NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES, LONDON and TOKYO — The Los Angeles Short Film Awards has named “Under Your Spell,” written, directed and performed by award-winning artist Sidow Sobrino, The World’s No.1 Superstar®, as Best Pop Music Video in its October 2026 competition, adding another international festival honor to his expanding music and film portfolio.
Presented under the Best Film Awards organization, the competition features judges including Netflix series producer Kotaro Sakai; BAFTA-accredited director Ornella Hawthorn Gardez; Paolo Di Maio, whose credits include the Oscar-nominated City of God; and Maxine De Vere, associated with Sexy Beast and formerly of the BBC.
Other October winners include Quinn Wolverton, Best Feature Film for James; Mary Apick, Best Feature Documentary for Jewel of the Desert; Mitsuo Kurihara, Best Indie Feature Film for Shimo-Mizuno Meeting Hall; Finise Avery, Best Short Film for Desperately Seeking Commitment; and Edward B. Kessel, Best Music Video for Not Today Billy.
“I don’t create with validation from third parties in mind, but recognition from the industry certainly feels good,” Sobrino said. “What makes it even more rewarding is seeing the fans who support my work share in these achievements. Every new milestone takes that support to greater heights, and there is always another mountain to climb.”
The supernatural dance-pop video casts Sobrino as The Supreme Sorcerer, who summons ancient forces to select an heir to his empire. Richard Sidow-Sobrino, his husband and creative collaborator, co-stars as Balthazar, the Royal Butler.
“All I know is that when we kiss and hug each other, we look at internationally recognized, award-winning individuals and remind each other there’s more where these came from,” Richard Sidow-Sobrino said.
Filmed in Laguna Beach, California, and set in Miami Beach, “Under Your Spell” expands the cinematic world of Sobrino’s album Seminal. The 145 BPM electronic dance-pop single is distributed worldwide through S & S Digital Records and The Orchard (Sony Music).
To see the complete October 2026 winners list, watch “Under Your Spell” and stream the song visit sidowsobrino.net
