The accompanying music video was filmed in Los Angeles , California in July 2011 and it was directed by Rich Lee . It features both Royce and Eminem , the former in a prison cell , finding a way to escape by discovering a way through a door compartment and a trap door on the floor of a living room , respectively . Throughout the entire visual , Mars is singing while playing an upright piano . " Lighters " was performed at the several music festivals , including the 2011 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and the Lollapalooza . The performances were met with positive reviews from music critics . " Lighters " was nominated for " International Video of the Year – Group " at the 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards and won " Most Performed Song " at the 2012 ASCAP Pop Music Awards
2012 MuchMusic Video Awards
2012 MuchMusic Video Awards
Lighters (song)