Now if you read my blog last Thursday, you know that I talked about "Alone Yet Not Alone" nomination for Original Song was revoked. If not then Click Here to read in more detail about the situation. Anyways, more information about what happened and why the song was disqualified was said in the article. Broughton sent an email to seventy people out of 239, who make up the academy. He wrote, " 'I'm dropping you a line to boldly direct your attention to entry #57," he wrote, alluding to the track's number on a CD of contending music. "I'm sending this note only because it is extremely unlikely that this small, independent, faith-based film will be seen by any music branch member; it's the only way I can think of to have anyone be aware of the song.' " He wanted the song to be recognized and heard by others but the way he marketed his song was looked down upon the academy. Many people are backing up Broughton at this time. " 'It's a David-and-Goliath story, and in those stories people always side with the little guy.' " Diermeier "a professor at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and an expert in crisis management," said this. As part of the audience I agree with Diermeier because we all feel for the little guy and we want them to win. And in this case it might be hard but Broughton will fight for the song to have a chance in winning for Original Song. As a future filmmaker it makes me see how crucial it is to pay attention on how one markets their products in the real world and to check if their is a rule book on how you can and can not market your product to the audience.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/moviesnow/la-et-mn-oscar-song-alone-not-yet-alone-reaction-20140131,0,3214466.story#axzz2sbfSEbr6
I also blogged about this the previous week. It's hard to know what is allowed in advertising your song and what isn't. I understand that he just wanted a little recognition for his hard work.
ReplyDeleteOverall I completely agree with what you had to say. :)
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