Brooke Burke

Championing the people who make television’s freshest medium happen as the only awards forum that recognizes the creative and technical artisans in the music video industry, the MVPA Awards thrusts into the spotlight the talent behind the scenes: the directors, make-up artists, cinematographers, editors, special effects artists and stylists who create the superstars of today, and the creative music video work that got them there.

Director Bryan Barber

Luckily, those superstars appreciate the work that goes into their image and are far from reticent at applauding the maestros behind them: Christina Aguilera, Rob Zombie, Macy Gray, Dr. Dre, Mark McGrath, Gwen Stefani, Fred Durst, Dwight Yoakam, Hoobastank, Barenaked Ladies, Matchbox 20, Crazytown, Jurassic 5, Black Eyed Peas, Everclear, Linkin Park, System of a Down and Tenacious D are just some of the musical artists who’ve come out to revere the people that make them look good.

Director Spike Jonze

Adding to the luster of the event, and making a MVPA Award the first stop towards future accolades, are the directors themselves. No other medium contributes more feature filmmakers than music video, and they’re proud of the short-form work they do. MVPA winning directors to go on to features include Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), McG (Charlie’s Angels), Spike Jonze (Adaptation), Paul Hunter (Bulletproof Monk), Mark Pellington (Mothman Prophecies), Mark Romanek (One Hour Photo), David Fincher (Panic Room), Francis Lawrence (Constantine) and Joseph Kahn (Torque), to name a few.

This trend doesn’t go unnoticed by the acting community, who take part in the MVPA Awards to keep their eye on the fresh work and hot talent climbing the ranks. Attendees and presenters include Patricia Arquette, Juliette Lewis, Hal Sparks, Lacey Chabert, Jeremy Piven, Jamie Kennedy, Luke Wilson, Ahmet Zappa, Donovan Leitch, James Woods, Paula Abdul, Mathew St. Patrick, Jodi Lynn O’Keefe, Danny Trejo, Tia Carrere, Jason Gedrick, Cris Judd and more.

Hoobastank

Sexy yet personable, the MVPA Award Show highlights the best music video clips of the year and turns over the stage to cool performances, hot dancers and presenters that keep everything upbeat and real. Previously hosted by Andy Dick, Shannon Elizabeth and Brooke Burke, the MVPA awards know how to have a good time while acknowledging the brightest work in the medium.