[record company name here] is hoping to connect with a video director who would be interested in creating a fun and summery music video for [artists name] upcoming track [track name here].
The video does not necessarily need to star the artist. Other elements in the campaign will play on the track title and narrative of the lyrics - which the music video could do, though it doesn't have to necessarily.
Please note that the budget range indicated is for the entire music video activity including tech, location, direction, talent, production etc.
Please apply with your reel, CC projects and relevant examples of your work, thank you.
References
Location
This global brief is open to all applicants, regardless of location.
GuidelinesAt the initial interest phase of the application process for a video brief, please only apply with:
- Attach recent examples of videos you have directed or worked on via Projects.
- A short, friendly written introduction about you, your experience and style Pro briefs only
- Links to your showreel, so the commissioner can see the best of your work Pro briefs only
We Direct Music Videos
In line with We Direct Music Videos' guidelines, CC does not allow free pitching and applicants are not expected to submit any treatments at the pre-commission stage of the briefing process.
Our goal is to push for improvements in the music video process to be more respectful, transparent, and minimize free work on behalf of the thousands of music video directors our organization represents. Find out more
WDMV
This fairer process is designed to ensure that commissioners receive a sufficient amount of creative options to select from, while reducing the time directors spend pitching.
Therefore we limit the number of shortlisted directors invited to complete a treatment to a maximum of five.
Once you have applied to this brief, you will be notified after the application deadline whether you have been shortlisted to progress to the next phase.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a treatment, which typically consists of a written outline of the video concept and how it will be executed plus images and reference videos, submitted as a PDF.
At the initial interest phase of the application process for a video brief, please only apply with:
- Attach recent examples of videos you have directed or worked on via Projects.
- A short, friendly written introduction about you, your experience and style Pro briefs only
- Links to your showreel, so the commissioner can see the best of your work Pro briefs only
We Direct Music Videos
In line with We Direct Music Videos' guidelines, CC does not allow free pitching and applicants are not expected to submit any treatments at the pre-commission stage of the briefing process.
Our goal is to push for improvements in the music video process to be more respectful, transparent, and minimize free work on behalf of the thousands of music video directors our organization represents. Find out more
WDMV
This fairer process is designed to ensure that commissioners receive a sufficient amount of creative options to select from, while reducing the time directors spend pitching.
Therefore we limit the number of shortlisted directors invited to complete a treatment to a maximum of five.
Once you have applied to this brief, you will be notified after the application deadline whether you have been shortlisted to progress to the next phase.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a treatment, which typically consists of a written outline of the video concept and how it will be executed plus images and reference videos, submitted as a PDF.
