>
> Seeking INNOVATIVE DIRECTOR from NYU film or video/new media
> departments. (Graduate students only).
>
> -Seeking director/editor interested in working on a provocative
> music video for Layla Kaylif’s new song: Body of Lies. (the song is
> inspired by the David Ignatius spy novel, Body of Lies, which has
> also been made into a film).
>
> -The song and video are NOT attached to the film. ( Ridley Scott’s
> new political thriller, Body of Lies, is due in theatres on Oct 10th)
>
> -Layla is a Dubai born singer/songwriter, of English and Arabian
> heritage, and is currently preparing to release her new album: Body
> of Lies for digital release. She is best known for her hit song
> Shakespeare in Love.
>
> VIDEO CONCEPT:
>
> Please visit this youtube url, to see Layla’s ‘sketch video’
> storyboarding her idea for the video:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdxQT0vcmhc
>
>
> Note: There is a deadline for this project, since Layla must
> submit a EPK including the video to the Grammy “World Music
> Committee” on the 18th September.
>
> Please be aware that if you wish for the video to be submitted for
> a short form music video Grammy nomination than you will have to
> complete the work by no later than September 10th. This will allow
> us time to ensure the video meets the Grammy broadcast
> requirements, which is no later than 30th September. Our coverage
> will include MTV Arabia, but we will also attempt to gain coverage
> in the US.
>
> The video will available for sale on itunes. Layla is willing to
> work out a contract with the director to split the profits on
> sales, rather than pay an up front fee if preferred. In any case,
> directors motivated by money are discouraged, since this video is
> intended as an effort to make the world a more enlightened place,
> rather than to line our pockets.
>
> -for further information please visit:
>
> www.airplaydirect.com/laylakaylif
> www.myspace.com/laylakaylif
>
> -please note that the myspace page has just been loaded and is
> currently under construction along with her website.
>
> Contact Layla directly.
>
> cell: 646-752-7689
> or email her at
> laylak66@gmail.com
>
> Thanks!
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