Which artist won the first Grammy Award for Best Music Video, Short Form?

Duran Duran won the first Grammy Award for Best Music Video, Short Form in 1984.

The British band won for the paired videos “Girls on Film” and “Hungry Like the Wolf” at the 26th Grammy Awards. The award recognized the growing importance of promotional music videos as a distinct part of popular music culture.

Duran Duran emerged from Birmingham, England, and became closely associated with the polished visual style of the early MTV era. “Hungry Like the Wolf” was especially important to the band’s international breakthrough.

The category was later presented under revised names, including Best Short Form Music Video. Michael Jackson, Peter Gabriel, and Dire Straits became major winners in later years, but none won the inaugural award.