AUSTIN WOMAN’S FILM, MUSIC & LITERARY FESTIVAL
2007 OPEN CALL: MUSIC SHOWCASE

2007 OPEN CALL FOR FEMALE MUSICIANS
EARLY DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS
FEBRUARY 17, 2007 (POSTMARK)

At the Media Arts & Literacy Institute, we are recognizing the parallels between the film, music and literary industries- All dominated in such a way women continue to still strive for positive media acknowledgment. This festival is doing its part in closing the gender divide with in the entertainment industry. Running for it’s 7th year, The 2007 Austin Woman’s Film, Music & Literary Festival formally under the name of Blowin’ Up A Spot! Film Festival: A Woman’s Perspective is having an open call for female, musicians, filmmakers, actors, workshop presenters, spoken word artist and screenwriters to submit their work and perform. A festival wholly focused on the contributions of all women; with a special emphasis on showcasing women of Latin, African, African American, Asian & Native American decent. EARLY DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS February 17, 2007 (POSTMARK). LATE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS March 17, 2007 (POSTMARK). This event will take place April 26 – 29, 2007 in Austin, Texas. This is a non- profit event support by the City Of Austin and the Texas Commission of the Arts. All proceeds to benefit the Media Arts & Literacy Institute (MALI). Entry fee is $15.00 dollars. All bands performing must be forty percent female.

OPEN STAGE SHOWCASE:

Showcase performance times may run as short as (10- 20 minutes) or as full showcase-length (45 minutes) in any of the following genres: Acoustic, Electronic/Dance/DJ, Rock, Jazz, Hip Hop, R&B, Latin, Blues, World, Funk, Spoken word (with music), singer/song writer, classical funk and reggae. Submit your proposals, press kit and/or EPK today!

There are 20 showcase slots available and selected performers will have a chance to win the Best Of The Fest. Winner of the “Best Of The Fest� in the music section will win from Blowin’ Up A Spot Studio: 20 hours of free recording time or a professional CD cover design or a two location photo shoot or one free travel pass to the festival. Your choice! All winners will be placed on a Q&A feedback panel for there work and featured on the “ M.A.L.I SPRING� complication CD! Artist retains all copyrights. The winners are picked by a peer board selection. The “Best Of The Fest� offer applies to early submission entries only. For entry forms click here: http://www.blowinupaspot.com (to Submit: click "Entry Forms" under the "Submissions" section) and then

Mail submissions and entry forms to:

Austin Woman’s Film, Music & Literary Festival
c/o Media Arts & Literacy Institute (MALI)
P.O. Box 42188 Attn: Music Showcase
Austin, Texas 78704 USA

** SPECIAL OFFER WITH THIS EMAIL: WRITE THE CODE " AUSTIN WOMAN 07’ " ON YOUR APPLICATION AND GET A 50% DISCOUNT OFF ON YOUR EARLY ENTRY FEE SUBMISSION! **