Music Video Director

2 Music Video Director Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

A music video director is the head of music video production from initial conception to final editing. The director conceives of the video's artistic and dramatic aspects while instructing the music act, the technical crew, actors, models, and dancers.

To become a music video director, learn the basics of film-making with photography. Then, purchase filming equipment and produce amateur music videos to prepare you for learning the job.

In this list, you'll find real-world music video director success stories and very profitable examples of starting a music video director that makes money.

1. Arizona Filmworks ($144K/year)

Ken Brantingham came up with the idea for Arizona Filmworks while working on video projects for Sprint PCS. He saw a need for high-quality video production and digital marketing services, and decided to start his own company. By offering a range of marketing services and implementing a subscription model, Brantingham was able to generate revenues of over $12,000 per month.

How much money it makes: $144K/year
How many people on the team: 1

How I Started A $12K/Month Video Production And Marketing Company

Ken Brantingham, founder of Arizona Filmworks, shares how he evolved his video production company into a full-service digital marketing company with a subscription service generating over $12,000 in monthly revenue by targeting small businesses, understanding their needs, and creating tailored marketing plans.

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2. Snake Oil Music News ($1.2K/year)

Jordan Williams, founder of Snake Oil Music News, was inspired to start the business after attending over 170 gigs and 11 festivals in 2019 and sharing his experiences on his personal Facebook page. Encouraged by feedback from friends, he launched Snake Oil Music News in October 2019, quickly gaining hundreds of likes and followers. The page has since expanded to include interviews with bands, music video production, and live events, with a bright future ahead.

How much money it makes: $1.2K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
How many people on the team: 2

On Starting A Website About Rock Music

Snake Oil Music News is a website that promotes new and emerging indie rock bands and artists, with a focus on reviews and live events, and has expanded to include merchandise sales and video content creation, looking for volunteers to help keep up with demand.

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