Alex Courtes

Alexander Courtes is a French music video director. He used to work with Martin Fougerol under the name Alex and Martin , but they split up in 2008 and have been working alone since then. Together they have made music videos for various bands and artists, e.g. B. for The White Stripes , Kylie Minogue and Snow Patrol .

Life

Alexander Courtes was born in France and studied graphics at the Académie Julian art academy . After a short time, famous bands became aware of him, which enabled him to be internationally successful.

Videos

Videos together with Martin Fougerol:

• Cassius - 99
• Morgan - Miss Parker
• Cassius - I am a Woman
• Phoenix - If I Ever Feel Better
• Air - Radio Number 1
• Noir Desire - Le Vent Nous Portera
• Bran Van 3000 - Love Cliché
• Cassius - Sound of Violence
• Jane's Addiction - Just Because
• White Stripes - 7 Nation Army
• U2 - Vertigo
• U2 - City of Blinding Lights
• Kylie Minogue - Can't Stop Giving You Up
• Jamiroquai - Don't Give Hate a Chance
• Franz Ferdinand - The Fallen
• Wolfmother - Woman
• Hilary Duff - Play With Fire
• Kasabian - Shoot the Runner
• The Zutons - Always Right Behind You

Videos since separating from Martin Fougerol (2008):

• Snow Patrol - Take Back the City
• Kaiser Chiefs - Good Days, Bad Days
• U2 - Get on Your Boots
• U2 - Magnificent
• Richard Ashcroft - Born Again
• Justice - On'n'on

Awards

• Best Short Music Video ( Grammy Awards 2005 ): Vertigo - U2
• Best video of the year (Les Club des Directeurs 2002): 99 - Cassius