SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
SUPPORTED by THE Slaight FAMILY FOUNDATION
2023
MEET ADRIAN VILLAGOMEZ
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ABOUt ADRIAN VILLAGOMEZ
UKMVA-winning director Adrian Villagomez is known for directing music videos and commercials for international artists & brands, constantly pushing the boundaries of storytelling. He's very grounded with a no-frills approach and craves real human connections.
Last fall, his work was celebrated in London when he won Best Alternative International Video at the UKMVA for his work for Jean-Michel Blais Passepied.
In 2021, he won the Jury Prize at the Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma for his music video, Ta Main, for singer-songwriter Ariane Roy. His work was also nominated at the Canadian Juno Awards in Spring 2022.
Today his reel contains work with brands such as Audi, Birks, Aldo and world-renowned artists, from the likes of Denzel Curry, Killer Mike, Jean-Michel Blais & Apashe, and his work is a must-see every time.
ABOUT THE
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Supported by The Slaight Family Foundation
The Special Achievement Award is presented to a Canadian music video icon for their artistic achievements and exceptional contribution to music video art on a world stage.
2023 RECIPIENT - Adrian Villagomez
2022 RECIPIENT - Sammy Rawal
2021 RECIPIENT - Jordan Oram
2020 RECIPIENT - Bardia Zeinali
2019 RECIPIENT - Lacey Duke
2018 RECIPIENT - Cherie Sinclair
2017 RECIPIENT - Revolver Films
2016 RECIPIENT – Director X
2015 RECIPIENT – Christopher Mills
2014 RECIPIENT – Floria Sigismondi