Twist Director Marc André Debruyne has won the “Director of the Year Award” at the 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards for his direction of the music video “Hit Me Up” by Danny Fernandes, F. Josh Ramsay and Belly.nn”It was an honor to receive such a coveted award,” notes Marc André. “It’s my first time ever to win a MuchMusic Video Award after receiving various nominations, so winning ‘Director of the Year’ as my first award was incredible.”nnFor this year’s show, Marc André also received nominations for the “Indie Video of the Year” for “Hit Me Up.” Additionally, the Director had three music videos nominated for “Most Watched Video of the Year” including: Danny Fernandes’ “Hit Me Up,” “Alyssa Reid’s “The Game,” and Tyler Medeiros’ “Say I Love You.” The ceremony aired on Sunday, June 17th on MuchMusic.nn”Marc André is a gem; a perfect blend of raw creativity and technical savvy,” concludes Twist Executive Producer Amyliz Pera. “It’s always nice to see a sensitive and hard-working person get awarded. This is a very deserving Director, and we’re honored to have him on our roster.”nn
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New York Festivals 2025 Advertising Awards Unveils Elite Global Executive Jury Led By Returning Jury President Javier Campopiano
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