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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.

 

 

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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 – “Fifth Form” Indie Feature   Deadline: 2/15/09 Limit – 2 songs per submission.
Dark comedy about a prank war that divides a small boys' dorm at a prep school during the First Gulf War, is several months into post-production. The film has been sponsored by the non-profit San Francisco Film Society and has been financed by donations. Though the budget is small it's a period film about teenage boys and need music that sounds like it is from mid-80s to the early 90s.
SEEKING: Looking for several songs from independent and unpublished artists. The following cues are needed.
(1). A slow Replacements style rock love song;
(2). An XTC or New Order style song;
(3). A song that sounds like Green era R.E.M.
(4). Rush style prog rock
(5). Alternative rock with female singer - like Concrete Blonde;
(6). A country blues jam - like the Allman Brothers

 

SCREENED - SUBMISSION 2 – “Degrassi: Next Generation” – TV Series  Deadline 2/3/09 – Limit 2 songs/artist

Multi-Award winning long running show now in its 7th year. Created by Linda Schuyler, Kit Hood, Yan Moore.
Featuring Miriam McDonald ("Poison Ivy: The Secret Society"-TVM, "Devil's Diary"-TVM, "The Poet"), Shane Kippel ("Life With Derek"-TVS, "Todd And The Book Of Pure Evil"), Cassie Steele ("Instant Star" - TVS, "The Best Years" - TVS, "Full-Court Miracle" - TVM).
SYNOPSIS: The next generation chapter of successful series based around Degrassi High School. Students continue to deal with the obstacles of being a teenager. Strong issues are tackled including relationship problems, homosexuality and bullying to rape, teen pregnancy, losing family members, drug abuse, bullying, puberty, and child abuse.

SEEKING: Teen rock  and hip hop with relevant lyrics expressing concerns for today's young people. Be aware of Network TV constraints on strong lyrical content.

CONTACT ME IF INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED VIA EMAIL: ALEXIA@MUSICGORILLA.COM

SCREENED - SUBMISSION 3 – “Kings”– TV Series  - Deadline 1/17/09

Created by Michael Green ("Heroes" - TVS - Co/Exec. Prod, "Everwood" - TVS - Co-Exec. Prod.). Director: Francis Lawrence ("I Am Legend", "Constantine")
Featuring Christopher Egan ("Vanished" - TVS, "Home And Away" - TVS, "Resident Evil: Extinction"), Ian McShane ("Deadwood" - TVS, "Hot Rod", "Nine Lives"), Alison Miller ("Boston Legal" - TVS, "Lucy's Piano").
SYNOPSIS: "Kings" is an inspiring exploration of the timeless David vs. Goliath struggle. The show is set in a modern metropolis under siege where the fighting has gone on for too long and cost far too many lives. When David Shepherd (Christopher Egan), a brave young soldier, rescues the king's (Golden Globe winner Ian McShane, ) son from enemy territory, he sets events in motion that will finally bring peace. Suddenly, David is thrust into the limelight, earning the affections of women -- including the king's daughter. When he's promoted to captain, he becomes the reluctant poster boy for hope. But for David, the line between his allies and enemies will blur as the power players in the kingdom go to great lengths to see him fall.

SEEKING: An accomplished guitarist, male or female, with their own written music, that can perform on the series".

 

SCREENED - SUBMISSION 4 – “The Gold Retrievers: Legend of the Lost Treasure”– Feature  - Deadline 2/18/09 – Limit 2 songs/artist

FEATURE: "THE GOLD RETRIEVERS: LEGEND OF THE LOST TREASURE" (Alpine Pictures/Family Film Fund, US)
Directed by James Hickox ("Chad's World"-TVM, "Which Way  Is Oz", "The Storytellers"). Producer: Scott Vandiver ("Alien Express" - TVM, "My Brother The Pig", "Protecting The King")
Starring Steve Guttenberg  ("Veronica Mars"-TVS, "Tower Of Terror"-TVM, "Home Team"), Curtis Armstrong (Moola", "Boston Legal"-TVS, "One On One"-TVS), Noah Centineo and Courtney Biggs (Love").
SYNOPSIS: It's been the perfect summer for 12 year old Josh Peters (Noah Centineo), riding the streets of town on his skateboard and hanging with his best friend, Marley the mischievous dog. But the threat of losing his home looms large as a giant shopping centre has moved into town, crushing the local economy. Josh's father has concluded the family will have to move in with momŠbut Marley can't come! Determined to save his family, home, and Marley, but having no clue how to do it, Josh's perfect summer will seemingly end in disaster, until one day. Marley digs up a golden medallion with directions on it to a fabled local treasure of gold left behind by the Conquistadors. Together with Ana(Courtney Biggs), the cute and spunky new girl in town, they set out into the deep woods to find the riches. But also on the treasure hunt are Wade(Steve Guttenberg) and Scarecrow, two no-account hoodlums already wanted by the local authorities. They will stop at nothing to claim the loot for themselves and then split before the cops can catch onto them. But as nefarious as Wade and Scarecrow prove to be, they're no match for the cunning defensive tactics of Josh, Ana and Marley, who continually, and comically, thwart the devious ne'er dowels' attempts to snatch the bountiful fortune. Aside from combating the dastardly criminal duo, Josh and company have to contend with an array of fantastical booby traps, a twisting, seemingly never ending forest, and a cavern rife with perilous calamities! Along the way Josh learns that getting rich doesn't solve everything and that true friendship and understanding peoples' differences is a more direct path to harmony and happiness.
SEEKING: Looking for youthful teen-pop ala Miley Cyrus.

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