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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

http://www.voicenews.com/stories/032509/loc_20090325003.shtml

 

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:
Next event is May 22 at the DIA; admission is $8.  
 
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
http://www.freep.com/article/20090226/NEWS04

 

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
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009902150371
 

February 4, 2009 - The Detroit Free Press - Sterling Heights establishes a film office http://www.freep.com/article/20090203/NEWS04/90203067/1006/NEWS04/Sterling+Heights

 

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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