British music video director
Emil William Capper Nava (born 29 March 1985)[ 1] is a British music video director.[ 2]
Emil Nava
Born Emil William Capper Nava
(1985-03-29 ) 29 March 1985 (age 40) Nationality British Occupation Music video director Website emilnava.com Show more
After leaving school at 16, Emil started his career as a chef. He shot to fame after directing Jessie J's song "Do It Like A Dude ".[ 3] He has since directed over 100 music videos for global musicians such as Jessie J , LunchMoney Lewis , Calvin Harris , Jennifer Lopez , Ellie Goulding , Rita Ora , Alesso , Juicy J , Ed Sheeran , Zara Larsson , PrettyMuch , Nick Jonas , Bebe Rexha , Camila Cabello , Liam Payne , Charlie Puth , Julia Michaels , Hailee Steinfeld , Dua Lipa , Selena Gomez , Pharrell , T.I. , Ne-Yo , Taio Cruz , Rudimental and Post Malone among others.[ 4] In 2019, Emil founded Ammolite, Inc., a creative and production studio in Los Angeles, California .
He is the younger half-brother of fellow director Jake Nava .
^ "Director Info – Emil Nava" . UKBizDB. Archived from the original on 7 January 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2017 .
^ Smith, Cameron (29 January 2013). "Emil Nava Exclusive Interview" . FemaleFirst Ltd. Retrieved 6 January 2017 .
^ Lilia Diu, Nisha (8 May 2011). "Jessie J: 'I've been with boys and I've been with girls' " . The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 12 January 2017 .
^ Gottlieb, Steven (10 February 2015). "The Videostatic Interview: Emil Nava, director" . VideoStatic . Steven J. Gottlieb & VideoStatic.com. Retrieved 6 January 2017 .
^ "Emil Nava signs with Between The Eyes – and directs DMT and Luigi Masi" . Promo News. 7 November 2008.
^ Luigi Masi upload: Strobelight – Luigi Masi (Music Video) on YouTube , published 14 September 2008
^ videos.antville.org: "DMT 'Touch Me' Dir: Emil Nava" . 28 October 2008.
^ "DMT 'Touch Me' | Ed Rutherford" . www.edrutherford.com .
^ "Tinchy Stryder's Take Me Back by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 22 December 2008. Archived from the original on 23 April 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2018 .
^ "Tinchy Stryder feat N-Dubz's Number 1 by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 8 April 2009.
^ "Kid British's Our House is Dadless by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 16 June 2009.
^ "Tinchy Stryder feat Amelle's Never Leave You by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 22 July 2009.
^ IMVDb: "Booty Luv – Say It (2009)" . 23 July 2009.
^ "Tinchy Stryder's You Are Not Alone by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 8 October 2009.
^ "Kano's More Than One Way by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 13 January 2010.
^ "Rox's My Baby by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 5 February 2010.
^ "MC Aggro's Candy (feat. Kimberly Wyatt) by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 13 April 2010.
^ "Gabriella Cilmi's Hearts Don't Lie by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 18 May 2010.
^ "Tinchy Stryder's In My System by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 7 July 2010.
^ "Gabriella Cilmi's Defender by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 11 August 2010.
^ "Devlin's Runaway feat. Yasmin by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 20 September 2010.
^ "Tinchy Stryder 'Second Chance' – Sarah Jenneson – Production Designer" . 21 August 2011. , released 24 September 2010
^ "Yasmin's Finish Line by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 10 March 2011.
^ "Jessie J – 'Nobody's Perfect' – Music Video" . Promo News. 19 April 2011. Archived from the original on 7 September 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2018 .
^ "Frankmusik's Do It In The AM (feat. Far East Movement) by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 6 June 2011.
^ IMVDb: "Jessie J – Who You Are (2011)" . 29 September 2011.
^ Emil Nava Website: "Jessie J Who You Are – Emil Nava" .
^ "Delilah 'Love You So' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 8 December 2011.
^ "Paloma Faith 'Picking Up The Pieces' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 13 April 2012.
^ "Paloma Faith '30 Minute Love Affair' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 7 August 2012.
^ "K. Koke ft Maverick Sabre 'Turn Back' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 1 November 2012.
^ "Paloma Faith 'Just Be' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 7 November 2012.
^ "Example 'Perfect Replacement' by Emil Nava" . Promonews. 9 January 2013.
^ "Calvin Harris f/ Ellie Goulding "I Need Your Love" (Emil Nava, dir.)" . VideoStatic. 15 April 2013.
^ "Katy B 'What Love Is Made Of' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 31 May 2013.
^ "Jessie J ft. Big Sean & Dizzee Rascal – 'Wild' – Music Video" . Promo News. 29 May 2013. Archived from the original on 2 September 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2018 .
^ IMVDb: "Neon Jungle – Trouble (2013)" . 15 July 2013.
^ "Elli Ingram 'Mad Love' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 9 August 2013.
^ "Jessie J 'It's My Party' – Music Video" . Promo News. 13 August 2013.
^ "Example 'All The Wrong Places' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 19 August 2013.
^ "Calvin Harris & Alesso Ft. Hurts 'Under Control' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 25 October 2013.
^ "Rixton "Make Out" (Emil Nava, dir.)" . VideoStatic. 22 October 2013.
^ "Jessie J 'Thunder' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 21 November 2013.
^ IMVDb: "Neon Jungle – Braveheart (2013)" . 11 December 2013.
^ "Tinie Tempah ft Labrinth "Lover Not A Fighter' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 12 December 2013.
^ "James Arthur 'Recovery' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 6 January 2014.
^ "Kwabs 'Wrong or Right' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 27 January 2014.
^ "Elli Ingram 'When It Was Dark' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 5 February 2014.
^ IMVDb: "The Vamps – Last Night (2014)" . 27 February 2014.
^ "Calvin Harris "Summer" (Emil Nava, dir.)" . VideoStatic. 7 April 2014.
^ "Nic Goose 'Luxury' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 14 April 2014.
^ "Kwabs 'Pray For Love' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 8 May 2014.
^ "Watch Chlöe Howl's music video for new single 'Disappointed' " . Attitude.co.uk. 16 June 2014.
^ "The Gaslight Anthem's "Get Hurt" Out Today – Best New Bands" . 12 August 2014.
^ "The Gaslight Anthem 'Rollin' And Tumblin' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 14 August 2014.
^ "Calvin Harris ft. John Newman 'Blame' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 15 September 2014.
^ "Ne-Yo ft Juicy J 'She Knows' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 9 October 2014.
^ "Calvin Harris "Slow Acid" (Emil Nava, dir.)" . VideoStatic. 15 October 2014.
^ "Calvin Harris "Open Wide" (Emil Nava, dir.)" . VideoStatic. 28 October 2014.
^ "Calvin Harris f/ Ellie Goulding "Outside" (Emil Nava, dir.)" . VideoStatic. 12 November 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2014 .
^ "Pusha T 'Lunch Money' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 5 January 2015.
^ "Haim and Calvin Harris Share Majestic "Pray to God" Video" . Pitchfork . 11 February 2015.
^ "T.I. f/ Chris Brown "Private Show" (Emil Nava, dir.)" . VideoStatic. 25 March 2015.
^ "Calvin Harris debuts How Deep Is Your Love video starring Gigi Hadid" . Official Charts Company. 6 August 2015.
^ "Ellie Goulding 'On My Mind' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 29 September 2015.
^ "Rudimental feat. Ed Sheeran 'Lay It All On Me' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 11 November 2015.
^ "Florrie 'Real Love' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 8 February 2016.
^ Spinnin' Records upload, published on 24 February 2016: BURNS – Beauty Queen (Official Music Video) on YouTube
^ "Watch the Dreamy New Music Video For Ruth B's "Lost Boy" " . Teen Vogue. 9 May 2016.
^ "Rihanna and Calvin Harris Share "This Is What You Came For" Video: Watch" . Pitchfork . 17 June 2016.
^ "Dizzee Rascal "Hype" (Emil Nava, dir.)" . VideoStatic. 13 July 2016.
^ "WSTRN 'A List' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 22 August 2016.
^ "Ellie Goulding: il nuovo singolo 'Still Falling For You' " (in Italian). TV Sorrisi e Canzoni. 27 August 2016.
^ "Watch Calvin Harris Stare Down Virtual Breakup in 'My Way' Video" . Rolling Stone . 28 October 2016.
^ "Louisa Johnson 'So Good' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 10 November 2016.
^ "Tinie Tempah ft. Nea 'Chasing Flies' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 5 April 2017.
^ "Jennifer Hudson 'Remember Me' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 19 April 2017.
^ "Camila Cabello "Crying in the Club" (Emil Nava, dir.)" . VideoStatic. 19 May 2017.
^ "Tremblay Magazine – Official Site – Jack & Jack Feature" . 6 August 2017.
^ "Katy Perry, Calvin Harris, Pharrell vibe on the beach in 'Feels' video" . USA Today . 27 June 2017.
^ "Julia Michaels "Uh Huh" (Emil Nava, dir.)" . VideoStatic. 25 July 2017.
^ "PRETTYMUCH 'Would You Mind' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 25 September 2017.
^ "Pop duo Jack & Jack ft. Olivia O'Brien release single, "Beg" – CWs Place" . 15 November 2017.
^ "L Devine 'Growing Pains' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 21 November 2017.
^ "Post Malone ft. 21 Savage 'Rockstar' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 23 November 2017.
^ "PRETTYMUCH ft. French Montana 'No More' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 15 December 2017.
^ Pop Scoop!: "Warner's L Devine unveils video for Like You Like That, directed by MTV VMA & BRITs Winner Emil Nava – Pop Scoop! – Music News" . 9 February 2018.
^ L Devine upload: L Devine – Like You Like That (Official Video) on YouTube
^ "Calvin Harris ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR 'Nuh Ready Nuh Ready' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 9 February 2018.
^ "Ed Sheeran 'Happier' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 30 April 2018.
^ "Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa 'One Kiss' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 3 May 2018.
^ "Rae Sremmurd Turn Up With Maluma and BURNS in "Hands on Me" Video" . Upcoming100. 15 May 2018.
^ "Folly Rae 'Karma Club' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 23 July 2018.
^ "Calvin Harris, Sam Smith 'Promises' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 10 September 2018.
^ "L Devine 'Peer Pressure' by Emil Nava" . Promo News. 11 September 2018.
^ L Devine – Can't Be You (Official Video) on YouTube
^ "L Devine provides pristine pop on glowing new offering "Nervous" " . The Line of Best Fit. 26 October 2018.
^ "L Devine Shares New Short Film 'Peer Pressure' " . Clash Magazine. 16 November 2018.
^ "Calvin Harris, Rag'n'Bone Man – Giant (Official Video)" . YouTube. 25 January 2019.
^ "Normani & 6LACK – Waves (Official Video)" . YouTube. 13 February 2019.
^ "Normani and 6lack Share Intergalactic Video for "Waves" " . Complex. 12 February 2019.
^ "FLETCHER Premiere New Music Video for "Undrunk" " . pm studio world wide music news. 14 February 2019.
^ "Fletcher Releases Heartbreaking "If You're Gonna Lie" " . Blast out your Stereo. 26 April 2019.
^ "FLETCHER Premieres New Song "If You're Gonna Lie" " . pm studio world wide music news. 27 April 2019.
^ "Ed Sheeran + Justin Bieber 'I Don't Care' by Emil Nava" . Promonews. 20 May 2019.
^ "Lewis Capaldi 'Bruises' by Emil Nava" . Promonews. 31 October 2019.
^ "Khalid - Talk (Official Video)" . YouTube . 11 March 2019.
^ "Rico Nasty's Animated Avatar Sultry Serenades Out of an iPhone in Vivid Video" . Little Black Book . 26 August 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2020 .
^ "Ava Max with official video for "My Head & My Heart" " . 25 February 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2021 .
^ Bardsley, Miranda (16 June 2023). "Little Mix's Leigh-Anne launches solo career with Don't Say Love" . Music Week . Retrieved 23 June 2023 .