Meiert Avis facts for kids

Meiert Avis is an Irish director known for making many popular music videos and television commercials. He has also directed films. He started his career in the 1980s and has worked with some of the biggest names in music and advertising.

What Meiert Avis Does

Meiert Avis is a director. This means he is in charge of how a video or film looks and feels. He guides the actors, chooses the camera angles, and makes sure the story is told clearly.

Working with Music Stars

Meiert Avis has directed music videos for many famous artists. Some of these include U2, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Avril Lavigne, Paramore, and Ariana Grande. His videos help fans connect with the music and the artists.

Directing Commercials

Besides music videos, Meiert Avis also directs TV commercials. He has created ads for well-known companies like Toyota, Lexus, and Pioneer. These commercials help companies show their products to many people.

Awards and Recognition

Meiert Avis has won several important awards for his work.

Grammy and MTV Awards

He won a Grammy Award for U2's music video "Where The Streets Have No Name." He also received MTV Music Video Awards for U2's "With or Without You" and for "Risky" by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Iggy Pop. These awards show that his videos are considered some of the best.

Other Major Awards

His work has also been recognized internationally. He won the Grand Clio, which is a top award for advertising. He also received the Cannes Gold Lion, another very respected award in the advertising world.

Meiert Avis's Creative Works

Meiert Avis has directed a large number of music videos, commercials, and films throughout his career.

Music Videos Directed by Meiert Avis

Meiert Avis has directed videos for a wide range of artists. Here are some of the notable ones:

• U2 – "I Will Follow" (1980)
• U2 – "Gloria" (1981)
• U2 – "New Year's Day" (1983)
• The Waterboys – "The Whole of the Moon" (1985)
• Clannad featuring Bono – "In a Lifetime" (1985)
• Bruce Springsteen – "Brilliant Disguise" (1987)
• U2 – "With or Without You" (1987)
• U2 – "Where the Streets Have No Name" (1987)
• Patti Smith – "People Have the Power" (1988)
• U2 – "All I Want Is You" (1989)
• Van Halen – "Top of the World" (1991)
• Bob Dylan – "Series of Dreams" (1991)
• Scorpions – "Send Me an Angel" (1991)
• Bruce Springsteen – "Human Touch" (1992)
• Bonnie Raitt – "Love Sneakin' Up On You" (1994)
• Audioslave – "Like a Stone" (2002)
• Michelle Branch – "Are You Happy Now?" (2003)
• Matchbox Twenty – "Unwell" (2003)
• Jennifer Lopez – "Baby I Love U!" (2003)
• Josh Groban – "You Raise Me Up" (2003)
• Avril Lavigne – "My Happy Ending" (2004)
• Alanis Morissette – "Everything" (2004)
• New Found Glory – "All Downhill from Here" (2004)
• Counting Crows – "Accidentally in Love" (for Shrek 2) (2004)
• HIM – "Wings of a Butterfly" (2005)
• P.O.D. – "Goodbye for Now" (2006)
• Papa Roach – "Forever" (2007)
• Take That – "Greatest Day" (2008)
• New Kids on the Block – "2 in the Morning" (2009)
• Rise Against – "Hero of War" (2009)
• Flyleaf – "Again" (2009)
• Paramore – "Brick by Boring Brick" (2009)
• Boys Like Girls featuring Taylor Swift – "Two Is Better Than One" (2009)
• The Pretty Reckless – "Make Me Wanna Die" (2010)
• Evanescence – "What You Want" (2011)
• Bush – "The Sound of Winter" (2011)

Commercials Directed by Meiert Avis

He has also directed commercials for many well-known brands:

• Lexus – Tach
• Toyota – Tank of Gas
• Pioneer – Bridge
• Adidas – Runner
• ESPN – Three Act Play
• SeaWorld – Lost at Sea
• Coca-Cola – Orchestra
• Pontiac – Scream

Films Directed by Meiert Avis

Meiert Avis has directed two films:

• Far from Home (1989)
• Undiscovered (2005)