The CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS celebrate some of the most year's exciting and creative music videos, music, musicians, artists, films and directors. They honor great work and excellence.
The music & film industry have an undeniable connection to California. Sometimes it's the passion, sometimes it's the vision, sometimes it's the style, and sometimes it's the sound. That is the reason for the CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS.
Entries do not need to be from a California artist, but should be music videos, films or docs from the most recent 12 months.
The awards accept music videos, music films, and documentaries.
The awards were originally launched by TasteTV’s music television series, MUSIC CALIFORNIA. The MUSIC CALIFORNIA television series reaches over 80 million households across the United States. The program brings a festival of music to viewers, and includes featured music videos and interviews from bands, artists, and musicians.
The CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO & FILM AWARDS annual show takes place in one of San Francisco’s unique music venue, and is an amazing evening bringing together music videos, musician appearances, fans, and of course music video awards
Finalists may also be broadcast on the MUSIC CALIFORNIA television series, and will be announced in January.
CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO & FILM AWARDS event is in February in San Francisco, where they will be screened and presented with their awards trophy.
Segments from winners and honorees work are screened at the event.
The awards include a reception for networking, photography, mingling, interviews and socializing over wine and cocktails.
Portions of the program may be filmed for broadcast on local television stations nationally, reaching millions of households.
SAMPLE AWARD CATEGORIES INCLUDE:
- Best Male Solo Artist
- Best Female Solo Artist
- Best Band
- Best Movement (Choreography)
- Best Eye (Cinematography)
- Coolest Effects
- Lyrics and Verse
- Hottest of them All
- Made Me Laugh (Humor)
- Most California
- Best Music Video
- Best Transgender Solo Artist (if applicable)
- Viewers Choice Awards
- Best Short Music Film or Documentary
- Best Feature Music Film or Documentary
- Best Filmed at Home
- Dance Video, Film or Documentary
- Best Dance Crew
- Best Music Podcast
- Best Producer
- Best Director
- Best Multi Camera Production
- Best Single Camera Production
- Best Student Production
- Best TikTok Video (NEW)
- Best Music Video Actor or Actress (NEW)
- Best of Asia Music Video (NEW)
- Best of Europe Music Video (NEW)
- Best of Oceania Music Video (NEW)
- Best of South and Central America Music Video (NEW)
- Best of Canada (NEW)