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.

“Rachel Reis - Lovezinho” by Lu Villaça
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“Rachel Reis - Lovezinho” by Lu Villaça

Feminine emotional and moral freedom is the main theme in Lovezinho, the music video for the newest song by Rachel Reis, directed by Lu Villaça.

A tribute to female power and strength, while also a provocation towards a society that cannot free itself from sexist standards.

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“Caitlin Cobb-Vialet' - Disco Ball” by Alex Bush
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“Caitlin Cobb-Vialet' - Disco Ball” by Alex Bush

In the music video for singer-songwriter Caitlin Cobb-Vialet's lead single "Disco Ball", a woman stumbles upon a double of herself experiencing a romantic evening in an opulent beachfront home.

As the evening progresses, a strain grows upon the relationship and deteriorates into a melodramatic end with the woman unable to stop it.

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“Chris Noah - Sunboy” by Helen Takkin
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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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