APTN Press Release ...
APTN Has Five Music Videos Up For Grabs
May 25, 2007
The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) has $100,000 to spend on the production of five music videos for Aboriginal recording artists from across Canada; that’s $20,000 a pop. The money will go towards production costs along with travel to Toronto, where all the videos will be shot. In order to be considered for the funding artists need to complete the application form and submit support materials by the June 30, 2007 deadline.
The final decisions will be made by the APTN programming staff, based on the strength of the application and the talent demonstrated in the music.
If you’re interested in sending in a song, here are a couple of things to consider:
The details are included in the GUIDELINES and APPLICATION forms, but the basics are:
DEADLINE: June 30, 2007
AMOUNT: up to $20,000 per artist/group for production costs
FOR: One song on a current CD or a CD that is soon to be released
INFORMATION: Rebecca Morris + Tel: 888.278.8862, ext. 234 + E: rmorris@aptn.ca.
You can also visit the APTN Open Call website for more information: www.aptn.ca/opencall2007/
Please feel free to contact the Aboriginal Music Program Coordinator if you live in Manitoba and you need help completing your submission.
Alan Greyeyes
Aboriginal Music Program Coordinator
T: 204.975.0284
E: alan@manitobamusic.com