About: At LFM we care about helping local artists to succeed. That's why we've created many projects and programs to cultivate local talent and gain exposure for our creative scene. All the entries in the Music Video Showcase are either by local directors or local musicians. First launched in 2005, the goal of MVS is to give both local filmmakers and musicians a chance to "rock the big screen!" The event now occurs annually as part of the Indie Memphis Film Festival, which attracts over 5,000 audience members. Cash awards for both "Best Music Video" and "Audience Choice"!
The purpose of this event is to connect musicians and filmmakers, to encourage collaborations and to inspire creativity. Connect. Collaborate. Create.
Tesitmonials:
"Without question, the Music Video Showcase is always THE highlight of Indie Memphis. I mean, the chance to catch Al Kapone, Muck Sticky, and The Hives all on the same big screen is just something you don't pass up." -Brad Ellis, Filmmaker. Old School Pictures
"Live from Memphis was bridging the gap between music and film long before anyone in the independent film community even considered music for anything more than soundtrack material...The Music Video Showcase allows fans to indulge in some of the city's best talent in the comfort of a theatre and the big screen. Hats off to Live from Memphis!" - Pat Mitchell Worley, The Music Foundation
"Always at the crossroads of creative talent and ability, the Live From Memphis Music Video Showcase brings together the best in music and video artistry. From live-performance pieces to the most creatively scripted music videos, the showcase offers the 'best of the best' in locally produced music videos from artists that you won't want to miss." - David Merrill, Ronin Production Services
"Lord T. and Eloise and had the privilege of showcasing our music video at the Live From Memphis Music Video Showcase to a packed house. It was so amazing to see our video enjoyed by so many on a big screen, but more importantly, it was amazing to see so many Memphians participating. LFM’s Music Video Showcase has succeeded in bringing together music fans and professionals to do what we do best" - Cameron Mann, Lord T. and Eloise, Music Foundation
"Memphis' vibrant independent film community is only eclipsed by our incredible music scene. The Live from Memphis Music Video Showcase brings the best of both worlds together... It's consistently the most exciting two hours at Indie Memphis." - C. Scott McCoy, Filmmaker, Oddly Buoyant Productions
About Li'l Film Fest is a quarterly, theme-based film festival, focusing on highlighting our local talent while showcasing interesting happenings around town. Our goal is to encourage and inspire Memphis filmmakers while engaging a local audience in order to strengthen our artistic community. The festivals occur quarterly (in March, June, September, and December) and is currently held at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
The Rules There are 2 main rules: 1. Each film must use the current theme. 2. Each film must be under 5 minutes in length. For a complete list of rules and submission guidelines please download the entry form.
How does Li’l Film Fest work? - It’s pretty easy. Basically, we here at LFM will pick a theme, then we’ll announce that theme to you, and then you get to go out and make a short video (or film if you want to be fancy) using that theme – the rest of the content is up to you.
Why is it a ‘li’l’ fest? - Two reasons: One, we have one every quarter – that’s FOUR festivals a year. How fun is that? And two, when we say “li'l” we mean it - your film must be 5 minutes or less.
Is there anything else I should know? - Geez, you ask a lot of questions, but the answer is “Yes.” There are 2 awards given at each festival, the “Audience Choice Award” and the “Jury Award” both of which receive a trophy and a CASH prize!! And if that’s not enough incentive for you each winner has a guaranteed spot in the next Indie Memphis Film Festival! So keep that in mind when you’re rolling those cameras.
About Since 2005, Live From Memphis and Rocket Science Audio have partnered with Goner Records to provide definitive documentation of the infamous Gonerfest. We multi-track the audio, and use a minimum of 3 pro video cameras to produce DVDs and CDs of each festival.
Reviews
Gonerfest 2: Electric Goneroo DVD/CD is a really impressive two-disc, two-hour collection that captures the garage-rock and punk chaos that ensued when like-minded bands (and like-minded fans) from all over descended on Memphis. - Chris Herrington, Memphis Flyer, 11/2/06
making you wish that you were there. - Chad Radford, Creative Loafing
like having staked out a perfect spot in front of the stage a week in advance! - Kerry Crawford - Tisler, I Live Memphis Blog
The My Memphis Web Series:
Memphians themselves are the major focus of this project,
for these are the individuals that make our city an exceptional place
to live. We highlight the people, places, and events-the entertainment,
lifestyles, sports, nightlife, and community-that make Memphis
a distinguished city.
The My Memphis Mission:
Our mission is to bring our audience a thorough understanding
of what makes Memphis unique-our people! Wally Joe, Roxanna Kawas,
Craig Brewer and Lily Afshar, have only one place they call home-Memphis.
These are some of the individuals that make this city the
place to be.
"Creative communities are vibrant, humanizing places, nurturing
personal growth, sparking cultural and technological breakthroughs, producing
jobs and wealth and accepting a variety of lifestyles and culture (Memphis
Manifesto)" My Memphis is dedicated to helping our community realize
and enjoy its full potential.
Produced & directed by: Christopher Reyes in association with Live From Memphis
Associate Producer: Sarah Fleming
Camera Operators: Christopher Reyes Sarah Fleming Eric Wilson Carey Bowen Sarah Ledbetter Sam Lee
Editors: Christopher Reyes Brandon Hutchinson
Production Assistants: Carey Bowen Sarah Ledbetter
About "60 Seconds" is a web-based show that’s all about you... well at least for 60 seconds. The
show consist of 60 second long episodes that highlight individuals in
the Memphis area "doing their thing." Whether that's singing,
dancing, peeling a banana with their toes, performing yo-yo tricks, or
simply speaking a piece of their mind.... Everyone's got something to
share, and what better way to share than on-line videos?!!!
How to get involved We’re currently looking for some talented - or even some not-so-talented - folks to be on the show. 6.67% of your 15 minutes of fame has arrived! Send us an email and we’ll get you scheduled to come into the studio: CLICK HERE (please put “60 sec” in subject line).
Live From Memphis is a collaboration of really, really... really cool people who's goals are to make Memphis a better place to live and be creative.
LFM's mission is to provide positive stories, experiences, services, and resources to serve our community. We are creatives working for creatives.
Live From Memphis currently produces a website, videos, live events, and is planning a print magazine for late 2009. Launched in January of 2001, LFM has earned much praise for it's grassroots support of local creatives through it's unique, original content, events, and website.
We are Memphis' largest online archive of Memphis Music, Film and Art.
