Music Video Directors

Music Video Directors Sophie Barber

Chris Applebaum Chris Applebaum was offered the opportunity to join MTV’s production team in New York City at the age of 19. At 21 he became the youngest director to sign with Satellite films where he directed over 100 videos which led to him being nominated for many awards. Whilst in work Applebaum has directed many successful music videos which can be seen on the next slide. A single that Chris directed the music video for. Chris Applebaum with Rihanna.

Examples of Work

There are many things that are director by Chris Applebaum, ranging from music videos to commercials and advertisements. Chris has music videos dating back to 1993 and has many recently too.

However the more recognisable ones come more recently with songs like the ones below:

Britney Spears “I Love Rock n Roll” and “Overprotected”

Fountains of Wayne with “ Stacy’s Mum ” and many other Fountains of Wayne songs

Natasha Bedingfield “ Unwritten ”

Paris Hilton “ Stars are Blind ”

The Pussycat Dolls “ I Don’t Need a Man ”

Rihanna “ Umbrella ” and “ SOS (Rescue Me)”

Mary J. Blige “ Just Fine ”

Mariah Carey “ I’ll Be Lovin U Long Time ”.

http://www.chrisapplebaum.com/

Spike Jonze Spike Jonze (born Adam Spiegel) is an American director of music videos and commercials, and a director and producer in film and television, most notably the 1999 film Being John Malkovich and the 2002 film Adaptation. He is also credited as a co-creator of MTV's Jackass . Although his work may not be of songs that are more popular he has been successful in directing many videos and a lot of other work. Music videos to the songs “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim and “It’s Oh So Quiet” by Bjork.

Joseph Kahn Joseph Kahn is a notable American music video, advertising, and feature film director. Kahn has worked with diverse artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Destiny's Child, Ashlee Simpson, Muse, Ciara, Monica, Courtney Love, Rob Zombie, Backstreet Boys, U2, The Chemical Brothers, Blink 182, Eminem, TLC, Katy Perry, Moby, George Michael, KoRn, Janet Jackson, Black Eyed Peas, Lady GaGa, BoA, Gwen Stefani, Brandy, Pussycat Dolls, Sun Ho and many more. Joseph Kahn has collected multiple Music Video Production awards. He has won several MTV Video Music Awards with nominations for Best Video of the Year for Brandy & Monica " The Boy is Mine ", and Britney Spears " Toxic ". In 2002 he won his first Grammy for Eminem's " Without Me " video which also won the MTV VMA's Best Video of the Year, as well as Best Direction. http:// www.josephkahn.com /

Examples of Work

Joseph Kahn has been very successful in the years he has worked, with music videos dating back to 1990. His recent work is what has been more popular and videos that are easier remembered.