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Grammy Award for Best Music Film

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Grammy Award for Best Music Film
Awarded forQuality long formmusic videos
CountryUnited States
Presented byNational Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
First awarded1984
Currently held byMoonage Daydream(2024)
Websitegrammy.com

TheGrammy Award for Best Music Filmis an accolade presented at theGrammy Awards,a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally named the Gramophone Awards,[1]to performers, directors, and producers of quality videos or musical programs.

Criteria

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Honors in several categories are presented at the ceremony annually by theNational Academy of Recording Arts and Sciencesof the United States to "honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position".[2]In order to qualify for this category, concert/performance films or music documentaries must be released theatrically or for sale to the public for the first time or first appearing on television or online during the current eligibility year. Dramatic feature films and biopics are not eligible.[3]

Prior to 2024, films were only considered eligible for this category if they featured a minimum of 51% performance-based material. As of the66th Annual Grammy Awards,this requirement has been removed entirely.[4]

Background

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The category was preceded by theGrammy Award for Video of the Year,which was presented in 1982 and 1983, awarding long form videos (or video albums as they were known back then) in the budding music video market. Along with the similar honorGrammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video,this award was first presented in 1984. From 1984 to 1985, the accolade was known as Best Video Album, but in 1986, it was renamed to Best Music Video, Long Form. From 1998 to 2012, it was named Best Long Form Music Video,[5][6][7]before changing to Best Music Film since 2013.

In 1988 and 1989, the award criteria were changed and the video accolades were presented under the categoriesBest Concept Music VideoandBest Performance Music Video.The awards were returned to the original format in 1990. Except in 1988 and 1989, the Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video recipients included the artists, directors, and producers associated with the winning videos. The Best Music Film category is one of two categories in the Best Music Video/Film Field. The other one isBest Music Video,which recognizes stand-alone videos of one song or performance. In 2024, the Field was abolished and both categories were moved to a Children's, Comedy, Audio Book Narration & Storytelling, Visual Media & Music Video/Film Field.

Multiple wins and nominations

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SingersMadonnaandStinghold the record for the most wins as a performer in this category, with two each, while there have been three films aboutthe Beatlesamong the winners. However, in two instances, the Beatles were not recognized as individual winners. To date, three directors won the award twice:David Mallet,Jonas Akerlundand Bob Smeaton.Beyoncéholds the record for the most nominations with five. The Britishpop rockgroupEurythmicsandColdplayhold the record for the most nominations as a performer without a win, with three each. AlthoughBeyoncéalso held four losing nominations, she won with her fourth nomination withHomecomingin 2020.

Recipients

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In 1984 and 1985, only the artists were presented with an award. In 1986 the award went to the artist(s) and the video director(s). From 1987 onwards, the award has been presented to the artist(s), video director(s) and video producer(s). (Nominations list performing artists only).

Four men performing on a stage in front of a red mist. In the foreground a white man sings into a microphone. Another male can be seen playing the guitar
Members of the Englishnew wavegroupDuran Duran,among recipients of the1984accolade forDuran Duran,performing in 2005.
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1985winner forMaking Michael Jackson's Thriller,Michael Jackson
A Caucasian male wearing all black and a floral scarf around his neck.
Stinghas earned two accolades from this category forBring On the NightandTen Summoner's Tales.
A woman wearing a white shirt with jeans that have a rip in them and a black belt. She has her head tilted to her right.
Janet Jacksonwon the award in1990forRhythm Nation 1814.
A image of a black man with an earring in his left ear. He is smiling and wearing a brown shirt.
1991recipient rapperMC Hammerwon forPlease Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em
A white female with blonde hair.
Two-time award winnerMadonna.She won in1992forMadonna: Live! – Blond Ambition World Tour 90and again in2008forThe Confessions Tour: Live from London.
1993 winner,Annie Lennox.
A Caucasian female with light colored hair leaning her head back while singing into a microphone. She is wearing a sleeveless green shirt with dark grey pants and has a guitar strapped around her.
Alanis Morissettewon the award in1998forAlanis Morissette: Jagged Little Pill, Live
Mel Brookswon the award forRecording The Producers: A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks.
DirectorDon Lettsreceived the award for the documentaryWestway to the Worldabout the bandThe Clash.
A Caucasian man in his 70s smiling. He is wearing black framed glasses and a tie with a black suit over a white shirt. Behind him is a white background
2006award winner for directing the documentaryNo Direction Home,Martin Scorsese
A Caucasian male with brown hair smiling while raising his right eyebrow. He is wearing an unzipped black leather jacket over a dark colored shirt. In the background, a yellow and red bricked wall can be seen
Bruce Springsteenwon the accolade in2007forWings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run
A white male in his 60s sitting in a chair while speaking into a microphone. He is wearing eyeglasses and a grey jacket over a blue buttoned down shirt. His left hand is rested on his lap.
In2009,Peter Bogdanovichearned the Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video for directingRunnin' Down a Dream
A black and white image of four white men performing onstage.
2011award winners included directorTom DiCilloforWhen You're Strange: A Film About The Doors.
DirectorJames MollwonFoo Fighters'sBack and Forth.
Amy Winehousewas the subject of 2016 winnerAmythat depicted her life and death. The award went to the directorAsif Kapadiawho also won anAcademy Award for Best Documentary Featurefor the same film as well.
Oscar-winning directorRon Howardwon for the documentaryThe Beatles: Eight Days a Week.
Rashida Joneswon the award as co-director ofQuincy,a film about her father,Quincy Jones.
Beyoncéhold the record for the most nominations as of 2022 with five. She won the award in2020for directing and performing onHomecoming: A Film by Beyoncé.
Year[I] Work(s) Performing artist(s) Director(s) and Producer(s)[II] Nominees Ref.
1984 Duran Duran Duran Duran — [8]
1985 Making Michael Jackson's Thriller Michael Jackson — [9]
1986 Huey Lewis & The News: The Heart of Rock 'n Roll Huey Lewis and the News
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1987 Bring On the Night Sting
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1988 —[III] — — — [12]
1989 —[III] — — — [13]
1990 Rhythm Nation 1814 Janet Jackson
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1991 Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em: The Movie MC Hammer
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1992 Madonna: Live! – Blond Ambition World Tour 90 Madonna
  • David Mallet& Mark "Aldo" Miceli, directors
  • Anthony Eaton, producer
  • Peter Gabriel–P.O.V.(Michael Chapman & Hart Perry, video directors; Dana Heinz & Sandy Lieberson, video producers)
  • Billy Joel–Live at Yankee Stadium(Jon Small, video director; Jon Small, video producer)
  • Lifers Group–World Tour Rahway Prison, That's It(Penelope Spheeris,video director; Jessica Cooper, video producer)
  • Sinéad O'Connor–Year of the Horse(Sophie Muller,video director; Steve Fargnoli & James Todd, video producers)
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1993 Diva Annie Lennox
  • Gwar–Phallus in Wonderland(Judas Bullhorn & Distortion Wells, video directors; Dean English, video producer)
  • MC Hammer–Hammerin' Home(Rupert Wainwright,video director; Oliver Fuselier, Guy J. Louthan & Terance Power, video producers)
  • Public Enemy–The Enemy Strikes Live(Larry Holland, video director; J. Kevin Swain, video producer)
  • Swiss Radio Symphony;Matthias Bamert,conductor –Classic Visions 5: Gershwin, D'Albert, Strauss, Honegger(Adrian Marthaler, video director; Armin Brunner, video producer)
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1994 Ten Summoner's Tales Sting
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1995 Zoo TV: Live from Sydney U2
  • David Mallet,director
  • Ned O'Hanlon and Rocky Oldham, producer
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1996 Secret World Live Peter Gabriel
  • Kate Bush–The Line, the Cross & the Curve(Kate Bush, video director; Margarita Doyle, video producer)
  • Cirque Du Soleil–Saltimbanco(Jacques Payette, video director; Helene Dufresne, video producer)
  • Charles Dutoit and The Montreal Symphony Orchestra –The Planets(Barbara Willis Sweete, video director;Niv Fichman,video producer)
  • Green Jellÿ–333(Green Jelly (Mike Bloomquist, David Cannizzaro, Joe Cannizzaro, Mike Davis, Anthony Gotta, Gary Hellsinger, Eugene Kelly, Bill Manspeaker, Rose Mattrey & Kim O'Donnell), video directors)
  • James McMurtry–Where'd You Hide the Body(K.C. Amos, Bill Brown,Ingrid Calame,Sande Chen, Gregory E. Connor,Linda Feferman,Johannes Gamble,Nathan Hope,Pip Johnson, Brenda McIntyre, Luis Ruiz & Deborah Stratman, video directors)
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1997 The Beatles Anthology The Beatles
  • Bob Smeaton and Geoff Wonfor, directors
  • Chips Chipperfield andNeil Aspinall,producers
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1998 Jagged Little Pill, Live Alanis Morissette
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1999 American Masters:Lou Reed: Rock & Roll Heart Lou Reed
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2000 Band of Gypsys: Live at Fillmore East Jimi HendrixIV
  • Bob Smeaton, director
  • Chips Chipperfield andNeil Aspinall,producer
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2001 Gimme Some Truth: The Making of John Lennon's Imagine Album John LennonIV
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2002 Recording The Producers: A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks Mel Brooks
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2003 Westway to the World The Clash
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2004 Legend Sam CookeIV
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2005 Concert for George Various artistsIV
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2006 No Direction Home Bob DylanIV
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2007 Wings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run Bruce Springsteen
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2008 The Confessions Tour Madonna
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2009 Runnin' Down a Dream Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
  • Peter Bogdanovich,director
  • Skot Bright, Tony Dimitriades & George Drakoulias, producers
[18]
2010 The Beatles Love – All Together Now The BeatlesandCirque du SoleilIV
  • Adrian Wills, director
  • Jonathan Clyde and Martin Bolduc, producers
[18]
2011 When You're Strange: A Film About The Doors The DoorsIV
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2012 Back and Forth Foo Fighters
2013 Big Easy Express Mumford & Sons,Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros,andOld Crow Medicine Show
  • Emmett Malloy, director
  • Bryan Ling, Mike Luba, and Tim Lynch, producers
2014 Live Kisses Paul McCartney
  • Jonas Åkerlund,director
  • Violaine Etienne, Aron Levine & Scott Rodger, producers
2015 20 Feet from Stardom≈ Darlene Love,Merry Clayton,Lisa Fischer&Judith Hill
2016 Amy≈ Amy WinehouseIV
2017 The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years The BeatlesIV
  • Steve Aoki–I'll Sleep When I'm Dead(Justin Krook, video director; Brent Almond, Matt Colon, David Gelb, Ryan Kavanaugh, Michael Theanne, Happy Walters & Matthew Weaver, video producers)
  • Beyoncé–Lemonade(Beyoncé Knowles Carter &Kahlil Joseph,video directors; Ed Burke, Beyoncé Knowles Carter, Steve Pamon, Todd Tourso, Dora Melissa Vargas & Erinn Williams, video producers)
  • Yo-Yo Ma&The Silk Road Ensemble–The Music of Strangers(Morgan Neville,video director; Caitrin Rogers, video producer)
  • Various Artists –American Saturday Night: Live from theGrand Ole Opry(George J. Flanigen IV, video director; Steve Buchanan, John Burke, Lindsey Clark, Robert Deaton, Pete Fisher & George J. Flanigen IV, video producers)
2018 The Defiant Ones Various artistsIV
  • Allen Hughes, director
  • Sarah Anthony, Fritzi Horstman, Broderick Johnson, Gene Kirkwood, Andrew Kosove, Laura Lancaster, Michael Lombardo, Jerry Longarzo, Doug Pray & Steven Williams, producers
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2019 Quincy Quincy Jones
  • Alan Hicks &Rashida Jones,directors
  • Paula DuPré Pesmen, producer
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2020 Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé Beyoncé
  • Beyoncé Knowles-Carter & Ed Burke, directors
  • Steve Pamon & Erinn Williams, producers
[33]
2021 The Sound of My Voice Linda Ronstadt
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2022 Summer of Soul≈ Various ArtistsIV
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2023 Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story Various ArtistsIV
  • Frank Marshall& Ryan Suffern, video directors
  • Frank Marshal, Sean Stuart & Ryan Suffern, video producers
  • Adele–Adele One Night Only(Paul Dugdale, video director)
  • Justin Bieber–Our World(Michael D. Ratner, video director; Michael D. Ratner, Kfir Goldberg, Andy Mininger & Scott Ratner, video producers)
  • Billie Eilish–Billie Eilish Live at the O2(Sam Wrench, video director; Michelle An, Tom Colbourne, Chelsea Dodson & Billie Eilish, video producers)
  • Rosalía–Motomami(Rosalía Tiktok Live Performance)(Ferrán Echegaray, Rosalía Vila Tobella & Stillz, video directors); Karen Saurí Marchán & Christy Alcaraz Moyer (video producers)
  • Neil Young&Crazy Horse–Barn(Daryl Hannah,video director; Gary Ward, video producer)
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2024 Moonage Daydream David BowieIV Brett Morgen,video director and video producer [37]

^[I]Each year is linked to the article about the Grammy Awards held that year.
^[II]Director(s) are only indicated if they were presented a Grammy Award.
^[III]Award was not presented. Music video categories presented that year includedBest Concept Music VideoandBest Performance Music Video.
^[IV]Award not presented to the performing artist (only to video director(s) and video producer(s))
^[V]Director unknown; award presented to video producers only

Notes

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See also

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References

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