Birthday video ideas: Popular birthday movies to gift to friends, family, and loved ones.
Here are some ideas for birthday videos!
Of course presents and parties are great, but getting a surprise video on your birthday is truly special.
Knowing that everyone gathered to celebrate you and worked hard to make something together can be so moving that it brings many people to tears.
So in this article, we’ve collected a variety of video examples to inspire anyone who wants to give a “birthday video” as a gift.
There are now apps that make video editing easy, so try making one while taking advantage of those tools.
Let’s celebrate your loved one’s birthday to the fullest!
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Birthday video ideas: Popular birthday movies to gift friends, family, and loved ones (21–30)
Letter Song Movie
If you have a friend who does music and is good at composing, a letter-song movie is a great idea.
A song whose lyrics and melody are written like a letter just for that person will likely become an unforgettable, cherished track.
If you’re writing a letter-song for a friend, it might be a good idea to casually research things like what they were like when they were little.
Hand-drawn illustration birthday movie
It’s a birthday movie that shows a pure white screen where messages and illustrations are drawn, just as they are, turned into a video.
Because the drawing process is shown as-is, it really strengthens the feeling that they worked hard to make it just to celebrate me.
The simple, unadorned illustrations also leave a good impression.
A memory movie with friends
How about taking all those casual everyday clips on your phone, stitching them together, and making a “memory movie” to give as a gift? You might wonder why you even filmed some of them, but once you edit and connect those bits, they somehow come together nicely.
Instead of shooting something special just for this, pack it with ordinary, everyday moments.
Pick a song the recipient loves for the background music and really make it pop!
Music video-style movie
A music video-style clip for a friend’s birthday can be a wonderful idea.
You could use a song about birthdays, or choose one of their favorite tracks—they’re sure to love it.
If you plan out the direction and choreography for each scene of the song, and think through costumes and camera angles, you’ll feel like an MV director, and the process itself will make you happy too.
Message videos from everyone
A video message from friends makes you so happy, doesn’t it? You might even get to see expressions from your friends that you don’t normally see! Another great point is that, unlike letters that fade over time, videos can be kept as data forever.
Generally, you receive the video as a surprise.
Along with the surprise, realizing that everyone spent their time and did all this for you without you even knowing makes the joy double!
A Terrace House–style reality show birthday video
Let’s celebrate a birthday with a video in the style of Terrace House’s character introductions! Of course, the BGM will be the show’s theme song, Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”! Include an introduction of the birthday person, along with scenes showing the planning of the surprise video.
In the second half, switch the BGM and reveal the surprise video you discussed: birthday messages from friends! This will definitely be a tear-jerker!
fully animated movie
This is a birthday movie featuring full-fledged animation.
The gap between the upbeat, danceable BGM and the laid-back dance performed by the soft, cuddly tanuki is utterly charming—you can’t help but watch it over and over.
It’s amazing to think someone would make a movie like this just for you, isn’t it?
A birthday movie where everyone sings one song together
If you want to celebrate with lots of members, this is recommended.
Let’s gift a video where everyone sings a little bit of one song.
Even if you’re not confident in your singing, it’s fine to just sing one phrase.
You can use a karaoke track, sing along with the original track, or go a cappella.
It could also be fun to have teachers, siblings, and other family members join in.
Birthday video using Mario
Super Mario has become such a household name that it’s no exaggeration to call him a national character.
He’s a beloved character known by everyone from adults to children.
His movements are comical, and he’s cute and a little funny—perfect for surprise videos.
Put on Mario’s trademark mustache, a red shirt and hat, and denim overalls.
If you have more performers, have someone play Luigi too! Whether you go live-action or use compositing, it’s sure to be a hit and make a video everyone will enjoy!
From an older brother to his younger sister. A birthday video of a close-knit brother and sister.
This is a birthday video from a loving big brother to his little sister! For older brothers and sisters, younger siblings are truly precious.
Even when you’re close, you sometimes fight—maybe even fight all the time—but no matter what happens day to day, that love doesn’t change.
Here’s a warm message from big brothers and sisters to their beloved younger siblings.
Let’s pack the video with all the photos we’ve taken over the years.