About
Music Video Asheville is an annual event that showcases the collaborations between filmmakers and musicians. Area bands submit their music videos and the best 90 minutes of videos are selected for a viewing and awards ceremony in Downtown Asheville. The red carpet event is a celebration of the creative, unique and diverse music community we have here in the heart of Western North Carolina.
Categories & Fees
For music videos made in and around Western North Carolina.
Earlybird: $15 | Regular: $20 | Late: $25
Dates & Deadlines
May 1, 2022 – Opening Date
June 1, 2022 – Earlybird Deadline
July 22, 2022 – Regular Deadline
Aug 15, 2022 – Late Deadline
Sep 21, 2022 – Notification Date
October 5, 2022 – Event Date
Awards & Prizes
Prize Categories
Judge’s Choice – $500 cash prize
People’s Choice – Echo Mountain Recording Gift Certificate for 8 Hour Day of Recording
Award Categories
Best Director, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, Best Music Production, Best Wardrobe/Makeup
UPDATE: We are including two new awards for those who enter from out of the Asheville Area. The two additional awards will not be screened at the festival but will receive laurels. The new awards are Best of Not Asheville – USA and Best of Not Asheville – International
Rules & Terms
Our mission is to provide a platform to help expand the reach of Asheville based musicians and artists, to make some great music and art, and to have a great time while doing it.