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HMVAs 2026 WINNERS

HONORING THE CREATORS BEHIND THE CURTAINS

FOR THE YEAR OF 2025

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LIST VIEW

WINNERS: to receive an award trophy, plaque or certificate for you or any crew member, click here. 
 

OF THE YEAR HONORS​

 

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

"Berghain" - Rosalía ft. Björk 

directed by Nicolás Méndez (prod: CANADA)

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DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Christian Breslauer

 

BREAKOUT DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Claire Bishara

 

CREATIVE OF THE YEAR

Lauren Dunn

 

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR 

Collin Druz

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Frank Borin, UnderWonder Content

 

PRODUCTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR

London Alley

 

POST-PRODUCTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Modern Post

 

EDITOR OF THE YEAR

Sofia Kerpan


CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

Neema Sadeghi

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PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

Brittany Porter

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STYLIST OF THE YEAR

Bret Alan Nelson

 

CHOREOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

Robbie Blue
 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Robert Blair II

 

COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR

Devin Sarno, Warner Records​

 

GRAND CRAFT

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BEST DIRECTING

"Berghain" - Rosalía ft. Björk

directed by Nicolás Mendez (prod: CANADA)

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BEST INNOVATIVE DIRECTION

"Love" - OK Go

directed by Damian Kulash, Aaron Duffy, Miguel Espada

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BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

"NuevaYoL" - Bad Bunny

cinematography by Ryan Marie Helfant (dir: Renell Medrano; prod: Virgin Soil Pictures)

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BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

"Supernatural" Ariana Grande

production design by Alex Delgado (dir: Christian Breslauer; prod: London Alley, Lucky Bastards)

 

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY

"Anxiety" - Doechii

choreography by Robbie Blue (dir: James Mackel; prod: Adele Drive, More Avenue)
 

BEST STYLING

"Sports Car" - Tate McRae

styling by Brett Alan Nelson (dir: Bardia Zeinali; prod: Anonymous Content)

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BEST HAIR & MAKEUP

"Gorgeous" - Doja Cat

hair & makeup by Jawara Wauchope, Sam Visser (dir: Bardia Zeinali; prod: freenjoy)

 

BEST ACTING

"Loser" - Tame Impala

starring Joe Keery (dir: Sam Kristofski; prod: Screens, Iconoclast & GoodWorld Creative)

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BEST CASTING

"Little Bit Closer" - Sam Fender

casting by Blindeye Films (dir: Philip Barantini; prod: Blindeye Films)

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BEST EDITING

"Luther" - Kendrick Lamar ft. SZA

edited by Kat Webber, Sunset Edit (dir: Karena Evans; prod: Fela)

 

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

"Lose My Mind" - Don Toliver x Doja Cat

visual effects by Mathematic (dir: Christian Breslauer; prod: London Alley, Lucky Bastards)

 

BEST ANIMATION

"Give Me Love" - George Harrison

animation by Akash Jones, Nikolas Radulovich, Edwin Alvarenga, Colin Lepper, Abbey Collings (dir: Finn Wolfhard)

 

BEST COLOR GRADING

"High Fashion" - Addison Rae 

color by Myles Bevan (dir: Mitch Ryan; prod: Cadence Films)

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MUSIC GENRE

 

BEST POP

"Tears" - Sabrina Carpenter

directed by Bardia Zeinali (prod: freenjoy, Anonymous Content)

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BEST RAP

"The Birds Don't Sing" - Clipse, John Legend, Voices of Fire, Pusha T & Malice

directed by Brendan O’Connor (prod: Shotclock)

 

BEST R&B

"Sugar On My Tongue" - Tyler, the Creator

directed by Tyler the Creator (prod: Happy Place)

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BEST COUNTRY

"Cold" - BigXThaPlug x Post Malone

directed by JakeTheShooter (prod: ShooterCo)

 

BEST ROCK

"Not OK" - 5 Seconds of Summer

directed by Hannah Lux Davis (prod: London Alley)"

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BEST ALTERNATIVE

"back to friends" - sombr

directed by Gus Black (prod: American Film Corporation)

 

BEST INDIE

"Pokemon" - Wet Leg

directed by Elliot Arndt

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BEST METAL

"God Is A Weapon" - Falling in Reverse ft. Marilyn Manson

directed by Jensen Noen (prod: Blesscode, UnderWonder)

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BEST ELECTRONIC & DANCE

"Helium" - The Chainsmokers, Anna Sofia

directed by Alex Acy (prod: Bodeyco)

 

BEST LATIN

"NuevaYoL" - Bad Bunny

directed by Renell Medrano (prod: Virgin Soil Pictures)

 

BEST INTERNATIONAL

"Catch Me" - Apashe

directed by Adrian Villagomez (prod: Consulat)

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CINEMA STYLE


BEST COMEDY

"London Bridge" - Fergie x Too Much

directed by Mia Barnes (prod: RadicalMedia)

 

BEST ACTION

"Stranger" - Doja Cat

directed by Dave Meyers (prod: freenjoy)

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BEST SCI-FI / THRILLER / HORROR

"Human" - Brandi Carlile

directed by Floria Sigismondi (prod: Scheme Engine)

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BEST CONCEPT

"Psycho Killer" - Talking Heads

directed by Mike Mills (prod: MJZ)
 

BEST NARRATIVE

"Denial Is A River" - Doechii

directed by James Mackel & Carlos Acosta (prod: Lotumn)

 

BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE

"Survive" - Lewis Capaldi

directed by Charlie Sarsfield (prod: Untold Studios)

 

BEST ONLINE VIRALITY

"Sally, When The Wine Runs Out" - Role Model

directed by Neema Sadeghi & Tucker Pillsbury (prod: Typeface Studios)

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BEST SHORT FORM VISUALIZER

"Am I The Drama?" Cardi B

directed by Jora Frantzis (prod: Artifact Content)
 

BEST LOW BUDGET

"Au Pays Du Cocaine" - Geese

directed by Milo Hume (prod: Pulse Films)

 

BEST SHOT ON PHONE

"A Stone Only Rolls Downhill" - OK Go

directed by Damian Kulash, Jr. and Chris Buongiorno.

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