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Blending humor, gaming influences, and internet nostalgia, the creator’s award-winning experimental video draws inspiration from both meme culture and the old-school YouTube era. What started as a quirky concept soon turned into a project that not only entertained viewers but also earned industry recognition. What Inspired Your Experimental Video? At the time I was going to video game development classes, while my collaboration with Rednex was taking shape and slowly becoming

Luca Ontino brings a fresh perspective to art – blending music, visual storytelling, and AI while keeping emotion above technology. In his films Under The Veil and Wear The Dark, he explores themes of vulnerability, inner struggles, and self-acceptance. His goal is not to impress with style but to move the audience through story and truth. How would you describe your artistic approach, what makes it unique? My artistic approach blends cinematic storytelling, strong emotional

or Max Cooper’s track, the digital artist visualized the concept of “existing inside a machine” a fleeting consciousness bound by structure yet reaching beyond it. The resulting audiovisual work combines intricate motion design with Cooper’s layered sound, reflecting on technology, capitalism, and human perception in an accelerated world. What inspired you to create this piece, and how did the concept of "existing inside a machine" come to you? “I exist inside this machine fo

The Roshi Shyong music video, filmed in a real Himalayan monastery with actual monks, won our annual Best Music Video Award and Audience Choice Award - twice! This project blends deep-rooted Nepali culture with modern artistic expression, resonating with both juries and global audiences. "Art isn’t meant to be understood through language, it’s meant to be felt through the heart," say the creators, whose work has sparked conversations both at home and abroad. This article is w

Ukrainian singer Janeuary released her bold new single "Black into White", pushing her musical expression beyond the boundaries of black-and-white melancholy. The track was a remarkable fusion of deep emotions, orchestral arrangements, and a visually striking music video. With this release, the singer opened a new chapter in her artistic journey. Your music is known for its emotional depth and theatricality. Where do you draw inspiration for your unique style? I draw inspirat

The winner of the Best Shock Award "Dead Dreams Falling", Amine Boucekkine, is a visually captivating and experimental musical short film that will also be presented at an upcoming event. In an exclusive interview, the creator reveals their creative process, inspirations, and unique approach to visual storytelling. What was the creative process behind the music video DEAD DREAMS FALLING? As a multidisciplinary artist, it has always been clear to me that I wanted to contribut

I have always preferred the black-and-white form, which can be seen in previous videos from the Stroberiz project. I believe it allows viewers to color that black-and-white world in their own minds, and I think those colors are suggested by the sound accompanying the image. At least, that’s how it works for me. When certain elements are lacking, the brain tries to compensate for them with imagination, and that unconscious effort is something that inspires me. How do you belie

Digenes is a medieval hero, whose story survives through the Greek epic poem of the 12th century. What is interesting about both the epic and the hero, is the mythological dimensions given to his story. The narrative of the story also has distinguishable Homeric elements, and clear references to stories like that of the earlier mythological hero, Heracles. The people who codified his story through the epic poem, in this rather mythological manner, knew about the ancient heroe

An Evening Full of Emotions Went Off as Planned. It was a night filled with vibrant energy and creativity. We showcased more than 40 music videos, highlighting both local and international talent. We recognized three Slovak artists and over seven from abroad. While we understand the absence of overseas artists, given their location on the other side of the world, we made sure to send their awards and certificates by post. It was an honor to judge and display such beautiful wo

"The creation of “Feel No Burn” has been a true blessing for me and my colleagues. May we all feel our our hearts strengthened when we sit back to enjoy the emotional uplift of these filmic interactions" describes Aryna Tsyltsyna. What initially sparked your interest in filmmaking, and how did you When I was 6, my brother introduced me to the anime "Naruto". From the very first episode, I became a loyal fan of the cheerful and determined main character and spent the next ten

It all started in the Body and Movement class that I had in the Master in Film that I am doing right now. Cristiane Wosniak, a great dance and film professor, gave us the assignment to produce a video dance. So I started with what I had at home: my wife and my daughter are ballet practitioners. Then we thought about the location that is in the same place as the dance school, the beautiful music "Love Parade" that I knew I could use and I spent the following days thinking of h

Sébastien Rombout's journey into video production comes from a profound passion for cinema that started during his young years. He delved into the craft of filmmaking during early adolescence, driven by an intrinsic desire to weave narratives through visual storytelling. Pursuing studies in graphic design and multimedia creation further fueled his creative ambitions, providing a solid foundation for his future endeavors. Also passionate about storytelling, particularly in lit

Mara Katria is an internationally acclaimed filmmaker and musician who has directed feature length documentaries, designed video games, and written and recorded award-winning music. She recently received the win here at the Europe Music Video Awards for Best Singing / Vocalist for her powerful new "Cities in Dust" homage to the influential post-punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees. We got to have a conversation with Mara about her diverse artistic path and a very exciting new

Like all artists, he uses his personal experiences to create the basis of the fictional story that we later represent in our art, be it painting, film or music. Of course I let myself be carried away by what happens around me, I examine my environment and analyze what it makes me feel, and then write and sing about it. I live in the Canary Islands, so I live surrounded by beautiful landscapes, from my own studio window, you can see the highest mountains of the island and it's

Előd Marosvölgyi won in the Best Hip-Hop Video category in the 8th season with his song "Cigerette". We consider his work to be unique, but judge for yourself. We also had the opportunity to meet Előd in person at our outdoor summer screening ceremony, where we presented the award. He will reveal more about himself directly. "Many times I start the process with a scene in my head or a picture, thinking how nice it would be to make up a story to go with that picture. I have ma

Jeff Hilliard is an independent filmmaker and artist most known for his satirical songs, both acting and directing in his award-winning music videos. His videos have garnished millions of views and cross-promotion by Steve-O, Russell Brand, Charlie Sheen, and Tommy Lee. ...I came up with a "Consensual" concept many years ago from a TV pilot I wrote that never was made. My cinematographer John Orphan was working for a Director named Joey Danger and he showed John a reference o

I got started with music at a very young age and knew this was a calling. Music was always a part of my life. Since then I have performed at various venues, recorded various albums and other music productions, and much more. My inspiration in my music is the power and love of how music can help you through your good or bad times. Vero G. (Artist) I got started in music first as an artist pushing out my music and getting things done. As an artist and also a music video direct

Pure Crime by Shizhuo He, won Best Student Video in Season 12- Video is Inspired by Japanese cult films and Yandere culture, which revolves around the fascination of media portraying characters exhibiting initially loving and affectionate behaviour, later escalating into obsessive, even aggressive tendencies toward their love interest. Pure Crime was the first mv I ever made for myself in my life and my first song as a G3GE musician. The song has a lot of meaning and a differ

Our small family did karaoke nights every Friday, and I realized that my step daughter (Lena CS) sings dark mood pop songs beautifully (she hadn’t really sung for a while), at the same time she went through an emotional process as she was neglected in school, she felt like a ghost. I empathized with her and got inspired to write a song for her. From the very beginning I imagined the music with video. WHAT WERE YOUR MAIN GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS WHEN YOU EMBARKED ON CREATING YOU