AMVF Program 2017

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Music video is the fulfillment of
art and technological destiny.
I see it as an artistic extension.

I can visualize the day when
the interface of music & video
will create an entirely new kind of artist.

- David Bowie

5 DAYS of VIDEOS, VIRTUAL REALITY, CONCERTS,
PANELS, PARTIES & THE AWARDS SHOW!!!

Welcome to the 3rd annual Austin Music Video Festival! We invite you to discover your new favorite
music videos from around the world via big screens in theaters, by the pool, in virtual reality, at wild
parties, crazy concerts and the awards show.
For the uninitiated, AMVF is a hybrid film and music festival celebrating the past, present and future
of music videos. For the AMVF OG’s, fam, and video fiends, this is where the magic of music videos
come to life, captures your heart, and explodes all around you.
We hope you watch in awe, listen in love, and party into the night with new and old friends alike.
- Jeremy, Sam, Anthony & The AMVF TEAM

THE TEAM
The AMVF team has years of experience in event production, talent booking, marketing, and
business sponsorships. Together, we’ve created a unique festival that promotes and enhances the

film, music and tech culture of Austin.

Founders / Directors

Jeremy Roye + Samantha Gallion + Anthony Erickson
Production team: Wonder Twin Productions
Photographer - Ashley Park
Videographer - Jared Deer
Photographer - Andrea Dane
Photographer - Zach Brigham-Delude
Box Office Manager - Lena Rogy
Video Editor - Brian Schwarz

Video Promo + Bumper Master - John Donofrio
Data Specialist - Jeff Roye

Award Showrunner - Nate Lanningham
Marketing Intern - Shelby Ford
Video Intern - Ben Root

Volunteer Coordinator - Garrett Magee

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SCREENINGS SCHEDULE PAGE 1
VIDEO INDEX PAGE 3
FEATURED SCREENINGS PAGE 4
AWARD CATEGORIES & NOMINEES PAGE 18
JUDGES PAGE 25
SPONSORS PAGE 27
SPECIAL THANKS PAGE 28

SCREENINGS SCHEDULE

Each screening consists of 8-10 music videos, followed by a Q&A discussion including directors,
band members or contributors to the videos shown. Wristband and director’s badge holders can
any attend any and all screenings (subject to capacity of each venue). Non-wristband holders can
pay walk-up pricing to enter a venue for the day and see screenings, panels or workshops.

Featured Event Panel Parties Screening VIP/Director Only Event

Tuesday, September 12 VENUE

6:00pm Directors / VIP / Press Mixer + OPENING NIGHT Preview W Hotel Living Room

7:00pm VIDEO SWIM NIGHT w/ World Premieres, Golden Dawn Arkestra, SIP SIP W Hotel Pool Deck

10:00pm SoFar Session feat. MIDDLESPOON, Dossey & more NATIVE HOSTEL

10:30pm VIP/DIRECTOR NATIVE HOSTEL

(ROMPER ROOM)

Wednesday, September 13

5:30pm Flaming Lips VIDEO FREAKOUT + Keepin It’ Weird Alamo S Lamar

8:15pm CHRISTEENE Retrospective + Performance Alamo S Lamar

10:00pm AFTERPARTY CheerUps

Thursday, September 14

5:00pm DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT with Bradley Beesley Lemon Lounge

6:00pm Throwback Thursday Lemon Lounge

7:00pm Killer Choreography The North Door

SOAPS (Drama for Your Mama) Alamo Ritz

8:00pm Violent Vidz Alamo Ritz

HOLODECK Records Video Showcase + World Premiere The North Door

9:00pm Phoenix “Ti Amo Speciale” Alamo Ritz

HOLODECK / AMVF AFTERPARTY w/ Samantha Glass, The North Door

House of Kenzo, DJ Troller, Dylan Cameron (DJ)

Friday, September 15

5:00pm French Friday (Spotlighting: Angiers, France+ Director/VIP Happy Hour w/ French Fries) Lemon Lounge

6:00pm From Russia With Love Lemon Lounge

Lady Power Empire Control Room

7:00pm It’s Bigger than (Hip Hop) Empire Control Room

Third Eye Candy Lemon Lounge

8:00pm #WTF Empire Control Room

8:30pm MAUI WOWIE LUAU feat. Lance Herbstrong, BUHU and more Empire Control Room

9:00pm Planet EARTHx Lemon Lounge

Saturday, September 16

12:00pm Saturday Morning Cartoons Vulcan Gas Company

VIDEOACTIVE LOUNGE feat. VR, 360, Interactive Music Video Experiences Empire Control Room

1:00pm VR Panel Empire Control Room

Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation) Vulcan Gas Company

WALKER LUKENS: Retrospective + Karaoke + Performance + WORLD PREMIERE Alamo Ritz

2:00pm YOUR AD HERE (Commercial Music + Video Works) Vulcan Gas Company

3:00pm Cine-Minis Vulcan Gas Company

4:00pm SPIKE JONZE Music Video Mixtape Alamo Ritz

5:15pm Funny or High Alamo Ritz

8:00pm Pre-Show Happy Hour

AUSTIN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS SHOW + Afterparty

10:00pm AMVFEST CLOSING PARTY w/ CAPYAC (DJ SET)

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BAND SONG DIRECTOR SCREENING

A Giant Dog “Bendover” Ed Dougherty Lady Power
A Giant Dog “Rollercoaster” Ed Dougherty Video Swim Night
AEON “AEON” Derek O’Dell Third Eye Candy
Ali “Full House Rap” Ali Alkhafaji Funny or High
Alice Tan Ridley “Try A Little Tenderness” Roy Wol Lady Power
Alvin & Lyle “So Delicious” Peter Emmanuilov Keepin’ it Weird
AudioOpera “Forever” Avery Stedman, Graeme Barrett Keepin’ it Weird
Baltazar “Lluvia” Jorge G. Camarena SOAPS (Drama for Your Mama)
Band of Heathens “Sugar Queen” 360 Timothy Edwards, Monique Walton Videoactive Lounge
Bei Ru “Tortoisehead” Hayk Matevosyan #WTF
Bel Heir “Light at the End of the Tunnel” Irwin Miller Saturday Morning Cartoons
Beyond Contempt “Salt” Darus Noel Howard Violent Vidz
Big Daddy Kane & Lance Herbstrong “Ripped” Todd Johnston YOUR AD HERE
Black Bird “Black Bird” Haonan Wang Planet EARTHx
Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears “PTP” Roger Haus Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation)
BØRNS “American Money” Olivia Bee Throwback Thursday
Boston Calling Music Festival “2017 Boston Calling Line Up” CJ Vinson YOUR AD HERE
BRASS DEPARTMENT Alex Ventling It’s Bigger than (Hip-Hop)
“The Rescue Of A Birthday Party (Hip Hop Medley)” Emilie Boyard Lady Power
Ursula Barker Killer Choreography
Candy Royalle + Free Radicals “Killing Us Softly” Rob Wadleigh Funny or High
CAPYAC “Bubblegum” Sara Gouveia Throwback Thursday
CAPYAC “Talk About” Aivars Čivželis Funny or High
Card on Spokes “Ribbon Tooth” Ainhoa Rodríguez SOAPS (Drama for Your Mama)
Carnival Youth “Seagulls on Bicycles” Dawson Taylor Funny or High
Chloé Bird “Fade” Steven Vander Meer Saturday Morning Cartoons
Christofi (feat. AYER) Temptation Jonathan Martin Violent Vidz
Christopher Jowaisas “Boomerang” Matt Bizer, Curtis Wayne Millard Throwback Thursday
Chrysalis “My Eternity” Alain ROBAK Violent Vidz
Chuck Berry “Big Boys” Aleksey Smirnov From Russia With Love
COMME DE BIEN ENTENDU “The Rififi” KPaul Wallace It’s Bigger than (Hip Hop)
Conflict “Mechanism Of Life” Didier Charette Planet EarthX
Country Cousins “Up2Sumpthin” Monty Marsh Videoactive Lounge
CRi “Rush” Monty Marsh Killer Choreography
D∆WN “Lazarus X Love Under Lights” Lon Breedlove It’s Bigger than (Hip Hop)
D∆WN “Lazarus” Madison Durand Saturday Morning Cartoons
Dank $inatra and Lil Tokyo “Winning” Caitlin Cadieux, Christina Moliterno Saturday Morning Cartoons
Danny Weinkauf Eyes in the Back of Her Head Erica Alexandria Silverman Video Swim Night
David Messier “Franklin’s Key” Atli Sigurjonsson #WTF
David Ramirez “Watching From A Distance” Peter Paul G Longno Throwback Thursday
DJ Airplane and Spaceship “Laboratory” Justin Wilson + Mike Wiebe Throwback Thursday
Dossey “In Your Eyes” Nic Collins Funny or High
Drakulas “VHS” Daniel Everett Patrick Holodeck Records Showcase
Dreamers “Sweet Disaster” Adam Hayes Violent Vidz
Dylan Cameron “Infinite Floor / Difficult Floor” Christopher Owings Lady Power
DZ Deathrays “Cops Capacity” Bryan Poyser Lady Power
Ell “Heaven” Eric Hueber Lady Power
Emily Bell “Can’t Talk Back” HochR Keepin’ it Weird
Emily Bell “Goddess of Destruction” Jonah Haber Your Ad Here
Floyd Shakim “Mermaids” H.D. Stone Keepin’ it Weird
For Every Occasion “For Every Occasion” Dominic Mercurio SOAPS (Drama for your Mama)
Fort Never “Paradigm” Zachary T. Scott Violent Vidz
Foxtails Brigade “We Are Not Ourselves” Josh Pfaff #WTF
Ghost King “Melting Sky” Zachary T. Scott Throwback Thursday
Gigantic “Skankenstein” Hugo Vargas-Zesati Video Swim Night
Go Fever “Folk Zero” Zachary T. Scott Video Swim Night
Golden Dawn Arkestra Ascension Acres Aaron Weiss Planet EarthX
Good Field “Surface Tension” Amy West Planet EARTHx
GravelTooth “Ask Yourself” Dusan Sekulovic Funny or High
GRYGRDNS “Brocade” Mike Daly Videoactive Lounge
GURU DUSH Lover of Your Own Body Aaron Brown Video Swim Night
Hilltop Hoods “Through the Dark” William T Patton Keepin’ it Weird
Holiday Mountain “More” Rémi Boulnois Cine-Minis
Holy Wave “How Was I Supposed to Know” 2DArray Videoactive Lounge
Hoosky “Rush Hour” Eileen Byrne Killer Choreography
Icky Blossoms “Phantasmagoria” Diego Lozano Throwback Thursday
Iridescence “Iridescence” Joe Staehly Cine-Minis
James Junius Rising Sun Eric Power Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation)
Jay Pray “Smile” Ramin Eshraghi-Yazdi Violent Vidz
Jeremy Messersmith “Monday” Ronkainen Mika Throwback Thursday
Jesse and the Dandelions “Brother” Jake Klarkowski Cine-Minis
Jonna Tervomaa “Be With Me” Richard Paris Wilson Planet EARTHx
Josiah & The Bonnevilles “Cold Blood” Sherif R.Alabede Killer Choreography
Kais “Ain’t Going Nowhere” Dirk Rauscher Third Eye Candy
Kasson Crooker “Arcadian” Arnt Heggli It’s Bigger than (Hip-Hop)
KEØMA “Gone” Torjus Førre Erfjord Third Eye Candy
Køyeseng “Bunkbed” Ma-Ké Third Eye Candy
Kvelertak “Svartmesse” Allie Lane Video Swim Night
LA CHICA Be Able #WTF
LA Witch “Drive Your Car” Christopher Haines, John Patrick Sellars, Lon Lawson Saturday Morning Cartoons
Lavey Laveau “Nocturne Magnum Opus 9, No. 1” Killer Choreography
Lee Barber “Modern Life” Lee Barber Violent Vidz
Lender “Take Your Time” Max Sachar, Natasha Adorlee Johnson #WTF, From Russia with Love
LITTLE BIG “Dead Unicorn” Iliya Prusikin, Alina Pasok
LITTLE BIG “BIG DICK” Alina Pasok, Ilya Prusikin

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BAND SONG DIRECTOR SCREENING

LITTLE BIG “HATEFUL LOVE” Iliya Prusikin, Alina Pasok Third Eye Candy, From Russia with Love

LITTLE BIG “Life in da trash” Alina Pasok, Iliya Prusikin From Russia With Love
#WTF
LITTLE BIG & TOMMY CASH “Give Me Your Money” Alina Pasok, Iliya Prusikin Cine-Minis
Liu Bei “Atlas World” (Solomun Day Remix) Morgana McKenzie
Lovers meet “Lovers meet” Brian Matthew Beebe, Benjamin Gansky Saturday Morning Cartoons
Mandy Sloan “Drift” Beca Rodriguez Planet EARTHx
Keepin’ it Weird
Matthew Squires “Shape of Your Heart” Erik Gatling, Matthew Squires Video Swim Night
Meanswell “Meanswell” William Robinette
MIDDLESPOON “LightningBug” Daniel Vestal, Jinx McGee Video Swim Night
Videoactive Lounge
Mix Master Mike “MOONBASE [INVASION ReMix]” Jonathan Winbush SOAPS (Drama for Your Mama)
Mobley “Tell Me” Mobley
Monte “Naïve” Jinni J., Garson Ormiston Cine-Minis
Cine-Minis
MROZU “Duch” Zuzanna Plisz Videoactive Lounge
Naive New Beaters “Heal Tomorrow” Romain Chassaing
Nickelback “Feed The Machine” Kyle Cogan SOAPS (Drama for Your Mama)
Killer Choreography
Norah Jones “Tragedy” Aidan Brezonick, Chris Birkmeier Keepin’ It Weird
Obliteration of Reality “Obliteration of Reality” Lauren Zoe Bruno
Okkervil River “The Industry” Christopher Good Throwback Thursday
It’s Bigger than (Hip-Hop)
Old Man Saxon “Sunday Saxon” Anthony Yano Hays Killer Choreography
Oren Lavie “Second Hand Lovers” Oren Lavie
Oren Lavie “Did You Really Say No” Oren Lavie Killer Choreography
Cine-Minis
Oscar and the Wolf “The Game” Marie Wynants, Thieu Seynaeve Keepin’ it Weird
Peter, Bjorn & John “Breakin’ Point” HochR
Porter Robison & Madeon “Shelter” Toshifumi Akai Saturday Morning Cartoons
Violent Vidz
Protextor “Heatstroke” John Valley From Russia With Love
Pussy Riot “Make America Great Again” Jonas Akerlund
Pussy Riot “Organs” Kiev and I.M. Lady Power, From Russia With Love
Lady Power, From Russia With Love
Pussy Riot (feat. Desi Mo & Leikeli47) “Straight Outta Vagina” Phillip R Lopez Videoactive Lounge
ReepsOne “Does Not Exist” Gawain Liddiard, John Hendicott
Retr0grade “Body Heat” Bobby Longoria It’s Bigger than (Hip-Hop)
It’s Bigger than (Hip Hop)
Rex “50¢ Wings” Americo Siller Killer Choreography
Rey Pila “Alexander” JJ Pollack
Riders Against the Storm feat. Mobley “Mali” Ghislaine Jean It’s Bigger than (Hip-Hop)
Erica Alexandria Silverman, Cullen Kelly SOAPS (Drama for your Mama)
Robert Ellis “California” Planet EarthX
Saints of Valory “ESCAPADES” Brad Feeser
Sampha “(No One Knows Me) Like The Piano” Jamie James Medina, Videoactive Lounge
Videoactive Lounge
SEI “HAYABUSA” Loris Accaries Third Eye Candy
Sharks’ Teeth “Lost in the Cosmos” Derek Beck
Shawnee Kilgore and Joss Whedon “Back to Eden” Joss Whedon Cine-Minis
Saturday Morning Cartoons
She & Him “Christmas Memories” WATTS Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation)
Shimmer Island “When We Love” John Donofrio
SIAMES “The Wolf” Rudo Company, Fer Suniga Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation)
Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation)
Simon Man, Woman, Friend Computer “Exordium” Yuliya Tsuker Funny or High
SIP SIP “Rippin in the Kitchen” Jono Foley
Sisters “Sisters” Lauren Hoekstra Your Ad Here
Planet EARTHx
SIYYU “Stop Us” This is Felo #WTF
Skinny Days “Alright Right Now” Mats Udd
Skygaze “Drop” Diego Torres Third Eye Candy
Nominee
Slooom & Dancinatra “CONTROL” Diego Lozano SOAPS (Drama for our Mamas)
Son Lux “Ransom” Jingyi Shao, Jess Jing Zou
Squarepusher “Stor Eiglass” Marshmallow Laser Feast Videoactive Lounge
Lady Power
STRFKR “In The End” Aidan Brezonick, Chris Birkmeier Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation)
Surfer Blood “Taking Care of Eddy” Sachio Cook, Niko Guardia
Suss Cunts “Anaemic Boyfriend” William Suen #WTF
Keepin’ It Weird
Sweet Spirit` “The Mighty” Ed Dougherty Funny or High
Talkies “I Hate Myself (and Everyone Else)” Zachary T. Scott
The Aprons “Fear Of Heights” Benjamin Esterlis Planet EARTHx
Planet EARTHx
The Arch “The Arch” Iryna Nikolaienko, Anton Shatohin Your Ad Here
The Dance of Those Left Behind “The Dance of Those Left Behind” Javiera Eyzaguirre
The Deer “Do Return” Grace Park Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation)
SOAPS (Drama for our Mamas)
The Digital Wild “Wait” Diego Lozano Cine-Minis
The Donnies The Amys “Drive You Home” Jaime Valdueza
The Grus “To Die Easy” Shura Zhuravleva From Russia With Love
From Russia With Love
The Hatters “Russian Style” Alina Pasok, Iliya Prusikin From Russia With Love
The Hatters “Winter” Alina Pasok, Iliya Prusikin
The Human Circuit “Electric Cute” Lucas Amann Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation)
Saturday Morning Cartoons
The Lark and The Loon Up On A Cloud Peter Steineck Your Ad Here
The New Kid “The New Kid” Lauren Hoekstra
The Seshen “Flames & Figures” Dominic Mercurio Third Eye Candy
Adult’s Whim (Masters of Animation)
The Shovels “Judy” Jeroen Aendekerk, Dorien Smeets Lady Power
The Warning “XXI Century Blood” Abraham Marcos
Tocaio “Bokeh” Akayla Lewis, Mariana Gonzalez Third Eye Candy
SOAPS (Drama for our Mamas)
Tom Rosenthal “I Got Myself a Finish” Thomas Vernay Saturday Morning Cartoons
Ty Richards “Going out for a Cigarette” Ty Richards
Whiskey Shivers “Cluck Ol’ Hen” John Valley Violent Vidz
Video Swim Night
Whiskey Shivers “Reckless” Rob Wadleigh Throwback Thursday
Whitney “You’ve Got A Woman” Nick Simonite, Peter Simonite
Wild Child “Rillo Talk (VR Edition)” Aaron Brown Videoactive Lounge
Lady Power
Xy!o “Plans” Lauren Bruno Planet EARTHx
Zebra Tree Song Marwan Abdalla
ZIMMER feat. FHIN “LOST YOUR MIND” Jeremi Durand SOAPS (Drama for Your Mama)

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FEATURED EVENTS

SPIKE JONZE MUSIC VIDEO MIXTAPE

Saturday, Sept 16th, 4:00pm at Alamo Drafthouse - The Ritz
AMVFest is featuring the ultimate mix of iconic and award-winning music videos in theater from
critically acclaimed and legendary director Spike Jonze. Showcasing some of his early work
alongside his most appreciated, this screening glimpses the impresarios impressive range from
capturing young rap stars at their most carefree to coaxing wild dance moves from beloved,
dramatic actors and even getting in front of the camera himself to lead the dance.
Don’t miss this exclusive screening that takes us back to the days of MTV yore.
Presented by KUTX 98.9

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THE FLAMING LIPS VIDEO FREAKOUT

+ COSTUME CONTEST + Q&A + KEEPIN’ IT WEIRD SCREENING
Wednesday Sept 13th, 5:30pm at Alamo Drafthouse - The Ritz
Directors: Bradley Beesley, George Salisbury, Traktor, Okay Video

The ultimate Flaming Lips fan experience! This is your chance to freak out to The Lips’ insane video
collection on the big screen, including a costume contest, sing-a-long, and convo with Wayne Coyne
(virtual) and longtime Lips director Bradley Beesley (in the house).

Per Wayne’s choosing, two well deserved costume contest winners will get to meet the band and
catch their SOLD OUT show ACL Live on October 1st!

Paired perfectly with our "Keepin’ It Weird" video showcase and extra live freaky-ness from our
fwends at Weird Destiny Productions, expect things to get way out there!

Presented by KUTX 98.9 6

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CHRISTEENE VIDEO RETROSPECTIVE

INTIMATE PERFORMANCE + WORLD PREMIERE + Q&A
Wednesday, Sept 13th, 8:15pm at Alamo Drafthouse - The Ritz
Director: PJ Raval
This is your chance to experience CHRISTEENE's self-described "human pissoir of raw unabashed sexuality" and
"gender-blending, booty-pounding, perversion of punk," in the dark and intimate confines of the Alamo Drafthouse!
AMVFest projects that stank onto the silver screen, inviting shock, awe and thoughtful review of CHRISTEENE's
controversial work.
This video showcase will conclude with a world premiere, performance, and a Q&A sesh with CHRISTEENE and
longtime collaborator, acclaimed director PJ Raval!
Presented by OUTsider Fest

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HOLODECK RECORDS VIDEO SHOWCASE

SCREENING + WORLD PREMIERE + LIVE PERFORMANCES
Thursday, Sept 14th, 8:00pm at The North Door
Directors: Melissa Cha, Chris Rusch, Jake Eide, Daniel Everett Patrick, Sean Miller, Deirdre Smith, Kaspar’89
Austin-based vinyl and cassette label Holodeck Records presents a special screening of selections
from their expansive music video catalog. Spotlighting a roster of many local and internationally
acclaimed artists, this collection encapsulates the growing scene of synth based pop, electronic and
experimental music and accompanying films surrounding the label.
Featuring music videos by: S U R V I V E, Marie Davidson, VVV, Troller, Samantha Glass, Dylan
Cameron and Curved Light - plus a world premiere video from Lou Rebecca! Post-screening
programming will include a Q&A with the filmmakers, as well as performances from Samantha Glass,
House of Kenzo, Troller (DJ) and Dylan Cameron (DJ).

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WALKER LUKENS VIDEO RETROSPECTIVE

WORLD PREMIERE + KARAOKE + ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
Saturday, Sept 16th, 1:00pm at Alamo Drafthouse - The Ritz
Directors: Javier Antonio Avellan, Bradley Montesi, Jeremi Mattern, Tetsuo Kamata
Austin Music Video Festival will feature a showcase of the varied music video works of festival alum Walker Lukens,
in a three part experience including a world premiere, karaoke sing-a-long and an intimate performance! From his
epic, stop-motion polaroid piece to hip karaoke edits and absurdist visuals, this indie crooner has been honing his
visual aesthetic over the years alongside various directors culminating in this fun-filled, retrospective.
Presented by KUTX 98.9

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Phoenix Ti Amo Speciale Trilogy + Violent Vids + SOAPS

Thursday, Sept 14th, 7:00 - 9:30pm @ Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
Director: Warren Fu
Phoenix have shared Ti Amo Speciale, a short film directed by Warren Fu and centered around their new album Ti
Amo. The 18-minute film takes place at a phony Italian show, seen in the “J-Boy” video. It opens with the “J-Boy”
video, before staging an interview between the Italian hosts and the band, in which they discuss their Italian roots,
how they learned to play music, and who’s the most romantic member of Phoenix. (The whole thing has a whiff of
ironic charm, in case the grainy production values didn’t make it clear.) Then, we get a bare bones version of “Ti
Amo” before “Goodbye Soleil” closes it out.
This screening kicks off with Violent Vids (all the videos you need to fulfill your horror film cravings) + SOAPS
(video drama for your mama), concluding with Phoenix.

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From Russia with Love (Screening)

Friday, Sept 15th, 8:00pm at Lemon Lounge
Russia has A LOT more going on than hack electioneering and bare chested horse-riding presidents. In promotion
of timely cultural exchange, AMVF is spotlighting Russia and it's incredible music video achievements via its most
radical voices (ahem. Pussy Riot). Equal parts #nsfw, topical, mind altering and hilarious, we've strewn together a
diverse slate of our finest submissions from the Fed.

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VIDEOACTIVE Lounge - Virtual, Mixed Reality & Interactive Music Videos

Saturday, Sept 16th, 12pm - 6pm at Empire Control Room

The future is NOW! All of the 80’s sci-fi fantasies have come to life and we’re now living in augmented and MIXED
reality. Come immerse yourself in cutting edge works from Squarepusher, Mix Master Mike, Band of Heathens,
D∆WN, Whiskey Shivers, Wild Child, Icky Blossoms, ReepsOne, Hilltop Hoods, Naive New Beaters & more.
Powered by Thrillbox, the AMVF virtual reality app hosts the 2017 VR/360 video selections and is available for your
viewing pleasure at the festival and at home.
Climb through a virtual world fueled on Austin electronic music with To The Top VR video game from Electric Hat
VR showcased onstage at Empire Control Room.

Hybrid VR has created a special VR Experience for attendees, allowing them to tower over the Austin city scape
and vibrate the music video environment.

Explore OnlyinVR’s huge catalog of live performances in VR including concerts with Melissa Etheridge, Charlie
Mars, Letting Up Despite Great Faults, Emme and many more.

Presented by Thrillbox

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AUSTIN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS

WORLD PREMIERES + PERFORMERS + AFTERPARTY w/ CAPYAC (DJ Set)
SPIRITS: Tito's Handmade Vodka + Dulce Vida + BeatBox Beverages + Uncle Billy’s
The Austin Music Video Awards Show celebrates the outstanding music videos showcased across the 5-day
festival. Expect pop-up performances, secret guests, world premieres, an EPIC after party, and the dignifying of
16 award winners!
Live performances include Calliope Musicals, Walker Lukens, Gigantic, Fort Never, Dead Love Club,
MIDDLESPOON, and more!
Presented by KUTX 98.9

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Videos from:

Daft Punk, Weezer, Fatboy Slim, Jay Z & Kanye West
Beastie Boys, Pharcyde and more. Saturday September 16th at Alamo Ritz

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Video of the Year

The coveted “best video” title goes to a work that can’t be mistaken as an outstanding
combination of video and music. One would not be the same without the other.
Really firing on every cylinder from direction and cinematography to concept and art direction,
this video nails it on the head. To each their own, but by a jury of pros, a winner will be crowned.

Jay Pray “Smile” Directed by Joe Staehly
Oren Lavie “Did You Really Say No” Directed by Oren Lavie
Gigantic “Skankenstein” Directed by Josh Pfaff
Jeremy Messersmith “Monday” Directed by Eric Power
Floyd Shakim “Mermaids” Directed by HochR
LITTLE BIG “HATEFUL LOVE” Directed by liya Prusikin and Alina Pasok
La CHICA “Be Able” Directed by Ma-Ke
Chuck Berry “Big Boys” Directed by Matt Bizer and Curtis Wayne Millard
“Iridescence” Directed by Eileen Byrne
Pussy Riot “Make America Great Again” Directed by Jonas Akerlund

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"Alright, Alright, Alright" Award (Best Austin Video)

This video embodies the creative spirit of Austin- saying it in such a way that is unforgettable;
much like this awards namesake muttered by a young McConaughey in Austin’s
timelessly stoned and bewildered classic.

SIP SIP “Rippin in the Kitchen” Directed by Jono Foley
Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears “PTP” Directed by Roger Haus
Whiskey Shivers “Cluck Ol’ Hen” Directed by John Valley
Fort Never “Paradigm” Directed by H.D. Stone
CAPYAC “Bubblegum” Directed by HELMUT Studio
“Obliteration of Reality” Directed by Lauren Bruno
Emily Bell “Can’t Talk Back” Directed by Bryan Poyser
Ghost King “Melting Sky” Directed by Zachary Scott
A Giant Dog “Bendover” Directed by Ed Dougherty
Troller “Nothing” Directed by Melissa Cha

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Keepin It Weird Award (Best Experimental)

You’ll know it when you see it. This category of experimentation pushes the boundaries of what
you believed “weird” was and then steps over that line a few more times with aplomb. It should
leave you with a coy grin, scratching your head wondering, “well, that was weird”.

Floyd Shakim “Mermaids” Directed by HochR
Skygaze “Drop” Directed by Diego Torres
Carnival Youth “Seagulls on Bicycles” Directed by Aivars Ciuzelis
LITTLE BIG “HATEFUL LOVE” Directed by liya Prusikin and Alina Pasok
“Obliteration of Reality” Directed by Lauren Bruno
AudioOpera “Forever” Directed by Avery Stedman and Graeme Barrett
The Seshen “Flames & Figures” Directed by Dominic Mercurio
Whiskey Shivers “Cluck Ol’ Hen” Directed by John Valley
Pussy Riot “Straight Outta Vagina (feat. Desi Mo & Leikeli47)” Directed by Phillip R Lopez
The Human Circuit “Electric Cute” Directed by Lucas Amann

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Best Violent Vid

Our Violent Vidz screening has gotten so good it needed it’s own award! These mini horror films
manage to pack the suspense and gore of a full flick into under 5 minutes. Whether brooding music,
fake blood baths, or stunning vescera, it’s all about the execution! (pun intended).
Now, note this does not need to be the MOST violent video, but it should scream in one final gasp-
ing breath, “THE BEST!”. (AMVF does not condone violence).

Ghost King “Melting Sky” Directed by Zachary Scott
LITTLE BIG “Dead Unicorn” Directed by Ilya Suigkin and Alina Pasok
Beyond Contempt “Salt” Directed by Darus Noel Howard
Protextor “Heatstroke” Directed by John Valley
COMME DE BIEN ENTENDU “The Rififi” Directed by Alain ROBAK
DZ Deathrays “Cops Capacity” Directed by Adam Hayes
Jeremy Messermith “Monday” Directed by Eric Power
Jesse and the Dandelions “Brother” Directed by Ramin Eshraghi-Yazdi
Dank Sinatra and Little Tokyo “Winning” Directed by Lon Breedlove
Pussy Riot “Make America Great Again” Directed by Jonas Akerlund

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Funny or High Award (Funniest Video)

Laugh, cry, or urinate yourself. You know funny when you find it and these knee-slappers are the
best of the bunch. As with all music videos, you’ve got to match the tone of the song, and some of
these punchlines are slow and steady but payoff in the final delivery.
Note, some of these may work best under the influence, so watch accordingly.

SIP SIP “Rippin in the Kitchen” Directed by Jono Foley
Carnival Youth “Seagulls on Bicycles” Directed by Aivars Civzelis
Gigantic “Skankenstein” Directed by Josh Pfaff
LITTLE BIG & Tommy Cash “Give Me Your Money” Directed By Iliya Prusikin and Alina Pasok
Talkies “I Hate Myself and Everyone Else” Directed by Zachary Scott
Jeremy Messermith “Monday” Directed by Eric Power
CAPYAC “Talk About” Directed by Rob Wadleigh
Christofi (feat. AYER) “Temptation” Directed by Dawson Taylor
GURU DUSH “Lover of Your Own Body” Directed by Dusan Sekulovic
LITTLE BIG “Big Dick” Directed by Iliya Prusikin and Alina Pasok

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Instant Classic Award

This category embodies the throwback; quintessential of a time or era; an instant classic.
At once representing a revered nostalgia while also presenting an undeniable,
timeless originality. This may be “The Video of Yesteryear.”

Chuck Berry “Big Boys” Directed by Matt Bizer and Curtis Wayne Millard
DREAMERS “Sweet Disaster” Directed by Kyle Cogan
Saints of Valory “ESCAPADES” Directed by Brad Feeser
A Giant Dog “Bendover” Directed by Ed Dougherty
She & Him “Christmas Memories” Directed by WATTS
Hoosky “Rush Hour” Directed by Rémi Boulnois
Foxtails Brigade “We Are Not Ourselves” Directed by Dominic Mercurio
BØRNS “American Money” Directed by Olivia Bee
COMME DE BIEN ENTENDU “The Rififi” Directed by Alain Robak
DRAKULAS “VHS” Directed by Justin Wilson

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Best Narrative

Storytime. This category emphasizes the telling of an original storyline and a character’s
development whether it be the hero’s journey, comedy or tragedy

MROZU “Duch” Directed by Zuzanna Plisz
Baltazar “Lluvia” Directed by Jorge G. Camarena
Chloé Bird “Fade” Directed by Ainhoa Rodríguez
Jay Pray “Smile” Directed by Joe Staehly
Mobley “Tell Me” Directed by Mobley
Jeremy Messermith “Monday” Directed by Eric Power
Foxtails Brigade “We Are Not Ourselves” Directed by Dominic Mercurio
DREAMERS “Sweet Disaster” Directed by Nic Collins
Whiskey Shivers “Cluck Ol’ Hen” Directed by John Valley
Liu Bei “Atlas World” (Solomun Day Remix) Directed by Morgana McKenzie

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Overachiever Award (Best Student Video)

The student overachiever could barely be recognized as a student work at all.
Their ever-learning spirit might employ DIY techniques or unconventional approaches to
storytelling but you can certainly see a bright mind at work. Feel free to judge student works against
its peers but also look for the work that stands on it’s own in the brave new world.

“For Every Occasion” Directed by Jonah Haber
“Iridescence” Directed by Eileen Byrne
Danny Weinkauf “Eyes in the Back of Her Head” Directed by Madison Durand
Christofi (feat. AYER) “Temptation” Directed by Dawson Taylor
“Lovers Meet” Directed by Brian Matthew Beebe

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Best Cinematography

Great cinematography reveals the highest artistic or scientific attention to composition,
lighting, cameras angles and movement of the camera. Exceptional music videos use
cinematography to blend the song and visuals into a seamless dance.

Oren Lavie “Did You Really Say No” Directed by Oren Lavie
Floyd Shakim “Mermaids” Directed by HochR
ZIMMER feat. FHIN “Lost Your Mind” Directed by Jeremi Durand
Chloé Bird “Fade” Directed by Ainhoa Rodríguez
Monte “Naive” Directed by Jinni J.and Garson Ormiston
Whitney “You’ve Got A Woman” Directed by SIMONITES
Jay Pray “Smile” Directed by Joe Staehly
Josiah & The Bonnevilles “Cold Blood” Directed by Jake Klarkowski
Hoosky “Rush Hour” Directed by Rémi Boulnois
Oscar and the Wolf “The Game” Directed by Marie Wynants

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Best Director

The creative contribution and input of the director to the video should ultimately shape the
artistic statement. This might be seen in coordination of crew, guidance of performers or
execution of concept and storytelling. Heavy-handed or creatively loose, the connection
between a great director, their team and the talent is imperative for a successful shoot.

Chuck Berry “Big Boys” Directed by Matt Bizer and Curtis Wayne Millard
Chloé Bird “Fade” Directed by Ainhoa Rodríguez
Oren Lavie “Second Hand Lovers” Directed by Oren Lavie
Gigantic “Skankenstein” Directed by Josh Pfaff
Floyd Shakim “Mermaids” Directed by HochR
LITTLE BIG “HATEFUL LOVE” Directed by liya Prusikin and Alina Pasok
Liu Bei ”Atlas World” (Solomun Day Remix) Directed by Morgana McKenzie
Ghost King “Melting Sky” Directed by Zachary Scott
A Giant Dog “Bendover” Directed by Ed Dougherty
Whiskey Shivers “Wreckless” Directed by Rob Wadleigh

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Best Art Direction

All you see is art. You can’t help but take note of the music video that pays poignant attentio
to the makeup, styling, costumes, the scenes and appearance of objects in the composition;
inherently acknowledging the eye of an art director or designer of the video.
Commendable art direction can complement the story or lead the charge of visual poetry.

Alvin & Lyle “So Delicious” Directed by Peter Emmanuilov
LITTLE BIG “BIG DICK” Directed by liya Prusikin and Alina Pasok
MROZU “Duch” Directed by Zuzanna Plisz
Slooom & Dancinatra “CONTROL” Directed by Diego Lozano
CAPYAC “Bubblegum” Directed by HELMUT Studio
Troller “Nothing” Directed by Melissa Cha
LITTLE BIG “Life in da trash” Directed by Ilya Suigkin and Alina Pasok
Baltazar “Lluvia” Directed by Jorge G. Camarena
Pussy Riot “Make America Great Again” Directed by Jonas Akerlund
Liu Bei “Atlas World” (Solomun Day Remix) Directed by Morgana McKenzie

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Best Animation/Mixed Media

This category considers animated music videos including those utilizing stop-motion, 2-D, 3-D,
and computer animated graphics. As well as the merit of the song and video concept, consider
technical execution and originality of animation / mixed media sequences.

The Grus “To Die Easy” Directed by Shura Zhuravleva
La CHICA “Be Able” Directed by Ma-Ke
Surfer Blood “Taking Care of Eddy” Directed by Sachio Cook and Niko Guardia
Kvelertak “Svartmesse” Directed by Torjus Førre Erfjord
SIAMES “The Wolf” Directed by Rudo Company and Fer Suniga
She & Him “Christmas Memories” Directed by WATTS
Jeremy Messermith “Monday” Directed by Eric Power
Eddie Beatz “Black Bird” Directed by Haonan Wang
Bel Heir “Light at the End of the Tunnel” Directed by Irwin Miller
The Lark and the Loon “Up On A Cloud” Directed by Peter Steineck

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Best Visual Effects

Visual effects differ from pure animation or mixed media in that they seek to tell a story with some
level of realism, as opposed to fantastical or unbelievable visuals. Think big budget, stunts, cutting
edge equipment, or video that involves live action and CGI to create environments that look realistic
but would be challenging or near impossible to capture on camera.

Skygaze “Drop” directed by Diego Torres
LITTLE BIG “HATEFUL LOVE” Directed by liya Prusikin and Alina Pasok
Nickelback “Feed the Machine” Directed by Kyle Cogan
Zebra “Tree Song” Directed by Marwan Abdalla
ZIMMER feat. FHIN “Lost Your Mind” Directed by Jeremi Durand
DREAMERS “Sweet Disaster” Directed by Nic Collins
The Donnies The Amys “Drive You Home” Directed by Jaime Valdueza
The Aprons “Fear of Heights” Directed by Benjamin Esterlis
Skinny Days “Alright Right Now” Directed by Mats Udd
Hoosky “Rush Hour” Directed by Rémi Boulnois

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Best Interactive

The ability to step into someone else’s shoes or look through someone else’s eyes is the true power
of interactive content. Interactive music videos break the convention of creator and viewer - be it
placing you on-stage for a performance or forcing you into a character’s virtual point of view. An
exceptional interactive video should open your eyes to new possibilities and push you past the
boundaries of passive consumption and into the embrace of the immersive.

Squarepusher “Stor Eiglass” Directed by Marshmallow Laser Feast
Ben Harper “When I Go” Directed by Travis Button
Ball Park Music “Whipping Boy” Directed by Jaymis
Whiskey Shivers “Wreckless” Directed by Rob Wadleigh
Hilltop Hoods “Through the Dark” Directed by Mike Daly
ReepsOne “Does Not Exist” Directed by Gawain Liddiard & John Hendicott
Naive New Beaters “Heal Tomorrow” Directed by Romain Chassaing
Icky Blossoms “Phantasmagoria” Directed by 2DArray

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Best Performance (Actor, Ensemble, or Band)

Great videos often demand great performances. Be it from a lead actor, singer, or ensemble, their
delivery can make or break a strong video concept. In this case, whether subtle or striking, the
performance is integral to the success of the music video, and for better or worse will live forever
embodied in music video canon.

Alice Tan Ridley “Try A Little Tenderness” Directed by Roy Wol
Dylan Cameron “Infinite Floor / Difficult Floor” Directed by Daniel Everett Patrick
Chuck Berry “Big Boy” Directed by Matt Bizer
D∆WN “Lazarus” Directed by Monty Marsh
Tom Rosenthal “I Got Myself a Finish” Directed by Thomas Vernay
MROZU “Duch” Directed by Zuzanna Plisz
Oren Lavie “Second Hand Lovers” Directed by Oren Lavie
Gigantic “Skankenstein” Directed by Josh Pfaff
Chloé Bird “Fade” Directed by Ainhoa Rodríguez
A Giant Dog “Bendover” Directed by Ed Dougherty

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Your Ad Here Award (Best Music-Driven Commercial / Promotional Video)

After seeing so many directors and production houses crossing wires between commercial work
and music videos, we thought it was time to award those that venture to make commercials cool
again! Including festival lineup announcements, event recaps and good ole fashioned TV ads,
these outstanding videos are music-driven and may be structured moreso like a music video. Yet, in
the end, they still seek to sell you something. You just may not mind or even really notice.

“For Every Occasion” Directed by Jonah Haber
Big Daddy Kane & Lance Herbstrong “Ripped” Music Video Directed by Todd Johnston
Saints of Valory “ESCAPADES” Directed by Brad Feeser
“The Dance of Those Left Behind” Directed by Javiera Eyzaguirre
“The New Kid” Directed by Lauren Hoekstra
“2017 Boston Calling Line Up Announce” Directed by CJ Vinson
“Cirrus Logic Four O Four” Directed by Aaron Brow

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Graham Reynolds (Composer for Golden Hornet Project, Before Midnight, A Scanner Darkly)
Terry Lickona (Executive Producer of Austin City Limits, Co-producer of The GRAMMYs)
Emmy Robbin (Actress (Machete Kills, Sin City), Dead Love Club)
Bradley Beesley (Film & Video Director (The Fearless Freaks))
Brian Schwarz (University of Texas, Oscar Winning Director)
Jean Lauer (Cine Las Americas International Film Festival)
Joseph Stern (Goodbuds, former film festival director)
Ben Steinbauer (The Bear, Director (Winnebago Man)
Lauren Kinsler (University of Texas, RTF Professor)
Malika Boudissa (Resonator Experience Agency)
Deborah Sengupta (Austin American-Statesman)
Jake Nishimura (The Messina Group, AEG Live)
Robin Lambaria (Director of Marfa Film Festival)
Alex Vallejo (Vallejo, Austin Music Foundation)
PJ Raval (University of Texas, RTF Professor)
Caroline Bottomley (Radar Awards, UK)
Roy Rutngamlug (Austin Film Festival)
Gabe Chicoine (Austin Film Society)
Laura Kincaid (ATX Television Fest)
Minh Vu (Texas Film Commission)
Jake Gumble (Frontgate Tickets)
Stephanie Bergara (ATX Music)
Simon Katz (Republic Records)
Marc Fort (Texas Music Office)
Ramtin Nikzad (Fortress Fest)
Steven Cantu (SoFar Sounds)
Curran Nault (OUTsider Fest)
Elizabeth Roseberry (Do512)
Omar Lozano (Visit Austin)

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SPECIAL THANKS

The AMVF team would like to thank all of YOU that supported this event by attending.
As well, many, many thanks to this list of people for their invaluable contributions: Marc Fort, Terry
Lickona, Bradley Beesley, Scott Booker, George Salisbury, Wayne Coyne, CHRISTEENE, Pj Raval, Spike
Jonze, Laura Simon, Brian Schwarz, Roy Rutngamlug, JP Pfterner, Austin Cowan Haines, Aaron Brown,
Davis Blahuta, Eric Harrison, John Riedie, Austin Creative Alliance, Jake Nishimura, Empire Control
Room, Alamo Drafthouse, Henri Mazza, R.J. LaForce, Rich Merritt, Vulcan Gas Company, Jacquie
Moody-Fuller, Matt Reilly, John Aielli, Lauren Bruno, Benjamin Durham, Russell Vargo, Britt White,
Willie Rockefeller, Derek Gildersleeve, Michael Hudson, Lacy Quin, Lauren Travis, Rachael McAllister,
Ashley Rothman, Minh Vu, Ashley Gregg, Courtney GoForth, Zane Grant, Matt Shook, Lexie Shook,
Lauren Laugen, Omar Lozano, Brian Gannon, Jeff Roye, Laura Kincaid, Gabe King, Justin Wilson, Tyler
Mann, Alex Vallejo, Robin Lambaria, Margaret Moser, Jennifer Sinski, CHRISTEENE, PJ Raval, Graham
Reynolds, Rebecca Campbell, Johnny Goudie, Jake Nishimura, Joseph Stern, Malika Boudissa, Oscar
Voigt, Alexa Saltzman, Casey Berg, Adam Hunt, Samantha Phelps, Pablo Caraballo-Sierra, Jacob Hilton,
Travis Sutherland, Steve Sternschein, Elizabeth Irving, Sarah Neve, Walker Lukens, Chip Adams, Erin
Adams, Mark Austin, Chris Scull, Antonio Madrid, Butcher Bear, Michelle, Patronella, Amber Goers,
Adam Jones, Dom Davis, John Donofrio, CAPYAC, Eric Peana, Delwin Campbell, Caroline Bottomley,
Jean Anne Lauer, Emmy Robin, Zack Flores, Christina Crean, Lauren Kinsler, Ramtine Nikzad, OUTsider,
Curran Nault, Steven Cantu, SoFar Sounds, Zachary Goldman, Simon Katz, Nate Laningham, Lena
Rogy, KOOP, Robert Sims, CJ Morgan, Tim Bray, Francisco Garcia, Kristin Ott, Elizabeth Roseberry,
Walker Lukens, CAPYAC, Lance Herbstrong, BUHU, The Human Circuit, The 2017 Award Jury, Matthew
McConaughey, our incredible moms and dads and your’s too, and the people of Austin for continuing to
keep it f’n weird!

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