narrative music videos

Music is a universal language. We may not understand the words all the time, but we’ll feel the rhythm, the emotion and the soul of a powerful song. The Beyond the Short Indie Music Video winners showcases incredible works of narrative music from a diverse, talented group of artists, performers, music video directors and crew.

Explore our entire curated catalog of powerful, emotionally driven music videos.

“Karlee Girl - Little Things” by Zach Arquilevich
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“Karlee Girl - Little Things” by Zach Arquilevich

Alone in a world that feels just out of reach, she moves through soft shadows and empty streets. The visuals are raw, intimate, and stripped back, like memory caught on film. It’s not just a journey through space, but through everything she’s holding inside.

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“Chew Bear - The Morning” by Molly Shears
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“Chew Bear - The Morning” by Molly Shears

The music video follows a young woman who, each time she enters a liminal dreamscape, seeks out a faceless companion who visits her in her dreams. The two embark on a peaceful journey, relishing in the friendship that they have...until she wakes up.

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