By Scott Laforest | December 19, 2008
The Flint Film Festival has again partnered with withoutabox to accept film submissions for the 2009 festival.
The festival will be held October 16th and 17th at the Mott Regional Technology Center.
To help recognize the many talented film makers in our area we have established the Michigan award to given to the best Michigan made film, and sponsored by the Flint Club.
http://www.theflintfilmfestival.com/mt/mt-tb.cgi/18
Friday, December 19, 2008
'Marley and Me' film has special meaning with its Michigan roots
I can pretty much predict which post-holiday movie my clan will head out to see.
"Marley and Me."
Not because we are all dog people. I, for one, am a cat person surrounded by dog admirers.
For those unfamiliar with the plot, the story lovingly revolves around Marley, a devoted but crazy canine whose owner dubs as the "World's Worst Dog."
We'll likely go see the film, out on Christmas Day, because of Marley's "Dad" -- or owner, or whatever dog people like to call themselves.
http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20081219/ENTERTAINMENT/812190314
"Marley and Me."
Not because we are all dog people. I, for one, am a cat person surrounded by dog admirers.
For those unfamiliar with the plot, the story lovingly revolves around Marley, a devoted but crazy canine whose owner dubs as the "World's Worst Dog."
We'll likely go see the film, out on Christmas Day, because of Marley's "Dad" -- or owner, or whatever dog people like to call themselves.
http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20081219/ENTERTAINMENT/812190314
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Cast & Crew Payroll opens new office in Ferndale
By Jon Zemke | metromode | December 18, 2008
More and more of California is moving to Michigan to take advantage of the state's generous film incentives.
The latest Cali-based business to set up shop is Cast & Crew Payroll, which just opened an office in Ferndale's Zicor Building. The 2,400-square-foot space in the building on Hilton currently has one person in it.
Cast & Crew Payroll is based in Burbank, California, but has offices throughout the U.S. It handled payroll for major film and TV productions.
Source: Jennifer Roosenberg, marketing and communications manager for GVA Detroit, which owns the Zicor Building
http://www.metromodemedia.com/innovationnews/castandcrewpayrollferndale0097.aspx
More and more of California is moving to Michigan to take advantage of the state's generous film incentives.
The latest Cali-based business to set up shop is Cast & Crew Payroll, which just opened an office in Ferndale's Zicor Building. The 2,400-square-foot space in the building on Hilton currently has one person in it.
Cast & Crew Payroll is based in Burbank, California, but has offices throughout the U.S. It handled payroll for major film and TV productions.
Source: Jennifer Roosenberg, marketing and communications manager for GVA Detroit, which owns the Zicor Building
http://www.metromodemedia.com/innovationnews/castandcrewpayrollferndale0097.aspx
'Gran Torino' drinking scene makes actor's day
By Ed Bradley | Contributing writer | December 18, 2008
When he got a call about auditioning for a Clint Eastwood movie, Tom Mahard couldn't have known he'd become the drinking buddy of a screen icon.
But Flint resident Mahard does hoist a brew -- on screen, anyway -- with the legendary director-star in the Detroit-filmed "Gran Torino." The Warner Bros. release is slated to open next week in select Detroit theaters and Jan. 9 elsewhere in Michigan.
http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/entertainment/index.ssf/2008/12/gran_torino_drinking_scene_mak.html
When he got a call about auditioning for a Clint Eastwood movie, Tom Mahard couldn't have known he'd become the drinking buddy of a screen icon.
But Flint resident Mahard does hoist a brew -- on screen, anyway -- with the legendary director-star in the Detroit-filmed "Gran Torino." The Warner Bros. release is slated to open next week in select Detroit theaters and Jan. 9 elsewhere in Michigan.
http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/entertainment/index.ssf/2008/12/gran_torino_drinking_scene_mak.html
S3 Entertainment Group creates $10 million financing fund for film
metromode | 12/18/2008
The credit crunch may be threatening the local auto industry but it's creating opportunity for at least one local film-industry firm. S3 Entertainment Group has created a $10 million financing fund for film productions in Michigan called, surprise, Michigan Film Finance.
The idea is to help filmmakers in need of financing for their projects with the expectation of double-digit returns. So far the Ferndale-based firm is the only company in Michigan providing such financing for filmmakers to take advantage of Michigan's film incentives. S3 is also working with other lenders to originate, process and disburse loans for productions.
The money can be used for a broad range of needs, such as renting film equipment. S3 supplies numerous production services and equipment to filmmakers. It has worked on a number of major films shot locally, such as Gran Torino, The Butterfly Effect 3, Whip It! and Youth in Revolt.
S3's business has taken off since Michigan approved its film incentives. It cuts paychecks to seven people and its subsidiaries employ about 80 more. The plan is to extend its employee base to 200 people by handling 15-20 major films per year.
http://www.metromodemedia.com/innovationnews/s3entertainmentfinancingfund0097.aspx
The credit crunch may be threatening the local auto industry but it's creating opportunity for at least one local film-industry firm. S3 Entertainment Group has created a $10 million financing fund for film productions in Michigan called, surprise, Michigan Film Finance.
The idea is to help filmmakers in need of financing for their projects with the expectation of double-digit returns. So far the Ferndale-based firm is the only company in Michigan providing such financing for filmmakers to take advantage of Michigan's film incentives. S3 is also working with other lenders to originate, process and disburse loans for productions.
The money can be used for a broad range of needs, such as renting film equipment. S3 supplies numerous production services and equipment to filmmakers. It has worked on a number of major films shot locally, such as Gran Torino, The Butterfly Effect 3, Whip It! and Youth in Revolt.
S3's business has taken off since Michigan approved its film incentives. It cuts paychecks to seven people and its subsidiaries employ about 80 more. The plan is to extend its employee base to 200 people by handling 15-20 major films per year.
http://www.metromodemedia.com/innovationnews/s3entertainmentfinancingfund0097.aspx
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
WMVFA Plans "Red Carpet Ready" Oscar Celebration
West Michigan Film Video Alliance Rolls Out the Red Carpet
for 1920s Themed Gala Celebration at Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
What: Red Carpet Ready Fundraiser - celebrating the 81st Annual Academy Awards®, broadcast on WZZM 13
When: Sunday, February 22, 2009 (8o’clock pm ‘til Midnight)
Where: Amway Grand Plaza Hotel’s Pantlind Ballroom, Downtown Grand Rapids
Who: West Michigan Film Video Alliance (WMFVA)
Why: To raise awareness and funds to celebrate West Michigan’s growing film industry.
How: It will be a roaring good time as we roll out the red carpet for a night on the town with a 1920s theme gala fundraiser. Don your flapper dress, spit shine your spats and join in the costume contest or celebrity look-a-like contest. Get your photo taken with Oscar, bid on silent auction items and of course, view The Academy Awards® on the big screen. Come hob-knob at the party of the year, with the “who’s who” in the local film industry.
MC: Stephanie Webb, WZZM 13 – TAKE 5 Co-Host and member of the Broadcast Association of Film Critics
Reservations: Available beginning January 1, 2009
WMFVA Members: $75 per member / $125 per member couple
Non-Members: $100 per person / $150 per couple
Students: $40 (with valid student ID)
Info: More details coming soon…for now, check out…www.RedCarpetReady.org
for 1920s Themed Gala Celebration at Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
What: Red Carpet Ready Fundraiser - celebrating the 81st Annual Academy Awards®, broadcast on WZZM 13
When: Sunday, February 22, 2009 (8o’clock pm ‘til Midnight)
Where: Amway Grand Plaza Hotel’s Pantlind Ballroom, Downtown Grand Rapids
Who: West Michigan Film Video Alliance (WMFVA)
Why: To raise awareness and funds to celebrate West Michigan’s growing film industry.
How: It will be a roaring good time as we roll out the red carpet for a night on the town with a 1920s theme gala fundraiser. Don your flapper dress, spit shine your spats and join in the costume contest or celebrity look-a-like contest. Get your photo taken with Oscar, bid on silent auction items and of course, view The Academy Awards® on the big screen. Come hob-knob at the party of the year, with the “who’s who” in the local film industry.
MC: Stephanie Webb, WZZM 13 – TAKE 5 Co-Host and member of the Broadcast Association of Film Critics
Reservations: Available beginning January 1, 2009
WMFVA Members: $75 per member / $125 per member couple
Non-Members: $100 per person / $150 per couple
Students: $40 (with valid student ID)
Info: More details coming soon…for now, check out…www.RedCarpetReady.org
Local cast and crew of Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino" walk the red carpet at Birmingham 8
Ursula Watson | The Detroit News | December 16, 2008
A bright red carpet and flood lights grabbed the attention of passersby of Birmingham's Forté restaurant on Tuesday night.
Inside, cast and crew of the film "Gran Torino" mingled during a pre-party prior to the screening of the Clint Eastwood film at the Uptown Birmingham 8.
Eastwood, 78, directs and stars in the film that was filmed on location in and around Detroit this summer. The Oscar-winning star portrays a cantankerous Korean War veteran, named Walt Kowalski, who decides to make a change in his neighborhood after his prized car, a 1972 Gran Torino, is stolen.
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081216/ENT02/812160458
A bright red carpet and flood lights grabbed the attention of passersby of Birmingham's Forté restaurant on Tuesday night.
Inside, cast and crew of the film "Gran Torino" mingled during a pre-party prior to the screening of the Clint Eastwood film at the Uptown Birmingham 8.
Eastwood, 78, directs and stars in the film that was filmed on location in and around Detroit this summer. The Oscar-winning star portrays a cantankerous Korean War veteran, named Walt Kowalski, who decides to make a change in his neighborhood after his prized car, a 1972 Gran Torino, is stolen.
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081216/ENT02/812160458
Monday, December 15, 2008
Council may give mayor power to close streets
By Alex Lundberg • OBSERVER STAFF WRITER • December 14, 2008
In the hopes of staying in the good graces of filmmakers shooting footage in Livonia, the City Council has moved closer to giving city administrators the ability to close streets quickly for shooting.
The council will vote Wednesday on whether to give the mayor fast-track authority to close side streets and re-route traffic to help film production companies work in the city.
http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20081214/NEWS10/812140547/1027/rss18
In the hopes of staying in the good graces of filmmakers shooting footage in Livonia, the City Council has moved closer to giving city administrators the ability to close streets quickly for shooting.
The council will vote Wednesday on whether to give the mayor fast-track authority to close side streets and re-route traffic to help film production companies work in the city.
http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20081214/NEWS10/812140547/1027/rss18
Sunday, December 14, 2008
The Films Are for Him. Got That?
BEING introduced to Clint Eastwood is something like seeing a California redwood for the first time. The difference is that this redwood, even at the age of 78, reaches out to shake your hand with a firmness that still intimidates no matter how much time you spent preparing your grip (for the record: three days).
...
There was one major disappointment for Mr. Schenk: the setting of “Gran Torino” was shifted from Minneapolis to Detroit, the original home of Ford and, not coincidentally, the home of 42 percent tax credits for films made there. (That helped make it easy for Warner Brothers to sign off on bankrolling the movie, something that hasn’t always been a given in the studio’s relationship with the director.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/14/movies/14head.html?_r=1
...
There was one major disappointment for Mr. Schenk: the setting of “Gran Torino” was shifted from Minneapolis to Detroit, the original home of Ford and, not coincidentally, the home of 42 percent tax credits for films made there. (That helped make it easy for Warner Brothers to sign off on bankrolling the movie, something that hasn’t always been a given in the studio’s relationship with the director.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/14/movies/14head.html?_r=1
Friday, December 12, 2008
Michigan Made Prayers for Bobby Premiers January 24 on Lifetime Network
Made: 2009
Genre: True Story Drama
Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Sigourney Weaver stars in this emotional true story about a 1970s religious suburban housewife and mother who struggles to accept her young son Bobby being gay. What happens to Bobby is tragic and causes Mary to question her faith; ultimately this mom changes her views in ways that she never could have imagined. Also starring: Ryan Kelly (Mean Creek), Henry Czerny (The Tudors), Dan Butler (Frasier) and Susan Ruttan (LA Law), Austin Nichols (John From Cincinnati), Carly Schoreder (Mean Creek), Scott Baily (Guiding Light) and newcomers Shannon Eager and Rebecca Louise Miller. Based on the book “Prayers for Bobby” by Leroy Aarons.
Premieres January 24 at 9 pm et/pt
Source: www.mylifetime.com
Genre: True Story Drama
Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Sigourney Weaver stars in this emotional true story about a 1970s religious suburban housewife and mother who struggles to accept her young son Bobby being gay. What happens to Bobby is tragic and causes Mary to question her faith; ultimately this mom changes her views in ways that she never could have imagined. Also starring: Ryan Kelly (Mean Creek), Henry Czerny (The Tudors), Dan Butler (Frasier) and Susan Ruttan (LA Law), Austin Nichols (John From Cincinnati), Carly Schoreder (Mean Creek), Scott Baily (Guiding Light) and newcomers Shannon Eager and Rebecca Louise Miller. Based on the book “Prayers for Bobby” by Leroy Aarons.
Premieres January 24 at 9 pm et/pt
Source: www.mylifetime.com
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Michigan Made Film Wins Kudos
By DADE HAYES
Punctuating its trip from the slush pile at Warner Independent to a splashy release by Fox Searchlight, "Slumdog Millionaire" was named best film of the year Thursday by the National Board of Review.
Other major prizes went to David Fincher, who took the director nod for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"; Clint Eastwood, actor for "Gran Torino"; and Anne Hathaway, actress for "Rachel Getting Married."
Supporting thesp laurels went to Josh Brolin for "Milk" and Penelope Cruz for "Vicki Cristina Barcelona."
http://www.michigan.gov/filmoffice/0,1607,7-248--204674--,00.html
Punctuating its trip from the slush pile at Warner Independent to a splashy release by Fox Searchlight, "Slumdog Millionaire" was named best film of the year Thursday by the National Board of Review.
Other major prizes went to David Fincher, who took the director nod for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"; Clint Eastwood, actor for "Gran Torino"; and Anne Hathaway, actress for "Rachel Getting Married."
Supporting thesp laurels went to Josh Brolin for "Milk" and Penelope Cruz for "Vicki Cristina Barcelona."
http://www.michigan.gov/filmoffice/0,1607,7-248--204674--,00.html
Hilary Swank movie to film in Ann Arbor
Associated Press | December 10, 2008
ANN ARBOR -- Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank ("Million Dollar Baby" and "Boys Don't Cry") will star in the latest Hollywood movie to be filmed in Michigan, an independent feature using several locations in Ann Arbor as stand-ins for a Massachusetts town.
Filming is to begin in mid-January on "Betty Ann Waters," based on the true story of a single mother who put herself through law school to exonerate her brother of a murder conviction. The 34-year-old Swank plays the title role.
Producer Andrew Sugerman says the film will feature a local house and likely will include several locations on the University of Michigan campus. He says the producers chose Michigan largely because of the generous tax breaks the state offers to filmmakers.
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081209/ENT02/812090430/1361
ANN ARBOR -- Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank ("Million Dollar Baby" and "Boys Don't Cry") will star in the latest Hollywood movie to be filmed in Michigan, an independent feature using several locations in Ann Arbor as stand-ins for a Massachusetts town.
Filming is to begin in mid-January on "Betty Ann Waters," based on the true story of a single mother who put herself through law school to exonerate her brother of a murder conviction. The 34-year-old Swank plays the title role.
Producer Andrew Sugerman says the film will feature a local house and likely will include several locations on the University of Michigan campus. He says the producers chose Michigan largely because of the generous tax breaks the state offers to filmmakers.
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081209/ENT02/812090430/1361
Film's future bright in state
By Chris Gautz | December 09, 2008 | Jackson Citizen Patriot
The film industry has the potential to create thousands of jobs, rebrand the state and create a new economic foundation in Michigan.
Tony Wenson, chief operating officer of the Michigan Film Office, told about 70 business and community leaders Monday that investment in the state has greatly increased since passage of the film incentive package in April.
``It's a huge opportunity,'' he said at the Economic Club Luncheon at Daryl's Downtown in Jackson.
http://www.mlive.com/news/citpat/index.ssf?/base/news-27/1228835129187260.xml&coll=3
The film industry has the potential to create thousands of jobs, rebrand the state and create a new economic foundation in Michigan.
Tony Wenson, chief operating officer of the Michigan Film Office, told about 70 business and community leaders Monday that investment in the state has greatly increased since passage of the film incentive package in April.
``It's a huge opportunity,'' he said at the Economic Club Luncheon at Daryl's Downtown in Jackson.
http://www.mlive.com/news/citpat/index.ssf?/base/news-27/1228835129187260.xml&coll=3
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Film to bring star Swank here
BY JENN MCKEE | The Ann Arbor News | December 9, 2009
Shooting is set to begin in Ann Arbor in mid-January on yet another Hollywood movie, this one starring two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank.
Working in an office on Washington Street, producer Andrew Sugerman and a pre-production staff are putting together a crew and scouting locations for the film's seven-week shoot.
The 34-year-old Swank is best known for her work on "Million Dollar Baby'' and "Boys Don't Cry,'' both films for which she won best actress honors in the Academy Awards.
http://www.mlive.com/news/annarbornews/index.ssf?/base/news-30/1228837235272530.xml&coll=2
Shooting is set to begin in Ann Arbor in mid-January on yet another Hollywood movie, this one starring two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank.
Working in an office on Washington Street, producer Andrew Sugerman and a pre-production staff are putting together a crew and scouting locations for the film's seven-week shoot.
The 34-year-old Swank is best known for her work on "Million Dollar Baby'' and "Boys Don't Cry,'' both films for which she won best actress honors in the Academy Awards.
http://www.mlive.com/news/annarbornews/index.ssf?/base/news-30/1228837235272530.xml&coll=2
Monday, December 8, 2008
Lights, camera, action (in Jackson?)
By Chris Gautz | Staff Report | December 08, 2008 | Jackson Citizen Patriot
The film industry has the potential to create thousands of jobs, rebrand the state and create a new economic foundation in Michigan.
Tony Wenson, COO of the Michigan Film Office, told a group of about 70 business and community leaders today that investment in the state has greatly increased since passage of the film incentive package in April.
"It's a huge opportunity," he said at the Economic Club Luncheon at Daryl's Downtown in Jackson.
The legislation allows taxpayers to fund up to 42 percent of a film's production cost in the state. For example, if a $10 million film is shot in Michigan in a core community -- Jackson is one -- the state could cut a check for up to $4.2 million.
For more on this story, visit mlive.com/citpat Tuesday or pick up Tuesday's Jackson Citizen Patriot.
http://www.mlive.com/citpat/news/index.ssf/2008/12/lights_camera_action_in_jackso.html
The film industry has the potential to create thousands of jobs, rebrand the state and create a new economic foundation in Michigan.
Tony Wenson, COO of the Michigan Film Office, told a group of about 70 business and community leaders today that investment in the state has greatly increased since passage of the film incentive package in April.
"It's a huge opportunity," he said at the Economic Club Luncheon at Daryl's Downtown in Jackson.
The legislation allows taxpayers to fund up to 42 percent of a film's production cost in the state. For example, if a $10 million film is shot in Michigan in a core community -- Jackson is one -- the state could cut a check for up to $4.2 million.
For more on this story, visit mlive.com/citpat Tuesday or pick up Tuesday's Jackson Citizen Patriot.
http://www.mlive.com/citpat/news/index.ssf/2008/12/lights_camera_action_in_jackso.html
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Macomb County cities' goal is to green-light movie money
BY AMBER HUNT • FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER • December 6, 2008
When Hollywood comes knocking, area municipalities have more to look forward to than celebrity sightings.
Translation? Ka-ching.
So said Anthony Wenson, chief operating officer of the Michigan Film Office, who was one of several speakers at Making Movies in Macomb. The Friday gathering of officials from state film groups and Macomb municipalities was designed to prepare the county for potential Hollywood inquiries.
http://www.freep.com/article/20081206/NEWS04/812060324
When Hollywood comes knocking, area municipalities have more to look forward to than celebrity sightings.
Translation? Ka-ching.
So said Anthony Wenson, chief operating officer of the Michigan Film Office, who was one of several speakers at Making Movies in Macomb. The Friday gathering of officials from state film groups and Macomb municipalities was designed to prepare the county for potential Hollywood inquiries.
http://www.freep.com/article/20081206/NEWS04/812060324
Thursday, December 4, 2008
REVIEW: Grand Torino
Variety Magazine | December 4, 2008
At 78, perhaps the only actor in the history of American cinema to convincingly kick the butt of a guy 60 years his junior, the hard-headed, snarly mouthed Clint Eastwood of the 1970s comes growling back to life in "Gran Torino." Centered on a cantankerous curmudgeon who can fairly be described as Archie Bunker fully loaded (with beer and guns), the actor-director's second release of the season is his most stripped-down, unadorned picture in many a year, even as it continues his long preoccupation with race in American society. Highlighted by the star's vastly entertaining performance, this funny, broad but ultimately serious-minded drama about an old-timer driven to put things right in his deteriorating neighborhood looks to be a big audience-pleaser with mainstream viewers of all ages.
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=awardcentral&jump=contenders&id=gran_torino&reviewid=VE1117939157
At 78, perhaps the only actor in the history of American cinema to convincingly kick the butt of a guy 60 years his junior, the hard-headed, snarly mouthed Clint Eastwood of the 1970s comes growling back to life in "Gran Torino." Centered on a cantankerous curmudgeon who can fairly be described as Archie Bunker fully loaded (with beer and guns), the actor-director's second release of the season is his most stripped-down, unadorned picture in many a year, even as it continues his long preoccupation with race in American society. Highlighted by the star's vastly entertaining performance, this funny, broad but ultimately serious-minded drama about an old-timer driven to put things right in his deteriorating neighborhood looks to be a big audience-pleaser with mainstream viewers of all ages.
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=awardcentral&jump=contenders&id=gran_torino&reviewid=VE1117939157
Movie director scouting Grand Rapids locations, hopes to use local talent to shoot 'Hopeful Notes'
By John Serba | The Grand Rapids Press | December 04, 2008
Movie director Valerio Vanoli is currently scouting Grand Rapids locations, for two reasons.
First, to shoot a feature-length film titled "Hopeful Notes," in March. Second, to find an apartment to live in for the next five or six months, until the movie is finished.
"I arrived in Grand Rapids a few days ago," Vanoli said. "I'm looking forward to shooting the film here. I'm visiting many locations now."
The story takes place in a run-down children's hospital, where a young Russian boy, stricken with leukemia, reveals his genius-level talent at playing violin.
http://www.mlive.com/grpress/entertainment/index.ssf/2008/12/movie_director_scouting_grand.html
Movie director Valerio Vanoli is currently scouting Grand Rapids locations, for two reasons.
First, to shoot a feature-length film titled "Hopeful Notes," in March. Second, to find an apartment to live in for the next five or six months, until the movie is finished.
"I arrived in Grand Rapids a few days ago," Vanoli said. "I'm looking forward to shooting the film here. I'm visiting many locations now."
The story takes place in a run-down children's hospital, where a young Russian boy, stricken with leukemia, reveals his genius-level talent at playing violin.
http://www.mlive.com/grpress/entertainment/index.ssf/2008/12/movie_director_scouting_grand.html
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Horror film crew shoots at Troy Museum
By Terry Oparka | C & G Staff Writer | December 3, 2008
TROY — Assistant Director Tara Plizga, a former Sterling Heights resident, yelled “quiet on the set” in the log cabin of the Troy Museum and Historic Village Nov. 24.
Actors Derek Brandon, 10, of Grand Rapids, and Kristen Jarzembowski, 11, of Northville, said their lines and hit their marks as the film crew did its work.
“This is a perfect place for us,” Plizga said. “I like working here.”
Plizga graduated from Warren Mott High School in Warren in ’95 and attended the New York Film School in California. “I love the creative side (of the film industry). People don’t realize how much goes into this.”
http://www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles/2008/12-03-08/TF-MOVIESHOOT.asp
TROY — Assistant Director Tara Plizga, a former Sterling Heights resident, yelled “quiet on the set” in the log cabin of the Troy Museum and Historic Village Nov. 24.
Actors Derek Brandon, 10, of Grand Rapids, and Kristen Jarzembowski, 11, of Northville, said their lines and hit their marks as the film crew did its work.
“This is a perfect place for us,” Plizga said. “I like working here.”
Plizga graduated from Warren Mott High School in Warren in ’95 and attended the New York Film School in California. “I love the creative side (of the film industry). People don’t realize how much goes into this.”
http://www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles/2008/12-03-08/TF-MOVIESHOOT.asp
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Creo Productions expands studio
By Sarah Navis | Business Review Western Michigan | December 02, 2008
Creo Productions in Grand Rapids may be small in size, but the three-man film studio has big visions.
And it's growing, despite Michigan's economy.
Aaron Carriere and Andrew Tingley, both Ferris State University graduates, founded Creo in August 2006. Carriere said they wanted to start the company because they have an "entrepreneurial spirit" and both enjoy video production. He also stressed that there is "a lot of power in storytelling."
http://www.mlive.com/businessreview/western/index.ssf/2008/12/creo_production_expands_studio.html
Creo Productions in Grand Rapids may be small in size, but the three-man film studio has big visions.
And it's growing, despite Michigan's economy.
Aaron Carriere and Andrew Tingley, both Ferris State University graduates, founded Creo in August 2006. Carriere said they wanted to start the company because they have an "entrepreneurial spirit" and both enjoy video production. He also stressed that there is "a lot of power in storytelling."
http://www.mlive.com/businessreview/western/index.ssf/2008/12/creo_production_expands_studio.html
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