Hannah Lux Davis

Hannah Lux Davis is an award-winning filmmaker and music video director.

Some of Davis’ most notable achievements include her collaborations with international pop sensation Ariana Grande. Their professional relationship began in 2014 with the release of “Bang Bang,” a powerhouse collaboration featuring Grande, Nicki Minaj, and Jessie J. The music video garnered over 1 billion views and was featured in a Beats commercial. Davis also directed Grande’s iconic “Thank U, Next” video, as well as “Don’t Call Me Angel,” the lead single for the Charlie’s Angels reboot, which featured Grande alongside Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey.

In 2020, she was nominated for an MTV Music Video Award for directing Doja Cat’s “Say So” music video. Her other music videos 5 Seconds of Summer’s “Old Me” and Demi Lovato’s “I Love Me” were nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects, respectively. Davis also directed the music video for the film Barbie (2023), Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice’s Barbie World (with Aqua).

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