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
but especially the winners of the 5th Annual Music Video Showcase!!
packed theatre at MVS 5
The Jury Award for Best Music Video went to 8-Ball & Joe Gotti for their video, "America" for 8-Ball.
The Jury also wanted to give a special "Runner Up Award" to Graham Burks for his video "Sun Never Goes" performed by The Perfect Vessels.
The Audience Choice Award went to LFM's own Christopher Reyes for his video, "Love" performed by Snowglobe.
Christopher Reyes with the MVS 5 judges
Again, congrats to all who screened at this years Music Video Showcase!! Also, a special thanks to John Pickle and Eldorado and the Ruckus for allowing us to use their short film "$5 Ticket" as this years bumpers. And of course want to thank this years judges: Michael Harring, Jennifer Maas, Augusta Palmer, please check them out if they haven't already.
That's right, it's MVS time again.... This year we has SOOOOO many entries it was unbelievable... seriously, the most we've EVER had. It was hard to narrow the selections down, but thanks to our wonderful, patient, and caring screeners we finally put together this solid program you won't want to miss! Check it...
"One Good Reason" | Sore Eyes | dir. Sarah Fleming "Monster" | Skillet | dir. Andy & John Irwin "Todo Vuelve A Empezar" | Alfepado | dir. Angel Ortez "Sun Never Goes" | The Perfect Vessels | dir. Graham Burks "Hitler Lives" | Mudboy and Sons | dir. True Story Pictures "16 Hours" | Ohio Briars | dir. Laura Jean Hocking "Frozen Fun" | The Clears | dir. Live From Memphis "America" | 8 Ball | dir. 8 Ball & Joe Gotti "Tequila Salt" | Taco and Da Mofos | dir. Waheed AlQawasmi "North Memphis Like Me" | Juicy J featuring Project pat and V Slash | dir. Nathan Black "Sittin' On Blades" | Bigg Baby | dir. Jonathan Thomason "Feels So Good" | Muck Sticky | dir. Nathan Black "Somebody Better Tell 'Em" | Art of Raw | dir. Catina Johnson "Begin" | Overjoid | dir. Eric Swartz "Beauty Hunter" | Burning Star Core | dir. Tom Strodtbeck "Good Luck" | Good Luck Dark Star | dir. Chad Schaffler "Whatever You Like" | Taco and Da Mofos | dir. Waheed AlQawasmi "Hero" | Skillet | dir. Andy & John Irwin "Love" | Snowglobe | dir. Christopher Reyes "Eighteen With A Bullet" | Fingers Like Saturn | dir. Mike McCarthy "No Mistake" | Total Savage | dir. Brad Phelan
Plus, you can see the big-screen premier of John Pickle's "$5 Ticket" starring El Dorado and the Ruckus.
MVS 4 was the best Music Video Showcase to date. With a record turnout, packed house (two theaters), production quality way up, and a jammin after party, fans and artists alike were treated to great music, great video and great fun. Once again the Music Video Showcase delivered on it's promise to bring people together!
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MEMPHIS (July 7, 2009) – Live From Memphis™ is announcing a “call for entries” for the 2009 Music Video Showcase.
This is the fifth annual Live From Memphis Music Video Showcase. Music Videos and EPKs (not exceeding 6 minutes in length) will be accepted through September 11, 2009.
The Live From Memphis Music Video Showcase is held annually at the Indie Memphis Film Festival. Two awards are given: a juried award for “Best Music Video/EPK,” and an “Audience Choice” award. Each award receives a trophy and cash prize. If you are a local filmmaker or local band with a music video – submit it now! Deadline for entries is September 11, 2009.
We got the videos from the 2008 showcase up on the site... to paste on your myspace, facebook, website, etc... just copy the embed code below each video. Enjoy!! Oh, and the 2007 vids are finally up too :)
So this past weeks Music Video Showcase was awesome - in case you missed it, no fear, videos will be up on the site soon. Thanks again to all that entered their videos - it couldn't have happened without you.
Congratulations to the winners:
JURY AWARD "Good Things Are Real" performed by Valcenia Robinson directed by Christopher Reyes
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD: "The Music" performed by: Al Kapone directed by: Nathan Black & Josh Swain at Unbreakable Productions
Also, special thanks to the bands that played the after party, and in case you missed that... too bad, it was rockin'!!
Organ Thief Streetside Symphony Pezz Lord T. & Eloise and, of course, Billy Worley, Emcee extraodinare
and to the sponsors, thank you, thank you, thank you :)
The Memphis Music Foundation The Memphis & Shelby County Music Commission MTV New Media The Memphis Flyer The Recording Academy The Memphis & Shelby County Film & TV Commission Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Indie Memphis Film Festival Ardent Music WEVL 89.9 FM Billy Worley & the Candy Co. The Warehouse
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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.
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