Wayne Isham

Master of the music video medium, Wayne Isham was born in 1958 in Bakersfield, California, USA. Active since the early 1980s, he is best known for his work in rock and pop music videos, directing iconic visuals for artists such as Metallica, Bon Jovi, and Michael Jackson, with his video for Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" winning the MTV Video Music Award for Best Stage Performance. Isham's authorial style is characterized by high-energy, cinematic visuals that perfectly compliment the rhythm and tone of the music. Wayne Isham, a man who has the ability to transform a song into a visual spectacle, truly embodies the essence of rock and roll filmmaking.