2012 MTV Video Music Awards
Best Direction

  1. M.I.A. M.I.A.
    "Bad Girls"

    Directed by Romain Gavras

    M.I.A. coasts through a mind-blowing car show and struts her stuff at a desert dance party.

    Video: M.I.A.'s Music Video Playlist

  2. Coldplay f/ Rihanna
    "Princess Of China"

    Directed by Adria Petty and Alan Bibby

    Coldplay and RiRi battle it out in a Pan-Asian adventure, all in the name of love.

    Video: Coldplay's Music Video Playlist

    Video: Rihanna's Music Video Playlist

  3. Duck Sauce
    "Big Bad Wolf"

    Directed by Keith Schofield

    The party animals of Duck Sauce give "double header" a whole new meaning.

    Video: Duck Sauce's Music Video Playlist

  4. Frank Ocean Frank Ocean
    "Swim Good"

    Directed by Nabil Elderkin

    Frank Ocean takes an evocative and mysterious road trip on a quest for peace and closure.

    Video: Frank Ocean's Music Video Playlist

  5. Watch The Throne Watch The Throne
    "Otis"

    Directed by Spike Jonze

    Kanye and Jay-Z live it up and revel in their rap royalty.

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