Month: August 2018

Film Directors, Uncategorized

Kevin Allen steps into film director’s shoes to create first film

“My first movie I directed and produced! Premiered at Michigan Movie Mondays.. I hope you enjoy our short thriller!” Kevin R. Allen Kevin Allen broke character. As everyone who knows him,  he is usually an actor. This time he stepped into a director’s shoes to create his first film, a short entitled “Adoption Day,”  which premiered at Michigan Movie Mondays ( While I like the … Continue reading Kevin Allen steps into film director’s shoes to create first film

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Filmmaking

Post on Michigan film incentives stirs lively discussion on Facebook–Mark Adler and Kerry Sanders exchange views

File this one under Some Stories Write Themselves You do recall the Michigan film incentives, don’t you? It doesn’t matter on what side of this issue you may stand if you are engaged in Michigan’s film industry you have something to say about Michigan’s film incentives. Okay, the Michigan film incentives are no more.  They were killed by Governor Rick Snyder in 2015, not a … Continue reading Post on Michigan film incentives stirs lively discussion on Facebook–Mark Adler and Kerry Sanders exchange views

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Film Directors, Filmmaking, Trailers

Painted Creek Productions releases the official trailer for Harley Wallen’s ‘Agramon’s Gate’

 “Agramon takes the form of whatever most terrifies you. When it is done feeding on your terror, it kills you, presuming you are still alive at that point. Most men — and woman — die of fear before that.” “When not appearing as someone’s greatest fear, Agramon looks big, dark, and formless—like roiling clouds—with big, glowing white (red) eyes. Its eyes remain even when mimicking … Continue reading Painted Creek Productions releases the official trailer for Harley Wallen’s ‘Agramon’s Gate’

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Harley and Kaiti Wallen return home to the Mitten State

After three weeks of needed vacation in exotic Malmo, Sweden,  director Harley Wallen and his wife Kaiti and daughters Madison 15, Hanna 5 and Emilia 3,  returned home to the Mitten State.  Flying in together,  they arrived at DTW at approximately 1:00PM last Sunday, August 26,  from Frankfurt, Germany,. Said Harley, ” We had a great time and although I still had to do some work … Continue reading Harley and Kaiti Wallen return home to the Mitten State

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The “I See You Awards®” announce their 2018 winners!

The Second Annual “I See You Awards®” have announced this year’s winners in the Short and Feature Film and Documentary Categories, and select other categories.     Selected from a long list of this year’s submissions,  the first films were nominated before they were selected and announced as this year’s winners. A celebration of low-budget independent filmmakers,  The “I See You Awards®”  is a one-of-a-kind … Continue reading The “I See You Awards®” announce their 2018 winners!

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Lowing Light & Grip, Wyoming, Michigan (Grand Rapids), is having a party

Save the Date! August 28, 2018.  Lowing Light and Grip, Wyoming, Michigan, (nestled in Kent County, southwest of Grand Rapids) is having a party.  The public is invited. The owners of Lowing Light and Grip have been working on the details for catering and various other activities for a while now.  Now they are ready to party.  And they will.  This coming Tuesday, August 28, … Continue reading Lowing Light & Grip, Wyoming, Michigan (Grand Rapids), is having a party

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Teaser trailer for fan film “Revenge of the Mask” launched

Based on the Dark Horse comic series “The Mask,” a poster and teaser trailer for “Revenge of the Mask,” a fan film,  have been released. Although the mask in the Dark Horse comic series bestowed on its wearer reality-bending powers and an altered appearance, affecting the personality of the wearer by removing all social and moral inhibitions, causing the wearer to become insane,  the 1994 … Continue reading Teaser trailer for fan film “Revenge of the Mask” launched

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Collective Development Incorporated’s, ‘Wild Faith’ to premiere on West Coast

Collective Development Inc. to premiere their 1800’s mid-western action/drama ‘Wild Faith’ at the Burbank International Film Festival. The Burbank International Film Festival is comprised of talented industry professionals and production executives who work within the studio system. The festival offers over 20 awards in a variety of categories, with a special award honoring social awareness and diversity in the filmmaking industry. “Wild Faith transcends being … Continue reading Collective Development Incorporated’s, ‘Wild Faith’ to premiere on West Coast

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Police Officers from Detroit’s deadlest decoy unit finally talk in documentary to screen at “I See You Awards,” August 23-26, 2018 in Royal Oak

August 9, 2018 – “Detroit Under S.T.R.E.S.S.” is a documentary about one of the nation’s deadliest and controversial police decoy operations from nearly 50 years ago called “S.T.R.E.S.S.” (“Stop the Robberies, Enjoy Safe Streets”). The film was chosen as an official selection and “Best Documentary” nominee at the second annual “I See You Awards®,” to be held on August 23-26, 2018 at Emagine Theaters, 200 North … Continue reading Police Officers from Detroit’s deadlest decoy unit finally talk in documentary to screen at “I See You Awards,” August 23-26, 2018 in Royal Oak

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