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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“Quattro Pareti - Arssalendo ” by Giada Bossi

When the family of a kid hides to him his dog’s death, the older brother takes the kid on a brutal journey towards the grieving process.

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“Larson - Feu (Fire)” by Loïc Foulon

Taking inspiration from the codes of the gangster films, a minimalist and metaphorical approach to a confrontation between two rival gangs. Violence is their only language. Suffering is their reality. Awaiting death, all they have left to do is play with fire.

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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

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.