The 3rd Annual Los Angeles Music Video Festival (LAMVF) kicks off tonight, Wednesday, May 1st - at the Downtown Independent Theater in Los Angeles. Tickets are on sale now at brownpapertickets.com as either a day pass or a discounted multi-day pass.
The longest LAMVF to date, this year’s 4-night program includes six screenings curated from over 400 submissions from 32 countries, dynamic panels, keynote & lifetime achievement winner Greg Gold (director and co-founder of Propaganda Films). LAMVF will host it's signature "Life’s A Pitch" project with Red Bull Records' band, Five Knives, this year with an added twist requiring the winning director to create his or her music video in 48 hours. A portion of all LAMVF proceeds will benefit OMG! Cameras Everywhere! a non-profit arts program that introduces LA-area kids to the art of music video making.
The LAMVF was created for a single purpose: to celebrate the art of the music video. LAMVF works to bring independent filmmakers and independent musicians together in fresh, unique and meaningful ways. LAMVF represents a new generation of film festival whose audience is young, aspirational, passionate, tech-savvy and un-intimidated by micro-budgets and global distribution. For anyone who makes music, makes videos, likes music videos, come be part of the movement. Visit www.lamvf.com for more details.
FESTIVAL PROGRAM:
5/1 Wednesday Night:
- "Life's A Pitch" with Five Knives, sponsored by RedBull Records
- Student Category Screening
- Unofficial Category Screening
- OMG! Cameras Everywhere Presentation (OMG student alumni will screen videos they completed during their last summer workshop with OMG! Cameras Everywhere)
- Kick Off Reception, sponsored by Angel City Brewery
5/2 Thursday Night:
- Live Category Screening
- Animation Category Screening
- "Let's Get Animated" Panel (A hands on workshop with the industries' top names in animated music videos)
- Reception / Pop Up Inspiration Gallery
5/3 Friday Night:
- Non-Narrative Category Screening
- Narrative Category Screening
- "Video is the New Radio" Panel (An in depth discussion on music videos as tools for music discovery and non-traditional distribution)
- Industry Mixer, sponsored by MVPA & Media Services
5/4 Saturday Night:
- Best of the Fest Screening
- Lifetime Achievement Award & Keynote, Greg Gold
- Awards Ceremony
- LAMVF Afterparty, sponsored by SideCar
