Adrian Villagomez

A Toronto and Los Angeles-based production company that specializes in making cutting-edge content in the realm of music videos, commercials, documentaries and films.

Adrian Villagomez

Adrian Villagomez spent his childhood touring as a violinist before turning to film and photography, a path that has kept music at the centre of his work ever since.

He started out as a concert tour photographer, then moved into directing, making music videos for artists from his home province of Quebec and around the world.

His work is known for its rhythmic pacing, immersive world-building and precise visual craft. He has directed videos for The Kid LAROI, Denzel Curry, Killer Mike, Skiifall, Eddie Benjamin and longtime collaborator Apashe. On the commercial side, he has directed campaigns for Xbox, Godiva, Audi, Kia, Aldo and Bread & Butter Wine.

Adrian's work has been recognized with four JUNO nominations for Video of the Year, for videos with Ariane Roy, Apashe and Eddie Benjamin, along with Best Alternative Video at the UKMVAs for Jean-Michel Blais' "Passepied" and a Special Achievement Award from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television for the international impact of his music video work. His collaborations with Apashe have also earned a Gold Cube at the ADC Awards, Best New Director at the AICP Awards, Music Video of the Year at shots, Silver at the ADCC Awards and Bronze at the Anthem Awards. Most recently, he was named a finalist in Ad Age's A-List Awards in the Director to Watch category.