Hi All,

It seems that some of the submission instructions have been overlooked, so I have set up a checklist for you to go over before submitting:

 

♪ Is the song you’re submitting on your profile page at www.MusicGorilla.com?

♪ Have you attached the MP3?

♪ Is the song appropriate for the submission?

 

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Here are the latest submissions. In order to submit for these projects, please email alexia@musicgorilla.com the title of the submission, the name of the song(s) you are submitting, Band/Artist name and attach the mp3(s) to the email. Please make sure that the music you are submitting is appropriate for the submission and that the song(s) are on MusicGorilla.com. If the song is not what the supervisor is asking for, it will not be submitted.

 

Due to the high profile nature of some of these submissions, it has become necessary for our music editor to screen certain submissions in order for the Music Supervisors to continue accepting material from Music Gorilla. Also, in certain instances there is a limit to the amount of material we can send, these submissions will also be screened. All screened submissions will be noted.

 

ONGOING - Newsletter Submissions:  We want to promote you! If you have news, please send it to us for possible inclusion in our newsletter. We love telling everyone about our artists accomplishments, send us your news and it may end up in the monthly newsletter that goes out to our entire email list.

 

MusicGorilla.com Opportunities:

Here are a few opps just for you from us!

 

Showcase Submissions:

Music Gorilla has confirmed our venue for next years showcases to take place during SXSW in Austin, TX. This means we can already begin accepting submissions! Here are some things you should know:

These showcases are INDEPENDENT of SXSW, in other words, they are NOT official showcases (not that it matters).

Each performer will receive written feedback from a MAJOR LABEL A&R rep

Past A&R reps have been with Virgin Records, Capitol Music Group, Sony, Epic and others.

The shows will take place March 18^th – 22^nd, 2009

Why wait? Submit now! Send an email to alexia@musicgorilla.com with your band/artist name, genre and where you are from. We will notify the selected artists by February 12^th, 2009.

 

 

MTV Catalog – MTV has agreed to accept artists from MUsicGorilla.com into its catalogue! As many of you know, the Music Supervisors for MTV first look to the catalog of already cleared material that MTV has in order to find music for their original programming. Now, due to our relationship with MTV, MusicGorilla.com artists will be considered for this catalog. If selected your music will be in the running for placement on MTV! All MusicGorilla.com clients will be considered, and this will be an ongoing opportunity. YOU DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, ALL MG MEMBERS WILL BE CONSIDERED. We will notify you if you are selected and send you instructions of how to proceed.

 

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Submission 1: “The Story Of Bonnie and Clyde”   Feature Film         Deadline: September 15^th   Limit: 2 songs/artist   (Cypress Moon Prods, US). Produced and Directed by Tonya S. Holly ("When I Find My Ocean"). Full cast details currently being finalised. Still looking for music.
SYNOPSIS: "The Story of Bonnie and Clyde" is a brand new adaptation of the classic love story of two people brought together who became legends and  notorious fugitives. Taking place during the 1930's Depression, the film follows the adventures of Bonnie and Clyde, uncovering many times in their lives that have never before been seen on the big screen.
SEEKING: Although principal photography takes place in September the producer and director would like submssions now. Looking for music of the specific era synonymous with the age Bonnie and Clyde lived - i.e. late 1920's to early 1930's.

 

Submission 2: “Flying Into Love”   Feature Film   Deadline: September 15^th   Limit: 2 songs/artist (Circle Seven Films, US)
Directed by Chris Raymond. Screenplay and adaption by Chris Raymond ("The Yard Sale" - writer, "Joshua tree" - writer). From the acclaimed novel by D.M. Thomas
Cast includes Romola Garai ("Amazing Grace", "Running For River", "Atonement"), James Cromwell ("The Longest Yard", "Six Feet Under", "Salem's Lot"-TVM).
SYNOPSIS: Advanced buzz on this film is outstanding. "Flying Into Love" is based on critically acclaimed novel by British author D.M. Thomas: A provocative re-imagining of John F.Kennedy's assassination as seen though Jackie Kennedy's eyes and four people whose lives are forever altered by this tragic event and its haunting legacy on the American psyche. Their stories unfold floating between a dream and nightmare, between beauty and horror, between reality and illusion to reveal an intimate love story of an extraordinary man and woman, and a nation's last innocent hours. You have never really seen this story.
SEEKING: Looking for music that reflect the era so therefore tracks from the year 1963, then 1969. Looking for original songs of the period (hit tunes) and also willing to accommodate decent sound alikes.

 

Submission 2: “Guitar Hero On Tour DS”   Video Game   Deadline:  August 30th     Limit 1 songs/artist

New platform for successful guitar driven video game - including wi-fi ability. 'Guitar Hero Downloads' .These are playable downloads related to the Guitar Hero game engine.

SEEKING: Looking for mainstream rock like Incubus, Maroon 5, No Doubt . Also cutting edge alternative-pop crossover. Music with "head banging" vibes and beat-genres like hard and heavy rock, HM, alt-rock welcome.

 

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SCREENED - Submission 3: “500 Days of Summer” Feature Deadline: September 5^th Limit 2 songs/artist
(Watermark Pictures/Fox Searchlight, US)
Directed by Marc Webb  ("Seascape"). Writers: Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber. Producers include Steven J. Wolfe ("Fast Sofa", "Twin Falls Idaho", "The Civilization Of Maxwell Bright"), Mason Novick (Juno", "Red Eye"-Exec. Prod.) and Mark Waters ("Sorry, Haters").
Starring Zooey Deschanel ("Weeds"-TVS, "The Happening", "Raving"), Joseph Gordon-Levitt ("Killshot", "3rd Rock From The Sun"-TVS, "Shadowboxer"), Minka Kelly ("Friday Night Lights" - TVS, "The Kingdom", "Devil's Highway" ), Rachel Boston ("The Ex List" - TVS, "Hackett" - TVM, "7th Heaven - TVS").
SYNOPSIS: An offbeat romantic comedy about a woman (Deschanel) who doesn't believe true love exists and this is tested when a young man (Gordon-Levitt) who falls head-over-heals in love with her.
SEEKING: Looking for singer/songwriter songs acoustic-style. Lyrics about love- love lost, love won- unrequited love. Submitters must own or control all rights to the songs. Master recordings ONLY. No demos

Submission 5: “With The Angels”     Web Series        Deadline: Septmber 25th    Limit: 2 songs/artist  (Firebuilder Pictures / Strike TV) Producer/ Director:  Mary Feuer (In the Bedroom, Floating, Barstow 2008, Dante's Cove, Lonelygirl15, Buried Alive, Rock Bottom)
SYNOPSIS:  The fish-out-of-water story of a small town Arkansas girl swimming in the freak-infested waters of Venice, California. Series premieres in August on Strike.TV.
SEEKING: power pop, punk, singer/songwriter - "college radio" type music rather than mainstream. We will be using music in 98 percent of our webisodes, which are approx. 5 minutes long each. Planned series of 36 episodes. Note: Please do not send music unless you have read and acknowledge that this entire project is currently unpaid. however, music is heavily featured and it can lead to some excellent promotion.

 

Submission 5: “The Brighter Side of Darkness”   Indie Feature    Deadline: September 10^th  Limit 2 songs/artist (Doug E. Fresh Ent.)

Low budget, indie film featuring Doug E. Fresh, Miss Jones, Oran Juice Jones, Luke and Remy Ma.  This drama is an urban adaptation of 'The Prodigal Son'. 

SEEKING: Songs with party hip-hop beats; up-tempos only.

 

SCREENED - Submission 6: “DeGrassi: Next Generation”  TV Series  Deadline: September 18th Limit: 1 song/artist (PBS & CBC, Canada)

This truly amazing show that deals with high school and college subject matter is in its 7th season.  Degrassi: The Next Generation has followed the kids of Degrassi Junior High School from age 11 to now, where they're 18.  This season currently covers the last year of high school and the 1st year of college.  This Bravo TV hit show, is seen in over 100 countries and is big, big, big with teens.  Further it's about to be syndicated in the U.S.  The fees are on an (all in) basis and tend to be low:  $300 Canadian - all rights - background use, and $1,000 Canadian - all rights - feature use. 

SEEKING: Contemporary sounding, upbeat, rock songs, but nothing too quirky; up-tempos only please.  Also seeking nice emotional female oriented tunes and coffee house music for use under montage scenes. 

 

Great Contest Opportunity:

Online Talent Competition FameCast Opens Season 4 Call for Entries;

Artists Submitting Videos Compete for $120,000 and International Exposure 

Bands, solo artists, filmmakers, dancers, comedians and poets who’ve resolved to kick their careers into overdrive in the new year have a prime opportunity awaiting them at FameCast, the

world’s leading online talent competition and entertainment community.

FameCast today announced the opening of its Season 4 submission period, offering artists a chance to compete for international exposure; a piece of a $120,000 cash prize pool; forums for receiving feedback from and networking with A-list entertainment journalists, producers and songwriters; and major industry opportunities.

 

To enter, artists need only upload a performance video (featuring original material; no cover songs allowed) to www.FameCast.com, and select one of 12 categories of competition.  Categories are   Rock, Pop, R&B/Hip-Hop, Singer/Songwriter, Country, Christian/Gospel, Latin, Electronic, Film & Animaton, Dance, Comedy and Spoken Word. 

 

Entry is completely free!