This year’s nomination is the first one in Colin Tilley’s career. He is one of the most brilliant American music video and TV commercial creators. He has directed over 200 music videos and is regarded as one of world’s best branded content directors. Besides the achievement award, during the 29th edition of EnergaCamerimage Festival he also chaired the jury of Music Video Competition.
Tilley has always shown an individual touch. He has debuted as a director at the age of 19, shooting and editing videos for local rap musicians from the Bay Area. He adapted the “DIY” attitude, learning to light, shoot and edit the videos basing on Youtube tutorials. He has scored multiple awards for Kendrick Lamar’s Alright and WAP by Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B. He has also produced videos for such superstars, as: Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Enrique Iglesias, Justin Timberlake, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, Mary J. Blige and Diddy, Usher and Rita Ora. He has produced commercials for leading brands, such as McDonald’s, YSL, Reebok, L’Oréal, Rolls Royce, Beats by Dre, Peugeot, Hugo, Diesel, Pandora, Audi. He has recently directed a concept movie If I Can’t Have Love I Want Power, starring Halsey, with music composed by Oscar and Grammy winners: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and costumes designed by Vivian Westwood.
