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
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SURNAME | Courtes, Alex |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Courtes, Alexander (full name) |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French music video director |
DATE OF BIRTH | 20th century |