Music Video Asheville returns in 2010, asking area musicians and video artists to create original works for a spring showcase of 100% homegrown local music videos.

Put on by Future of Asheville Music, MVA needs YOUR videos by Feb. 17. The showcase of all qualified submitted local videos is March 10 at Cinebarre. 

MVA 2010 is open to all Buncombe County residents who submit one video showcasing their act's live footage, music video or documentary-style film. At the event, the audience will vote for their favorite video, and the winning video wins a cash prize.

2009 participants included Toubab Krewe, Ear Powr, Laura Reed, Bugs Multiply, The Poles, Shapetastic, Angi West, Buncombe Turnpike, Velvet Truckstop, Mad Tea Party, LS and MJ Grillo, The Broomstars, Arizona, Custard Pie, Josh Phillips, Ice Horse, The Cheeksters, Chakra Bird, Nights Bright Colors, Tyler Ramsey, Quetzatl, Custard Pie, LAAFF, Silver Machine and Now You See Them. 

The screening is open to the public, and tickets are $5 each. All ticket proceeds go directly toward the winning artist's prize.

All Asheville-area musicians and filmmakers are invited to submit one video or film. Organizers ask that all participants download the MVA submission guidelines and MVA submission form (linked below). 

Music Video Asheville

Deadline for submission: Feb. 17

Video showcase: March 10, Cinebarre (behind Biltmore Square Mall)

6pm to 10pm, $5

MVA website

Official 2010 guidelines

Submission form