Marek Vesely: From Wiener Park to the ESC star of the music video world!

Marek Vesely: From Wiener Park to the ESC star of the music video world!

Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, Österreich - A sunny day in the Auer-Welsbach-Park, the perfect place for a conversation with Marek Vesely, the aspiring director in the music video industry. Here, where he often goes for a walk with his dog, he gives insights into his creative world. Born in Vienna, who now also lives in Berlin, has made a name for itself in the film landscape nationally and internationally, especially with its impressive music videos.

his breakthrough came with the music video "Expresso & Chianti" by Josh, which was shot in a charming pizzeria in the first district. Production was in a hurry: recorded on Monday, cut Tuesday and already released on Friday. An example of Vesely's quick, precise work that not only earned him a summer hit, but also opened contacts with large labels such as Warner, Sony and Universal. The type of his visual language has shaped the visual design of many artists in Austria and Germany.

from opera to paper boat

his greatest success so far? The music video for this year's ESC winner JJ. The concept behind this work was great: inspired by the structure of an opera, it included an impressive paper boat and was shot in theaters and under water. Despite a narrow budget of just 20,000 euros, the video achieved five million clicks on YouTube and aroused international interest. Vesely emphasizes that music videos are more than just advertising - they are identity, emotion and art.

But not everything runs according to plan. Marek Vesely criticizes the lack of appreciation for music videos in the industry and the high costs of rotating permits. "It takes more realistic funding models," he demands and warns that the audiovisual component is not sufficiently taken into account in the royalties for music streams. Despite its numerous productions, Vesely has not received any royalties in the past. However, his goal remains clear: he wants to convey the fun of making music and promote real art.

on the way to the next challenge

Currently Vesely is in the concept phase for his next feature film and continues to work on projects at an international level, which underlines his tireless efforts for storytelling. In addition to his work on music videos, the award-winning director has also focused on commercials and is constantly looking for new ways to tell stories in both short and feature film formats. His vision for the future could not be more exciting.