Screenwriter and director La Monte Edwards joins the LA “Uplifting Minds II” conference

June 19, 2011 - PRLog -- Screenwriter and director La Monte Edwards, known for his commercial production work for “MTV Party to Go,” “DJ Mix” and “Trek Bicycles,” will join the Sunday, June 19, 2011 “Uplifting Minds II” entertainment conference's judging panel for its national talent competition showcase. The conference is to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center (West Hall-511) from 1 – 7 p.m. – talent showcase from 5 – 7pm., admission is free.

La Monte is a graduated from New York University and worked with the video commissioner on projects for Naughty By Nature, Coolio and De La Soul. Edwards started his own production company where he worked for Jive and MCA Records directing, editing and producing music videos for artists such as Average White Band, 740 Boyz, Sugar Bear and Heather B. His latest project he wrote/directed “King of Paper Chasin’” is set to premiere on The Movie Channel (TMC) on July 1, 2011 at 8:00P p.m.

The “Uplifting Minds II” entertainment conference starts with the entertainment business seminars from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., where topics include “entertainment law tips,” “how to start your own label” and “PR/media and promotions strategies.” Pre-registration is required to attend the seminars. All attendees receive the ULMII Music Business Handbook.  The talent competition showcase is held directly after starting promptly at 5 p.m.

The conference is sponsored by all who is participating, as well as www.EURweb.com, Gico Music, and KDAY 93.5fm. The 12 year-old ULMII national talent competition showcase will be hosted by Stellar Award nominee Doresa Harvey (Heaven 600) with KDAY’s DJ Surreal on the turntable.

For more information call toll free 866-938-5220 or email FreeAssocInc3@aol.com. You can also visit www.UpliftingMinds2.com.

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