2023-06-14
Event not to be missed. here's what's happening in Berlin from june 14th to 17th: music and creativity will take center stage.
If you already have plans to visit Berlin or if you're considering it, you absolutely mustn't miss the opportunity to take part in one of the most anticipated international festivals of the year.
From June 14th to 17th, Club Gretchen will host the Berlin Music Video Awards. Four days of pure music and more!
It's a unique opportunity to simultaneously meet a mix of established and emerging artists from around the world who will perform live and entertain you with shows and performances.
What makes this festival unique and special is that it won't only feature musicians, singers, and DJs from various music genres, but it will primarily serve as a meeting point for all professionals and enthusiasts in the music and entertainment industry. Producers, directors, labels, and production companies will come together to present their nominated music videos and network with other professionals.
For the eleventh edition of BMVA, the official video selection is divided into 16 different categories. Throughout each day of the event, screenings will be organized based on the respective competition category, interspersed with performances and special events.
You're probably wondering about the structure of the festival. In this article, I'll provide you with the following previews of what to expect:
1. Everything you need to know before attending the Berlin Music Video Awards
2. If you're a film lover, here's who you'll find on the jury deciding the best video of the year
3. Special events and new features for the 2023 edition
4. A final surprise
Everything you need to know before attending the Berlin Music Video Awards
How will the festival days unfold in detail?
What I can guarantee is that every day, starting from 4:30 PM, there will be a succession of various entertainments, including screenings, live music performances, conferences, workshops, and much more.
You will have the opportunity to directly interact with some of the best emerging and established professionals in the music industry.
Of course, there will be food and beverage stands; everything is organized to make your days unforgettable.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased online via Eventbrite or through the Facebook event.
Regarding the categories and nominations of the videos in competition, I would like to highlight some names among the well-known artists who will be present:
• The Weeknd (Best Animation)
• Grimes (Best Art Director)
• Oliver Tree (Most Trashy)
• Sam Smith (Best Cinematography)
• Tayce (Most Bizarre), ospite speciale per l’edizione di quest’anno.
If you're a film lover, here's who you'll find on the jury deciding the best video of the year
here are some prominent names you will find among the jury members who will decide the best video of the year:
Jan Burda: Award-winning Compositing Supervisor in the field of visual effects for film. With a filmography of over 70 films, he has worked on the seventh season of Game of Thrones, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Pacific Rim. Last year, he worked on the Burning Vecna sequence in the fourth season of Stranger Things.
Benjamin Seide: Visual Effects Supervisor, researcher, media artist, and educator. He has contributed to over 100 projects, including short films, commercials, critically acclaimed television series, and feature films by renowned directors such as Wim Wenders, Roman Polanski, JJ Abrams, and notably the acclaimed visual effects of Hugo by Martin Scorsese.
Julia Patey: Canadian director who has been living and working in Berlin for 10 years. In 2018, her video "Art School - Ballerina" won in the BMVA Most Bizarre category. She has collaborated with artists such as Universal Germany, Erika Lust, and Till Lindemann (Rammstein).
These jury members bring their expertise and experience to evaluate and select the best video of the year, adding to the prestige and credibility of the Berlin Music Video Awards.
Special events and new features for the 2023 edition
If what you've read so far isn't enough to meet your expectations, get ready because there will be some not-to-be-missed events and encounters:
• The "Glittering Carpet" fashion show on the BMVA runway. Talented fashion designers present some models from their original collections every year. Creativity and style are integral to every music video and performance, so what better opportunity than this to showcase alternative designs?
• The conference on artificial intelligence. On June 16th, as part of the "Experimental Culture Day," the first BMVA Summit on the impact of AI on the creative processes of music videos will take place.
• The Animation seminar. New for 2023, this seminar will delve into the incorporation and innovations of animation in the current artistic format of music videos.
These special events aim to enhance the overall experience of the festival by offering unique and engaging opportunities for attendees to explore the intersections of fashion, technology, and creativity within the realm of music videos.
Final surprise
If you won't be in Berlin during these days, don't worry, I'll be there for you, and I'll keep you updated with many more articles, interviews, videos, and photos.
Keep following us on our social media platforms: Instagram @staimusicweb - @sammyde_ - Facebook and our website Staimusic.com.
See you soon, Sammy D
From June 14th to 17th, Club Gretchen will host the Berlin Music Video Awards. Four days of pure music and more!
It's a unique opportunity to simultaneously meet a mix of established and emerging artists from around the world who will perform live and entertain you with shows and performances.
What makes this festival unique and special is that it won't only feature musicians, singers, and DJs from various music genres, but it will primarily serve as a meeting point for all professionals and enthusiasts in the music and entertainment industry. Producers, directors, labels, and production companies will come together to present their nominated music videos and network with other professionals.
For the eleventh edition of BMVA, the official video selection is divided into 16 different categories. Throughout each day of the event, screenings will be organized based on the respective competition category, interspersed with performances and special events.
You're probably wondering about the structure of the festival. In this article, I'll provide you with the following previews of what to expect:
1. Everything you need to know before attending the Berlin Music Video Awards
2. If you're a film lover, here's who you'll find on the jury deciding the best video of the year
3. Special events and new features for the 2023 edition
4. A final surprise
Everything you need to know before attending the Berlin Music Video Awards
How will the festival days unfold in detail?
What I can guarantee is that every day, starting from 4:30 PM, there will be a succession of various entertainments, including screenings, live music performances, conferences, workshops, and much more.
You will have the opportunity to directly interact with some of the best emerging and established professionals in the music industry.
Of course, there will be food and beverage stands; everything is organized to make your days unforgettable.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased online via Eventbrite or through the Facebook event.
Regarding the categories and nominations of the videos in competition, I would like to highlight some names among the well-known artists who will be present:
• The Weeknd (Best Animation)
• Grimes (Best Art Director)
• Oliver Tree (Most Trashy)
• Sam Smith (Best Cinematography)
• Tayce (Most Bizarre), ospite speciale per l’edizione di quest’anno.
If you're a film lover, here's who you'll find on the jury deciding the best video of the year
here are some prominent names you will find among the jury members who will decide the best video of the year:
Jan Burda: Award-winning Compositing Supervisor in the field of visual effects for film. With a filmography of over 70 films, he has worked on the seventh season of Game of Thrones, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Pacific Rim. Last year, he worked on the Burning Vecna sequence in the fourth season of Stranger Things.
Benjamin Seide: Visual Effects Supervisor, researcher, media artist, and educator. He has contributed to over 100 projects, including short films, commercials, critically acclaimed television series, and feature films by renowned directors such as Wim Wenders, Roman Polanski, JJ Abrams, and notably the acclaimed visual effects of Hugo by Martin Scorsese.
Julia Patey: Canadian director who has been living and working in Berlin for 10 years. In 2018, her video "Art School - Ballerina" won in the BMVA Most Bizarre category. She has collaborated with artists such as Universal Germany, Erika Lust, and Till Lindemann (Rammstein).
These jury members bring their expertise and experience to evaluate and select the best video of the year, adding to the prestige and credibility of the Berlin Music Video Awards.
Special events and new features for the 2023 edition
If what you've read so far isn't enough to meet your expectations, get ready because there will be some not-to-be-missed events and encounters:
• The "Glittering Carpet" fashion show on the BMVA runway. Talented fashion designers present some models from their original collections every year. Creativity and style are integral to every music video and performance, so what better opportunity than this to showcase alternative designs?
• The conference on artificial intelligence. On June 16th, as part of the "Experimental Culture Day," the first BMVA Summit on the impact of AI on the creative processes of music videos will take place.
• The Animation seminar. New for 2023, this seminar will delve into the incorporation and innovations of animation in the current artistic format of music videos.
These special events aim to enhance the overall experience of the festival by offering unique and engaging opportunities for attendees to explore the intersections of fashion, technology, and creativity within the realm of music videos.
Final surprise
If you won't be in Berlin during these days, don't worry, I'll be there for you, and I'll keep you updated with many more articles, interviews, videos, and photos.
Keep following us on our social media platforms: Instagram @staimusicweb - @sammyde_ - Facebook and our website Staimusic.com.
See you soon, Sammy D
Tag: Berlin Music Video Awards, Festival, movies, videos
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