Southeast Boy Productions, L.L.C. in association with Velocity Magazine is proud to present the Velocity Magazine Awards, recognizing the outstanding achievements of Independent Artists in the worlds of Music / Stage and Film. The Velocity Magazine Awards will be an annual event that will celebrate those individuals that continuously provide outstanding entertainment products (CD’s, Films, Theatrical Presentations and Fashion) without major record label or film studio support or assistance.

Velocity Magazine is an Independent Publication based out of the Washington D.C Metropolitan Area and is published by Southeast Boy Productions L.L.C. which is the company behind the critically acclaimed independent Film The Ties That Bind. It is Southeast Boy Productions honor to create an Award Show that will recognize the Independent Artist of not only the Washington DC Metropolitan Area, but rather ALL areas as well. “The submission policy is open to all Independent Artist” says Anthony Anderson, Editor of Velocity Magazine and Owner of Southeast Boy Productions L.L.C.

The Velocity Magazine Awards will certainly be the talk of the town for months to come, especially with a planned Production that will rival that of the traditional Award shows. Categories for the Velocity Magazine Awards include:

MUSIC CATEGORY
Best Male Artist – R&B
Best Female Artist – R&B
Best Group – R&B
Best Rap Artist – Male
Best Rap Artist – Female
Best Rap Artist – Group
Best Go-Go Artist
Best Gospel Artist
Best Album – R&B
Best Album – Rap
Best Album - Go-Go
Best Video
Best Alternative Artist*

* Includes (Rock, Pop, Electronic or Regional Music)

FILM / STAGE CATEGORY
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Film / Stage Play
Best Director

FASHION CATEGORY
Best Fashion Designer
Best Female Model
Best Male Model


If you are an Independent Artist in the genres of Music, Film, Theatre or Fashion and wish to submit your project for consideration of a Nomination, please send an email to antneya2001@yahoo.com for the official nomination packet. The deadline date for submissions is August 2, 2008. Nominations will be formally announced on August 22, 2008.