Velocity Magazine Awards are back!

MISSION The Velocity Magazine Awards are presented to Independent Artists that have demonstrated exemplary talent and skill in their field of entertainment. The awards which will be presented annually will be Velocity Magazines special recognition for those artists that despite having no major music label deals, film distribution or agency connections, continuously expose their works to the public. SUBMISSION PROCESS / RULES AND REGULATIONS Artists wishing to submit their work for consideration of a nomination may do so by following the following guidelines: All Artist and Projects MUST be INDEPENDENT The Velocity Magazine Awards are for Independent Artist and Projects ONLY. If you have major industry representation you are not eligible for consideration. -Music Artist ALL music artists MUST submit a fully executed CD for consideration in the BEST ALBUM Category. Artist seeking consideration for individual Music Categories i.e. Best Male Artist etc. must also submit a total of five (5) tracks for consideration. The nomination submission form must be filled out completely indicating which category(s) the artists wishes to be considered for. -Best Album Artists MUST submit a fully executed CD for consideration. We will not consider any submissions which are not fully executed. “Fully Executed” means professionally constructed with artwork and track listings (a regular CD). -Best Video All videos must be fully executed and submitted on a DVD. The video award is presented to the Producer(s) of the video. Directors of videos may submit their names and video for consideration in the Best Director category. -Best Director Directors may submit work in either a Film, Stage Play or Music Video for consideration. -Best New Artist For individuals making their debut as a music artist either solo or group. Artist must submit either 5 recorded tracks or a full CD or their individual work. -Best Collaboration For artists that are not usually formed or known to be a Duo or Group. -Best Producer Eligible Producers must present either 8 fully executed artist tracks or a full artist CD where the submitting Producer was/is the Producer of note for -Best Comedian Must submit a DVD reel of your performance either from a comedy special or live event. -Best Radio / Talk Show Submissions must be of (1) one complete show / episode (if your show / episode is an hour or longer) If your show / episode is half an hour or less, you must submit (2) complete shows / episodes. Radio programs Talk Shows must be submitted on a CD. Videoed / Recorded Talk Shows must be submitted on a DVD -Best Film / Stage Play* Award will be presented to the Producer of the winning entry. All entries MUST be submitted on DVD for screening purposes. * Projects completed between the years of 2008 – 2009 may be submitted for consideration. -Acting Awards Producers must submit the names of the performers they wish to have consideration for a nomination. Please include Film or Stage Play that features the performer. All submissions must be as followed: Name of Actor: John Doe Category: Best Actor Role: John Doe Name of Film / Play: -Fashion Category Male and Female Models that wish to be considered for nominations must submit a total of five (5) fully executed 8x10 fashion photos from actual photo shoots (no polaroids or camera phone pictures allowed) which show the following: -Range -Versatility -Personal Style -Emotion 2009 VELOCITY MAGAZINE AWARDS CATEGORY LISTINGS MUSIC BEST ALBUM – R&B BEST ALBUM – RAP BEST NEW ARTIST BEST R&B ARTIST – MALE BEST R&B ARTIST – FEMALE BEST R&B GROUP BEST RAP ARTIST – MALE BEST RAP ARTIST – FEMALE BEST RAP – GROUP BEST COLLABORATION BEST PRODUCER BEST MUSIC VIDEO BEST ALTERNATIVE ARTIST FILM / THEATRE / MULTIMEDIA BEST INDEPENDENT FILM / STAGE PLAY BEST ACTOR BEST ACTRESS BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS BEST DIRECTOR BEST COMEDIAN BEST RADIO / TALK SHOW FASHION BEST FEMALE MODEL BEST MALE MODEL For Nomination Packets, please send an email to velocitymagazine@yahoo.com DEADLINE IS NEXT MONTH....PERIOD