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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“Sabrina Song - Doors” by Zac Dov Wiesel

Sabrina Song channels peace and reconciliation with her new gloomy and intricate ballad, "Doors" from her forthcoming EP due out this winter.

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“Chris Noah - Sunboy” by Helen Takkin

A Mediterranean love story with a metaphorical twist.

She is falling deeper and deeper into a darkness and pushing him away. At the same time he sees that his optimistic attention towards her is making things even worse and he tries to contain the emotions he has, until his light literally starts pouring out of him.

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“MARIE BOTHMER - KUGELSICHER” by Ben Galster

A night out with friends turns potentially deadly when they decide to play prank on the owner of an off-license shop.

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“Party Dozen feat. Nick Cave - Macca The Mutt” by VERSUS

Party Dozen (Jonathan Boulet and Kirsty Tickle) get to work with a little help from the one and only, Nick Cave in this chaotic, diesel-fueled smash fest.

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“Angel Olsen – Big Time” by Kimberly Stuckwisch

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“Progress | Homeless Talent” by Alfredo Vidal

A homeless single father and musician gets the opportunity to finally showcase his talent, but first, he must overcome his stage fright.

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“Don't Deserve This - Yasmina” by Reece Daniels

Yasmina, feeling often unheard in her relationship, starts her own one woman show. A tribute to Pam Grier and the kick-ass confidence of the women in 1970s blaxploitation films, this is ‘Don’t Deserve This!’