative visions and those drawn to the hyper-real, abstract, and the emotionally raw.
Work she has produced has screened at Tribeca, SXSW, and the Hammer Museum's Flux program, and earned international recognition, including Best Music Video of the Year at the 2024 Anděl Awards.
Head of Octane / Creative Producer
Ocurens
Creative Producer and Head of Octane, leading the director roster in a creative director capacity. Passionate about worldbuilding and exploring where culture meets storytelling. Music videos were my entry point into the industry. A space that, when the right brief aligns, still offers one of the purest forms of creative expression for artists and directors. The craft pushes us as producers; it demands invention and sharpens our instincts. What begins as raw and rough often becomes the proving ground for the most uncompromising creators among us.
Head of Music Videos
CANADA
Head of Special Projects at CANADA.
Callum has developed and executive produced music videos for the likes of Dua Lipa, Rosalia, Travis Scott, The Chemical Brothers, Camila Cabello and Squid. Winning awards at UKMVAs, Ciclope, Kinsale, D&AD and others. Before joining CANADA, Callum did the same with acclaimed directors such as Oscar Hudson, Yoni Lappin, Will Dohrn and Walid Labri, producing their work for artists Mura Masa, Loyle Carner, Slow Thai and Jeshi.
Callum is passionate about being a part of a director’s evolution and developing ideas with strong concepts.
writer & director
AB/CD/C
Half of the french directing duo AB/CD/CD, my work focuses on pushing creative boundaries to discover new ways of connecting with audiences through compelling visual experiences.
Director's Rep
BIRTH
Capri Aurell is a Director’s Representative at Birth Productions, where she champions visionary filmmaking and connects bold directorial talent with leading creative opportunities. With a keen eye for emerging voices and a deep understanding of the commercial and artistic landscape, Capri plays a pivotal role in shaping award-winning campaigns and nurturing dynamic collaborations between directors, agencies, and brands. Her passion for storytelling and commitment to developing talent continue to drive innovative work across the global production industry.
Ep/MD
Landia
Carolina Dantas is an Executive Producer at LANDIA, one of the most awarded production companies in the world. With a career spanning over 15 years in the advertising and film industries, Carolina has led high-profile productions for global brands across Latin America, the U.S., and Europe. Known for her sharp creative vision and rigorous production expertise, she specializes in narrative-driven films, combining cinematic storytelling with world-class craft. At LANDIA, she oversees operations in Brazil, spearheading collaborations with top agencies and directors while ensuring excellence from pitch to delivery.
Managing Director
Shiny
Caroline Bottomley is founder of Shiny, which exists to get more new & diverse director talent into advertising
Shiny runs showcases at leading brand & agency offices in London and abroad. Over 70% of work shown is from under-represented directors.
Shiny featured directors are now making hit feature films, primetime TV series and loads of lovely commercial work.
Prior to this, Caroline created and then sold Radar Music Videos, the first video commissioning marketplace on the internet. She has worked on many award-winning TV programmes, run Keo Films (a high-end TV production company), has an MBA, and for many years was an award-winning promoter at The Leadmill, at the time a much-loved and innovative arts centre, music venue & nightclub in Sheffield.
Freelance Colourist
Caroline is a London-based freelance colourist with a diverse portfolio spanning commercials, music videos, animations, short films, and feature films.
Her passion for colour began early, nurtured by drawing and painting classes at the art school of Bayonne in the French Basque Country. Fascinated by how colour shapes storytelling, Caroline approaches each project with a cinematic eye and meticulous attention to detail. She values the collaborative nature of grading, aiming to enhance narrative impact through her nuanced use of colour.
Co-founder & Executive producer at Hiersoir
Hiersoir
Caroline Helaine is a producer and co-founder of Hiersoir Production. With a background as a copywriter in advertising and studies at Sciences Po Paris, she combines strategic thinking with creative vision.
At the heart of Hiersoir's vision is a commitment to nurturing and growing young talents, using also the music video as a platform for experimentation and artistic expression.
Throughout the years, Hiersoir has collaborated with a diverse range of artists and labels, with different artistic forms and medias.
Director
Cátia Abreu is 1/2 of London-based directing duo Pandemonium.
With a background in post-production spanning more than five years, she has contributed to projects for internationally renowned artists, global brands, and television dramas. As Pandemonium, she creates bold mixed media films that blend live action, animation, and experimental techniques to craft distinctive and emotionally resonant stories. Pandemonium’s work has been recognised by the UK Music Video Awards, Berlin Music Video Awards, and the 1.4 Awards, with films screened in competition at Leeds International Film Festival and Cinequest.
Producer
Say Less Productions Ltd
Freelance music video/ event producer, bar owner, music programmer
DOP
London-based Spanish DOP and Director Chaimuki works across fashion, commercials, narrative and music videos. She initially cut her teeth in the lighting department as a gaffer and now DOPs and Directs full time. Her work achieves a clever balance between playful, polished and real, while benefitting from her understanding of lighting, interesting compositions and in-camera effects. She loves to travel and is fluent in English, Spanish and Moroccan, and conversational in French. Recent clients include Gilette, UGG, Fila, Asics, Tatler, Vogue and Rimmel.
Producer
Freefolk
Producer at Freefolk.
Director
Hurry Sundown
Charlie is all concept and craft, bringing together his sophisticated eye with playful ideas and technique. Notably, his work has won a Cannes Lions Award (among many others) and his work has had billions of views on YouTube.
Director
Director working both in the UK and the US, repped by untold studios and knows for his work with Yungblud, Lewis Capaldi, Billie Eilish and many more.
Head of Creative, Globe Originals
Globe, Universal Music
Charlotte Jaeger is head of creative at Globe Originals, Universal Music Group UK's creative film & branded content division. During her 9 years at Globe, Charlotte has produced & commissioned special film projects & branded content for artists including Max Richter, English Teacher, James Blake, Mura Masa, Nia Archives & Joy Anonymous.
Rep
Lark Creative
Based in Los Angeles, Cheyenne is an experienced producer with extensive knowledge of music, photography, creative direction, and music video production. She is currently the lead creative representative at LARK CREATIVE, the industry’s leading agency for music video and creative talent. We work with top directors and production companies to help conceptualize, direct, and produce groundbreaking content. To date, our directors have assembled an extensive catalog of culture-defining, award-winning creative work for music industry titans and newcomers alike.
Producer
Casino
Chris is an award-winning producer, named Best Producer at the UK Music Video Awards 2025.
He has produced videos for artists including Fontaines D.C., Wolf Alice, PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, Gunna, ANOHNI, Celeste, Kylie Minogue, ABBA and Foo Fighters.
He is the founder of CASINO, a production partner built for artist-driven projects, whose early work includes Celeste's This Is Who I Am (self-directed) — winner of Best R&B/Soul/Jazz Video at the UKMVAs 2025.
Director
Clan
At the intersection of humanity and the surreal, abstraction and reality, emerges CLAN—a dynamic duo of directors renowned for their compelling storytelling and a style that transcends traditional genres.
Director
Stink Films
Claryn Chong is a multidisciplinary artist working across film, photography, and creative direction. Born in Singapore, half Chinese, half Indonesian, and raised in Australia, she draws on her diverse background to create bold, dynamic work. Claryn blends urban landscapes with technical experimentation, performance, and striking styling to reflect the cultural zeitgeist, while also maintaining a sense of intimacy and artistic edge. Her work moves fluidly between fashion, music, and identity-driven stories, capturing not just her subjects, but the worlds they inhabit.
head of sales / ep
biscuit filmworks
Clive joined Biscuit Filmworks in March 2026. He has breadth of experience having worked across commercial production, agency and media throughout his career. Alongside collaborating with award winning directors, he has a passion for discovering unique voices and nurturing new talent across commercials, music videos and shorts.
Director
Colin Solal Cardo is a Paris-born director, photographer and creative director known for his work across music videos, fashion photography and commercials. Acclaimed for his collaborations with artists such as Harry Styles, Charli XCX, Wolf Alice, Caroline Polacheck, Robyn, Christine and the Queens, Phoenix as well as brands like Dior, Nike, Gucci and Mugler, Colin has built a reputation for crafting immersive, edgy, and emotionally resonant worlds. His direction often centers on powerful feminine figures and queer iconography, with a strong emphasis on choreography, physicality, and dramatic tension.
CCO and Partner
DUDE London
Curro is Chief Creative Officer and Partner at DUDE London, part of an independent agency group also based in Milan, known for work with clients such as Shelter, PUMA, and Netflix. DUDE has climbed into the UK's top 10 agencies two years in a row according to Little Black Book, and ranks as a top independent agency in Italy, working across advertising, feature films, documentaries and ventures like the Milano Film Fest.
Agent
Loop Talent
Daisy Stone (she/her) began her career as a freelance Casting Researcher for television programmes and commercials before moving into a permanent role at a below-the-line talent agency. In 2021, she joined Loop Talent as a Crew Manager and Agent, where she now focuses on championing and representing a carefully curated roster of emerging Directors of Photography, while supporting crew across multiple departments.
Known for her eye for rising talent and her commitment to inclusive representation, Daisy is passionate about elevating new voices in the industry. She is a strong advocate for women and non-binary professionals in traditionally underrepresented roles, particularly within the camera, sound, and lighting departments.
Cinematographer
Dajiana Huang is a Taiwanese-American cinematographer based between London and LA, with roots in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Executive Producer & Co-Founder
Fawn
Dan is a multi-award winning Executive Producer. Having previously led the Colour Department of The Mill’s London Studio, he now Co-Owns independent Colour House - Fawn.
With almost a decades experience across all aspects of production, Dan has helped carve campaigns for leading global brands working to create unforgettable visual narratives, through the powerful art of colour. Ensuring speed and efficiency without compromise in execution.
Freelance Commissionet/ EP
Freelance
Giant Music Video Nerd. I've been lucky enough to have spent over 20 years commissioning music videos, and I still find the process genuinely exciting.
Creative Commissioner / EP / Photographer
I have been a Commissioner for 20 years and previously a Producer.
I've had the incredible opportunity to amass over 20 billion views with my commissions. Partnering with musical luminaries like Ed Sheeran, Charli XCX, Stormzy, Chase and Status, Rudimental, J Balvin, Pharrell, Raye, Paolo Nutini, Little Simz, Jamiroquai, Rita Ora, Anne-Marie, Kanye West, Lil Yachty, Jess Glynne, Travis Scott, Cardi B, Camila Cabelo, FLO, Sekou to name a few.
MD, Executive Producer
Only Child
Dana is a California born, NYC bred, & now London based EP & producer.
She focuses on creating stories that resonate with viewers beyond their screens, crafting stories that are worth our screen time, working with brands, agencies, and production companies directly, specializing in commercial / documentary / music + stills.
She is never far from her phone with an unhealthy obsession to consume and understand “what’s next,” also known as “research,” to constantly evolve her approach to projects.
Executive Producer
Time Based Arts
Old enough to remember how it used to be, but young enough that he still needs to work for a living. The wrong end of GenX, Dan is guaranteed to be wholly out of his depth when talking about trends. Given half a chance, he will tell stories about tape machines and celebs that are no longer relevant.
News Editor
shots
Daniel compiles shots Unsigned, focussing on global unsigned directorial talent, and curates the monthly shots Unsigned showcase.
Daniel posts daily news on shots and conducts interviews with directors, primarily focussing on feature-film, unsigned and music video.
He has also sat as a judge on many advertising and film awards.
Director
Daniel is an Australian-born, London-based writer-director whose work explores global issues, social structures and injustice. His award-winning short Spoken Movement Family Honour won gold at the 1.4 Awards, and has screened at over 45 international festivals, including multiple Academy and BAFTA-qualifying festivals, where it has received several awards. His earlier project, Les Olympiades, a study of a Parisian housing development, won an ADC Award. Before moving into film, Daniel trained in photography and worked with Ryan McGinley in New York and Nick Knight in London. He is currently in pre-production on Ocean Viking, a documentary about a humanitarian rescue ship in the Central Mediterranean.
Head of Production
Torriano Group
EP & Head of Production at London-based production company Torriano Group. In the last two years we have won two UKMVAs and been nominated for seven.
Producer, Music Videos & Special Projects
Smuggler
Danielle Wright is a producer working across music videos & special projects for Smuggler. Her work in music videos has earned her several MVA nominations & narrative films she has produced have screened at Tribeca, NY Doc Fest, Slamdance and more.
Content Strategy Director
Dazed
I have been working in my role at Dazed for 2 years, overseeing everything video and social at the platform - really excited to be back on the jury this year and especially keen to look out for new up and coming talent being the camera and in post production
Creative producer & Director
Kinomoto & Kinopravda
Danila Kostil is a London-based director, producer and visual artist, and a founding member of Kinopravda, an independent collective of six directors. He is also a founder and creative producer at Kinomoto Production, a Budapest-based production company. Working across commercials, music videos and art, his films combine strong visual worlds with precise comic timing, emotional detail and technically ambitious execution. His artistic practice explores attention, memory, repetition and recovery through photography, installation and moving image, balancing cinematic craft with playfulness, humanity and a slightly surreal edge.
Executive Producer
Partizan
Executive Producer at Partizan across Commercials and Music Videos
Head of Sales
Denim
Daria Bajus leads sales at Denim, a Toronto-based production company. Drawing on a background in journalism and a deep understanding of the production landscape, she connects brands and agencies with directors whose work resonates with audiences and shapes culture. Passionate about bold, culturally driven storytelling, she champions emerging and established talent with distinctive creative voices across Canada.
Executive Producer
Abyss Digital
Dasha Deriagina is an Executive Producer at Abyss Digital. Originally from Kyiv, she works internationally, collaborating with directors, agencies and artists to bring ambitious ideas to the screen through craft-led visual storytelling.
Senior Editor
Square Peg
dave originally studied fine art and graphic design before beginning a career in vfx at emmy-award winning post production house rushes. it was here that he discovered his real passion for editing and visual storytelling.
the following 20 years has seen him develop and hone his editing craft which has led to his involvement in numerous international campaigns that have been recognised at award festivals including the british arrows, d&ad, aicp, 1.4, webby awards and immortal awards. he’s worked on some of the most prestigious brands in the world including apple, google, meta & ford, and maintains a broad spectrum of work including short films and music videos. dave strives to infuse a compelling emotional narrative to his work, marking it with beauty, craftsmanship and thoughtful execution.
Director
Biscuit
London based music video and commercial director. Winner of Cannes Gold Lions, D&AD pencils, Kinsale Shark Awards, Grammys and UKMVAs (winner of best director 2015).
He’s worked with artists including Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, Tame Impala, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, Christine and the Queens, Tove Lo, Glass Animals and Metronomy.
Producer
VCCP London
I like making things happen, and having some fun while doing it.
Multidisciplinary agency producer with 10+ years of experience, shooting all over the globe.
Passionate about film craft and supporting up-and-coming talent in breaking into the industry.
Managing Partner/EP
Fela
Dean Rosen is Managing Partner and Executive Producer at Fela, a production company operating under the mantra: Own Your Culture. Tell Your Stories.
A McGill graduate who cut his teeth writing about music at VICE's Noisey, Dean has spent the years since building one of the most culturally attuned production companies working today — producing work for Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Rosalía, Nike, and Cash App across music video, commercial, and documentary. Recent projects have earned recognition at Cannes Lions, the Webbys, and the Canadian Screen Awards. He is based in New York.
EP
Lee Films
Through my career as Producer and EP now at Lee Films in Madrid, I've worked on a variety of MVs from French Rap to K-Pop. Some might be struggling to get to 2k views, while some is on its way to reaching 400M views. I've had fun on (almost) all of them.
Director
KODE
Dora Paphides is an award-winning director and photographer from London, known for her vibrant, cinematic work across music, fashion and culture. A graduate of The BRIT School, she has worked with artists including KAYTRANADA, Sugababes, Perrie Edwards, The Last Dinner Party, Sekou, Ella Eyre and Chinchilla, alongside brands such as Juicy Couture, JD Sports and Coca-Cola. Known for her vibrant visual style and emotionally driven storytelling, her work has been recognised by Creative Circle, the Young Director Award and the Berlin Music Video Awards.
Director/Curator
Fierce Producctions
Duda Leite is an award winning filmmaker, journalist and curator. He started his career in film directing the cult short film Serial Clubber Killer (1994), which won the best short award at Mix Brazil. In 2010, he released his first feature, the documentary Tikimentary - In Search of the Lost Paradise, selected for the São Paulo International Film Festival. As a journalist Duda is currently collaborating with Harper's Bazaar Brazil, and Folha de São Paulo. As a curator, Duda developed the exhibitions Movie Musicals (2020), dedicated to the movie genre, as well as Spectacle - The History of Music Videos (2012), dedicated to the history of the genre, and It'’s Rock (2014), the first exhibition in Brazil dedicated to the work of British photographer Mick Rock. These exhibitions were all held at MIS SP (Museum of Image and Sound). Duda has a weekly Podcast called Pop Op Drops dedicated to films and TV series. Duda is the curator of m-v-f- (music video festival).
Director/photographer.
somesuch
Director and photographer from London.
UK MD
DIVISION
UK MD at Division Global.
Head of Music Videos & Special Projects
SMUGGLER
Elizabeth Doonan, Head of Music Videos & Special Projects at SMUGGLER.
Junior Video Commissioner
Sony Music Entertainment UK
Hiya! I'm Ella, junior commissioner at Sony Music's creative agency 4th Floor. I've been lucky enough to spend the last two years working across campaigns for JADE, Wolf Alice, Calvin Harris, Joy Crookes whilst producing and commissioning smaller budget shoots myself. I am also Head of Events for Sony's Women in Music group and when not at work can be found either on or thinking about Worthy Farm.
Junior Producer & Sales
RadicalMedia
Ella Crawford is a Producer working across commercials, music videos, documentaries, branded content, and short films. With nearly a decade of experience spanning production, talent representation, and post-production, she has worked with leading brands including Gucci, Diet Coke, Alexander McQueen, Bvlgari, Vogue, and The North Face. After beginning her career in post-production and talent representation, she progressed into production roles across Black Dog Films, RSA Films, and Darling. Now at RadicalMedia, Ella works across creative production, talent development, and client partnerships, with a particular focus on championing emerging talent and expanding access to opportunities within the creative industries.
Director
Ella Ezeike is a Nigerian-American Director and Photographer. Her films, characterized by authentic narratives, are home to empowered and relatable characters, showcasing her ability to connect deeply with her audience. Her collaborations with brands like Highsnobiety, Zalando, and Misight add layers to her multifaceted portfolio.
Costume Designer
Ellie Walker
Female Creative working in advertising and music promo bringing fantasy to life
Executive Producer
Blinkink
Ellie is an exec producer working across commercials and music videos. She's worked at a bunch of places including VICE, Google, Caviar and Love Song. She's currently part of the team at Blinkink.
Producer
Somesuch
Elliot Zelmanovits is a London born and based producer currently at Somesuch.
Owner / Sales Rep
Feral Reps
Founded by Emily Jordan-Wilson, FERAL Reps has been built quietly over time, shaped by more than a decade working in and around production and four years part owning and co- running Spindle Films. That experience, on both the creative and operational sides of the industry, forms the foundation of FERAL’s approach.
FERAL Reps brings together a carefully curated group of production companies, talent experts, music, and an edit house under one umbrella. The aim is not to homogenise creative voices, but to make collaboration easier, opening a single door to talent that typically operates separately, yet is stronger together.
While rooted in production, FERAL Reps intentionally extends beyond it. The company is driven by curiosity and a desire to learn across adjacent creative disciplines, including music, Edit, talent, and sport, bringing a fresh perspective to those spaces while connecting them more directly to the advertising market.
Managing Director / Executive Producer
Prettybird
Emily Rudge is the Managing Director of Prettybird UK, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. With a passion for storytelling, a collaborative leadership style, and a strong focus on nurturing diverse and emerging talent, Emily leverages her extensive expertise to drive innovative projects from conception to completion. She excels at creating environments where art and creativity can thrive, and directors and artists feel empowered. In an industry constantly in motion, Emily isn’t afraid to evolve with it while holding diversity and sustainability at the heart.
Throughout her career, Emily has worked across many disciplines; from theatre, music videos, and art exhibitions; to scripted drama, factual entertainment, and high-profile advertising campaigns. This has enabled an understanding of both the artistic and business sides of production.
With a strong track record overseeing creative productions, Emily has worked with industry leaders such as Iconoclast, RadicalMedia, W&K, and Ogilvy. She has produced impactful work for renowned brands like Nike, Gucci, and Rimowa, as well as for prestigious institutions including the Serpentine Galleries and Venice Biennale.
Before joining Prettybird, she was MD/EP at Not Just Any (the talent arm of US post studio Ntropic) where she launched the company in the UK, and built and managed a roster of live-action and CG directors.
Head of New Business
ArtClass
Emma Horgan is Head of Sales at ArtClass UK, helping shape the company's inaugural year in London by fostering a creative culture rooted in mentorship and championing filmmaking talent.
Hailing from Cork, Ireland, Horgan prides herself on building meaningful connections, championing directors, and earning trust through great taste and a steady approach.
She is drawn to artist-led work shaped by distinctive voices, cultural perspective, and a strong point of view.
Director, choreographer
Emma Evelein
Emma Evelein is a Dutch filmmaker and director born and raised in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. She
studied dance and music theatre at the School of the Arts Amsterdam.
Her filmmaking practice is rooted in movement and physical storytelling, where choreography becomes a
cinematic language. Emma’s directorial debut, Lucid Dreaming (2023), received the Dutch Academy Award
(Gouden Kalf) and screened at over 60 international festivals and platforms worldwide.
In 2025, she directed her second short film, Born Into You, which premiered at the Netherlands Film Festival and won gold at the 1.4 awards in London.
Emma works with international production companies including Newland (Sweden), Mamma Team, 24/7,
Agosto (Spain), Leif (UK), and The Shack (Germany). Her commercial film work includes collaborations with
brands such as Coca-Cola, Armani, Ballantine’s, Seat, T-Mobile, Vlisco, Merrell, Lidl, Wempe, Biotherm,
and S.Oliver.
In 2025, Emma signed as a film director with Studio Studio in Amsterdam. Her films Lucid Dreaming and
Born Into you, continue to screen internationally in 2026. Her work ‘Gallery of Consequence’ with Rambert Dance Company will mark it’s UK premiere at Sadlers Wells in Londen.
Hair & Makeup Artist
Emma is a hair and makeup artist working between London and Los Angeles who has had notable success in all areas of her field, including film/tv (Stath Lets Flats), music (Chappell Roan, Harry Styles) and fashion (Gucci, Stella McCartney). She has been nominated for 2 UKMVAs, with 1 win, as well as receiving critical acclaim for her work globally.
Creative Director and Commissioner
FAMM
Erin has been heading up Music Video and Creative at Independent Record Label FAMM for almost 6 years and since joining the team has worked across Music Videos for Jorja Smith, Enny, Maverick Sabre, Bricknasty, Demae and more. Erin has previously been nominated for best Commissioner at the UKMVA's.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
LA/PAC
Trained in cinema and law in Paris, Esha has been behind the scenes of fashion, collaborating with powerhouses like Louis Vuitton, Balmain, and Balenciaga. That fast-paced world sharpened her eye for talent and photography, leading her to head major international campaigns internationally.
A true film lover, she seamlessly blends commercial edge with raw, narrative storytelling. Currently producing her first feature film in Spain, Esha brings a magnetic mix of sharp intuition and flawless execution to the set. Working intimately with directors, she drives every project with bold energy, high standards, and a distinct, captivating vision.
Managing Partner & Executive producer
CZAR.BE
Eurydice Gysel is manager and EP at CZAR and CZAR Film in Brussels. Czar is an international production company, that produces and co-produces feature films, short films, documentaries, tv shows and commercials. Above all, Czar is about talent, guts and the creativity of its directors and producers.
Director & Visual Effects Artist
Best computer user everrrr!
President
One of Ones
Founder of One of Ones in Los Angeles. We're here for the magic. We're here for the craft. The artists. The humans.
Stockholm based creative producer. Producing commercials and all music endeavours I can get my hands on.
Executive Producer
DÉPENDANT
cofounder and executive producer at DÉPENDANT
Sometimes you find the art, sometimes the art finds you
Director
Smuggler
London-based director working across music videos, commercials and narrative film.
Editor
Church
Flaura is a multi award winning editor represented in the US by Church. She started her career over a decade ago cutting music videos, and has worked with artists such as Massive Attack, Harry Styles and Rudimental. In 2019 she received her first Best Editing nomination at the ukmva’s for ‘Body’ by Estrons.
Flaura’s commercial and short-form narrative work has received awards at Cannes, D&AD, British Arrows and SXSW, with awards for Best Editing received at Shots EMEA, Creative Circle and Kinsale.
MD/EP
Park Pictures
Fran is a multi-award-winning EP/Producer with over thirty-five years experience.
She’s worked alongside some of the best creative minds & technicians, including Kate Bush, Andrea Arnold, Georgia Hudson, Aoife McArdle, FKA Twigs, Lance Accord, John Hillcoat, Nicolas Winding Refn, Yann Demange, Asif Kapadia, Frank Budgen, Manu Cossu, Tom Tagholm, Adam Berg, & Sebastian Strasser.
Thompson produced ‘All of This Unreal Time’ by Max Porter, directed by Aoife McArdle, starring Cillian Murphy with a score by The National & Jon Hopkins.
It was at Tribecca & premiered in London in 2024
Fran joined Park Pictures in 2022 as MD
Director
Mathy & Fran
Fran is a filmmaker with credits spanning commercials, music videos, narrative and documentary shorts.
Fascinated by colour, she creates work as part of the directing duo MATHY & FRAN, whose style is synonymous with a meticulous eye for detail and a glorious sense of the absurd.
Producer
Freelance
Fred Qvortrup is a freelance, London-based producer, working across commercials, music videos and short films.
Managing Partner / EP
Fela
With her start at Propaganda Films, Fuliane Petikyan has spent years leading, advising and completing projects as a creative producer. Fuliane’s eye for talent and passion to tell compelling visual stories has led her to serve as Head of Production, Agency Producer, Executive Producer and now as Managing Partner/Executive Producer at Fela. Fuliane has worked as a trusted producer for an innovative roster of directors such as Director X, Karena Evans, David Dobkin, Dave Meyers, Bradley & Pablo & Daniel Russell. Artist collaborations include Drake, Lizzo, Post Malone, J Balvin, Rosalia, Usher, Maroon 5, Coldplay, David Guetta, Bebe Rexha, Lil Wayne, Migos, Nikki Minaj and Black Eyed Peas. Brand collaborations include Dolby, Spotify, Mattel, McDonald’s, Nike, Popeyes, Ford, Porsche and Nissan. Some of Fuliane’s award-winning projects include Taylor Swift “You Need To Calm Down”, which took home Video of The Year at the VMA’s and Roslia’s “Con Altura,” which took home Best Latin video. Other award-winning projects include Drake’s “God’s Plan,” which took Video of The Year at the BET Awards and “Porsche Encounter,” which won the award for best CGI at the AICP Awards. Fuliane also serves as the President of the Music Video Production Association — widely recognized as the official organization representing music video production companies. Fuliane consistently pushes the boundaries to explore what’s possible in film, commercials, and music videos.
Director
Bogotá Music Video Festival
Gabriel Muelle is a Colombian filmmaker who works in the production of documentaries, fiction and music videos in Bogotá. His short films and web series have been part of a diverse number of screenings and festivals around the world. He is also the founder and director of Bogotá Music Video Festival, a festival that puts the focus on the music video art and that takes place every year in Bogotá since 2016.
Director/Producer
Camp production
I'm a French director and producer based in London, with over 15 years of experience working across music videos, commercials, documentaries and branded content. Alongside my directing work, I am a Senior Producer at a global advertising agency (DEPT).
My work has taken me across Europe, North America and Asia, directing and producing projects for artists including Kae Tempest, GIRLI, Gorillaz and Naomi Scott, as well as campaigns for fashion, lifestyle and entertainment brands.
In 2025, I produced the UKMVA-winning video for Kae Tempest's "Statue in the Square", which received Best Rap/Hip-Hop Video.
I'm drawn to work that takes creative risks, whether through concept, performance, craft or execution, and I'm always interested in ideas that leave a lasting impression long after the film has finished.
MD | Executive Producer
DIVISION
Genevieve Triquet is MD and Executive Producer at DIVISION APAC
With a passion for craft, Genevieve has helped to nurture some of the most exciting talent.
Prior to opening Sydney Office, Genevieve had been working at DIVISION Paris as an EP and Head of production.
DIVISION is a global, independent creative production company.
In 2025, for the fifth consecutive year, DIVISION was named Production Company of the Year by D&AD.
Partnerships Director
Twentyfour Seven
After a decade in-house as Head of Sales & PR at Caviar in London and previous to that at Stink Films, Georgie went freelance in 2024.
On relocating down to the SW France earlier this year, she started working with 247 to help support the team and expand their global partnerships.
With a reputation as one of the best in the business and as the industry's go to DJ, her ability to help build talent, forge incredible relationships and bring amazing opportunities to her clients through her international network precedes her.
Managing Director
Ocurens
Germain Robin is a producer and co-founder of Ocurens, an award-winning Franco-British creative company based in Paris and London. Known for its bold cinematic style, Ocurens has delivered standout music videos and commercials for artists like Victoria Monét, AJ Tracey, Jorja Smith and Prince Waly. Through a roster of visionary directors including Late Milk, Femi Ladi, Akatre and Rumi Kaul, Germain champions fresh visual voices and ambitious storytelling across genres and markets. His work bridges art-house aesthetics with pop culture impact, shaping a new generation of international creative production.
EP, Music Videos
FRIEND
EP, Music Videos at FRIEND
MUVID AWARDS 2025
Music Video Perú
Giselle Bedón Manrique is a communicator and audiovisual producer. She leads MUVID Awards, Peru’s music video festival, through the Music Video Perú initiative, which promotes visibility for local filmmakers and musical artists. She has produced TV series, films, and award-winning campaigns, and since 2014 has been a producer at Cine70 Films, where she develops national and international projects. Her career blends creativity and management, with a focus on empowering artistic talent. She studied Communications at USMP and holds a diploma in Cultural Management from ESAN University. She believes in audiovisual media as a tool for expression and transformation.
Director
Lee Films
Guillermo Mendo aka Mendo is a Spanish director working across commercials, music videos, fashion films, and documentary filmmaking. His work on some of Spain’s most iconic music videos has established him as a distinctive voice in contemporary visual storytelling. He is currently developing original projects for film as writer and director.
EDITOR
Gwen Ghelid is a self-taught editor based in Paris, with over 15 years of experience and more than 160 music videos. A recognized industry talent, he won the 2024 UKMVA for Best Editing with Jade "Angel of My Dreams" following two nominations in the same category in 2023 for The Hives "Bogus Operandi" and Harry Styles "Music for a Sushi Restaurant".
Cinematographer
Freelance
Hal Pilkington is a London based cinematographer. He has shot a range of commercial work for clients such as Amazon Prime Video, Nike, Umbro and Samsung.
In 2025, his music video ‘Sundiata’ by Fuse ODG was nominated at the UK Music Video Awards for Best Hip Hop Video UK.
A few of his favourite filmmakers: Michaelangelo Antonnioni, Gaspar Noe, Ming-liang Tsai, Andrei Tarkovsky, Roy Andersson, Ozu Yasujiro and Bi Gan.
Director
Hannah Lux Davis is a director known for crafting culture-defining visuals that merge cinematic storytelling, bold world-building, and pop precision. Her work has garnered billions of views and helped shape the modern music video landscape. Trusted by A-list artists and global brands alike, she is renowned for elevating cultural moments into iconic, conversation-driving experiences.
Director of Photography
Henry is a London based cinematographer working globally across fashion, drama, music promos and commercials.
In 2025 Henry was nominated by the British Society of Cinematographers for ‘Best Cinematography in a Music Video’, and in 2024 he was a finalist at the British Young Arrows. In 2023 he was the British Young Arrow Winner for Cinematography, and was shortlisted at the UKMVA’s for ‘Best Director of Photography’.
Represented by WIzzo & Co.
Head of Commercials & Music Videos
LANE Casting
Holly Shearn is an experienced Casting Director and the Head of Commercials & Music Videos at LANE Casting. She has cast music videos for the likes of Harry Styles, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, The Pet Shop Boys, Sam Smith, Little Simz and JADE. Previous collaborators include acclaimed directors such as Aube Perrie, Salomon Ligthelm, Hector Dockrill, Bradley & Pablo, Tanu Muino, and Floria Sigismondi.
Music Video EP
Iconoclast
Hope Gettler is a Los Angeles-based producer at ICONOCLAST who has worked across a wide range of music video and commercial projects. She’s garnered recent credits producing music-focused content, most notably for artists Conan Gray, Mk.gee, Michael Kiwanuka and more. Hope is passionate about visual storytelling and helping creatives bring their visions to life.
Managing Director & Executive Producer
HENRY
Managing Director & Executive Producer @ HENRY, Paris-based Production Company
Film Director
Iggy London is an award-winning director working across music videos, commercials and film. Blending cinematic world-building with intimate, emotionally driven storytelling, his work often explores youth, identity, connection and atmosphere through a distinct visual language. He has directed films for artists including Alewya, Sekou, Grace Carter and Sampa The Great, alongside commercial work for brands including Under Armour and Timberland.
Director of Photography
WPA
Ukrainian cinematographer based in London.
Founder
All Of Us Here
Isabella Parish is the founder and producer behind All Of Us Here Ltd. Working across music videos, commercials, and creative content, she has produced projects with internationally renowned directors and artists. Her work spans a wide range of genres and styles, united by a commitment to craft, originality, and bringing brilliant people together.
Creative Assistant
Polydor Label Group
Assistant for the Creative Team at Polydor Label Group
film director
riff raff
An artist at her core, Ivana uses film to craft emotionally charged performances that captivate audiences across music videos, ads, art films and live shows.
She has worked with award-winning artists like Squid, Sigrid, Future Islands and S.C.U.M to create nurturing spaces for performers to unlock raw, intense, and truthful expressions.
Managing Director
Blindeye Films
Founder and Owner of Blindeye Films, est. 2006.
Cinematographer
Jack is a cornish cinematographer based in London. Shooting a wide range of projects with a diverse rosta of directors and collaborators, Jack cut his teeth shooting music videos.
Production Designer
Jacob Mcalindon and Jonathan Mee are a Production Design Duo based in London with over 5 years experience across Architecture, Fashion and Film. Their works range from Fashion (stills and moving image), Film (short and feature), Documentary, Music (music promos and stage design, to Commercial (content and TVC).
Blending technical precision with strong creative direction , we craft visually compelling environments tailored to each project’s narrative and aesthetic. Our services include Production Design, Art Direction, Set Building, Prop Styling and Spatial Visualisation. Supporting concepts through to execution.
Senior Colour Producer
Rascal Studio
Senior Colour Producer overseeing James Bamford, Tim Smith & Dan Levy.
Nominated Televisual 3rd & 9th Best Colourists 2026.
Director of Creative
Partisan Records
Jake Crossland has led Partisan Records' creative department since 2021. In that time, he has commissioned creative for high-profile campaigns across Partisan's global roster, including for PJ Harvey, IDLES, Fontaines D.C., Ezra Collective and Laura Marling, which between them have won multiple UK MVAs.
Choreographer
James Berkery is an Irish choreographer and movement director, working across high-profile projects in film, television, theatre, and music. His credits include The Wolf, the fox and the Leopard (Tribeca), Censor (Hulu), Toni_With_An_I (BAFTA-nominated), the London premiere of M3GAN (Universal), and campaigns for IKEA/SONOS. He has served as the Associate Movement director on Girl From the North Country (West End), Billy Elliot (Curve), and The Last Ship starring Sting. As a performer, he appears in Black Mirror (2025), House of the Dragon (HBO), and Napoleon (Apple TV+).
Co-Editor
shots
Jamie Madge is Co-Editor of shots, the global platform celebrating creativity in advertising and film.
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, he curates and edits content spotlighting innovative campaigns, filmmakers, and production talent from around the world. Jamie also programmes and moderates panel discussions at major events, including Cannes Lions and ADFEST, and oversees shots' global awards programmes and Out of the Box events.
Colour Producer
Black Kite Studios
Jamie heads up the Colour department at Black Kite Studios with the colour talent of George K, Rich Fearon and Tom Mangham.
Executive Producer
Scheme Engine
Jannie McInnes is a Grammy-nominated Executive Producer known for championing culturally resonant work across commercials, music, fashion, and fine art. At Scheme Engine, she leads the company’s diverse roster, overseeing productions with both top directors and emerging creative innovators.
Jannie has EP’d work recognized by the Cannes Lions, The One Show, The Grammys, The Clios, D&AD, the MTV VMAs and the UKMVAs. She was previously Executive Producer at both Revolver and Believe, and served as Creative Director for Feist’s Metals, named the New York Times’ #1 Album of the Year. From 2019 to 2021, she was Executive Director of The September Issues, a feminist art and fashion biannual.
Executive Producer / Head of Production
Cadence Films
In his 25 years of commercial and music video production experience, there is not much Jeff hasn't seen, and he is always up for a challenge. He has worked with some of the top Directors in the industry across freelance and staff positions.
Executive Producer/Owner
HeathCo
Jennifer Heath is the Executive Producer and Owner of HEATHCO, a Los Angeles-
based multimedia production company. With over two decades as Executive Producer
Jennifer has played a key role in shaping award-winning content across film, television, music videos, and branded media. Her work has earned
accolades including Clios, D&AD Awards, Cannes Lions, MTV VMAs, UKMVAs, multiple
Grammy nominations, and honors from Sundance, SXSW, Webby Awards, Tribeca,
Berlin and Miami Film Festivals.
Director
Jeremi Durand
Jeremi Durand is an award-winning film director and photographer. Driven by his background as both a designer and a musician, his creative process is focused on innovation and conceptual thinking. Renowned for his evocative and profound imagery, Jeremi is the epitome of a “visual storyteller” – his work is exemplified by creating beautiful images that are simultaneously layered with meaning, and can tell a story all on their own. A multidisciplinary artist, Jeremi is currently developing both short films and features, as well as photography work.
Director of Photography
Jeremy Valender is a London based Director of Photography. His art school background and work with artists, musicians and fashion brands has defined his refined yet experimental style.
He has worked with musicians such as Billie Eilish, Labrinth, Rosalia, Wolf Alice and Yves Timor for award wining directors Daniel Sannwald, Colin Solal Cardo and Jordan Hemingway.
Senior Colorist
JAMM VFX
British Colourist working in Los Angeles.
It’s amazing to be part of judging such amazing work. Each year it gets harder and harder due to the epic quality of work out there!
Director
This Thing of Ours
Jim Longden (born November 9, 1999; London) is an English-Lebanese director, writer, producer, editor and composer. After leaving school at 16, Longden started his career as a photographer, having his work published in several magazines. At 20-years-old, he made his directorial debut with the short film To Erase A Cloud (2021). This was then followed by over 15 other short films and music videos. Jim is currently in pre-production for his debut feature film and is preparing the release of his second book.
Senior Colourist
The Post Arm
Jim is a colourist and musician working in London. His post production career spans two decades, including an eleven year stint at the Mill during it's heyday, and more recently settling at The Post Arm. Jim has colour graded music promos for a diverse range of artists including Ed Sheeran, Sugababes, Joji, Everything Everything, Stefflon Don and Self Esteem among many others. Collaborating with legendary directors like Tony Kaye through to emerging talents such as Dora Paphides and Ben Harris.
Producer/Director
Mercury Studios
Self shooting documentary producer/director.
www.jitamitra.com
Creative Director
ItGirl.c00l
Joanna Szyczewska is a Grammy nominated 360 creative director and co-founder of @itgirl.c00l, a two-woman-run creative agency and visual platform focused on music, community, and digital culture.
The agency champions female talent and crews, with a mission to empower women through bold, taste-led storytelling.
Through itgirl.c00l, she curates a distinct aesthetic universe that merges community, culture, and creative direction.
Editor
Shift Post
Joanna is a Polish-British film editor represented by Shift Post in the UK. A true child of the 90s who grew up obsessively watching MTV. She's worked on music videos for the likes of Wolf Alice, Christina Aguilera, Royal Blood, Sigrid and many more.
Director
João is a Lisbon-born, London-based director and photographer.
Partner
HANDS
Joceline has been working in the music video industry as a rep since around 2003 and part of HANDS since 2017
Animator
Concord
John Howe is a motion graphics animator from the UK based in Los Angeles, currently working in the music industry, creating visual content for artists and record labels. His work includes things like music videos, lyric videos, visualizers, animated artwork, social media assets, and promotional content. He has created promotional content for over 300 artists including Evanescence, Frank Sinatra, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, and Kim Petras.
Head of New Business
CANADA
John is the New Business Lead at CANADA in London. Having worked across music, fashion, entertainment, and creative culture, he brings experience from a range of industries and disciplines. His varied background has given him a wide network, a strong understanding of the creative landscape, and an appreciation for great work in all its forms.
Colourist
John is an independent Colourist working magic straight out of South East London.
Managing director
Prodco
Managing Partner of Prodco. Commercials and music video production.
Production Designer
JM2 Studio
Jonny Mee is a London-based production designer working both as an individual and as one half of JM2 Studio, a Production Design Duo with over 5 years experience across Architecture, Fashion and Film. Their works range from Fashion (stills and moving image), Film (short and feature), Documentary, Music (music promos and stage design, to Commercial (content and TVC).
Blending technical precision with strong creative direction , they craft visually compelling environments tailored to each project’s narrative and aesthetic. Their services include Production Design, Art Direction, Set Building, Prop Styling and Spatial Visualisation. Supporting concepts through to execution.
Stylist & Costume Designer
Josephine Fox Styling
Josephine Fox is a stylist and costume designer specialising in music video, editorial, and visual storytelling. Her practice explores identity, character, and world-building through clothing, creating distinctive visual languages for artists and creative projects. Josie’s music video portfolio features collaborations recognised among some of this year’s most exciting contributions to the music video industry, including cast styling for PinkPantheress’s ‘Girl Like Me’, styling projects for rising talent Sekou, and assistance on Dave and Kano’s ‘Chapter 16’. Drawing on archival references, fashion history, and cinematic influences, Josephine creates thoughtful, narrative-led imagery that connects costume, culture, and performance.
Producer + Commissioner
XL Recordings
Producer and Commissioner of music videos, live sessions and short form at XL Recordings and Young Recordings.
Executive Producer
Pineapple VFX
Josh is Executive Producer at Pineapple VFX, a visual effects studio offering feature-level craft, without the overhead of a large studio.
He oversees the commercial and strategic direction of the business spanning comp, 3D, animation and AI-enhanced production. This focus on craft has shaped award-winning work for global brands including Beats, Swatch, Lego, Netflix and Balenciaga.
Previously, Josh held positions agency-side at Droga5, Saatchi & Saatchi and T&P, running productions across more than a dozen countries. In 2009, after stints at MJZ and Stink, he co-founded a boutique production company, successfully launching the careers of multiple award-winning directors.
Head of Talent
Pulse Films
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Executive Producer
Up the Game
Founder & executive producer of production agency, Up the Game. Worked in music for over a decade across short form, music videos, live performance & feature docs. Most recently produced the critically acclaimed documentary 'blur: To The End'.
Director
BAMV
Director of BAMV and passionate advocate for innovative music video formats and emerging creative talent across cultures. Committed to celebrating bold visual storytelling and supporting the next generation of creators.
Film Editor
Sqaure Peg Edit
Julian is an award-winning film editor with over two decades of experience across film, television, commercials, and music videos. He’s collaborated with some of the industry’s most visionary talents, shaping iconic and celebrated works. Music videos sparked his journey—and remain his favourite canvas for creative expression.
Colourist
Studio RM
Jules is a fearless talent from a new wave of colourists — fast, instinct-led and fashion-literate, working across projects that resonate in contemporary visual culture.
Cinematographer
Kai Blamey Nguyen is a London-based cinematographer and director known for his emotive, visually rich storytelling. Born into an Anglo-French-Vietnamese family of artists, he brings a cross-cultural sensibility to his work. After studying fine art filmmaking, he gained hands-on industry experience as a lighting and camera assistant, later transitioning into cinematography. With a minimalist yet expressive style, Kai's work spans fashion, music, and advertising, earning accolades like the British Arrows, Berlin Commercial One Point Four awards and Creative Circle nominations.
Editor
Cut + Run
Kamila Daurenova is a commercial and music video editor, represented by Cut+Run. Originally from Qazaqstan, she pursued her love of film at NYU Tisch before starting her career as an assistant editor at MTV and Saturday Night Live. Now an accomplished editor based in LA, she has worked with major brands like Nike, Lululemon, Meta and Under Armour and artists like JT, Ellie Goulding, Zara Larson and others. In addition to brand-supported collaborations, Kamila has a deep commitment to honoring her culture through alliances and projects with fellow Qazaq artists. Her love for her craft and dedication to building community fuel her work and artistic vision.
EP & Founder
DRAMA
Karen is a Creative Producer and E.P. with a decade of experience at the forefront of the music industry. She currently runs her own production company, DRAMA, producing music videos and special projects. She formerly served as the Head of Music Videos at the production company CANADA and as Tour Manager for Rosalía's 'MOTOMAMI' World Tour.
Nominated for Best Producer at the 2020 UKMVAs, her work on Rosalía’s 'MOTOMAMI TikTok Live' won a Cannes Lion and earned Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations.
Karen has produced videos for Rosalía, Dua Lipa, Tame Impala,Katy Perry, Sevdaliza, Mura Masa, slowthai and others.
Director
Kassandra Powell is a Greek–British visual storyteller and filmmaker based in East London, celebrated for her bold, concept-driven work spanning music videos, fashion promos, and commercials.
Kassandra is known for her strong underground aesthetic, blending surreal storytelling, vibrant color palettes, and dark humour. She has worked alongside many artists like Anna Vissi,Icona Pop, Bimini, Talia Mar, Plan B, TroyBoi, Morgan and more.
Her visual output has been featured in editorial outlets like Vogue, Hunger, i‑D, Vice, Kaltblut, Clash, Attitude, Gay Times, and Kerrang!.
Director of Visual Content & Creative Comissioner
Sony Music
Kat Cattaneo is Director of Visual Content for 4th Floor Creative at Sony Music UK. She has won the award for Best Commissioner at the UKMVAs in both 2021 and 2023.
Kat has worked with a wide variety of artists and genres, Some of the artists she has worked wIth include METTE, Joy Crookes and JADE
As well as being individually recognized as a commissioner, her music videos have won many awards including D&AD Pencils, Grand Prix at CICLOPE 2023, UKMA’s, and numerous music video awards both domestically and internationally.
Creative Director CG
No.8
I'm a Creative Director at No.8, crafting award-winning work for brands like Nike, Amazon, BMW, Coca-Cola, Formula E, and Samsung. My portfolio vary with high profile campaigns, music videos, including The Chemical Brothers’ Free Yourself and cinematic game trailers such as Battlefield 2042: What A Time To Be Alive and EA’s Wild Hearts. Before joining No.8, I’ve spent over five years at The Mill as a Lighting & Rendering Supervisor, bringing ambitious stories to life through pixels.
Director
Kate S. is a Hong Kong born, London based comedy director working across commercials, music videos, experimental and short-form narrative.
She loves absurdity laced with whimsy and dry humour...a lot. You could find Kate currently drinking tea and putting together a live cinematic concert.
katesandfilm@gmail.com
Senior Editor
The Quarry
After working as a director/editor on music videos and commercials for a few years, his director mates kept asking him to edit their projects and eventually Kaz fell in love with editing, and has been editing full time ever since.
Kaz has cut projects for the likes of Akon, Stormzy, Burna Boy, SteffLondon, Chase+Status, Dizzee Rascal, Apple Music, Bailey’s, Ea Sports, Adidas and Levi’s among others.
Head of Creative
Good World Creative
Kevin Kloecker is the Head of Good World Creative, a production company and digital agency that leads visual content strategy + execution both in support of the Good World Mgmt roster (Troye Sivan, Tame Impala, Demi Lovato, Role Model, etc) as well additional talent and brands outside the mgmt clientele.
Previously as head of creative at Capitol Records, he oversaw visuals for artists including Migos, Lil Yachty, Beck, Maggie Rogers, Sam Smith, Katy Perry, and many others. He began his career at Republic Records and has consulted for labels like Domino, Motown, Quality Control, and XO, working with artists such as The Weeknd, JAY-Z, U2, Normani, A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, Blood Orange, and more.
Creative Commissioner
Kim Jarrett is a creative force in music and film, shaping top directors and artists. With a background in production, she’s crafted standout visuals for artists like Massive Attack, Bonobo, Rudimental, Mahalia, Honne. Passionate about originality, she scouts new talent and shares insights on creativity.
Executive Producer
Shift
Kirsty is a highly experienced offline producer, with over 20 years experience in commercial and music video edit production. She began at Cut + Run London where she worked her way up, progressing to EP roles at Speade, Stitch Editing & currently Shift Post. She joined Shift in 2022 where she has grown the company alongside founder Saam Hodivala, turning it into one of the most exciting boutique edit houses in London.
Agent
Vision Artists
I am the Crew Manager and Agent Assistant at Vision Artists, a boutique, East London agency representing a roster of exceptional creative talent across narrative and commercials. Our roster includes cinematographers, production designers, hair & makeup artists, and costume designers.
Executive Producer
Freefolk
EP at Freefolk
EP
Pulse Films
Laura Clayton is an executive producer at Pulse Films with over fifteen years’ experience in the creative industries. She has previously worked in music video at Academy Films and Riff Raff Films and as a creative commissioner at Universal Music Group and Sony Music.
Creative Commissioner
Polydor Music Group
New Creative Commissioner at Polydor, Def Jam 0207, Capitol Records, Chaos and boysboysboys labels. Previously Head of Music Videos at Partizan. Have worked in music videos, live and cultural short docs for a decade including for Pulse Films, Caviar, Iconoclast and i-D magazine.
Executive Producer
Exit Films
Leah Churchill-Brown is a distinguished producer and creative leader in the Australian film industry. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for talent, she has shaped numerous acclaimed projects across film and television. Leah’s early work with the Doll Collective established her as a visionary, earning widespread recognition for fostering innovation and originality. Her expertise encompasses developing narratives that resonate with audiences and collaborating with both established and emerging filmmakers. Leah’s dedication to the craft and her influential role in the industry have earned her a reputation for excellence and mentorship, paving the way for significant achievements.
Editor
Lee is a London based editor with over a decade of experience - specialising in music, documentary and branded content for clients including Google, Prada, Vogue, Sony Music, Peloton and Vice.
Having worked across production and post-production, including directing and editing music videos for artists such as Kodaline, Kele (Bloc Party) and New Rules - Lee brings a wealth of experience to the ukmva jury.
founder
Space Cowboys
Lesly Lynch is a Franco-Cameroonian director and founder of Space Cowboys, a New York creative studio shaping the next generation of visual storytelling. Across music videos, fashion and commercials, the studio's films blend emotion and technology in new ways. Through her directing world, CHAOS, she builds cinematic universes full of movement, tension and beautiful unpredictability. Part art kid, part system hacker, she finds her way where instinct, culture and image collide.
producer
Academy Films
Producer :)
Director
Cinnamon
Lia Vissotto has a degree in Social Communication from the University of São Paulo and is a founding partner of Cinnamon. Before founding the company specializing in cultural production, she worked at Columbia Pictures do Brasil, Cartão Unibanco, Super 11.net and America Online. She has been responsible for the creation and production of more than 40 cultural projects in the areas of visual arts, audiovisual and music, involving foreign and Brazilian artists, including Ennio Morricone, Michel Gondry, Björk, Jum Nakao, Berna Reale, Nelson Leirner, among many others. Lia is also the director of the URBE Institute, responsible for the implementation of art and architecture and art and technology projects. Lia has also created and directs Music Video Festival, a platform that has been promoting and celebrating the audiovisual production of music videos for 13 years, highlighting their importance and influence as a creative expression, in addition to highlighting and boosting the careers of young and diverse talents in the area.
Choreographer + Movement Director
Liv Lockwood is a queer Choreographer and Movement Director based in South London.
Her work spans across many disciplines, permeating stage, screen and collaborations with fashion brands. Liv's work tackles themes of honesty, primitive instinct, archetypal imagery, as well as identity and community.
Liv straddles creating work within live performance spaces and onscreen; her work has been featured in music video, commercials, fashion and international stages. Known for her long term collaboration with powerhouse and trailblazer AURORA; Liv is currently working with WET LEG and Heartworms; previously Kaeto, London Grammar, 1975, Gucci, Hublot, Aesop and CAHAYA.
Director
writer/director from London working across music vids, commercials, and short films. prone to the humorous, allergic to the cynical. MVA nominated but never MVA winning!
Casting Director, Visual Artist & Director
Collins Casting
Louise Collins is a casting director, visual artist, and director whose career has seen rapid growth across high-profile projects. She’s worked on major productions including HBO’s Warrior, His Dark Materials, The New Pope, Wedding Season, and The Night Manager, as well as feature films like Rogue One, Assassin’s Creed, and The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard. She recently was a researcher to A24’s Pillion by Harry Lighton. Her first major feature as casting director, Christmas Karma (dir. Gurinder Chadha), starring Eva Longoria and Hugh Bonneville, is out this year. She’s cast music videos for top UK and US artists and recently directed her first music video.
Director
Prettybird
Lucrecia is an Argentine-British filmmaker, photographer and creative director. Originally from Buenos Aires, she studied photography in London, where she developed a distinct visual language before moving into film.
Her work is driven by instinct, emotional intensity, and cinematic execution—prioritising raw performance and vulnerability over surface aesthetics. She is drawn to the moments where control fractures, capturing characters in states of exposure, contradiction, and emotional truth.
Working across narrative, music videos, and commercial campaigns, Lucrecia brings a cinematic sensibility to every frame.
A four-time UKMVA nominee, including a nod for Best New Director and a win for Best Pop Newcomer, her projects have also been recognised at Kinsale Shark, Creative Circle, 1.4 Awards, Cannes YDAs, and Ciclope—reflecting a body of work that balances striking execution with a deep, human core.
Executive Producer
With a multifaceted career as a Producer, Executive Producer, Head of Production and Founder, Lucy is one of a small group of truly integrated production specialists.
Lucy’s experience spans Agency, Production Company, In-House and more recently, AI production. She rose through the ranks of Agency production at BBH and JWT, becoming Head of Production at Havas in 2014. Her journey to diversify her experience began In-House at Sky Creative, where she became Head of Production in 2020. In recent years, she has been Production Company side as EP at The Sweetshop, helping to launch their AI Arm in 2025.
With a career defined by curiosity and reinvention, Lucy continues to shape what production looks like at the intersection of creativity and emerging technology.
Director
Director polymath
Executive Producer
London Alley
As founder of London Alley, the trailblazing production company acquired by VICE Media in 2025, Podesta has spent two decades doing what few in the industry can: identifying raw talent, nurturing it with intention, and helping shape the careers of some of today's most celebrated directors - Hannah Lux Davis, Carlos Lopez Estrada, Colin Tilley, Watts, Christian Breslauer, and Courtney Phillips among them.
What began as a college thesis project became a culture-defining force. London Alley tells stories for every screen - music videos, commercials, branded entertainment - with the kind of craft and emotional resonance that moves audiences and defines moments. The roster of talent and brands the team has worked with speaks for itself: The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Ariana Grande, Eminem, Pepsi, Adidas, McDonald's. So do the awards they’ve earned: seven MTV VMAs, three Cannes Lions, two Grammy nominations, and Clios that reflect a body of work built on genuine creative vision.
Luis Rojo is a London-based film director.
His work across music videos and commercials has been recognised with 8 Cannes Lions, alongside international awards including YDA, Saatchi & Saatchi New Creators Showcase and Ciclope.
His debut feature, La Mala Familia, premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and is now streaming on Netflix. He is currently developing his second feature project while continuing to direct international campaigns and long-form projects.
Editor
1.4
Lyndy Stout is the founder and editor of 1.4, the online magazine and awards show celebrating brilliant short-form filmmaking worldwide.
Co-Founder & Editor
Church Edit
Mah is a multi-award-winning Brazilian Film Editor and the Co-Founder of Church Edit, based in LA and New York. With over 100 awards to her name, her editing work has been recognized by the Cannes Lions, Emmys, D&AD, Webby Awards, Clio Awards, VMAs, AICP, The One Show, and Ciclope, among others.
In 2022, she was a Forbes “30 Under 30” nominee. In 2024, she launched Church Edit, which was named one of the “Editing Companies of the Year”, while Mah was recognized as an “Editor of the Year” at the first Eyecandy Awards.
She was the first Film Editor to win ADC’s “Freelancer of the Year” (2020) and to become a One Club For Creativity’s Young Gun (2019). Her films were Vimeo Staff Picks various times and have appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, Forbes, Variety and Nowness.
Mah has worked with brands like Meta, Apple, Nike, Google, Puma and Coca-Cola, and collaborated with artists including Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, A$AP Rocky, Rosalía, Travis Scott, Dua Lipa, and Lil Nas X.
Executive Producer
Manoela Chiabai is a Brazilian creative producer, director, and photographer whose work spans music videos, fashion films, and documentaries. Based between São Paulo and London, she is recognized for her innovative storytelling and collaborations with leading artists and global brands.
Chiabai’s career merges commercial and artistic production. She has produced campaigns for Vogue, Nike, Guinness, Stella Artois, and Clarks, and has been nominated for Best Producer at the UKMVAs. Her portfolio includes videos for artists such as Depeche Mode, Tove Lo, Future Islands, and Black Midi. She previously worked with the Ridley Scott Creative Group before launching an independent practice collaborating with production houses like Iconoclast, Somesuch, Prettybird, and Academy.
Chiabai’s productions have received honors at the UKMVAs, CLIO Awards, and the London Fashion Film Festival. Works like Vogue World (2024) and Black Midi – Sugar Tzu earned accolades for direction, editing, and casting. Her growing international profile positions her among Brazil’s most globally active audiovisual producers and her global footprint extends to HBO documentaries, SXSW-winning features, and Cannes-selected shorts.
Operating between Brazil and the UK, Chiabai is developing two feature documentaries, including a Mexican project selected for the DocsMX Script Lab 2025. Her recent output continues to bridge art, culture, and global media through socially resonant and visually rich storytelling.
Executive Producer
CONTRARIO
Argentinian creative producer Manu Aguer works across advertising, cinema, and fiction. He began his career as part of the founding team behind Pantera, helping shape the collective from day one. Since 2026, he has been Executive Producer at Contrario, leading international productions with top agencies, directors, artists, and brands, driven by craft, collaboration, and creative ambition. In 2023, he founded Obra Editorial, an independent platform for original storytelling whose projects have premiered at leading festivals including Cannes, TIFF, Sundance, Clermont-Ferrand, and Mar Del Plata. Earlier in his career, he held executive production roles at Blur, Pantera, and Primo Content, with work also recognized at festivals like Cannes Lions, Ciclope, One Show, D&AD.
DOP
A DOP from the 90’s…
Choreographer
Mark (he/him) is choreographer and performer working across stage and screen.
He was nominated for ‘Best Performer in a Music Video’ at the UKMVAs in 2022 alongside Loyle Carner, Lil Nas X, and David Thewlis and is known for his bold, characterful movement work.
Mark has worked on projects for Thick and Tight, Gecko, Akram Khan, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Blind Summit Puppet Theatre and can be seen dancing in The Witcher, Black Mirror, and Aquaman 2.
Managing Director
CANADA
Marta is UK Managing Director, EP and Partner at CANADA. She cares about making good work with good people and will forever see the value of making music videos.
consultant & co-founder British Music Video Association
p-r-o-d-u-c-t-i-o-n & British Music Video Association
Martin Poyner is co-founder of the British Music Video Association and founder of p-r-o-d-u-c-t-i-o-n, a consultancy advising individuals, companies and studios on business affairs, strategy and growth.
With more than twenty years' experience spanning film, television, advertising and trade association management, he has worked extensively to support and advocate for music video production in the UK.
He is particularly interested in the role music videos play as a creative laboratory for emerging talent: a space where filmmakers can experiment, take risks and develop ideas that later influence film, advertising, television, art and popular culture. He also maintains an independent fine art practice.
UK Managing Director
Kaus Film
Martin Roker is UK Managing Director at KAUS Films, a Brazilian production company based in London. He previously led a global division of directors at Black Dog Films. His work includes collaborations with Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Bruce Springsteen, Rammstein, The Chemical Brothers and Coldplay, plus projects for Alexander McQueen, Madonna, Vans and GQ. He specialises in developing ideas from concept to delivery and supports emerging talent through mentoring with SXSW, BFI Future Film Festival and Fomo House.
Director
Mathy & Fran
Mathy is one half of the director duo Mathy & Fran. Fascinated by colour, he produces work with a meticulous eye for detail and a glorious sense of the absurd.
He is currently in development with his first feature - a hardcore punk coming of age story.
Stylist & Costume Designer
Stylist and Costume Designer based in London, working across fashion, advertising, music, and film. Repp'd by Echo Artists. Likes crunchy things.
CEO
Local Bizzarro
He has directed music videos for Ninja Tune, Big Dada and Matador, as well as the short film Notebook, written with rapper Busdriver and produced by Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder. Founder of the production company Local Bizzarro, home of Conero Film + ADV and Localmeta.
Production Designer
Max is a London Based Production Designer and second time Juror for the UK VMA's. Working across Commercial, Music Video and Fashion projects, Max has previously designed sets for artists including Beyonce, Tove Lo, Idles and Jorja Smith.
Director
Maxim Kelly is a British director and photographer with a weakness for the uncanny, the overcooked and the dubious. Most of his work begins with a bad idea and goes downhill from there.
Editor
Cosmo Street
MM is a Cuban-Irish bilingual editor whose work spans across music videos, commercials, and films. With a background in music, MM brings a sharp sense of rhythm and pacing to her work, crafting edits that balance energy, emotion, and tone. She approaches every cut with precision and a refined storytelling instinct, whether shaping quiet, human narratives or bold, high-energy visuals. Based in Chicago, but always on the move, she's worked with creatives from around the globe and cut music videos for artists like SOJA and Ringo Starr.
Head of TV & Content
Virgin Music Group
Mel grew up in the West Midlands with a background in performance but a passion for everything happening behind the scenes. She started her career working at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios before transferring into marketing & promotions for various labels under the EMI banner including Parlophone Records. She has been part of the Virgin Music Group team for over 10 years, heading up the TV & Content department where she creates and produces exciting and compelling audiovisual opportunities across mainstream TV and VOD, podcasts, livestreams, documentaries, short form content series, music videos and live events. Her diverse roster of artists includes Self Esteem, Antony Szmierek, Billie Marten, James Blake, Courtney Barnett, Tove Lo, The Cure, Leigh-Anne Pinnock,Jehnny Beth, Dove Ellis, Kings Of Leon, St Vincent, Lykke Li, Lottery Winners, Digga D and many more.
Head of Visual Content
Sony Music
Head of Visual Content at Sony Music and 4th Floor Creative. Creative commissioner and exec producer.
EP
Division
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Director
Director of music videos and commercials based in London. Awarded and recognised at the British Arrows, Ciclope, YDA's, Kinsale, Clios and Vimeo Staff pics.
Global Head of Production & Creative
Amazon Music
Mish is a London-born Creative Director, Commissioner, and Executive Producer with over 20 years of experience in production, working across music videos, live content, livestreams, branded content, and television productions and development. She is currently the Global Head of Production and Creative at Amazon Music, overseeing all production and creative aspects within the global content team including festival livestreams such as Primavera Sound, artist livestreams with Bad Bunny and A$AP Rocky and VoD content with Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran and Little Simz as well as defining the global video creative direction for the business. Previously, she served as the Head of Original Content at Vevo EU.
MD / EP
The Sweetshop
Morgan Whitlock is Managing Director of The Sweetshop, the global production company he helped establish in London in 2011. Over 15 years he has grown the UK and European operation into one of the industry's most respected companies, championing craft and directorial talent across commercials and music video. He was instrumental in launching The Gardening.Club, Sweetshop's AI creative studio, exploring the intersection of human storytelling and emerging technology. A passionate advocate for a fairer industry, Morgan drives Sweetshop's Diversity & Inclusion agenda and B Corp certification, mentoring the next generation of diverse talent into commercial filmmaking.
www.Nadyapersaud.com
Executive Producer & Commissioner
Natalia is a freelance Executive Producer and Music Video & Creative Commissioner
Costume Designer
Costume Designer based in London, started our a career in fashion, music videos and commercials. Has since worked with some of the top names in the industry and is now working in movies.
Cinematographer
Cinematographer
Producer/PM
From the One Happy Island of Aruba, Nathan is a dynamic filmmaker and producer now based in London.
He currently works as a Freelance Producer/Production Manager, having worked with a diverse array of commercial clients like Prada, Burger King, Audible, and Visa, and music videos for artists such as PinkPantheress, Wolf Alice, Gunna, FLO, and IDLES.
Casting Director
Nes is a Paris-based casting director working across music videos and commercials. She has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Pharrell Williams, Tom Grennan, and Yseult.
Driven by a deep passion for art and storytelling, she finds music videos to be a particularly inspiring medium where narrative and emotion can blend in powerful, cinematic ways. For her, it's the space where casting becomes not just about faces, but about finding the soul of a story.
Founder
MontanariPR
A seasoned publicist and festival strategist known for his pioneering contributions to the creative industry. Co-founder of Berlin Fashion Film Festival in 2012, he established MontanariPR in 2016, offering specialised PR services for film directors, production companies, and brands, with a focus on distribution across film festivals, commercial awards, magazines and online platforms. In 2022, he unveiled Curation Hour, an online platform showcasing avant-garde video productions spanning fashion, design, music, dance, art, lifestyle, and contemporary culture. Montanari further expanded his impact in 2023 by co-founding Conero Film + ADV, a groundbreaking film festival and creative retreat in Italy championing creative, social, and environmental sustainability.
Film Editor
Nomad
Nick brings with him a distinguished award-winning career spanning 3 decades, boasting a rich, varied portfolio that spans commercials, music promos, and long-form films. His work has taken him across the globe, with professional stints and creative contributions in key creative hubs including London, Sydney, Los Angeles, and New York, cementing his reputation as a versatile and trusted editorial talent.
Nick kicked off his editing career learning from editor Sam Sneade, where he honed his craft on high-profile projects and collaborated with some of the most legendary names in filmmaking. Early career highlights included work on the iconic Guinness Surfer campaign, directed by Jonathan Glazer and alongside other visionary directors including Frank Budgen on projectsthat remain benchmarks of creative storytelling in advertising.
Nick had two years cutting rock & roll music videos relocating to the States where he began a long-standing creative partnership with multi-award-winning director Douglas Avery. The pair delivered countless memorable projects together. Their first collaboration, Loafer for EB Pila, a playful, spoof of Guinness Surferset the tone for their work. This partnership produced many standout pieces, including Cornershop’s celebrated Lessons Learned from Rocky 1 to Rocky 3, a project that combined wit, style, and sharp editing to great acclaim.
Beyond this key collaboration, Nick has built a career defined by work with world-class directorial talent. Credit includes his work with directing duo HAPPY from Smuggler, where he edited the globally award-winning short film Jane Lloyd, a project that earned recognition on the international festival circuit and further demonstrated his ability to shape powerful, emotional narratives through editing.
Video Commissioner
NIX LDN LIMITED
Video Commissioner based in London
Previously at Atlantic Records & 0207 Def Jam
Now freelance commissioning across all labels
Founder/Creative director
Videoclip Italia
Nicola Marceddu is the Creative Director and Co-founder of the Videoclip Italia Awards, Italy’s main award for music videos. Since 2022, he has curated the event’s editorial identity, scriptwriting, and creative direction. A film graduate from the University of Cagliari, he wrote his thesis on the history of music promos. He’s also a contributor and social media editor for Videoclip Italia web magazine.
Producer
Freelance
Nicole Powell is an internationally acclaimed producer based between Los Angeles and London, whose music videos and commercial campaigns have earned top honors across all major industry awards. Her first feature film, Lay Me By The Shore with Meta Films, is currently in the final stages of post-production and heading into a festival run this autumn.
Agent & Head of Music Videos
LUX Artists
Talent agent for DoPs, Production Designers, Costume Designers, Editors and Hair & Make Up Artists at LUX Artists.
Global Head Of Music Videos and Executive Producer
magna studios
Nnena Nwakodo is the Global Head of Music Videos and Executive Producer at Magna Studios, leading music video production from the London office. With a background at Pulse Films and BBH, she has shaped award-winning content for global artists and brands. A passionate advocate for emerging talent, Nnena co-founded Unsigned, an initiative spotlighting underrepresented photographers, illustrators, and filmmakers. She also mentors creatives through programs like Apprentice Nation and London Screen Academy, reflecting her dedication to fostering the next generation of diverse voices in the industry.
unpaid intern
FRIEND of London
occasionally directs music videos
Director
Prettybird
Nono Ayuso’s journey into filmmaking was anything but ordinary. Born in Spain and now based in London, he first traveled the world as an investigative journalist, covering conflict zones.
Since stepping behind the camera in 2018, he quickly earned a Vimeo Staff Pick for his short film The Heartbeats of Memory, which was also shortlisted for the Cannes Young Directors Award. Nono has made a name for himself through bold, emotional work. His short films and music videos have earned awards at Cannes, Clios, UKMVA and Shots.
Freelance Producer
Too Right Films
Paulette Caletti is a freelance producer and writer-director with over 20 years’ experience across commercials, music videos and branded content. She has worked with leading production companies including Prettybird UK and on campaigns for brands such as Amazon, eBay and BBC. A long-time admirer of the music video form, Paulette is passionate about storytelling and supporting bold creative voices.
Editor
Avenues
Pawel Achtelik is a queer video editor, based in London and working worldwide. Specialising primarily in music videos, fashion, commercial, and documentary work, he is passionate about crafting extraordinary stories, creating unique visuals, and offering a sense of escapism. He worked with many renowned brands and celebrated artists, and his films screened at prestigious film festivals including Raindance, BFI Flare, Aesthetica, LSFF and Frameline. He has a deep interest in furthering his exploration into escapism through feature films.
Director
Friend
Pedro Takahashi is a director and musician based in London. He has previously been UKMVA nominated for best new director in 2024 and for best low budget video in 2025. He is currently signed to Friend for representation in the UK.
Global Head of Talent
Papaya Films
Born in Argentina, Pilar Muro began her career in radio and TV production after studying Communications. Her path soon led her into the world of advertising, where she spent a few years at PH Landia. A move to London opened new chapters - first developing the music video department from scratch at Papaya Films, then stepping into the role of Global Head of Talent, working with brilliant directors from around the world. After living in both London and Mexico, Pilar is now back in Buenos Aires, continuing to build bridges between creativity, talent, and production across cultures and continents.
Director's Representative
Biscuit Filmworks
Director's Representive at Biscuit Filmworks.
UTA
Agent representing cinematographers, production designers, and costume designers across commercials & music videos.
senior director, creative
republic creative collective
Quinci Bryant is a Los Angeles-based creative commissioner at the newly formed Republic Creative Collective. She leads visual strategy and execution for a roster of artists, mainly under the Def Jam label.
Director
Somesuch
Brooklyn-based King She launched in fall 2022. Within a year of their debut, they were awarded AICP Best New Director, named to Ad Campaign’s 2023 Top 10 Directors List, and were finalists in Ad Age’s 2024 Creativity Awards Directors to Watch.
The duo made waves globally with their bold approach to storytelling in Rare: The Boy Who Cried Swag. Premiering on Nowness in September 2022, the breakthrough short film won 3 Young Director Awards in Cannes as well as numerous other accolades. Their work on Apple Music and Rihanna’s Super Bowl 2023 Halftime show teasers won a Cannes Gold and Silver Lion. Their follow up work on eBay Everyone Has a Thing, and Karcher’s Beautiful Insanity collected CICLOPE, Clio, ADC and AICP wins. Recently they were awarded a 2024 Cannes Bronze Lion for Excellence in Music Video for their biopunk music video spectacle Tanto.
Editor/Owner
25editors
Editor/owner of multi award winning 25editors.
Executive Producer
RadicalMedia
NYC EP @RadicalMedia
EP / Creative Producer
Mathematic
Rebecca Rice is a Creative Producer/Partner with Mathematic Studio. She has helped develop Mathematic's creative arm, working with artists to develop some of the unique and eclectic productions seen in the company's work over the years.
Creative Commissioner
Polydor Label Group
Reece Augustin-Spooner is a Creative Commissioner at Polydor Label Group, where he commissions music videos and visual campaigns across a diverse roster of artists. His approach is shaped by nearly a decade of experience spanning editorial, commercial and music creative, including work with Dazed and Resident Advisor, alongside deep roots in electronic music and club culture. He brings a culturally informed commissioning perspective, championing bold visual storytelling, distinctive creative voices, and work that is both creatively ambitious and culturally resonant.
Director / Creative Development
Rob Akin is an award winning filmmaker and creative development lead at Stink Films, whose own work spans music videos, branded content, and artist-led film projects. Rob works closely with Stink’s music and special projects team to help shape ambitious, culturally relevant work for artists and directors alike. A former filmmaker-in-residence at Somerset House, he commissioned and created original films/content for digital platforms and exhibitions.
Head of Post Production
Birth
With over 25 years of experience, Romain Gingembre is a long-standing figure in the Paris post-production scene, renowned for his ability to transform complex creative visions into international successes. Now Head of Post-Production at BIRTH, he orchestrates large-scale projects with the technical rigor and strategic finesse honed at leading companies such as DIVISION, Mathematic, Prodigious, and BETC.
Director & Producer
MrMr Films
Rosie is a filmmaker from The Fen, East Anglia. She moved to London for an MA in Acting at Central St Martins, before migrating behind the camera in 2019. Since then she has produced music videos for artists such as Blood Orange, Coldplay and Wet Leg and directed videos for Lynks, Fizz and Tatyana. Her debut short film has been shown at SXSW London, Raindance, Horrorcon and counting!
Director
Dustfarm
Founder of dustfarm and for the last 20 years specialising in short form content with clients ranging from Ben & Jerry’s, NEXT, Doritos, CAA to artists such as Papa Roach, Dave Stewart, SBTRKT and Gavin Rosedale.
Producer
Freelance Producer
Director of Photography
R.J. Ong is a cinematographer whose work has screened at Tribeca, BAFTA, SXSW, and the BFI London Film Festival. Nominated for Best Cinematography in a Music Video at the 70th British Society of Cinematographers Awards, he has shot for acclaimed artists including Ed Sheeran, Jorja Smith, and Calvin Harris, earning further recognition at the UKMVAs and Kinsale Shark Awards. His films have collected gold Telly Awards, a BAFTA win, and selections at Annecy, Palm Springs, and beyond. With a growing slate of internationally celebrated projects, R.J. continues to establish himself as a distinctive and versatile cinematographic voice.
Senior Creative Producer
Ruth is an EP and commissioner with deep experience across music, film, television, and immersive media. Currently Senior Creative Producer at Warp Records, she leads award-winning music videos, original content, photography, and innovative artist collaborations.
Before moving to the UK, Ruth produced music videos for some of Australia’s leading artists and worked across over 250 hours of long-form film and television, including nearly 400 episodes of Neighbours.
A passionate curator of talent, Ruth fosters collaborative environments where artists and ideas can thrive. She is a BAFTA Connect member, Sharks Awards 2026 Jury Member, and her work has been recognised at the UKVMAs, Shark Awards, ARIAs, Triple J Awards, and the Australian Women in Music Awards.
British-Indian Producer specialising in short-form content. My projects have received international recognition through multiple award wins and nominations.
Editor
Okay Studio
Sam is an editor at Okay Studio, working across branded, commercial, documentary and mixed media projects.
Founder and Agent
Hurry Sundown
Hurry Sundown is a talent management agency, representing directors and editors. Founded by award winning Agent, Sam Davey.
Executive Producer
ArtClass Content LTD
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Head of Visual Content
Coldplay
Video commissioner and content producer. Having worked at Polydor and Parlophone records for 15 years I’m now part of the Coldplay team working across the band’s visual output.
Managing Founder
Blank Co
Sam has spent over 20 years in the advertising and film industry, across
commercials, features, events and music videos. She started on the reception desk of Academy films, becoming Jon Glazer’s PA & then learning the production ropes before going freelance in 2011. Since then she has travelled around the world producing for various companies & directors including Daniel Wolfe, Ninian Doff & James Gray. She worked for a couple of years in fashion producing a Louis Vuitton exhibition at the Louvre & the Tom Ford London fashion show. In 2013 she Line produced a feature, ‘The Goob’, that won best achievement in Production at the British Independent Film Awards & was premiered at the Venice Film Festival. In 2016 she produced a feature film ‘Tides’ which premiered at the BFI Film Festival & was recently admitted into their National Archive. In 2017 she joined Biscuit Filmworks where she spent 7 years as Head of Production & then Executive Producer working with acclaimed directors such as Jeff Low, Steve Rogers & Molly Manners. During her tenure, Biscuit Filmworks won Production Company of the Year twice consecutively at the British Television Advertising Awards.
Most recently, Sam co-founded BlankCo with Matthew Stillman. BlankCo is a bespoke production company representing Film Directors, Creative Directors, and AI Creatives. It was built to champion a new, forward-thinking model for production, answering the industry’s growing call for innovation and agility.
Director & Producer
Independent
Santiago Muñoz is an Argentine filmmaker and photographer working between documentary and commercial image-making.
His projects have been recognized at Cannes Lions, The One Show, ADC, El Sol, and Círculo Creativo. His documentary work has been developed through IDFA Academy, DokLab Navarra, SANFIC, and FICG. He is currently completing Coyaguaima, his first feature documentary.
In 2025, he received the Director's Fellowship from the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York. He has served on the UKMVAs jury since 2023.
Editor
Stitch Editing
Editor at Stitch Editing
Producer
Stitch Editing
edit producer @ stitch, working closely with both established and up-and-coming editors. lead coordinator of the yarns short film competition. 71,094 minutes listened to on spotify last year. ☆
Exec Producer
Sasha is a London-born, Iranian-British executive producer with some 20 years experience working across music videos, commercials and brand content, a bunch of which have won awards. She has had the great fortune to have worked with some of la creme de la creme of directors in the UK, France and US and particularly loves mentoring up and coming talent.
Production Manager
Scarlet Green is a Freelance Production Manager from South London, specialising in music videos, commercials and film. She has worked with a range of artists including PinkPantheress, Dave, Raye and Elton John.
Managing Director / EP
Consulat
Driven by a passion for emerging arts and culture, I founded an independent music label over 15 years ago before transitioning into visual production and advertising. A decade ago, I co-founded Consulat with talented collaborators, serving as managing partner with a focus on excellence and international recognition. We represent diverse artists globally, building lasting relationships that foster innovation while staying grounded. My approach centers on genuine listening and creating environments where creativity thrives across visual arts, music and cultural projects.
Casting Director
Looks Like Me Casting
Selma Nicholls is an award-winning casting director and founder of Looks Like Me Casting, championing inclusion across film, television, music videos, branded content and advertising. Her work includes collaborations with LEGO and Disney (Beyoncé's Black is King).
Colourist
Wash
Sharon brings with her a unique style and finesse. She is an award-winning colourist, having won Best Colourist at Young Arrow and Best Newcomer in Colour Grading at UKMVA in 2025. Her work has been featured in music videos, short films, documentaries and commercials. She has collaborated on global campaigns for brands such as Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Hugo Boss, Samsung, and Nike.
Head of Special Projects
Park Pictures
Shelley is a producer and EP who has developed films for over 16 years. She is Head of Special Projects at Park Pictures where she develops doc, scripted and music videos with directors like Andrea Arnold, Georgia Hudson, Iggy London, Jake Erland, Hector Aponysus and Abigail Wilson. Before that she was Video Commissioner at NOWNESS where she worked with directors like Harley Weir, Vincent Haycock, Fiona Jane Burgess, Rubberband and Daniel Askill. Her work has won at UKMVA, Creative Circle, Ciclope, 1.4, Lovies and YDAs and been selected for festivals like Tribeca, Edinburgh, Clermont-Ferrand, Hot Docs, ASFF and LSFF.
Director
Simon Becks is a Dutch artist turned filmmaker. He spends much of his free time reading Dungeons & Dragons books and maintains that, had directing not worked out, he would have become a gentleman thief. This may explain both the monsters and the overcomplicated plans. As a director, Simon is known to hyper-obsess over composition and finding reasons to use a super-wide lens. His work has received Gold at the Young Director Award, Best Director and the Grand Prix at the Berlin Music Video Awards, and the Grand Prix at the British Arrows. His films combine visual precision, controlled awkwardness, and a dash of absurdism.
EP
HENRY
Simone has spent her career connecting the worlds of brand, talent and media. Currently the international EP at Parisian production company HENRY, her previous roles include - Head of Talent and New Business at Park Pictures London, where she worked closely with directors including Georgia Hudson, Savannah Leaf and Jake Erland; Client Director at Italian creative director Ferdinando Verderi’s eponymous luxury fashion studio, where she worked on campaigns for Prada; and Client Services Director at Dazed Studio - the creative studio of Dazed Media - where she developed campaign and 360 brand partnership opportunities across Dazed, AnOther and Nowness, in addition to working on the launch of Dazed Beauty and A Future World.
Film Director
Slutet
Sofia Aedo Zahou is a Stockholm-based director and multidisciplinary artist whose work delves into themes of memory, identity, and the subtle spaces between spoken and unspoken narratives. Her award-winning short A Bath in My Mother’s Womb, co-directed with Mona Namér, has received recognition in cultural publications and been exhibited internationally at notable spaces including Fotografiska Stockholm, acclaimed for its intimate visual language and evocative storytelling. Her follow-up film Unsaid (Osagt) premiered on NOWNESS and was featured in Botkyrka Konsthall’s “Stand Where You Feel” exhibition, a cinematic exploration of presence and absence. Now signed to Slutet in Stockholm, Sofia brings this narrative sensibility to her commercial work, primarily within the fashion sector.
Spike is a freelance contemporary dance artist based in London working across the dance, theatre and performance art sectors. His work includes music videos for artists such as Olivia Dean and Madonna as well as live performance work for Eartheater, Matieres Fecales and in Charli XCX's 'The Moment'. Most recently engaged in the National Theatre's 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' he is excited to be touring Marina Abramovic's latest installation 'Balkan Erotic Epic' later this year.
Executive Producer
Frenzy Paris
I produce award-winning commercials, music videos, documentaries, live shows, and short films for over a decade now.
Co-Founder/Creative Director
Stash Media Inc.
Stephen Price is the co-founder and creative director of Stash Media Inc., and executive editor of Stash Magazine and the Stash Permanent Collection, the world’s only video streaming platform dedicated to motion design, animation, and VFX. He has given dozens of keynote talks on design and curated scores of film screenings in over 20 countries.
More relevant to this jury: during his days on the production side of the industry, he worked on many, many music videos.
commissioner
content video
Content Video is a company that focuses on exactly that: Commissioning and creative video and content with an emphasis on music projects. It is founded and run by Steven J Gottlieb, founder of Videostatic.com and recipient of a Music Video Production Association Lifetime Achievement award, Hollywood Music Video Award for commissioner of the year, and multiple MTV VMA nominations.
20+ years of experience, working for labels that include: Island Records, Atlantic Records, Verve Records, 300 Entertainment, Universal Music Enterprises, Arista Records and more.
Choreographer
Supple Nam Ltd
As a Director and Choreographer, Supple Nam (Guillermo Martin Nam) has pushed boundaries with his unique understanding of dance, culture and stylised movement across TV, theatre, film, music and advertising industries winning multiple awards.
His unique edge has been consistently recognised in the industry with awards from all sides: “Most Innovative Choreography in TV and Film” (VW Golf GTI “Singing in the Rain” commercial), “Best Choreography in a video” UKMVA (Music video Money by Peace), “Best Sports Performance Act” (Mission Ferrari), “Best Live Action SFX” British Arrows Craft Awards (Honda HR-V “Stepping” commercial) and most recently won a D&AD award for his choreography (Music video Ghengis Khan by Miike Snow).
Production assistant
Shift Post
Edit production assistant at Shift post.
Rep/EP
The Corner Shop
I have worked across the industry in various roles across the last few years.
Founder / Executive Producer
Royal Muster
Thatcher Peterson is the Founder and Executive Producer of Royal Muster, a post production studio based in Los Angeles and New York City. With more than 20 years of experience in post, he has built a career producing and overseeing high-end commercial, music video, television, and feature film finishing for some of the industry's leading agencies, brands, and filmmakers. Prior to founding Royal Muster, Peterson held leadership and production roles at several of the world's most respected post-production companies, where he developed a reputation for building exceptional creative teams, fostering lasting client relationships, and delivering world-class product. Today, he leads Royal Muster's continued growth while championing a global roster of award-winning colorists and an uncompromising commitment to creative excellence.
Executive Producer
Not Just Any
I’m an Executive Producer at Not Just Any, where I love spending my time discovering exceptional directors and championing emerging talent.
With over 25 years’ experience in the industry, I’ve worked across both production companies and leading creative agencies.
I admire the creativity, ambition and craft that make music videos so special. I’m always inspired by fresh ideas, bold visual storytelling and filmmakers with a unique point of view. That’s why I’m delighted and honoured to be part of this year’s UKMVAs judging panel.
Creative Director + Commissioner
Independent creative director, video commissioner and creative consultant working across the music and brand space. I build distinct visual worlds around artists and their work, spanning video, stills, identity and marketing campaigns.
I was previously Head of Creative at Warner Records and Partisan Records, leading visual direction across a global artist roster.
Based in London, working internationally.
Co-founder & Executive director
KAUS
I have worked across a wide range of production roles within the advertising and film industry before helping found KAUS. Since then, I have served as Executive Director, leading the company's operations in Brazil and driving its international expansion into the UK, Mexico, and U.S. markets.
Casting director
Thomas Adams Casting
Casting director specialising in short form content - commercials, music videos, social films etc.
Director
Thomas James is a London based director & artist originally hailing from Wolverhampton, England.
Senior Colourist
Rascal Studio
Multi award winning, televisual top 3 colourist.
Tim has been working on music videos for the last 15 years, with some of the biggest artists in the world.
A huge music fan and always pleased to be part of the UKMVA judging.
Cinematographer
Toby Leary is a London based Cinematographer and Director. His work combines documentary authenticity with striking visual concepts, often blending analogue formats, contemporary culture and character driven storytelling. In 2025, Toby was nominated for Best Cinematography: Newcomer at the UK Music Video Awards, in the same year his short documentary 'If I Can Dream' premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival (DOP).
Senior Editor
Untold Fable
Editor with over 9 years experience cutting commercials, music videos and short films. Recently joined the team at Untold Fable, after having worked most of my career at Absolute Post.
Director of Photography
Tom Watts is a London-based Director of Photography with a dynamic portfolio spanning music videos, commercials, and feature films. As the former in-house DoP at Sony Music, he collaborated with top-tier artists, notably shooting eight music videos for Little Mix. His cinematic expertise extends to a feature film produced with Island Records under Universal Music Group. Tom's work is characterized by a keen eye for visual storytelling and a commitment to innovation in cinematography. His contributions have left a significant mark on the UK's music visual landscape
Filmmaker/Choreographer
COR
Tuixén Benet is a filmmaker and choreographer based in Barcelona and Los Angeles. Founder and creative director of COR - we dance films. She has worked for artists such as Two Door Cinema Club, Phoenix or Tame Impala. Her short films have been shown in Cinedans Fest, Leeds International Film Festival and Palm Springs ShortFest among others; and she has choreographed live performances for the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, Le Lieu Unique in France, Zoofest Montreal in Canada or Festival Villa del Mar in Chile. Benet is a full time dance and film faculty at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) and is currently distributing her first feature film Clausura.
Executive Producer
Paris, France
Director
Valentin Guiod is a French film director and scriptwriter known for Patience (Sabali) (2025), Frater (2023) and Breathtaking (2022). He is an University of the Arts London and ENSAAMA Olivier de Serres alumni.
global head of pr & marketing
stink
Valentina Tarelli is Global Head of PR & Marketing at Stink, where she shapes the profile of a roster of directors working across advertising, film and music videos. Working closely with filmmakers at every stage of their careers, she helps define their creative voice and build a meaningful profile to connect with audiences, commissioners and collaborators.
Owner/Executive Producer
Tinygiant
With 20 years in commercial production, Veronica Diaferia has built Tinygiant into a go-to partner known for taste, trust, and championing new talent. She's fiercely hands-on—Italian accent, hand gestures, and all—and cut her teeth at top shops like Moxie Pictures and Hungry Man after moving to NYC. Now raising two boys in Brooklyn, she brings curiosity, calm, and humor to every project. Her motto, “Mining is harder,” keeps things grounded—because even in a high-pressure industry, a little perspective goes a long way.
Director
Landia
Veronica von Hünefeld is an Argentine director based in Madrid, endlessly curious and rarely still. Her work moves between cinematic texture and crafted performances, often finding humour, beauty and contradiction in everyday life.
She believes the best films leave space for both precision and spontaneity.
Producer
Partizan
Music Video Producer
Creative Content Commissioner
Sony Music UK
Yazz has commissioned a range of visual content across Sony Music UK's roster of artists, including Calvin Harris, Nothing But Thieves and Nectar Woode.
She's passionate about championing emerging talent, and enjoys collaborating closely with artists, directors and production companies to create striking visuals.
Music Video Rep
Agile Films
Ynez is Head of Music at Agile Films. Since graduating from UAL in 2021, Ynez has rapidly grown her career, working with some of the most exciting talent in the industry, including FKA Twigs and Original Koffee to name a few. Most recent short film works include The Cost of Hugging which screened at Toronto Film Festival last summer. She has an eye for unique stories which challenge status quo and underrepresented perspectives.
CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
HIERSOIR
With ten years of experience in the audiovisual production field, Yoël Servadio is the co-founder and executive producer of Hiersoir Production – one of two production companies he established during his career.
Transitioning from his studies in business law to the audiovisual arts, Yoël's journey is a testament to his deep-seated passion for this art form. At the heart of Hiersoir's vision is a commitment to nurturing and growing young talents.
Over the years, this dedication has led to enduring partnerships with emerging directors and photographers. He is devoted to supporting talents from diverse backgrounds, all sharing a sharp and common artistic sense.
The majority of talents on Hiersoir's roster are the result of focused development by its founders, epitomizing Yoël's unwavering commitment to the creative community.
Agent / MD
MY Management Agency Ltd
Zoe Humphreys is a highly respected agent for cinematographers, with over 30 years of experience within the film industry.
Her agency exclusively represents award-winning and in-demand Directors of Photography.
Known for her remarkable eye for emerging talent, Zoe has built a trusted and approachable reputation among filmmakers and industry professionals alike.
Head of Post Production
Monumental FX
Head of Post Production at Monumental FX in Paris. Partnering with directors, production companies, and artists to craft premium commercials and music videos.
