Drumroll, please—the Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Musicbed Award winners in each category are…
After almost a year of standout submissions, it’s time to announce the winners of Musicbed Awards.
Before we get started, we’d like to thank everyone who took the time to submit their work. Musicbed Awards exists to recognize and honor creative breakthrough moments, and we’re proud to share their incredible work—submissions that truly exemplify what can happen when the right music and footage meet.
Now, let’s watch the Diamond, Platinum, and Gold award-winners in each category and hear more from the filmmakers.
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: ADVERTISEMENT
Diamond Award-Winner
Lamborghini | Lamborghini Revuelto – From Now On*
Produced by KarenTM
“The schedule was very challenging, especially considering the amount of post-production shots. Security—the car was super top-secret—and budget too, because there were a lot of instances to be taken into consideration to get the project done.” – Director Alessandro Naboni
Featured Musicbed Music:
“Bayt Lahm” by Ryan Taubert
CREW:
- Clients: Maurizio Pietro Grande and Violetta Galia @violettavio
- Agency: Beyond the line @beyondtheline_agency | Le Dictateur @ledictateurstudio
- Creative Directors: Alessandro Borgni, Federico Pepe @federico_pepe76
- Account: Roberta Alberti @robertalberti
- Production Company: Karen Film @film.karen
- Director: Alessandro Pacciani @alessandropacciani
- Executive Producer: Tommaso Pellicci @tom.furs
- Producer: Alessandro Naboni @emmepunto__
- Jr. Producer: Camilla Sangermani @cami.sanger
- Director of Photography: MacGregor @macgregor.works
- Production Designer: Cesar Martinez Edo @cesaresedo
- Stylist: Cristina Urso @crisurso
- Casting Director: Esther Cocero @esthercocero
- Production Service (Spain): Vivi Film @vivifilmproductions
- Service Line Producer: Carlos Soms @carlos_soms
- Service Production Manager: Sergi Hernandez @sergeihh
- Editor: Marco Battiloro @marcobattiloro_editor
- Cut-Down Editor: Filippo Lorenzi @filippolorenzi_editor
- Post Production: Platige Image @platigeimage
- Exec. Producer: Arthur Zicz
- Producer: Wojciech Wesołowski
- VFX Supervisor: Łukasz Dziedziński
- On-Set VFX Supervisor: Piotr Borowski
- Color Grading: Mikael Balle @mikaelballe @chemistry_film through @storyline_colour
- Sound Design & Mix: Source Sound Inc.
- Supervising Sound Design & Mix: Charles Deenen
- Sound Designer: James Evans, Dominik Ragančík
- Sound Editor: Matt Severin, Nick Spadlin
- Senior Sound Producer: Daniel Lepervanche
Platinum Award-Winner
Amazon Prime | The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power (Official Trailer)*
Featured Musicbed Music:
“Breath” by Ex Makina
Gold Award-Winners
ATP Tour | Thank you, Roger*
Produced by Sift Creative
“When we were concepting this piece’s sound, we wanted something that could embody the elegance and passion that Roger Federer is known for. Given that this was our way to say thank you to one of the greatest players ever to grace a tennis court, we wanted the viewer to feel the weight of his incredible 20+ year career. The tracks we ultimately chose were a perfect blend to help deliver those themes.” – Post Producer Jordan Bolt
Featured Musicbed Music:
“Vespertine” and “The Privilege” by Jo Blankenburg
CREW:
- Client: ATP Tour
- Production: Sift Creative
- Executive Producers: Charlie Fox, Angela Evans
- Creative Director: Rachel Goldsworthy
- Post Producer: Jordan Bolt
- Assistant Producers: Matthew Olarewaju, Will Salter, Joao Araripe, Kate Flory
- Cinematography: Matthew Olarewaju
- Editor: Emmie Leary
- Post Sound: Jon Isbell
- Color: Jordan Bolt
- Additional Footage: ATP Tour
Chevrolet | Go Beyond*
Directed by Goh Iromoto
Produced by Steam Films
“‘Lux’—along with many other Taubert tracks—was one of many songs I had compiled in my early treatment phase. Between myself, the creative team, and our editor Chris Murphy, we all knew that an epic sense of scale and gravitas was needed for this story. Ryan’s work bleeds these above qualities, and when I saw the first cut, we all knew it had the power to elevate the feeling we were hoping to express in this spot.” – Director Goh Iromoto
Featured Musicbed Music:
“Lux” by Ryan Taubert
CREW:
- Agency: Commonwealth//McCann
- VP/Creative Director: Michael Katzikowski
- Copywriter: Sean Pitre
- Art Director: Vu Song Vu
- Agency Producer: Rosanna Rassat
- Cast: Celeste Wall, Jack Austin
- Production: Steam Films
- Director: Goh Iromoto
- EP: Krista Marshall
- Line Producer: John Scarth
- PM: Sharron Toews
- PC: Kyle Sanderson, Erin Tobman
- 1st AD: Nathan Valente
- Cinematographer: Christophe Collette
- 1st AC: Ian Beer, Dez May
- DP (B-Unit): Aaron Nathanson
- Key Grip: Jeff Delaney
- Gaffer: Paul Connolly
- Flighthead: Jason Toth
- Helicopter Pilot: Luca Ribetti
- Cineplex Op: John Trapman
- Phantom Tech: Lanny Bolger
- Stunt Coordinator: Chad Cosgrave
- Precision Driver: Corry Glass, Peter Bews
- FPV Drone Operator: Gabriel Kocher
- U-Crane/Drone: Revered Cinema, Derek Heidt, Jason Toth, Brennan Walstrom, Rhyce Langker, Liam Fournier
- Casting: Sean Milliken (Vancouver), Jigsaw Casting (Toronto)
- Location Manager: Jason Nolan
- Production Designer: Peter Kirkegaard
- Props Master: Dean Wadella
- Special FX: Jason Paradis
- Wardrobe Stylist: Jayna Mansbridge
- DIT: Lanny Bolger
- VTR: Oscar Irwin
- Storyboard Artist: Guy Perez
- Editorial: Outsider Editorial
- Editor: Chris Murphy
- Assistant Editor: Kelsey Dale-McGrath
- Producer: Kayan Choi
- Executive Producer: Kristina Anzlinger
- Colour & Online: Studio Feather
- Colorist: Jason Zukowski
- VFX/Finishing: Julian Van Mil
- VFX Artists: Luke Bellissimo, Matt Dochstader
- EP: Sara Windram
- Audio: OSO
- Audio Creative Director: Harry Knazan
- SFX: Leo Hicks
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: BRANDED CONTENT
Diamond Award-Winners
Frame.io for National Geographic | V/Speed*
“The biggest obstacle was striking the right balance between brand messaging and storytelling. With an abundance of captivating content, it was hard to cut things down, but it was important to ensure that the final piece effectively communicated V/Speed’s unique workflow story.” – Editor Sandra Lucille
Featured Musicbed Music:
- “Aero” by Ryan Taubert
- “Esports & Me” by Cossy
- “Fixation” by Pendulum Theory
- “Liberate” by Roary
- “Static” by Duomo
CREW:
- Director: @vincentmasciale
- Executive Producer: @beccadoby
- Line Producer: @devinpdas
- Production Coordinator: @meg_squaredDP: @arooney
- A-Cam 1st AC: @gabe_twigg
- B-Cam 1st AC: @candace_of_chiaroscuro
- 2nd AC/DIT: @julie.nhem
- Crane Operator: @bryanfletchall
- Crane Tech: Rob Stone
- Wheels Operator: @arooney
- Aerial Photography: @danielmhurstGaffer: @eric.bixler
- BBE: @purkiss859
- SLT: Jason CampbellKey Grip: @t0wnbiz
- BBG: Kim Seidel
- Grip: Joe Vitellaro
- Swing: Dan Goeppner
- Location Sound: @dickydahl_is_soundhammer
- BTS Photographer: Michael Ingram
- Frame.io Support: @fesssju, JJ, Lisa McNamara
- PAs: Austin Carrero, Owen Kelley, @aliyahseidel
- Editors: @sondy.lu, @skatz_media
- Color: @nick_lareau
- GFX: @abbiebacilla@vspeed.us Team
- Producer: @mikesaysfly
- Pilot: @flanman34
- Aerial DP: @greg_wilson_dp
- Meteorologist: @jpicca11
- Shotover Tech: @kevin_denning
- Plane Rigging: @_grayson_b
Google | Google Pier 57 – Anthem
Edited by Ian Watt
“While the Pier 57 space is truly chocked full of unique textures and palettes, it was still an artistic challenge to capture. The space was still undergoing construction while filming, with parallel delivery timelines, the completion of the space itself, and the film to promote it. By doing post-production end-to-end at BANG!™, the flexibility allowed for the crew to capture with two separate shoots several weeks apart to build an edit framework to craft the narrative, and then quickly implement the new footage of completed spaces into the final edits later, without skipping a beat.” – Director/Editor Ian Watt
Featured Musicbed Music:
- “Lift Off (with Toru)” by Jacuzzi Jefferson
- “Breathe In (with Blori)” by Mike Casey
- “Three” by Brendan Eder Ensemble
- “I’ll Be Fine” by Marvin Brooks
- “Four” by Brendan Eder Ensemble
CREW:
- Agency: Stink Studios
- Production Company: Alien Productions
- Director: Jack Foster
- Director of Photography: Anthony Carella
- Editor: Ian Watt at BANG!™
- Producers: Allison Eng, Jessica Hong
- Post Producer: Julieta Capparelli
- Color & Sound Mix: BANG!™
- Photographer: Catalina Kulczar Marin
Platinum Award-Winner
Shimano Europe Group | Made In: Milano
Directed by Michiel Rotgans
“I was especially happy with ‘Only Time Will Tell’ by Jo Blankenburg. I love basic instruments like drums, pianos, and strings without throwing too many gimmicks in the mix. It’s a 3-minute piece, and I was able to remix it perfectly for the 1-minute intro. It started powerfully, dropped, regained energy, and ended in a climax without being too dramatic.” – Director/DOP Michiel Rotgans
Featured Musicbed Music:
- “Only Time Will Tell” by Jo Blankenburg
- “Between the Lines”, “Caravan”, and “Gem” by Will Patterson
- “Dark Skies” by David A. Molina
CREW:
- Director/DOP: Michiel Rotgans
- AC: Frank van Hulst
- Gaffer: Andrea Mammoliti
- Animation: Marcus Flack
- Grading: Remi Lindenhovius
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: DOCUMENTARY
Diamond Award-Winner
The Face of Fear*
Directed by Alex Ramsey
“I’ve been wanting to work with Gavin ever since I heard his work on ‘Hummingbirds in the Trenches’ many years ago. When I was looking for composers for ‘The Face of Fear,’ his range and cinematic sensibilities felt like a perfect fit for the project. In the end, he changed the shape of the entire project for the better by injecting a subtlety that allowed the storytelling to drive the film. He is a true musical genius.” – Director Alex Ramsey
Featured Musicbed Music:
Face of Fear Custom Score by Gavin Brivik
CREW:
- Director: Alex Ramsey
- Producers: Eric Cook, Chelsea Kaiser
- Cinematographer: Aiden Ulrich
- Executive Producer: Trust
- Co-Executive Producer: Garen Scribner
- Colorist: Dante Pasquinelli
- Co-Producer: Ben Strang
- VFX Supervisor: Alejandro Taylor
- VFX Artist: Dylan Blau
- Edit/Sound Design: Alex Ramsey
- Sound Mix: Zoltan Juhasz
- Steadicam: George Du, Paulius Kontijevas
- Blackarm: Keith Ferreira
- First Assistant Camera: Donovan Loew, Jake Shapiro
- Loaders: Elijah Lobato, Matt Vasquez
- Gaffer: Omar Nasr
- Key Grips: Luis Chavez, Lukas Cardoni
- BTS Photographer: Orlando Asson
- Production Assistants: Alyssa Anchelowitz, Andy James, Harry Humphrey, Jennifer Loo, Luke Dowden, Zeke Charles
- Post Production Supervisor: Chelsea Kaiser
- Color Producer: Nat Tereshchenko
- Developed/Produced by: Cross Cut Pictures
- With Support From: Filmsupply, Ethos Studio
- Film Development: Kodak NY
- Post Production: Cross Cut Pictures
- Featuring: Jarrick the Floating Yogi Lockjaw, Massey Blakeman, Julia Belyako, Garen Scribner
Platinum Award-Winner
Look Up, Ron*
Directed by Dylan Wineland
“The songs in this film were key to accentuating the deep emotion of the story. However, while I needed melancholy music for the sad parts of the film, I also needed lighthearted music to help balance it out so that it wasn’t just one sad tone the whole way through.” – Director Dylan Wineland
Featured Musicbed Music:
- “Mirror” by Luke Atencio
- “Young Dreams” by Luke Atencio
- “Wehre Direh Reprise” by Judah Earl
- “Afraid to Forget” by Hammock
- “Wine We Drink (Instrumental)” by Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
- “Short Story Two” by Analog Heart
CREW:
- A Film by Dylan Wineland
- Featuring Ron Heagy, Roni Heagy, & Gracie Heagy
- Animations by Hadley Michaels
- Color by Jensen Vinca
- Support from WZRD Media
Gold Award-Winner
One Lost Many Found*
Directed by Troy Bedenbaugh
“’Dreamers’ by Tim Mann provided the perfect nostalgic/dreamy feeling that helped separate the present from the past when I began to dive into introducing my dad’s past as a surfboard shaper. ‘House’ by Marta Cascales Alimbau is a song I used right after explaining to the viewer how my dad passed away. I knew in that moment I didn’t want to overpower the viewer with emotion, and ‘House’ allowed the viewer to really sit in a moment of somber reflection.” – Director Troy Bedenbaugh
Featured Musicbed Music:
- “Dreamers” by Tim Mann
- “House” by Marta Cascales Alimbau
CREW:
- Director: Troy Bedenbaugh
- EP: Mark Bone
- Cinematography: Mateus Inke
- Color: Sam Zook
- Music: Jeff Melanson + Musicbed
- Sound Design & Mixing: Stephen Barden
- BTS Photo & Video & Design: Noah Blaine Clark
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: TRAVEL/LIFESTYLE
Diamond Award-Winner
I’m sorry but I hate this…*
Created by Shaffer Nickel
“I didn’t want to make another ‘travel film.’ I guess I’m trying to grow out of that phase and it was hard to convince myself that the love I have for making videos is worth submitting to, even if sometimes it feels like the work I’m publishing is just ‘white noise.’ Making travel films is fun, and that’s all it has to be.” – Director Shaffer Nickel
Featured Musicbed Music:
- “Seen” by Christopher Dennis Coleman
- “What Is Promise?” by Secret American
- “sweet dreams (interlude)” by Sarah Kang
- “(Let’s Call It) Safer Love” by Deau Eyes
- “Blue House – Instrumental” by Morgan Weidinger
- “Dream” by Steven Gutheinz
CREW
- Director/Editor/Cinematographer/Writer: Shaffer Nickel
- Cinematographer: Jake Frew
- Writer: Bailey Nickel
Gold Award-Winner
How to explore abandoned places, the tutorial
Created by Okos
“I chose the songs for my project because each one of them had a special significance for the specific moments in the video. I wanted the music to enhance the visuals and create an emotional impact. These songs were selected to evoke different moods and convey specific messages. The musical arrangement aligned with the themes in the video, creating a coherent and meaningful experience. My goal was and always is to captivate the audience and make each moment memorable with the power of music, as for me, it’s always the most important thing in a video.” – Director Okos
Featured Musicbed Music:
- “Endure” by David A. Molina
- “Bang Bang Boom” by Juliet Roberts
- “Kick The Dust” by Ryan Taubert
- “Penumbra” by Hannah Parrott
- “The Love of Money” by Bradford Nyght
- “A World of Our Own feat. Red Licorice” by Judah Earl
CREW:
@okos_
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: WEDDING
Diamond Award-Winners
Skye & Isaac
Created by Jay and Mack Films
“The biggest obstacle we had to overcome for this film was getting out of our heads and spending so much time thinking about what their film could be. After reviewing all of our footage, we found so many beautiful, candid moments and wanted to include them all. We ended up developing ‘analysis paralysis’ because we were so overwhelmed with the decision of choosing which moments to include.
After taking some time away from their film and coming back with a fresh perspective, we were able to hone in on the overall theme of their film which allowed us to be intentional when deciding what moments we were going to build their film around.” – Jay and Mack
Featured Musicbed Music:
- “Cathedrals” by John Lucas
- “I Found You In The Woods” by Jacob Montague
- “The Ladder (Alt. Version)” by Margolnick
Elle and Ben
Created by LIVEMORE
“These songs fit the style of the epic landscapes and amazing vive and personal vows.” – Evan Lanier from LIVEMORE
Featured Musicbed Music:
- “Urambona” by Judah Earl
- “This Is The Beginning (With Oohs & Ahhs) – Instrumental” by Ely Eira
- “Wehre Direh (Reprise) [No Oohs & Ahhs] – Instrumental” by Judah Earl
- “One Precious Moment” by Ryan Taubert
- “Urambona – Instrumental” by Judah Earl
CREW:
- @evanlanier
- @livemoreweddings
- @wildcastillejaphotography
- @bullhillguestranch
Platinum Award-Winners
KATELIN X SPENCER
Bottlebrush Films – www.instagram.com
“I wanted really eclectic and almost ethereal tracks for this film since the theme of the entire weekend was focused on mystery and a journey of the senses, so each of these songs met the brief as well as having really beautiful and intentional lyrics that related to certain speeches being used.” – Editor Grace Cardona
Featured Musicbed Music:
- “Run With Me” by Jonny Southard
- “I’m Not Here” by Graphite Man
- “Pendulum Guess” by Liminal
- “Dark Side of Paradise” by GoldFord
CREW:
- Editor: Grace Cardona
- Videographer: Andrew Fenaughty
- Videographer: James Alexander
- Photographer: Fred and Hannah
- Produced by: Bottlebrush Films
Gunnar + Megan
Created by Wild Oak Films
“We wanted an indie sort of vibe for the wedding day song. As soon as we heard [‘Cereus Bright’], we knew it was it. The vocals and the build made us feel so much. The sound of the song also fits very well with who the couple is and what their weekend was about.” – Wild Oak Films
Featured Musicbed Music:
- “So Deep In Love” by Eddy Giles
- “Cereus Bright” and “Give Me Time – Instrumental” by Cereus Bright
- “Chroma” by Jude Cosmo
- “Get Up & Go” by Surfclub
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: EXPERIMENTAL
Diamond Award-Winner
Why a cool camera will make you a better photographer.*
Directed by GxAce (aka Casey Cavanaugh)
“I’m always looking for music that is unique and provides an emotional impact to the story or mood I’m trying to create. “Unknown Soundtrack” offered a very unique sound that isn’t normally associated with the Sci-fi genre I work in and immediately had me excited to try it out. “A Late Night’s Wondering” offered a melancholy and sincerity that lent itself perfectly to the tone I was going for with the ending montage of this video.” – Director Casey Cavanaugh
Featured Musicbed Music:
- “Unknown Soundtrack” by Live Footage
- “A Magnificent Grey” by Slow Meadow
- “A Late Night’s Wandering” by A. Taylor
CREW:
Director/DP/Editor/Colorist: Casey Cavanaugh
Platinum Award-Winner
Shed Some Light*
Directed by I.M
“We started looking for an intense track that could elevate the raw emotions in the film. It is an abstract piece, and the music should go in that direction as well. We were immediately drawn to Cubby’s songs and used one of his tracks for a key moment on the first cuts. So, when Filmsupply connected us with him, it was very natural. He composed a whole piece for the entire film, and we had almost zero notes when the first version arrived—he pretty much nailed it. It was essential to have him on board, and he helped us convey all the nuances and emotions we wanted to provoke.” – Director I.M
Featured Musicbed Music:
Shed Some Light Custom Score by Cubby
CREW :
- Director: I.M
- Narrator: Lee Thomas
- Director of Photography: Ulisses Malta Jr
- Executive Producer: Trust
- Production Designer: Nina Simão
- Production Coordinator: Raphael Reitano
- Casting: Luisa Alcantara e Silva
- Editor: Henrique Smith
- Assistant Editor: Bernardo Bastos
- Colorist: Braion Marçal
- Visual Effects: Hub VFX
- Sound Mixing: Samuel Malbon
- Special Thanks: Zahra Staub, Uma Questão de Pele
- Talent: Natalia Deodato, Melk Costa Cauchy, Larissa Lima, Carlos Henrique Aleixo, Milena Satyro
*Nominated for consideration by Musicbed Staff.
