narrative music videos

Music is a universal language. We may not understand the words all the time, but we’ll feel the rhythm, the emotion and the soul of a powerful song. The Beyond the Short Indie Music Video winners showcases incredible works of narrative music from a diverse, talented group of artists, performers, music video directors and crew.

Explore our entire curated catalog of powerful, emotionally driven music videos.

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“DVTR - Les Olympiques” by Jean—Vital Joliat

In this satirical music video, the Paris 2024 Olympics are reimagined from a Canadian ranch, humorously highlighting local indifference to the games and critiquing the lavish spending amidst a global crisis.

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“Nobody Knows / Keep Calm and Carry On- Moon Bride” by Daniel Rosenberg

The debut music video by producer Boy Howdy, “Nobody Knows / Keep Calm and Carry On” brings Moon Bride’s retro-pop anthem to the screen as a technicolor fever dream. In a nod to Old Hollywood and Harper’s Bazaar’s Man Ray, the 3.5 minute video visualizes a woman awakening to a new world and full of questions. Packed with handmade costumes, playful cinematography, and motion VFX, it is an artful, extravagant, and totally original trip through time and space.

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“Jeannel-BLUE” by Lauren Pringle

“Blue” is an emotionally moving piece that marries lush, intricate musical arrangements with introspective, vulnerable lyrics, accompanied by stunning visuals that intimately chronicle Jeannel and Kelvin Kilonzo in a captivating performance that blends enigmatic performance art with gentle, evocative storytelling.

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“Philipp Johann Thim- Last Drops” by Andres Hidalgo

In a polluted, post-apocalyptic 2050, a troubled teenager finds hope and purpose through his wise grandmother's stories of a vibrant past and their shared discovery of nature's resilience, forging an unbreakable bond that transcends their dire reality.

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“Stainless - Sam Darkoh” by Benjamin HS McGregor

Sam Darkoh turns stainless.

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“Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats "Heartless" by Kimberly Stuckwisch

A young boy attempts to escape his circumstances in his rural hometown but finds himself trapped, taking multiple walks down the same neighborhood street. Only when he shifts his perspective does a new outcome present its self. Along the way, he learns the valuable lesson of connection and survival.

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“Red Clay Strays- Wanna Be Loved" by Kimberly Stuckwisch

climbing through grief…

-a tale of tragedy and triumph-