WANTED! A South African Band or Artist to Create the Title Track for NIGHT DRIVE

An exciting nationwide search to find the band or artist that will record the title track for SA’s first thriller-slasher movie NIGHT DRIVE begins today.

Taking their commitment to the development of local talent one step further, the Film Factory Team devised the WANTED! campaign aimed at finding a brand new original English rock track written and recorded by a local band or artist which will be used in the film. NIGHT DRIVE was Exec produced by The Film Factory.

The WANTED! initiative is being co-ordinated by one of the Film Factory Producers, Susana Kennedy who explains; “Whether bands and artists are firmly established, up-and-coming or brand new to the industry, we want everyone to compete and stand the exact same chance to win a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of the feature film. There is also the chance of global exposure through the international release of NIGHT DRIVE.”

NIGHT DRIVE is a gritty, nail-biting thriller-slasher set in the unforgiving South African bush, where an eclectic mix of tourists are left stranded whilst on a night safari. Local folklore speaks of the Hyena Man, a ruthless criminal mastermind known for trading with animals and animal body parts. Legend has it that he now heads up a well-armed, well-trained group of poachers on the hunt for human beings, dead or alive…

As a series of terrifying events unfold, they realize wild animals are the least of their fears. NIGHT DRIVE was written and directed by Justin Head and stars Christopher Beasley, Corine du Toit, Brandon Auret, Greg Melvill-Smith and Leroy Gopal.

The winner of the WANTED! competition will be selected based on the content, originality, style and sound of their original English rock track entered into the WANTED! Competition.

“We are looking to unearth a rocking-hot title track for our movie, and at the same time intend to provide an opportunity for a talented artist or band to get a foot in the door of an industry that is a tough one to crack,” Kennedy elaborates.

What you can win:

• By writing and submitting an original track, you get the chance to be selected as the artist/band who records the title track featured in NIGHT DRIVE. Once the winner is chosen, the track will be recorded at Benjamin Willem’s studio; music composer of Night Drive.
• Have a music video produced of the title track created and shot by The Film Factory.

How to Enter:

• Go onto the face book page for the song brief, watch the NIGHT DRIVE Cinema Trailer and write a killer rock track. Or if you have an existing unreleased track that is suitable, that can be submitted instead.
• Record a demo version of the song and upload the track as well as a photograph of you or your band onto our Face Book page to qualify.
• Encourage your friends to vote for you by clicking “like” on the page and leave a comment in order to secure your place at the finals of the WANTED! competition.
• Facebook page :  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Night-Drive-Wanted/152754618099951?v=wall

Who can enter:

• Anyone, but terms and conditions apply. View these on the face book page.
• Whether you are an established band who performs internationally, or a newcomer wanting to branch out, you will qualify. It all depends on the song.
• Should you make it onto the shortlist and into the final voting round, you need to be able to travel to Johannesburg independently to perform at the finals.
• The winner also needs to be able to travel to Johannesburg independently to record the track as well as make the music video.

When to enter:

• Deadline for entries is midday on 24 November 2010.

Finals Announcement Party:

• The ten shortlisted entrants will be announced at Latinova in Rosebank, Johannesburg on the 27^th November 2010.
• The producers of NIGHT DRIVE will be showing ‘never before seen’ footage of the film at the WANTED! finalist announcement party, so invite everyone you know.
• Media, celebrities and talent from NIGHT DRIVE will also be attending.

Shortlist Criteria:

• The originality of your original track and the suitability thereof to accompany film content.
• The number of votes and comments you get on Facebook.

Final Playoff Gig:

• Saturday, 4th December 2010 at Cool Runnings, Fourways, Johannesburg.
• All 10 finalists need to be in attendance to qualify.
• A selection of music industry experts will assess the Top 10 entries to select a winner.
• Entrants will be afforded the opportunity to compete with one another live by performing their submitted original English rock track.
• Public response to the playoffs will be a strong contributor to the selection of a winner on the night so make sure everyone that voted for you attends.
• Additional benefit for finalists: Each entrant will be able to perform 2 additional original tracks to showcase themselves to the audience including media, celebrities and industry executives. These additional tracks will have no bearing on judge’s decision.

The winner will be announced at Cool Runnings that same evening, and head straight to studio to record their song chosen as the title track the following week. This will be followed by the production of the music video in early January 2011 in Johannesburg.

Look out for giveaways from sponsors Guess, Jaded Ink and Pro-Action between now and the 4^th of December.

View more information and the fine print on the Facebook page :

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Night-Drive-Wanted/152754618099951?v=wall

NIGHT DRIVE will be in cinemas from 18 February 2011 and is being distributed by Indigenous Film Distribution in South Africa. NIGHT DRIVE is rated 18VL.

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Press release sent to MusicReview