Hollywood Music Video Awards Will Honor Creative Talent in 2026

Music Videos

Music videos have been around for a long time, notably in 1975 Queen released a promo film for Bohemian Rhapsody. The band created it, according to Roger Taylor, because they were on tour and couldn’t appear on Top of the Pops. This moment changed how music would be marketed.

The music industry took another leap forward when MTV began in 1981, making music videos a global business.

Directors Take Center Stage

Directors took center stage as YouTube brought music videos into homes worldwide in the 2000s. Today, artists reach millions quickly by sharing videos on multiple social media platforms.

Each video has a team of creative individuals working to create a piece of work that they hope will stand the test of time.

Enter the Hollywood Music Video Awards.

The Hollywood Music Video Awards began in 2025 following two years of planning with experts from the music industry.

The first event had over 500 attendees aged 21 to 45, received more than 2 million views, and attracted thousands of global submissions.

Highlighting Emerging Talent and Visionaries in Music

The HMVAs highlight emerging talent and visionaries in music, backed by a team of industry veterans committed to showcasing expertise and creativity.

Now in its second year, the HMVAs reflect where music video culture stands today: creator-driven, global, and built on fresh voices.

HMVAs | 2026 CATEGORIES

MUSIC GENRE

• Best Pop
• Best Hip Hop & Rap
• Best R&B
• Best Country
• Best Rock
• Best Alternative
• Best Indie
• Best Metal
• Best Electronic & Dance
• Best Latin
• Best International

CINEMA STYLE

• Best Comedy
• Best Action
• Best Sci-Fi, Thriller & Horror
• Best Narrative
• Best Concept
• Best Live Performance
• Best Online Virality
• Best Short Form Visualizer
• Best Shot On Phone
• Best Low Budget
• EyeCandy’s Most Innovative

OF THE YEAR HONORS

• Director of the Year
• Breakout Director of the Year
• Production Company of the Year
• Producer of the Year
• Cinematographer of the Year
• Production Designer of the Year
• Assistant Director of the Year
• Creative of the Year
• Editor of the Year
• Post-Production Company of the Year
• Stylist of the Year
• Choreographer of the Year
• Commissioner of the Year

GRAND ACCOLADES

• Best Directing
• Best Cinematography
• Best Art Direction
• Best Choreography
• Best Styling
• Best Hair & Make-Up
• Best Acting Performance
• Best Casting
• Best Editing
• Best Visual Effects
• Best Animation
• Best Color Grading

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