From our friends at the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment...
OCTFME and DSTM Seek to Recruit Experienced Media Innovators During Daylong Crew Call on September 13
On Tuesday, September 13, music education nonprofit DON’T STOP THE MUSIC (DSTM), in partnership with the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment (OCTFME) will host a crew call at the OCTFME agency headquarters at 1899 9th Street, NE from 10 AM to 2 PM to enlist top local production talent for the filming of 2017 public television documentary special Don’t Stop the Music, hosted by musician and actor Harry Connick, Jr..
As part of “202 Creates,” the DC creative economy month in September, OCTFME and DSTM are seeking top filmmakers, producers and storytellers to be involved in current and future projects. DSTM is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing music education in America, and is backed by Connick, President Bill Clinton, Sir Paul McCartney, Aretha Franklin and more. The DSTM project consists of the TV documentary, concert events and a nationwide instrument drive.
Experienced film and television creatives can submit their resumes, reels and any applicable material to Annika Young at annika@thecontentfarm.tv by Monday, September 5.
ABOUT DON’T STOP THE MUSIC, INC.:
DON’T STOP THE MUSIC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing music education in America by providing instruments, inspiration and experiences for students and educators. The DON’T STOP THE MUSIC initiative consists of a TV documentary special, a celebration concert and a series of nationwide music instrument drives that will collect, refurbish and distribute instruments to more than 250,000 students and educators in 2017. To learn more about Don’t Stop the Music, visit www.dstmusa.com and follow DSTM on Facebook Instagram and Twitter.
ABOUT THE OFFICE OF CABLE TELEVISION, FILM, MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT:
The District of Columbia Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment is responsible for implementing, managing, and administering programs, initiatives, and services that support media industry economic activity, growth, and employment in the District of Columbia. Washington, DC’s instantly recognizable landmarks, diverse neighborhoods, cultural amenities, and first-class accommodations are just some of the many features that make the nation’s capital a venue of choice for media production. For more information, contact the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment at (202) 727-6608, visit us on the web at www.film.dc.gov, join the DC Film community on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.
