FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before you submit. Still stuck? Email us.
Is it a problem that my video is not in English?
Not at all! The Berlin Music Video Awards is an international festival. No matter the language, genre or popularity, BMVA rewards on quality, originality and diversity.
I worked on a video, but I'm not the owner. Can I still submit it?
Yes, you can. But if your video gets selected, we'll need the owner's consent in order to present it on our platform and screen it at the festival.
Our video is a narrative that includes several songs — can we still submit it?
If the video is under 8 minutes, it will be accepted. However, we prefer that each music video is made for a single track. We recommend dividing the tracks and submitting them separately.
My video contains credits at the end. Can I submit it, or is it disqualified?
You can submit it as it is at first. If the video gets nominated, we will ask you to remove the end credits.
What if the credits are a creative part of the concept of the video? Do I have to remove them?
If the video is nominated, then yes. We ask all nominees to send us their videos without the credit roll, because we want all of the videos to be aligned.
Can I submit more than one video?
Yes — multiple submissions are permitted. However, two videos from the same artist or filmmaker can't compete in the same category.
How do I get selected for the Best Music Video category?
Winners from the other categories advance automatically, or applicants can submit directly. Note that only three videos from all those who apply directly will get accepted.
How much does it cost to submit?
Entry fees depend on the deadline tier (Early Bird, Regular or Late). Early Bird offers the lowest fee. TODO: confirm exact 2027 fee amounts before launch.
What do I get for submitting?
Every applicant is entitled to 5 guest-list places at the 3-day festival for every video submitted.
Didn't find your answer? Email submissions(at)berlinmva.com.