Indie music videos have come a long way in the past 35 years and finally there is the IMVF (Indie Music Video Festival) to celebrate them. The art, the science, the skill, the labour, and the technology that goes into music video production is almost unsurpassed in the history of the artist and creative mediums.

Music videos have the capability of making us think and feel they can present a situation, story or create an unique surreal abstraction found nowhere else. There can be a synchronous beauty in the matching of music and vision. Video art can be all encompassing from the smallest to galactic in scale, from the cerebral, evocative visual poetry set to lyrics and music to fast paced animation, effects action and humour. Music videos can be profound masterworks and through their uniqueness and diversity can provide important social perspectives. They are a part of our lives and our culture and judging by the broadcast outlets dedicated to them, we definitely love them.

IMVF's plan is to bring together the creators, writers, d.o.p's, editors, effects artists and producers enabling them to meet and network. IMVF plans to offer workshops on subjects such as editing systems, camera systems, lighting, writing, producing, production management, directing, emerging technology and distribution.

Today there is no other festival in the world dedicated exclusively to music videos (clips to our UK friends). By establishing the IMVF we hope to provide an arena for the appreciation of the best in independent music video production and we hope to expand the awareness of the state of the art and the achievements of the artists that make and create music videos.

Marcus Rogers, Nicole Steen, Frank Yahr Festival Directors