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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

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“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:

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.

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: ADVERTISEMENT

Diamond Award-Winner

Lamborghini | Lamborghini Revuelto – From Now On*

Platinum Award-Winner

Amazon Prime | The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power (Official Trailer)*

Gold Award-Winners

ATP Tour | Thank you, Roger*

Chevrolet | Go Beyond*

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: BRANDED CONTENT

Diamond Award-Winners

Frame.io for National Geographic | V/Speed*

Google | Google Pier 57 – Anthem

Platinum Award-Winner

Shimano Europe Group | Made In: Milano

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: DOCUMENTARY

Diamond Award-Winner

The Face of Fear*

Platinum Award-Winner

Look Up, Ron*

Gold Award-Winner

One Lost Many Found*

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: TRAVEL/LIFESTYLE

Diamond Award-Winner

I’m sorry but I hate this…*

Gold Award-Winner

How to explore abandoned places, the tutorial

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: WEDDING

Diamond Award-Winners

Skye & Isaac

Elle and Ben

Platinum Award-Winners

KATELIN X SPENCER

Gunnar + Megan

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: EXPERIMENTAL

Diamond Award-Winner

Why a cool camera will make you a better photographer.*

Platinum Award-Winner

Shed Some Light*

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