State Farm & OKFMI Video Contest

This contest is a celebration of the success that Colourmusic (www.colourmusic.net) had on their recent tour in Europe. This tour would not have been possible without the help of OKFMI and State Farm.  With the funding provided to Colourmusic they were able to get the exposure needed to get distribution in Europe with a European label and get a UK Booking Agent. This contest is to show how partnering with OKFMI can make the difference, and also give an aspiring filmmaker the chance to create something fun and get their name out.

Watch the video now to get the deets! Then make a video, and then have fun! And you might win.

VIDEO CONTEST RULES:

1. Change one "thing"  ("thing" meaning an object, relationship or activity) you experience daily and alter the way you generally perceive or relate (to) it
2. Use the Colourmusic Song "Yes!" or "Circles".  Download YES HERE or Download CIRCLES HERE now to get started.
   
3. Use the color orange in some manner.
4. Must be less than 2 minutes.
5. Videos cannot contain alcohol, gambling or drugs.
6. Register with Dfest so we know you're in the running!  Register HERE now!
7. Once you have your video completed, upload it to YouTube and then email us at videocontest@dfest.com with the link to the video!

PRIZES:

• The winner will receive $250 dollars, two Dfest VIP Passes, a three night’s stay at Hard Rock Casino Tulsa during Dfest weekend and the winning video will be played on the Dfest main stage screen during Dfest weekend.

• The winner of the contest needs to know that the Dfest/ State Farm logo will be added to the beginning and end of the winning video if selected.

DEADLINES:

• July 17th at midnight is video deadline.

• The top 5 video winners will be notified on July 18th.

CIRCLE CINEMA EVENT:

On Sunday July 19, 2009 at Circle Cinema. From 7 to 8 pm.  Before the videos are viewed each moviegoer gets to pick up their wristband to attend the special Dfest PreLaunch Show with a Colourmusic performance at IDL Ballroom July 23 at 11pm. On Sunday July 19 at the Circle Cinema in Tulsa, a panel of judges will be there to view the top 5 videos. Viewers of the movies will also be able to cast their vote at the end of the screening.  

DFEST PRELAUNCH SHOW WITH COLOURMUSIC:

Thursday, July 23, IDL BALLROOM (formerly The Blank Slate) 1st & Detroit, 9:00p doors.

Wristbands will be passed out for the Thursday night event at Circle Cinema on July 19th. The ways to get wristbands are, if you go to the screening, or through various social networking giveaways.  So, pay attention for Dfest to Tweet the Deets!  Twitter.com/dfest

What is OKFMI?

Oklahoma Foundation for the Music Industry is the non-profit arm of Diversafest, LLC [Dfest]. OKFMI was developed to help keep the momentum and progress of helping unsigned and emerging artist's careers. OKFMI is a 501(c) 3 education organization to help foster and develop Oklahoma artists. This program is designed as a supplemental and educational tool for artists.

Oklahoma Foundation for the Music Industry fosters and promotes Oklahoma’s music community with innovative programs that educate, empower and enrich musicians and fuel Oklahoma's creative economy.

Values - We believe that it’s our people who make Oklahoma Foundation for the Music Industry what it is – and we have a team of great people, with great values:

• A passion for music in the State of Oklahoma
• Respectful and open
• Accountable
• Honest and with integrity
• Self-critical
• Eager to take on big challenges

The 2009 Grant to Colourmusic by OKFMI was made possible by State Farm.

www.statefarm.com

www.okfmi.org