Hollywood, CA (REM ENTERTAINMENT, INC.) - 'Put the Needle on the Record' has signed a deal with
Music Video Distributors to bring the electronic music and DJ documentary to stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. MVD is one of the, if not the top distributor for music films and documentaries. The company has distributed titles in all genres of music and handles films featuring all major music artists from
Marvin Gaye to
Metallica to
Pink Floyd to the
Beastie Boys as well as many titles in the electronic music genre.
The deal was negotiated by Ed Seaman on behalf of Music Video Distributors and Jason Rem on behalf of REM Entertainment. "We have a good bit of experience in selling, marketing & promoting films about the electronic music scene, " said Mr. Seaman. "The film is very well done and we look forward to taking it to the next level."
"It was a huge deal for us to lock this up coming on the heels of our Japan distribution deal with Nowon Media" said filmmaker Jason Rem. "I have total faith that MVD and their sales and marketing team will be able to get this title into the proper outlets big and small across North America and the UK."
DVD on sale now
The 'Put the Needle on the Record' DVD is now available online and can be purchased at WWW.DJ-FILM.COM. "It has been a long process but it is very gratifying to finally be able to get the DVD in the hands of the public," said filmmaker Jason Rem. "This is a truly independent project right down to handling the marketing and even designing the DVD artwork myself. But I have learned a ton along the way and the love shown by people involved and those who want to see the film has made the entire journey worthwhile."
While the award winning documentary is currently only available online at the www.dj-film.com website, many online sites will be carrying the film soon. The first is LOVEFilm in the UK which already has 300 members signed on to rent the DVD online. The DVD includes a variety of bonus features including:
Alternate Open - DJ Mea in Los Angeles - DJ Roger Sanchez and Spundae in Chicago - DJs creating a remix in San Francisco - Fans getting ready for Miami - DJ Agency in New York - Director's Commentary - Photo Slide Show - NextAid Public Service Announcement.
"We are very pleased to include a PSA from NextAid in the DVD," said Rem. "NextAid is a Los Angeles based non-profit organization dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for African children orphaned as a result of AIDS."
"NextAid actively links artists, musicians and the global community with some of the most impoverished and vulnerable children on the planet. By partnering with various organizations in the production of music events and other awareness raising activities, NextAid channels emergency and long-term aid to African children in need."
