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Gil Green

Gil Green

Passionate filmmaker with a lengthy resume

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Anthony Mandler

Anthony Mandler

Photographer-turned-video director with a unique creative flair

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Mr. Boomtown

Mr. Boomtown

Southern-fried videography takin’ it to the next level

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Chris Robinson

Chris Robinson

Professional film and video director with a wealth of experience

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Hype Williams

Hype Williams

Innovator of the fisheye lens in hip-hop who laid the foundation

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2006: Hype Williams

2006: Hype Williams

When it comes to music videos, Hype Williams is no new jack. Responsible for some of the biggest hip-hop videos of our time, he was awarded the Element Award for Video Director of the Year.

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2007: Hype Williams

2007: Hype Williams

Harold “Hype” Williams started off as a graffiti artist, using the tag name “Hype.” But he took his love of visual arts one step further by becoming a music video director. By adding the video for Kanye’s “Gold Digger” to his already lengthy directing resume, Hype snatched the award for two years in a row.