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Marc Klasfeld is an American music video director.[1] He has directed over two hundred music videos for artists such as Slipknot, Sum 41, Katy Perry, Jay-Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Britney Spears, Kid Rock, Michael Bublé, Nelly, Foo Fighters, Kelly Clarkson, Charli XCX, Little Mix, Nick Jonas, Twenty One Pilots, Avril Lavigne, Aerosmith, Charlie Puth and many others with multiple award wins and nominations.

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His hit video for Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth's "See You Again"[2] is currently the 2nd-most-viewed video on YouTube at 3 billion views, surpassing Psy's "Gangnam Style" on July 10, 2017, but later surpassed by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's "Despacito" on August 4, 2017.[3] He is also the founder of Rockhard, a music video production company that has produced videos for Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, LMFAO, Britney Spears, Aerosmith, Prince, Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland, Jessie J, Pixie Lott, Adam Lambert, and Big Time Rush among others.

He is also a director of television commercials for Target, Nike, NFL, NBA, Motorola, Reebok, Cartoon Network and Hummer. His best-known commercial work is for Justin Timberlake's Target campaign, ESPN's This is SportsCenter campaign, Hammer Pants Dance for the A&E Network's reality show Hammertime,[4] Avril Lavigne's Canon campaigns and Smirnoff's Green Tea Partay viral video sung by Sebastian Siegel.[citation needed]

On March 29, 2010, Klasfeld released a comedic video of an elementary school reenactment of the Al Pacino film Scarface, entitled "Scarface School Play". It was shown on CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC and Fox News.[4]

Klasfeld is currently directing Do Not Enter, a horror thriller film based on David Morrell's novel Creepers.[5] On July 11, 2022, it was announced that Lionsgate and Suretone Pictures would co-finance the film, then titled Creepers.[6] On July 29, 2022, it was announced that Jake Manley, Adeline Rudolph in her film debut, Francesca Reale, Laurence O'Fuarain, Nicholas Hamilton, Javier Botet, and Skylan Brooks were cast in the film.[7] In August 2022, it was announced that Shane Paul McGhie replaced Brooks and that filming occurred in Bulgaria.[8]

Partial videography

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Klasfeld on set
Year Artist Video
1994 Eric Roberson "The Moon"[9]
1997 Born Jamericans "Yardcore"[10]
Jeru the Damaja "Me or the Papes"
Kim English "Learn 2 Luv"
Three 6 Mafia "Tear da Club Up '97"
Dead Prez "Food, Clothes & Shelter"
1998 Juvenile "Ha"
Canibus "I Honor U"
Shaggy "Luv Me, Luv Me"
1999 Juvenile "Follow Me Now"
B.G. "Cash Money Is An Army"
Clipse "The Funeral"
8Ball & MJG "We Started This"
Rakim "When I B On Tha Mic"
Kottonmouth Kings "Bump"
2000 Cam'ron "My Hood"
"What Means the World to You"
Dope "Everything Sucks"
Nelly "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)"[11]
Shyne "Bad Boyz"
"That's Gangsta"
Hed PE "Bartender"
Insane Clown Posse "Let's Go All the Way"
"Tilt-a-Whirl"
Cuban Link "Why Me?"
Dave Hollister "One Woman Man"
Sticky Fingaz "Get It Up"
Shade Sheist "Where I Wanna Be"
2001 Dirty "Hit da Floe"
Musiq Soulchild "Love"
St. Lunatics "Midwest Swing"
Alien Ant Farm "Smooth Criminal"
"Movies"
Jay Z "Girls, Girls, Girls"
Ludacris "Area Codes"
Nelly "Batter Up"
"Ride wit Me"
Bad Ronald "Let's Begin"
D12 "Fight Music"
*NSYNC "Girlfriend"
Saliva "Click Click Boom"
Bubba Sparxxx "Ugly"
Sum 41 "Fat Lip"
"In Too Deep"
2002 3 Doors Down "When I'm Gone"[12]
Bon Jovi "Misunderstood"
Vanessa Carlton "A Thousand Miles"
"Ordinary Day"
Jermaine Dupri & Ludacris "Welcome to Atlanta"
Floetry "Floetic"
Enrique Iglesias "Don't Turn Off the Lights" (Unreleased Version)
Handsome Devil "Makin' Money"
Ms. Jade "Ching Ching"
*NSYNC & Nelly "Girlfriend" (The Neptunes Remix)
Pastor Troy "Are We Cuttin'"
Scarface "On My Block"
Sum 41 "It's What We're All About"
"Still Waiting"
"The Hell Song"
Tom Jones "International"
2003 Alien Ant Farm "These Days"
"Glow"
Bon Jovi "All About Lovin' You"
Boomkat "The Wreckoning"
Foo Fighters "Times Like These" (Second Version)
Hot Action Cop "Fever for the Flava"
Jewel "Intuition"
Michelle Branch "Breathe"
Thursday "War All the Time"
2004 Destiny's Child "Lose My Breath"
Sum 41 "We're All to Blame"
Slipknot "Vermilion Pt. 2"
2005 Backstreet Boys "Just Want You to Know"
Shinedown "Save Me"
Simple Plan "Untitled (How Could This Happen to Me?)"[13]
Bloodhound Gang "Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo"[14]
Avenged Sevenfold "Bat Country"[15]
Simple Plan "Crazy"
Juvenile "Rodeo"[16]
2006 Ashley Parker Angel "Let U Go"
DMX "Lord Give Me a Sign"
Gnarls Barkley "Smiley Faces" (Banned Version)
Kelis "Bossy"[17]
"Blindfold Me"
Nerina Pallot "Everybody's Gone to War"
Taking Back Sunday "MakeDamnSure"[18]
2007 Shop Boyz "Party Like a Rockstar"[19]
Chamillionaire & Slick Rick "Hip Hop Police"/"Evening News"[20]
Vanessa Carlton "Nolita Fairytale"[21]
Kelis "Lil Star"
The Last Goodnight "Pictures of You"
Avril Lavigne "When You're Gone"
Musiq Soulchild "Teachme"
Sum 41 "Underclass Hero"
2008 Vanessa Carlton "Hands on Me"
Coheed and Cambria "Feathers"[22]
Against Me! "Stop!"[23]
Electrik Red "Drink in My Car"
Low vs Diamond "Heart Attack"[24]
Margot & the Nuclear So and So's "As Tall as Cliffs"[25]
The Script "The Man Who Can't Be Moved"
Young Jeezy "Crazy World"
2009 Nerina Pallot "Real Late Starter"
3OH!3 & Katy Perry "Starstrukk"[26]
Jadakiss "Can't Stop Me"
Orianthi "According to You"
2010 Against Me! "I Was a Teenage Anarchist"[27]
Asher Roth "G.R.I.N.D (Get Ready It's a New Day)"
Biffy Clyro "Bubbles"
Sky Ferreira "Obsession"[28]
Nelly "Move That Body"[29]
Far East Movement ft. Ryan Tedder "Rocketeer"[30]
James Blunt "So Far Gone"[31]
Flo Rida "Club Can't Handle Me"
Kid Rock "Born Free"
Nipsey Hussle "Feelin' Myself"
2011 The Wombats "Anti-D"[32]
Katy Perry "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)"[33]
Rise Against "Make It Stop (September's Children)"[34]
Red Hot Chili Peppers "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie"[35]
Red Hot Chili Peppers "Monarchy of Roses"[36]
Allstar Weekend "Not Your Birthday"
Big Time Rush "If I Ruled the Earth"
"Music Sounds Better with U"
Greyson Chance "Unfriend You"
Pixie Lott "All About Tonight"
Nelly "Gone"
Rise Against "Satellite"
China Anne McClain "Calling All the Monsters"
Bella Thorne & Zendaya "Watch Me"
2012 Cash Out "Big Booty"[37] (unreleased)
Flo Rida "I Cry"
"Whistle"
fun. ft. Janelle Monáe "We Are Young"[38]
The-Dream "Roc"[39]
Rita Ora "How We Do (Party)"
Brit Smith "Karma's a Bitch"
Gym Class Heroes ft. Ryan Tedder "The Fighter"[40]
Train "50 Ways to Say Goodbye"[41]
Red Hot Chili Peppers "Brendan's Death Song"[42]
Youngblood Hawke "We Come Running"[43]
Aerosmith "What Could Have Been Love"[44]
T.I. & Lil Wayne "Ball"[45]
CeeLo Green & The Muppets "All I Need Is Love"[46]
Bella Thorne & Zendaya "Fashion Is My Kryptonite"
Xia Junsu "Uncommitted"
Timbaland & Ne-Yo "Hands in the Air"
2013 Michael Bublé "It's a Beautiful Day"[47]
Jonas Brothers "Pom Poms"[48]
Florida Georgia Line & Nelly "Cruise (Remix)"[49]
T.I. & CeeLo Green "Hello"[50]
Mayer Hawthorne "Her Favorite Song"[51]
Britney Spears "Ooh La La"[52]
2 Chainz "Used 2"
Robbie Williams "Go Gentle"[53]
Icona Pop "Just Another Night"[54]
2014 Foxes "Let Go for Tonight"[55]
Florida Georgia Line & Luke Bryan "This Is How We Roll"[56]
Katy Perry "Birthday"[57]
David Guetta "Lovers on the Sun"[58]
Charli XCX "Break The Rules"[59]
SomeKindaWonderful "Reverse"[60]
Florida Georgia Line "Sun Daze"
Tokio Hotel "Love Who Loves You Back"
Azealia Banks "Chasing Time"[61]
2015 Kelly Clarkson "Heartbeat Song"[62]
Florida Georgia Line "Sippin' on Fire"[63]
Wiz Khalifa & Charlie Puth "See You Again"[64]
Twenty One Pilots "Tear in My Heart"[65]
Kacey Musgraves "Biscuits"[66]
Silentó "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)"[67]
A Great Big World "Hold Each Other"[68]
Andy Grammer "Good to Be Alive (Hallelujah)"[69]
Charlie Puth & Meghan Trainor "Marvin Gaye"
Jesse & Joy & Alejandro Sanz "No Soy Una de Esas"
2016 Awolnation "Woman Woman"[70]
Fitz and the Tantrums "HandClap"[71]
Nick Jonas "Under You"[72]
Magic! "Red Dress"[73]
Sum 41 "Fake My Own Death"[74]
Tiësto ft. John Legend "Summer Nights"[75]
The Head and the Heart "All We Ever Knew"[76]
Frances "Say It Again"[77]
Biffy Clyro "Howl" [78]
Maite Perroni "Adicta"
2017 Romeo Santos "Héroe Favorito"[79]
Highly Suspect "My Name Is Human"[80]
Lukas Graham "Drunk in the Morning"[81]
Little Mix feat. Machine Gun Kelly "No More Sad Songs"[82]
DNCE feat. Nicki Minaj "Kissing Strangers"[83]
Beartooth "Sick of Me"[84]
Olly Murs x Louisa Johnson "Unpredictable"[85]
Kid Rock "Po-Dunk"[86]
CNCO & Little Mix "Reggaetón Lento (Remix)"
Sia "Santa's Coming for Us"[87]
2018 James Bay "Wild Love"[88]
Liam Payne and J Balvin "Familiar"[89]
Nevada feat. Loote "Don't Call Me"
Eros Ramazzotti "Per le strade una canzone"
Little Mix feat. Nicki Minaj "Woman Like Me"[90]
JoJo Siwa "Dream"
Jessie J "Queen"
2019 AMMF "High Hopes"
Mabel "Mad Love"
Noah Kahan "Mess"
JoJo Siwa "Celebrate" & "BOP"
Yella Beezy "Rich MF"[91]
Las Villa "Nadita"
Emma Bunton "Please Don't Stop"
Evan Konrad "Come On Snake, Let's Rattle"
JoJo Siwa "World Wide Party"
Akon/Becky G "Cómo No"[92]
Bon Jovi "Limitless & Beautiful Day"
Disney "Just Gotta Rewind"
Yo Gotti "Pose"
Ozzy Osbourne "Straight to Hell"[93]
Ded "Sex Sells"
2020 JoJo Siwa "WWP Remix" & "Nonstop"
Ozzy Osbourne "Scary Little Green Men"
Mattel Cave Club
JoJo "Man"[94]
DED "A Mannequin Idol (Lullaby)"[95]
AJ Mitchell "Unstoppable"[96]
Lukas Graham "Share That Love"[97]
2021 The Offspring "Let the Bad Times Roll"[98]
Idina Menzel "Dream Girl (Nile Rodgers Remix)"[99]
Rick Ross ft. 21 Savage & Jazmine Sullivan "Outlawz"[100]
2022 MGK ft. Bring Me the Horizon "Maybe"[101]
Pierce the Veil "Emergency Contact"
2023 Limp Bizkit "Out of Style"[102]
Tori Kelly "Missin U"
Pierce the Veil "12 Fractures"
2024 Tori Kelly "Thing U Do"
JoJo Siwa "Karma"
JoJo Siwa "Guilty Pleasure"
Kiki Kramer "relevant"
2025 JoJo Siwa "Choose UR Fighter"
The Offspring "Ok, But This Is The Last Time"
as1one "Stranger"
Sun Room "Jackknife"
Pierce the Veil "Karma Police"

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Marc Klasfeld is an American music video director and filmmaker renowned for helming over 200 videos for prominent artists across genres including pop, hip-hop, and rock. Throughout his career, Klasfeld has collaborated with high-profile musicians such as , , , , Prince, , , , and Fun., producing visually distinctive clips that often blend humor, narrative depth, and high production values. Notable works include 's "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" (2011), Fun. featuring Janelle Monáe's "" (2012), and featuring Charlie Puth's "" (2015), the latter amassing over 5.5 billion views on . In addition to music videos, he has directed commercials for brands like Sprint and Target, as well as independent films and documentaries. Klasfeld founded Rockhard Films, a specializing in music videos that has supported projects for artists including , , and . In 2025, he directed the supernatural horror thriller Do Not Enter, backed by Lionsgate and adapted from Morrell's novel Creepers. The film follows urban explorers uncovering hidden treasures in a haunted hotel, only to confront rival treasure hunters and malevolent entities, starring , , and .

Early life and education

Childhood and influences

Marc Klasfeld was born in the United States, though specific details about his birth date and early family background remain private and unconfirmed in public records. Little documented information exists regarding his pre-adolescent years. In a 2000 profile, Klasfeld identified as his biggest influence, highlighting the shock jock's provocative and boundary-pushing style as a key factor in his approach to media production during his youth. These encounters with dynamic audiovisual content during adolescence fueled amateur creative experiments, though specifics about such pursuits are not detailed in available sources. This foundation prompted Klasfeld to seek formal training at .

Formal education

Marc Klasfeld attended the Tisch School of the Arts, where he earned a in Film and Television in 1993. During his time at NYU, Klasfeld developed a strong passion for as an form through exposure to visual storytelling, influenced by the innovative works of contemporary directors he studied. He was particularly inspired by the groundbreaking of , , Mark Bayer, , , and , whose styles shaped his approach to directing. This exposure at film school honed his skills in visual storytelling and narrative techniques essential for production.

Career

Entry into music videos

After graduating from , Marc Klasfeld entered the music video industry in the mid-1990s, initially focusing on rap and hip-hop projects that showcased gritty, street-level aesthetics. His early work included directing videos for artists like Juvenile, with the 1998 clip for "Ha" capturing raw urban energy in New Orleans' through authentic, documentary-style visuals. These smaller-scale productions, often produced on limited budgets, helped him build technical proficiency in fast-paced shooting and narrative storytelling, transitioning from potential assistant roles to lead director positions. By the early 2000s, Klasfeld expanded into punk and rock genres, directing breakthrough videos that established his reputation among diverse artists. Notable early efforts include Sum 41's "Fat Lip" in 2001, a high-energy featuring in a chaotic junkyard setting with cameos from skateboarders and punk icons, blending humor and rebellion to match the song's irreverent tone. He also helmed Slipknot's "Vermillion Pt. 2" in 2004, employing intense, shadowy visuals and psychological tension to complement the nu-metal band's dark themes, further diversifying his portfolio beyond rap. Other projects, such as Alien Ant Farm's "Movies" in 2001, incorporated guerrilla-style stunts and playful homages, like recreating Michael Jackson's "," which amplified buzz through innovative, low-fi production. Klasfeld's directing style evolved during this period to fuse humor, structured narratives, and high-energy visuals, particularly suited to the raw aggression of rock and the street authenticity of rap. This approach, honed on over a dozen early videos, attracted a wide range of acts and laid the groundwork for his prolific output. By the , he had directed more than 200 music videos, with these initial breakthrough projects—such as those for and Slipknot—proving pivotal in securing collaborations across genres.

Expansion to films and other media

Following his established success in music videos, Marc Klasfeld expanded his directorial portfolio into , documentaries, television, commercials, and viral content, leveraging his visual storytelling expertise across diverse formats. Klasfeld made his directorial debut with The L.A. Riot Spectacular in 2005, a he also wrote, which lampoons the through a mock game-show lens featuring participants like police officers and looters competing for prizes. The film starred as the narrator and included actors such as and , blending dark humor with on racial tensions and media . Premiering at the , it highlighted Klasfeld's transition from concise video narratives to longer-form . In 2007, Klasfeld directed the documentary Bears, which explores the "bear" within the gay community—characterized by hairy, masculine men who embrace a rugged, non-effeminate identity—by following contestants at the annual International Mr. contest in . The film captures intimate moments of camaraderie, competition, and self-expression among participants from diverse backgrounds, including international entrants, while addressing themes of and subcultural evolution. It premiered at LGBTQ+ film festivals like Frameline and Outfest, receiving praise for its candid portrayal without sensationalism. Klasfeld contributed to television by directing the episode "See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil" of the HBO series Oz in 2003, the second of its sixth season, which delves into prison politics, , and ironic twists involving inmates and a visiting mayor. This marked one of his early forays into episodic , building on his music video pacing for tense, character-driven scenes. He also helmed short-form content, including episodes of MTV's Making the Video in 2001, which provided looks at productions. Beyond scripted and documentary work, Klasfeld directed numerous commercials for major brands, such as Justin Timberlake's Target campaign promoting "superfans" and ESPN's This is SportsCenter spots, infusing high-energy visuals akin to his video style. He ventured into independent films and viral content, notably creating the 2010 short Scarface School Play, a satirical recreation of key scenes from the 1983 film Scarface using professional child actors in an elementary school production setting, which amassed millions of views online and sparked debates on media influence and youth exposure to violence. Produced under his Rockhard Films banner, the piece was designed as a commentary on cultural pervasiveness rather than an actual school event. In 2025, Klasfeld returned to feature films with Do Not Enter, a supernatural horror thriller he directed, adapting David Morrell's 2005 novel Creepers about urban explorers uncovering deadly secrets in an abandoned haunted by otherworldly entities. Written by Stephen Susco, Spencer Mandel, and Dikega Hadnot, the film stars , , , and others, in a horror style blending narrative and found-footage-inspired elements, emphasizing claustrophobic tension and genre tropes like rival explorer groups and mythical guardians. Distributed by Lionsgate, it represents Klasfeld's expansion into horror, contrasting his earlier satirical and efforts.

Production company founding

In the mid-1990s, Marc Klasfeld founded Rockhard Films in New York as a specializing in music videos, initially focusing on hip-hop artists to support his burgeoning directing career. The company grew significantly over the subsequent decades, handling over 200 projects that bolstered Klasfeld's roles as both director and producer. This expansion allowed the company to collaborate with high-profile artists, producing videos for acts such as , , and , which helped solidify its reputation in the music video industry. By the 2010s, Rockhard Films had evolved beyond music videos to include commercials for brands like Target and Sprint, as well as films and documentaries, reflecting Klasfeld's broadening creative pursuits. This diversification positioned the company as a versatile production entity based in Los Angeles.

Notable works

Key music videos

Marc Klasfeld has directed numerous influential music videos that span multiple genres, showcasing his ability to blend narrative storytelling with high-energy visuals. Among his most landmark works is the 2015 video for Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again" featuring Charlie Puth, a poignant tribute to the late actor Paul Walker from the Furious 7 soundtrack. The video, which intercuts emotional performance scenes with clips from the film, has amassed over 6.84 billion views on YouTube as of November 2025, making it one of the platform's most-watched videos ever. In the pop realm, Klasfeld's 2011 direction of Katy Perry's "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" captures a chaotic, nostalgic party narrative through the lens of a hungover morning-after regret, complete with celebrity cameos from , , and portraying Perry's alter ego Kathy Beth Terry. This video, part of Perry's Teenage Dream era, contributed to the album's record-breaking five number-one singles and became a cultural touchstone for millennial party anthems. Klasfeld also helmed the 2011 video for fun.'s "" featuring , an emotionally charged piece depicting a bar fight and tender reconciliation that mirrors the song's themes of youthful vulnerability and resilience. The video played a pivotal role in propelling the band to mainstream success, with the track topping the for six weeks and the video surpassing 1.29 billion views as of November 2025. Earlier in his career, Klasfeld directed the 2001 video for Sum 41's "," a skate-punk staple that humorously portrays through scenes of mischief and family dysfunction, helping establish the band's breakthrough in the early 2000s scene. Klasfeld's portfolio extends to hip-hop and R&B with Jay-Z's 2001 "," a stylish montage celebrating diverse women that aligns with the track's playful sampling of classic soul. In pop, he directed ' 2013 "Ooh La La" for the Smurfs 2 soundtrack, featuring whimsical animated elements and Spears' family cameos. For rock acts, his work includes ' 2011 "Monarchy of Roses" and 2012 "," both emphasizing the band's raw energy, as well as the U.S. version of ' 2003 "Times Like These," a live-performance hybrid that captures post-9/11 themes of unity. More recently, he directed Sia's 2017 holiday video "," a festive ensemble piece starring and , as well as Limp Bizkit's "Out of Style" (2023), a cinematic video co-directed with , and JoJo Siwa's "Karma" (2024). Throughout these projects, Klasfeld demonstrates versatility, seamlessly adapting from the introspective rock narratives of and to the vibrant pop spectacles of and Sia, and the streetwise flair of .

Films and documentaries

Marc Klasfeld expanded his directorial portfolio beyond music videos into feature films and documentaries, showcasing a range of genres from to intimate cultural exploration and horror. His debut feature, The L.A. Riot Spectacular (2005), is a comedy that lampoons the and the Rodney King trial through musical numbers and sketches. Written and directed by Klasfeld, the film features a notable cast including as a fictionalized , as a pimp, and in a lead role, blending dark humor with on racial tensions and media . Produced under Klasfeld's Rockhard Films banner, it premiered at film festivals but received mixed reviews for its bold, irreverent approach. In 2007, Klasfeld directed and wrote the documentary Bears, which delves into the "bear" within the LGBTQ+ community—characterized by larger, hirsute who embrace hyper-masculine and reject effeminate . The follows six contestants preparing for and competing in the 2004 International Mr. Bear Contest in , capturing the camaraderie, pageantry, and personal stories of participants from diverse backgrounds, including international entrants from and . Drawing stylistic inspiration from competition docs like Spellbound, Bears highlights the event's raffle sales, performances, and "boots to balls" fundraising antics, earning praise for its affectionate, non-judgmental portrayal of a vibrant niche community. Screened at festivals such as Frameline and Outfest, it underscores Klasfeld's ability to humanize s with humor and empathy. Klasfeld's directorial range culminated in the 2025 horror thriller Do Not Enter, his second narrative feature, which explores the perils of in a supposedly abandoned haunted by entities. Directed by Klasfeld and adapted from David Morrell's novel Creepers, the screenplay by Stephen Susco, Spencer Mandel, and Dikega Hadnot centers on a group of thrill-seeking "Creepers" who livestream their adventure, only to encounter a malevolent otherworldly presence and a rival team hunting for hidden treasures. Produced by Lionsgate and Suretone Pictures, the film builds tension through found-footage elements and escalating paranormal encounters, marking Klasfeld's shift toward genre with high-stakes . As of November 2025, Do Not Enter remains slated for theatrical distribution, positioning it as a timely entry in the urban horror subgenre. Earlier in his career, Klasfeld contributed to television by directing episodes of the HBO prison drama Oz, including Season 6's "See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil" (2003), which weaves sensory deprivation themes into the series' gritty narrative of inmate life and institutional politics. He also helmed segments of MTV's Making the Video series in 2001, offering behind-the-scenes insights into production processes, though these works align more closely with his music video expertise. These projects, alongside shorts like the viral parody Scarface: The School Play (2010), illustrate Klasfeld's versatility in blending narrative fiction, documentary realism, and experimental formats across media.

Awards and recognition

Music video accolades

Marc Klasfeld has received multiple nominations for his music video direction at the MTV Video Music Awards, highlighting his impact in the rock and alternative genres. In 2003, he was nominated for Best Direction in a Video for Sum 41's "The Hell Song," which featured innovative puppetry and satire to depict a chaotic awards show. His work on Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth's "See You Again" earned two MTV VMA nominations in 2015: Best Collaboration and Best Hip-Hop Video, reflecting the video's emotional tribute to Paul Walker and its role in the Furious 7 soundtrack. Klasfeld's contributions to country music videos have also garnered recognition from major awards bodies. For Kacey Musgraves' "Biscuits" in 2016, he received a for of the Year at the , praising the clip's rustic, humorous portrayal of Southern life. Similarly, the video was nominated for the same category at the 2015 , underscoring its blend of visual storytelling and thematic depth. In the pop realm, Klasfeld's direction of Katy Perry's "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" won Favorite at the 2012 , celebrated for its nostalgic '80s throwback and star-studded cameos that captured teenage escapism. Earlier, at the 2002 iHeartRadio MuchMusic Video Awards, his direction of Sum 41's "In Too Deep" won MuchLOUD Best Rock Video, a of a diving competition featuring the band members. Videos such as featuring 's "," with over 6.8 billion views as of November 2025, stand as a for its global phenomenon status, driving widespread tributes and streams.

Broader industry honors

In 2016, New York University's Tisch School of recognized Marc Klasfeld as an alumnus when his music video for "" by featuring surpassed 2 billion views on , highlighting his contributions to visual storytelling in popular media. Industry profiles have praised Klasfeld's versatility across genres and formats, noting his ability to direct for rock acts like and hip-hop artists like while extending into commercials, television, movies, and documentaries. His work's appeal to diverse artists in rock and rap has been attributed to this adaptability, earning him worldwide acclaim beyond music videos. Klasfeld's 2010 short film "Scarface School Play," a comedic reenactment of the classic, gained viral global attention and was featured on major networks including , , ABC, , and , solidifying his reputation in digital and broadcast content. As founder and owner of Rockhard Films, Klasfeld has marked key milestones in production, overseeing videos for major artists like , , and while maintaining creative control to support emerging visions in the industry. In 2025, his directorial debut in feature with Lionsgate's horror thriller Do Not Enter—set for release in 2025—represents a significant expansion of his career into theatrical distribution with a major studio. These broader honors build on his foundational music video nominations, underscoring a career trajectory toward multifaceted media influence.

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