Music Video Asheville Call for Submissions

Barbie Angell and Jonathan Ammons. Photo by Natasha Meduri
Barbie Angell and Jonathan Ammons. Photo by Natasha Meduri

Call for submissions for the 9th Annual Music Video Asheville (MVA), the annual showcase to celebrate the collaboration of Asheville musicians and filmmakers.

Last year, 65 local musicians and filmmakers submitted their Music Videos for consideration in this growing event. Thirty videos were selected to be shown at the screening making them eligible for awards and prizes. Prizes for winners will include a free day of studio time at Echo Mountain Recording Studios and a $500 cash prize.

All submission guidelines and instructions can be found at www.musicvideoavl.com

Submission Deadline: Friday, March 13th 2016

Who gets selected for the showcase?

All submissions that meet the guidelines will be considered by the MVA committee. The best 90 minutes of footage will be selected for the showcase.

Questions about submissions? Email Kelly Denson at Kelly@LushLifePro.com or call (828) 515-1081.

MVA Awards

  1. Crowd Favorite Award – At the event, the audience will vote for their favorite video, and the winning artists will receive a $500 cash prize as well as a coveted MVA trophy.
  2. Best of Music Video Asheville 2015 – Selected by a jury of film and music industry professionals. The winner will receive a day of free studio time at Echo Mountain Recording.

Music Video Asheville

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Gaining in popularity every year, MVA will celebrate its 9th Anniversary by once again rolling out the red carpet at Diana Wortham Theatre. “Grammy style” attire (with Asheville flair, of course) is strongly suggested and tickets for VIP seating will be offered. Pre-show, wine and beer will be offered and networking will take place in the lobby at 5 o’clock.

  • 5-8pm Networking Party
  • 6-7pm AMP Professionals Panel
  • 8-9:30pm Screening
  • 9:30-10pm awards

The viewing and awards ceremony will be from 7:30-10pm. Tickets for the event are on sale now at www.musicvideoavl.com.

If You Go: Tickets go on sale February 9, 2016. $12 adv/ $15 dos. VIP Tickets: $30 online sales only; include two beverages (beer, wine, champagne or soda), and preferred seating. Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 North Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801. www.musicvideoavl.com

Music Video Asheville 2016 is produced by Lush Life Productions and theONcorps. If you’d like to get involved as a sponsor or volunteer for the event, please contact Kelly Denson at lushlifemgmt@gmail.com or call (828) 515-1081.