Anton Corbijn is a music video director known for directing abstract narrative music videos that tell stories through the use of characters, animals, and imaginary creatures. His videos for bands like Depeche Mode and Nirvana are acclaimed, having won numerous awards. Corbijn's videos often feature bright colors or black and white film and textures that portray different personalities corresponding to the songs. He started his career as a music photographer before moving into directing music videos in the 1980s, helping launch his successful career directing videos for many rock artists.