PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
(TORONTO ? Monday January 31, 2005) ? R.E.M.G. Concerts Canada, in association with I.C. Visions proudly announces a call for submissions for The Freshest-The First Annual Toronto Hip Hop Film Festival. The first festival of its kind in Toronto, its goal is to highlight Hip-Hop as a culture by celebrating its key elements on film as well as the culture?s influence on film itself. Demonstrating hip-hop?s influence, films will provide insight into a culture both locally and internationally recognized. Influencing fashion, language and media alike, be part of a movement.
The Freshest is currently accepting feature films, short films and documentaries that celebrate hip-hop culture via plot, music and/or characters. Visit www.ramosent.com to download a Film Submission Form. All entries should be mailed to:
The Freshest
c/o REMG Concerts Canada
20 Maud Street
Suite 102
Toronto, Ontario M5V 2M5
Entries can be submitted prior to March 1, 2005 for an entry fee of $20. Please make cheques payable to R.E.M.G. Concerts Canada. Inquiries regarding film submission should be directed to info?ramosent.com.
Since 1993 REMG Concerts Canada has produced concerts with some of the biggest names in urban music and a history of "breaking" relatively unknown artists to the Toronto music scene like Jamiroquai, The Fugees, The Roots and Outkast. In addition, R.E.M.G. has established events which have become an important part of Toronto's hip-hop scene including: Ill-a-mental, Doin? It, The 416 Graffiti Expo and Rip the Mic.
The I.C. Visions Project is Toronto's most innovative youth driven social project. Awarded by then Municipal Councilor Olivia Chow for ?leadership in youth advocacy and innovation" the program is making strong strides in uniting a fragmented community and providing young people throughout the mega-city with a creative outlet for their energies.
A subsidiary of L.A.M.P. (Lakeshore Area Multi-Services Project), which is a member of the United Way, the I.C. Visions project is the first government funded hip-hop recreational centre in North America. The project uses urban music and culture to empower young people from South Etobicoke and across the city to run numerous youth engagement, leadership development, life skills and technical skills programs to their peers.
Media Inquiries:
Lisa S. Louie (lisa?ramosent.com)
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