Madison Films "Machine Man" Movie Song Contest

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Summary

Don't miss your LAST CHANCE to submit to have your music included in a feature film, and more.

"Machine Man" is a feature film about a man struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Prizes include placement in the film, round-trip airfare and accommodation to attend the LA premiere, and a $250 gift certificate to Guitar Center. Songs should be about love, the feeling of isolation, overcoming obstacles, or loving someone who just wants to be friends./n/n"Machine Man" is a feature film about a man struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Written and directed by Kellie Madison, the project is being funded through a grassroots campaign and involves the greater artistic community in an effort to change perceptions of OCD through art and media. The producers are holding a song contest to find two songs to be included in the film. Prizes include placement in the film, round-trip airfare and accommodation to attend the LA premiere, and a $250 gift certificate to Guitar Center.



This script is about a character named Ben who struggles with the debilitating mental disorder OCD and consistently battles with the thoughts in his head. They are so powerful that his fears and compulsions are interfering with getting closer to the woman he loves with all his heart. Ben has fought this battle his whole life and feels he is at the end of his rope. He'd rather walk away from hurting Mira then put her through this. Songs should be about love, the feeling of isolation, overcoming obstacles, or loving someone who just wants to be friends.



First Place


  • The selected song will be featured in the "Machine Man" movie and soundtrack.

  • Roundtrip airfare and 2-nights accommodation to LA for the "Machine Man" premiere.


Second Place 

  • The second place song will be in the "Machine Man" movie.

  • $250 Guitar Center gift certificate.


Judges


  • Sherrie Adams: Music Supervisor for Machine Man and Singer/songwriter. Upon the launch of her EP "Get it"- in Dec 2006 she was featured in Allure, Jane, Lucky, Glamour and Self magazines for her songwriting skills and personal style. She has toured internationally promoting a #1 club hit overseas and has composed several songs for films. Sherrie has also performed on dozens of songs for TV and radio commercials.


  • Oh Hush!: The mysterious and elusive band and producer/songwriter that has become an internet phenomenon, known for his work with artists such as Cee-Lo Green, J Lo, and The Veronicas. Oh Hush! was recently nominated for a grammy for the song "What Part of Forever" on the Twilight: Eclipse soundtrack.


  • Chris Steinmetz: Grammy nominated producer/engineer known for his work with legendary artists KISS, Alice in Chains,Suicidal Tendencies Paul Simon "Graceland" John Denver, David Lee Roth, B.B. King and Miles Davis. Chris has also engineered sessions with platinum hip-hop masters Kanye West, Twista, Common, Usher, and Ludacris. He's also worked on major feature films such as Nightmare of Elm Street II Ð Dream Warrior, The Hidden and Color of Money. Chris is also the president of Stonecutter Records.