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November 29, 2010

The Macomb Daily features an independent project being filmed in Richmond:  Michigan director hopes 'Rabid' will become contagious

 

August 24, 2010

The Travel Channel's popular "Food Wars" will air Detroit Hot Dog War this Wednesday, August 25 at 10 p.m. on the Travel Channel.

 

August 4, 2010

Romeo Observer - Film shoots on Washinton Township farm

 

July 22, 2010

Our very own Studio 3 in Warren is producing webisodes about the movie and TV industry.  Check out the latest:  http://vimeo.com/10407447

 

June 9, 2010

Locally produced Zombie movie premiers in Richmond

 

April 30, 2010 - The Detroit Free Press

Made in Michigan Movies - Photo Journal 

 

April 29, 2010 – The Detroit Free Press

Michigan a star in Hollywood

 

April 29, 2010 – The Detroit News

Michigan film jobs in flux as debate rolls on

 

 

March 26, 2010 – www.FilmEmerge.com

Film Detroit represents the D in LA

 

March 17, 2010- Great Lakes Innovation and Technology Report

EMU in deal with Macomb College for degree in simulation
 

February 2010

CBS News video: Hollywood in Michigan - Michigan, known for making cars,
is now luring moviemakers with generous rebates. As Seth Doane reports,
this is helping the state's job market to increase.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6205668n

 

February 2010 - Michigan Film Office "Out-takes" newsletter

MFO "Out-takes" Newsletter

 

February 10, 2010 - C&G News

Local motorcycle fabricator to appear on Discovery Channel

 

February 10, 2010 - Romeo Observer

Michigan horror film shoots at local orchard

 

February 10, 2010 - Fox 2 News Detroit

Lee Thomas

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/entertainment/Picking-a-Film-School-Do-Your-Homework

 

February 8, 2020 – The Detroit Free Press

Fraser firm aims for tops in props

 

January 30, 2010 – The Detroit News

Studio Planned in Macomb

 

January 8, 2010 - mlive.com

Michigan-made "Youth in Revolt" opens this weekend
 

January 1, 2010 - Michigan Film Office "Out-takes" newsletter

MFO "Out-takes" January 2010

 

December 29, 2009 – FilmSlateMagazine.com

Film Tax Incentives:  Are They Helpful?

 

December 27, 2009 – The Detroit Free Press

Film growth in Michigan?

 

December 25, 2009 – LivingstonDaily.com

Michigan biz happy to get into the film industry

 

December 15, 2009 – Detroit Make It Here.com

Skill sets for movie sets

 

December 16, 2009 - The Detroit Free Press

Ex-autoworker moves into film

 

November 20, 2009 - Variety

Eastwood practices fiscal discipline

 

December 8, 2009 - WJR.com

Casting Call for new television show

 

December 7, 2009 - The Macomb Daily

Local woman lands "squirrel wrangler" position with film industry

 

November 6, 2009 – The Macomb Daily

Macomb County filmmaker makes directorial debut with "Stick it in Detroit"

 

 

October 20, 2009 – CNNMoney.com

Hollywood jobs comes to Michigan

 

 

September 29, 2009 – The Times Herald

(Port Huron) Film festival offers new possibilities

 

September 22, 2009 – The Detroit News

Locally filmed "Whip It" scheduled for preview at MJR Sterling Heights

 

September 19, 2009 – The Macomb Daily

"Red Dawn" wraps in Mount Clemens

 

September 15, 2009 – The Macomb Daily

Smoke, flames punctuate Red Dawn remake

 

August 30, 2009 – The Detroit News -

And the film credit goes to Sterling Heights man

 

August 27, 2009 - MetroMode

Grace and Wild:  A studio success before Hollywood came calling

 

July 21, 2009-The Detroit Free Press

And the winner is...metro Detroit

 

July 20, 2009-mlive.com

'I Live in Michigan' campaign hopes to rally public support for state film industry
 

July 19, 2009-The Detroit Free Press

Challenge produces a film studio
 

July 18, 2009-The Detroit News

Michigan products get star power on the big screen

 

July 18, 2009-The Macomb Daily

Aspiring actors audition for film

 

July 17, 2009-The Detroit News

ABC's 'Crash Course' revs up Belle Isle

 

July 15, 2009-The Romeo Observer

Film producers find perfect 'set' in Romeo
 

July 15, 2009-The Romeo Observer

Festival seeks Michigan-based filmmakers
 

July 14, 2009 - The Detroit Free Press

Q&A with Janet-Lockwood:  Exciting year for making movies in Michigan

 

July 13, 2009 - mlive.com

Did Robert DeNiro appear in disguise to attend the Utica, Michigan "Dreamin Big" event? 

What do YOU think?  Weigh In!

 

July 9, 2009 – The Detroit Free Press

Romeo contest spotlights student films

 

July 9, 2009 – The Macomb Daily

Lights! Camera! Action!
 

July 8, 2009 – C & G Newspapers

Fraser company is designing the future of Michigan's film industry

 

July 8, 2009-The Macomb Daily

A taste of Hollywood

 

July 8, 2009-The Detroit News

Unity Studios says Allen Park film complex on track
 

July 7, 2009 - CNN Money

Hollywood helps Michigan jobless

 

July 2, 2009-mlive.com

U-M professor says Michigan could be film headquarters of the Midwest

 

July 5, 2009 – The Detroit Free Press

Land of a thousand places

 

June 30, 2009-The Macomb Daily

St. John Hospital Directs 'Ocean of Pearls' Film

 

June 25, 2009 – Romeo Observer

Romeo Film Office to host tours and contest  

 

June 24, 2009 – The Detroit News

Local couple set to roll cameras in Michigan

 

June 23, 2009 - The Detroit News

ABC to shoot reality show Crash Course on Belle Isle

 

June 18, 2009 - The Detroit News

Michigan through a Hollywood lens

 

June 18, 2009 – The Detroit News

Unions take a different approach to film industry

 

June 11, 2009 – The Detroit News

Southfield's Specs Howard plans film training
 

June 15, 2009

The Anton Art Center is offering a "Digital Arts Film & Television" Filmmaking
Camp for youth aged 12-16 from July 20-24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.  Registrations
must be received by June 18.  For more info:  www.theArtCenter.org

 

June 5, 2009 - WWJ Newsradio

Lawrence Tech offers new classes in emerging technologies including film

 

June 4, 2009 - The Detroit News

Lawmakers debate limits to Michigan Film Incentives

 

June 4, 2009 - The Detroit News

Allen Park attracts draws thousands who want to learn the film industry

 

May 20, 2009 - WJBK News/Fox 2 Detroit

Michigan made film needs cast & crew

 

May 17, 2009 – The Source

Curtin rises on Romeo Film Production Office

 

May 6, 2009 - National Public Radio; All Things Considered

Location, location, location
 

May 3, 2009 – The Macomb Daily

City of Warren welcomes film industry
 

April 30, 2009 – Time Magazine

Postcard from Detroit

 

April 26, 2009 – The Detroit Free Press

"Monster Garage" eyes Motown

 

April 12, 2009 – The Detroit Free Press

Fame stays after filming ends
 

April 12, 2009 – The Detroit Free Press

Businesses featured in films find new popularity
 

April 12, 2009 –The Detroit Free Press

Movie perks go beyond money
 

April 12, 2009 –The Detroit Free Press

Filmmakers in need of the perfect locales
 

April 2, 2009 - Metro Mode

Parallax Production Studios signs $60 million film deal with New Castle Entertainment

 

April 2, 2009 - The Dexter Leader

Midwest Hollywood; Location scout talks about why Michigan is under the spotlight

  Vanir Entertainment is hosting the Michigan Movie Networking event on Saturday, April 4 in Pontiac: http://www.michiganmovienetwork.com/
 

March 25, 2009 - The Voice - Macomb Film Office

 

March 16, 2009 - Observer & Eccentric Mirror Hometown - Local investment firm considers Hollywood films

http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20090315/NEWS02/903150359/1019/rss02

 
The Detroit Film Office is hosting a networking event for individuals and
businesses interested in working within the film industry: http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20090313/FREE/903139971
 
March 11, 2009 - AP News - Sony Pictures to cut nearly 350 positions
 
Gesunheit!!  No really, check this out:
 
March 9, 2009 - Crains Detroit Business - Job seekers get ready for "Action!"
  Detroit Free Press, 03/04/09
Michigan spends millions to gain movie millions
  Detroit Free Press, 03/03/09
Filmmakers get $48M in incentives from Michigan
  Detroit Free Press, 03/03/09
See which film projects landed Michigan incentives
 

March 4, 2009 - Crain's Detroit Business - Michigan provides $48 million in film incentiveshttp://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20090304/FREE/903049995

 

February 26, 2009 - The Detroit Free Press - Fraser company sets the scenes for movie
industry and more

 

National Geographic's "All Roads Seed Grant Program" funds film projects by and about indigenous
and underrepresentedminority-culture filmmakers year-round and from all reaches of the globe. The
program seeks filmmakers who bring their livesand communities to light through first-person storytelling.
Submission deadlines are quarterly on the 15th of each March, June, September, and December.
Award notifications are made approximately six weeks after each of these dates.
http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/all-roads/seed-grants/

  February 15, 2009 - The Macomb Daily - Sterling Heights establishes film office
http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2009/02/16/news/srv0000004712258.txt
  February 15, 2009 - The Detroit Free Press - Macomb works to attract film industry
 

February 4, 2009 - The Detroit Free Press - Sterling Heights establishes a film office

 

February 3, 2009 - The Wall Street Jounal - Michigan Sees Itself in the Movies http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123362088593641587.html

January 29, 2009 - The Macomb Daily - City of Utica prepares to welcome film industry http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2009/01/29/news/srv0000004591454.txt

  January 13, 2008 - C & G Newspapers - Mount Clemens prepares to attract film industry
http://www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles/2009/1-7-09/Mount-Clemens-movies.asp
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