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The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences introduced the category called Best Video, Short Form in 1984. This marked the first time short form music videos received official recognition at the ceremony.
Kendrick Lamar holds the record for the most wins by a performer with three victories. He won for Bad Blood in 2016, Humble in 2018, and Not Like Us in 2025.
Organizers renamed the category Best Music Video, Short Form from 1986 to 1997 before changing it again in 2013 to simply Best Music Video. The name remained Best Short Form Music Video until 2012 when it shortened once more.
Mark Romanek leads all directors with three wins total. Michael Jackson secured two awards for Leave Me Alone and Scream while Janet Jackson shares her win for Scream with her brother.
Starting in 1985, the Grammy Awards began honoring music video directors alongside performing artists. Before this shift, only singers or bands received the trophy.