Michigan Motion Picture Studios

The largest studio of its kind in the state, the now renamed Michigan Motion Picture Studios has spl

Welcome 2012

Welcome to the new MichiganFilm.org. Although this website has been around since 2007 it was badly f

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Toledo Filmmakers Magazine is an eclectic online publilcation dedicated to promoting the l

 
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Michigan Motion Picture Studios

August 8, 2012 in Industry News, Michigan News by ghost

The largest studio of its kind in the state, the now renamed Michigan Motion Picture Studios has split ways with Raleigh Studios and taken back its original name. Here is the Detroit Free Press article:

http://www.freep.com/article/20120808/BUSINESS06/308080025

It is my firm belief that Hollywood films alone are not sustainable in this state. We must promote Michigan based films from Michigan based filmmakers to create our own niche in film business. This studio is a sign of positive progression toward helping that endeavor.

Michigan can become a force for film.

 

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Welcome 2012

February 1, 2012 in Michigan News, Site News by Mike Tesh

Welcome to the new MichiganFilm.org.

Although this website has been around since 2007 it was badly falling out of date. Part of that due to software that was difficult and cumbersome to begin with and part of it due to my busy life the last several years.

Well I’m relaunching the site. This time built on an expanded version of wordpress, which I’m much more familiar with.

I’m pleased to have you here. This is a community. A mini social network for Michigan based filmmakers and outside filmmakers who are shooting pictures in this great state.

We’ve got a lot to catch up on. It has been a crazy few years with the state film incentives and then the restriction of film incentives which shut down a lot of potential productions.

All of that said, it’s important that we as Michigan filmmakers, actors and support push forward. There is still great and promising work to be done here.

 

 

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Michigan screenwriters network and learn

May 13, 2009 in Default Category by filmwizard47

Toledo Filmmakers Magazine is an eclectic online publilcation dedicated to promoting the local filmmaking community and fostering an appreciation of film.  Throughout our pages you’ll find thoughtful and incisive movie reviews, interviews and sophisticated feature articles on the craft of filmmaking.

 

Our affiliation with Toledo Filmmakers’ Organization, a local filmmaking group with the sole purpose of advancing independent filmmaking in Toledo and the surrounding area, makes us a unique alternative to the average film magazine. 

Jamie Paszko

Publisher/Editor

Toledo Filmmakers Magazine

www.toledofilmmakersmagazine.com

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Actress

April 9, 2009 in Actors by oooooo

Ondranique EdisonBelleville, MI 48111ondranique_r1@yahoo.com 

EDUCATION:

 

Siena Heights University                                                                               Southfield, MI

Multidisciplinary Studies                                                                                    08/2008-Present 

Specs Howard School of Broadcasting                                                         Southfield, MI

Television Concentration                                                                                   10/2007-06/2008

  • Learned to write in broadcast style and operate studio equipment.
  • Learned to operate switcher-board, Decko, VTR, Audio board, teleprompter, and studio cameras.
  • Knowledge of Photoshop 2.0 and Final Cut Pro software programs.

 Schoolcraft College                                                                                        Livonia, MIPsychology                                                                                                       08/2002-08/2004

Broadcasting Experience:

WDIV Channel 4                                                                                           Detroit, MIProduction Assistant                                                                                         05/2008-07/2008

  • Writing 30 and 60 second commercial spots.
  • Logging media log for commercials.
  • Watching and assisting when needed on commercial shoots.

 Till Death/Independent Movie                                                                      Detroit, MIExtra/Office Worker                                                                                         02/2008-02/2008

  • Office scene; entering into office front door.
  •  Office scene; getting mail walking back to cubical.

 Prince of Motor City/ABC Pilot                                                                    Detroit, MI       Extra/Office Worker                                                                                         07/2008-07/2008

  • Office scene; walking in background outside of conference room.
  • Funeral scene standing in front and walking back to car.

 Gifted Hands/Sony Pictures                                                              Detroit, MI                   Extra/Photographer                                                                                           09/2008-09/2008

  • Hospital scene acted as a photographer for the press.

                  

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Toledo Filmmakers Magazine

February 26, 2009 in Default Category by jpaszko

Toledo Filmmakers Magazine is an eclectic online publilcation dedicated to promoting the local filmmaking community and fostering an appreciation of film.  Throughout our pages you’ll find thoughtful and incisive movie reviews, interviews and sophisticated feature articles on the craft of filmmaking.

 

Our affiliation with Toledo Filmmakers’ Organization, a local filmmaking group with the sole purpose of advancing independent filmmaking in Toledo and the surrounding area, makes us a unique alternative to the average film magazine. 

Jamie Paszko

Publisher/Editor

Toledo Filmmakers Magazine

www.toledofilmmakersmagazine.com

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Toledo Filmmakers Magazine and The Toledo Filmmakers

February 26, 2009 in Default Category by jpaszko

We are on another set and excited to be working. Intent began filming yesterday. If was colder than a *@#%^&  &^%@#& at 6am, but we got the job done. It's exciting to be on another film and we are working on a few more that begin next year. The cast so far is great to work for. Same with the crew. They really bust it out there.

Regina, my on-set liasion was on the set most of yesterday to make sure our piece of the movie went well. If you are on Intent, make sure you introduce yourself to Regina. She is great.

Have we worked together? My last film was Wedding Day (television), before that All's Faire In Love and Hung for HBO. If you were on the set there, let me know. I'd love to chat with you.

Eric

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Michigan Film Production

February 16, 2009 in Default Category by michiganfilm

We are on another set and excited to be working. Intent began filming yesterday. If was colder than a *@#%^&  &^%@#& at 6am, but we got the job done. It's exciting to be on another film and we are working on a few more that begin next year. The cast so far is great to work for. Same with the crew. They really bust it out there.

Regina, my on-set liasion was on the set most of yesterday to make sure our piece of the movie went well. If you are on Intent, make sure you introduce yourself to Regina. She is great.

Have we worked together? My last film was Wedding Day (television), before that All's Faire In Love and Hung for HBO. If you were on the set there, let me know. I'd love to chat with you.

Eric

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Motown Motion Pictures Studio

February 5, 2009 in Industry News by ghost

Governor Jennifer Granholm announced in her state of the state speech on Tuesday night (February 3rd) that Pontiac Michigan will be getting it's first full fledged film studio. Motown Motion Pictures LLC. will be investing upwards of 70 million dollars into creating a 600,000 square foot movie studio out of the old General Motors plant. Including nine sound stages. This isboth a studio and a production company.

The project is being funded by local investors as well as Hollywood California based Raleigh Studios and Beverly Hills (California) based Endeavor Talent Agency. Also throwing money into the development is Michigan Economic Growth Authority. 

The studio is expected to create around 3,600 jobs and another 1,500 jobs indirectly related by the year 2020. Average weekly wage estimated to be around $824. 

This is something we should all pay close attention to. Larger productions coming into the state will also trickle down to smaller productions done by indiependent filmmakers. All of which will help the local and state economy which has fallen so far off track. 

 http://www.motownmotionpictures.com/

 

 

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Casting Call: 2 actors & 1 editor needed in Grand Rapids

December 21, 2008 in Short Films by CoraGrace

My first short film, Snow Day, has entered pre-production. It is a comedy about a gamer’s day off during a snowstorm. I am seeking two male actors in their 20’s and an editor. I expect filming to begin in early February and post in late February or early March.

 

Compensation:

 

Actors – Unpaid, but you will receive a DVD of the film, a link on my website, and meals while filming. This is a great opportunity for students and amateurs.

 

Editor – A small negotiable fee, a DVD of the film, and a link on my website. I probably can’t afford a professional, so editing students and amateurs are encouraged to apply.

 

For most information about the project and to apply, please visit the following pages:

 

Actors – http://www.luckyturtleproductions.com/casting.htm

Editor – http://www.luckyturtleproductions.com/service.htm

 

Cora Grace

Lucky Turtle Productions

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A Romantic Massage?

December 16, 2008 in Default Category by jpqcaptain

We are on another set and excited to be working. Intent began filming yesterday. If was colder than a *@#%^&  &^%@#& at 6am, but we got the job done. It's exciting to be on another film and we are working on a few more that begin next year. The cast so far is great to work for. Same with the crew. They really bust it out there.

Regina, my on-set liasion was on the set most of yesterday to make sure our piece of the movie went well. If you are on Intent, make sure you introduce yourself to Regina. She is great.

Have we worked together? My last film was Wedding Day (television), before that All's Faire In Love and Hung for HBO. If you were on the set there, let me know. I'd love to chat with you.

Eric

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