MUSIC GENRE
Best Pop – Celebrate the music video that defined the sound and look of pop culture this year — if your video had fans singing along, this is your category.
Best Rap – For the rap video that brought bars, energy, and visuals that hit as hard as the track — bold, raw, and unforgettable.
Best R&B – Recognizing the smoothest, most soulful video of the year — if your visuals moved hearts as much as your vocals, this is the one.
Best Country – Celebrating the country video that told a story only country music can — heartfelt, honest, and rooted in tradition with a modern edge.
Best Alternative – For the video that dared to be different — edgy, experimental, and unapologetically original.
Best Rock (NEW) – The category for riffs, rebellion, and pure adrenaline — if your video turned the volume all the way up, this one’s yours.
Best Indie – Celebrating independent spirit — the DIY video that made a cultural splash with creativity and authenticity over big budgets.
Best Metal – For the loudest, heaviest, most face-melting video of the year — unapologetically hardcore and visually fierce.
Best EDM – Honoring the video that lit up dance floors and festivals — electric, euphoric, and built for movement.
Best Latin – Celebrating the global energy of Latin music — if your video had rhythm, passion, and made the world move, this is your spotlight.
Best International – For the video that crossed borders and broke through globally — showcasing culture, creativity, and artistry beyond limits.
CINEMA STYLE
EyeCandy’s Most Innovative – For the boldest, freshest, most original video that refused to play it safe. Recognizing a video that broke convention with daring originality and creative risk-taking.
Best Concept – Celebrating the bold idea that made a music video more than just visuals — it made it unforgettable.
Best Narrative – For storytelling so strong, it felt like a movie packed into a song.
Best Comedy – Honoring the music video that brought the biggest laughs and cleverest twists.
Best Action – For the adrenaline-packed video that had audiences on the edge of their seats.
Best Sci-Fi – Celebrating futuristic worlds and visuals that transported viewers to another dimension.
Best Thriller & Horror (NEW) – For the video that scared, thrilled, or kept us wide awake at night.
Best Online Virality – Honoring the video that blew up online and had everyone sharing nonstop.
Best Live Performance – For the performance that captured pure energy, whether on stage or in-studio.
Best Short Form Visualizer – Celebrating the short-and-sweet visuals that amplified the music in style.
Best Shot on Phone (NEW) – For the creators who proved that all you need is a phone and a vision.
Best Low Budget – Honoring the scrappy, resourceful project that made a little look like a lot.
GRAND ACCOLADES
Best Directing – For direction so sharp, so original, it made the video impossible to forget.
Best Cinematography – Celebrating the visuals that made fans hit replay just to soak in the shots.
Best Art Direction – For imaginative, detail-driven visuals that gave a video its one-of-a-kind aesthetic.
Best Production Design (NEW) – Honoring the sets, spaces, and worlds that looked like they came straight from a dream.
Best Acting Performance – For the on-screen talent who gave goosebumps, laughs, or tears with pure authenticity.
Best Choreography – Celebrating movement and dance that made the music come alive.
Best Styling – For the outfits, fits, and looks that set the vibe and became culture.
Best Hair & Makeup – Honoring artistry that turned performers into icons and elevated every frame.
Best Casting – For the team that put the right people in the right roles and brought the story to life.
Best Editing – Celebrating the cuts and rhythm that made every beat hit harder.
Best Visual Effects – For the jaw-dropping illusions and creative magic that made reality bend.
Best Animation – Honoring visuals where music met art and imagination took over.
Best Color Grading – For the palette, tones, and moods that made every shot pop and resonate.
OF THE YEAR HONORS
Music Video of the Year – The ultimate crown: the video that defined the year, set the bar, and had everyone talking. Celebrating the most outstanding music video that defines the year in creativity, impact, and execution.
Director of the Year – For the filmmaker whose vision turned music into unforgettable cinema. Honoring the visionary filmmaker whose body of work set the standard for music videos this year.
Breakout Director of the Year – Honoring the fresh voice who burst onto the scene and changed the game. Recognizing an emerging director whose talent and originality made a breakthrough impact.
Production Company of the Year – Celebrating the powerhouse that delivered jaw-dropping projects across the board. Awarded to the production company that delivered excellence across multiple standout projects.
Producer of the Year – For the creative hustler who pulled off the impossible and made it happen, big time. Spotlighting the producer who demonstrated unmatched leadership and creativity in bringing projects to life.
Cinematographer of the Year – Spotlighting the eye behind the lens who made every shot cinematic magic. Honoring the DP whose artistry behind the lens elevated music video storytelling.
Production Designer of the Year – For the master world-builder who created stunning, immersive backdrops. Recognizing the designer who crafted the most striking and immersive worlds on screen.
Assistant Director of the Year – Honoring the on-set hero who kept the chaos moving like clockwork. Celebrating the AD whose precision and leadership were crucial to flawless productions.
Editor of the Year – Celebrating the storyteller who turned raw footage into unforgettable rhythm and emotion. Awarded to the editor whose craft shaped unforgettable stories with rhythm and emotion.
VFX Artist of the Year (NEW) – For the wizard who bent reality with mind-blowing visual effects. Recognizing the artist who pushed boundaries with groundbreaking visual effects.
Stylist of the Year – Celebrating the stylist who defined the visual look and cultural style of the year. Honoring the trendsetter who made fashion and style as iconic as the music.
Choreographer of the Year – For the creative who transformed beats into movement that lives forever. Honoring the choreographer whose movement and vision transformed performances.
Creative of the Year (NEW) – Celebrating the innovator whose ideas shaped culture and pushed music videos forward. Spotlighting the creative force whose innovation left a bold mark on music video culture.
Commissioner of the Year – For the visionary behind the curtain who championed unforgettable projects. Recognizing the commissioner whose vision and guidance led to exceptional music video productions.
Post House of the Year – Honoring the team that polished, perfected, and elevated music videos to brilliance. Awarded to the post-production team that set new standards for finishing excellence.
Rep of the Year – Celebrating the connector who backed their talent and helped them shine brighter. Celebrating the representative whose advocacy and guidance elevated talent across the industry.