The Music Video Lab pairs 10 local bands with 10 local filmmakers, and gives them one month to make a music video. The goal is to build new connections between Las Vegas creatives, and to highlight the incredible talent we have here! Desert Cactus Films is collaborating with the Desert Waves Film & Music Festival to screen the finished videos on October 18th, 2026, at the StarBase Event Space!
For ticket info visit their website: https://events.humanitix.com/desert-waves-film-and-music-festival
AWARD WINNERS
Best Music Video
"Outrun It" - People You Trust | Directed by: Ruliko CroninBest Music Video - 2nd Place
"Champagne Blvd." - Stina Simone | Directed by: Gabriel ArteagaBest Music Video - 3rd Place
"Coffee" - Phillip Wolf | Directed by: Trae RojoBest Director
"Outrun It" - People You Trust | Directed by: Ruliko CroninBest Song
"We've Still Got Time" - Performed & Written by: Kevin BesseyBest Cinematography
"Champagne Blvd." - Stina Simone | Shot by: Gabriel ArteagaBest VFX
"Spellcaster" - Worseforwear | VFX by: The CrowsBest Editing
"Red Flag" - Crimson Riot | Edited by: Joel Martinez