The annual Prism Prize—awarded to Canadian music videos for their outstanding artistry—has announced their top 10 finalists. The list includes videos by Mustafa, BADBADNOTGOOD, Haviah Mighty, and more.
The 2022 winner will be revealed and awarded the $20,000 grand prize at a screening and awards presentation on July 7, 2022. It’ll be streamed live on the Prism Prize website as well as its Twitter and YouTube channels. The prize will be voted on by a jury of more than 130 of highly respected names in Canadian music, film, and media arts.
“As we celebrate our tenth year of the Prism Prize, we continue to be amazed by the incredible talent that exists within the Canadian music video scene,” said Louis Calabro, interim CEO at the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television and founder of the Prism Prize. “Music videos represent a unique form of artistic freedom, and the groundbreaking works created by our top 10 artists are a testament to our resilient and creative music industry.”
All of the finalists are eligible for the newly introduced 2022 Audience Award, which offers a $5,000 prize courtesy of Stingray. The public can vote here for their favourite video until June 8.
Here are the Top 10 2022 Prism Prize nominees:
Andy Shauf, “Living Room” (Director: Anne Douris)
BADBADNOTGOOD, “Love Proceeding” (Director: Jamal Burger)
BADBADNOTGOOD, “Timid, Intimidating” (Director: Winston Hacking)
Chad VanGaalen, “Samurai Sword” (Director: Chad VanGaalen)
Debby Friday, “Focus” (Directors: Ryan Ermacora & Debby Friday)
Haviah Mighty, “Protest” (Directors: Kit Weyman & Chrris Lowe)
Khanvict, “Closer” (Director: Anjali Nayar)
Mustafa, “Ali” (Director: Mustafa)
Simon Leoza, “La nuée” (Director: Vincent René-Lortie)
The Beaches, “Blow Up” (Director: Alex P. Smith)
