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An assortment of news for those interested in supporting or getting involved in Michigan's newest industry. 

The Macomb Film Office attempts to keep individuals interested in Michigan's growing film industry informed through bits and pieces of information provided in this space. 

However, the authority on film activity in our state is the Michigan Film Office (www.MichiganFilmOffice.org)

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July 22, 2010

Production company seeks warehouse for set construction and storage for immediate occupancy through September.  Minimum of 70,000 feet with parking for at least 100.

If you know someone that owns such a building that might be currently vacant or own one yourself, please contact:

Maria Zardis

maria.zardis@macombcountymi.gov

586-292-8018

 

 

July 16, 2010

Large family home on a "large body of water" needed for an incoming feature film.  The property needs to be "not too old or too new and, if possible, not too close to neighbors."  Four bedrooms and at least two baths would be ideal.  A large living room/great room is essential. 

The property should include an outbuilding of some type for storage of an important object.  The home will be needed for approximately 12 weeks including pre- and post-production.  

If you own such a property, please send contact information, property address and exterior/interior photos to

Maria Zardis

maria.zardis@macombcountymi.gov

Thank you, as always, for your interest in helping to make movies in Macomb County!

 

 

July 14, 2010

Feature film searching for a working dairy farm for about three weeks of filming next spring.  The property needs to look as though it could be in Wisconsin during the 1960's. 

If you own such a property, please contact

Maria.Zardis@macombcountymi.gov

586-292-8018

with address, details and photos if available.

 

 

July 13, 2010

Made for TV movie searching for a special property that serves as the backdrop for a female character who hosts a “homemaking and gracious living” program out of her home. 

There are very specific needs for this home: 

Curb appeal and impressive drive from the street

Separate guest quarters

A swimming pool

Upstairs master bedroom with functional balcony

Spacious living room

Open floor plan kitchen

Nicely landscaped grounds

Neutral, but tasteful, decor (not overly provincial, early American or contemporary-modern).

Filming is anticipated for September and will last nearly three weeks; five days a week; 10-12 hours per day plus a few days prep.  A place to park productions trailers and trucks nearby or on the grounds is essential. 

If you own such a property, please contact

Maria.Zardis@macombcountymi.gov

586-292-8018

 

 

June 11

The Michigan Film Office is looking for assistance in expanding its database of possible film locations throughout the State of Michigan. 

They are particularly interested in adding a variety of businesses available for location filming.  These include:

  • Antique shops, thift stores
  • Banks
  • Barber Shops, Hair Salons, Tanning Salons
  • Boutiques, crafts, unique gift shops
  • Candy, chocolate shop
  • Cigar Bars
  • Convenience Stores, Wine/Liquor Shops
  • Flea Markets, Farmers Markets
  • Florists
  • Funeral homes, mortuaries, crematoriums
  • Jewelers
  • Landromats
  • Kennels, pet groomers
  • Pawn shops
  • Pharmacies
  • Restaurants, bars
  • Stores:  book, clothing, computer/electronic, department, hardware, jewelry, sporting goods and toy
  • Or, any other kinds of business that might be seen in a movie or TV show

Business owners that are receptive to the notion of allowing a film crew to take over their place for a specific period of time - at a fee - are encouraged to upload photos and information to the location database maintained by the Michigan Film Office.

There is no cost to do so.  For more information, visit www.MichiganFilmOffice.org and click on the "submit location" key.

(And, please inform our office of your listing so that we may also help to make it known that your business is available.)

 

May 19

The National Endowment for the Arts released information about its “Bridging Cultures through Film: International Topics” grant program.  Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for funding to develop a film that helps to spark American engagement with the broader world.  Awards will be for one to three years and range from $75,000 for development up to $800,000 for production.  The deadline for submissions is July 28, 2010.  For more information:  NEH: Bridging Cultures Grant Program

 

 

May 18

LOCATION SCOUT:  "French Country Villa"  Large estate on lots of land needed for summer filming project.  The home must look as though it has existed for centuries

Send photo(s), address and contact info for owner to:

maria.zardis@macombcountymi.gov

 

 

 

May 18

Prop Needed:  1980's foreign car (A Peugeot, Renaut or Citroen)

Send photo(s) and details (model, year, condition and contact info for owner) to:

maria.zardis@macombcountymi.gov

 

 

 

May 3

LOCATION SCOUT:  Rustic cabin on a lake in the woods.  Send details and photos, if possible, to:

Maria.zardis@macombcountymi.gov

 

 

April 29

"Real Steel" seeks men & women in uniform for film  This futuristic flick explores the time when boxing shifts from a human sport to a robotic competition.  Starring Hugh Jackman, directed by Shawn Levy (“Night at the Museum”) and produced by Steven Spielberg and Stacey Snider, it rolls into town this summer.    

 

 

April 22

Michigan based lender Shore Mortgage is hosting its first-ever film competition that offers a $3,000 prize in each of three categories related to home ownership.  An additional $3,000 “Viewer’s Choice” will be awarded to the public’s favorite three-minute entry.  Entries for the “Show Us Your Shore” competition will be accepted between May 3 and June 14.  For complete details:

Show Us Your Shore Contest

 

 

April 14

Always wanted to make a great ad or commercial for a respected brand, but never knew how or even how to make money doing it? Honestly, look no further...

Courtesy of http://www.facebook.com/l/f08eb;Zooppa.com
"Pillsbury is looking for their next broadcast television commercial – set to run for 13 weeks in the fall of 2010. Zooppa is holding a video competition open to all film makers, with $15K in prizes, $10K for first place.

This is a fantastic chance to get your work on broadcast TV, create for a major national brand, and a chance at $15K- not to mention a chance to put the Pillsbury Doughboy into your commercial.

Check out http://www.facebook.com/l/f08eb;Zooppa.com for details on this video competition.
http://www.facebook.com/l/f08eb;zooppa.com/contests/pillsbury

Zooppa is a platform that connects film makers, graphic designers & interactive designers with the world’s biggest brands through advertising competitions."


 

April 7, 2010

AFLAC's 10 second challenge for $25,000:

http://www.aflac.com/10seconds/default.aspx?WT.mc_id=10secondsEblast

 

 

March 24, 2010 - from www.MichiganFilmOffice.org

 

A Search for Real Life ROSIE THE RIVETERS in Michigan for Documentary Project

The Real Rosie The Riveter Project -- recording their stories for the Tamiment Labor Archives

A new project at New York University's Tamiment Labor Archives is documenting the first-hand stories of real-life "Rosie the Riveters," women who went to work in America's defense plants and munitions factories during World War II. Documentary Filmmakers Anne de Mare and Kirsten Kelly of Spargel Productions in New York (award-winning filmmakers of "Asparagus! Stalking the American Life") are in the process of recording the oral histories of these women in their own words, preserving them for future generations. The filmmakers will be in Michigan at the end of April to interview "Michigan Rosies." The project is interested in all kinds of Rosie stories, from the ordinary, to the extraordinary. If you or someone you know was a Rosie and is interested in participating, please contact: Kirsten Kelly (646-526-4407) or Sacha Schwimmer at (212) 925-5980 or via email at spargelfilms@gmail.com - Help keep Rosie's story alive and well in the history books!

The Tamiment Labor Archives at NYU contains renowned archival, print, photograph, film and oral history collections documenting the history of the labor movement and how it related to the broader struggle for economic, social, and political change. Researchers from around the world use the collections for groundbreaking work in many areas of history, American studies and other fields.

 

March 23, 2010

Film Your Issue 2010 Competition (Deadline: April 19)
Think you have a solution to problems with the environment, economic recession, education, healthcare, human/equal rights, national security/defense, poverty, public service or technology? Film Your Issue at www.youtube.com/filmyourissue or submit it through a song at www.youtube.com/whatsyourissuemusic. The Film Your Issue competition, in its 5th year, is looking for solution-project ideas to front-burner issues from young adults 14 to 24 in a 3-minute video format, with accompanying one-sheet description. Winning solution-projects will be presented to senior officials in the Obama administration, broadcast on screens in every Best Buy store on the planet, presented at a VIP reception in Washington, DC.  Winners will be flown to Los Angeles for the Awards ceremony co-hosted by Sony Pictures Studios.  Prizes include an Apple MacBook and iPod Touches, and Sundance Film Festival 2011 Film School Pass. www.whatsyourissue.tv


 

January 15, 2009

Digital Arts, Film and Technology Organization (DAFT) will be presenting its 42nd annual Michigan Student Film and Video Festival on April 24 at the Detroit Institute of Arts.  Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to submit entries with chances to win cool prizes.

For more information: www.daftonline.org

 

 

November 25, 2009

The Michigan Film Office is looking for assistance in finding possible locations for film activities.  They are inviting individuals, businesses and municipalities to help find:

 

Hockey rinks, snowmobile trails, small town bars and saloons, trailer parks, seasonal motel/hotels (must look closed and spooky to be used for a winter movie), desolate Roadside Motels (with no chance of escape), small town diners, closed and empty hospital,

2-3 story empty Department Store (with an escalator), small town family grocery stores, caves or underground tunnels, boxing clubs and event venues (large and small. These could include convention center or warehouse venues), Manhattan or Chicago style Brownstones, radio/television or photography studios, modern and contemporary homes, auto salvage and junkyards, police stations and schools of all types.

 

To nominate a property, upload up to 10 photos (jpg format, 2MB or less) to http://mi.reel-scout.com/loc_add.aspx>