Melisa Sandlin’s short on domestic violence, ‘Silent Killer’ now online

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Pictorial: Charlene Jeter vacations in Grand Cayman Islands

Charlene Jeter has returned home again from vacationing in the Grand Cayman Islands–Lucky!–in time for her world premiere of her twin billed blockbusters of “Bella” and “Iced Out.” While vacationing, she had time to stage a photo shoot of selfies. Lucky us! Said Charlene regarding her vacation and these photos, “I’m having the best time taking the kinds of photos that I want to take … Continue reading Pictorial: Charlene Jeter vacations in Grand Cayman Islands

Photos from the April Royal Starr Filmmaker Community Mixer

As a community we are getting bigger with every passing month. According to the old axiom, ” There is strength in numbers. ”  Michigan’s film industry is geting stronger everyday. Here are photos from this month’s Filmmaker Mixer held at the Hamlin Center, Royal Oak. Look for yourself in these photos. If you don’t appear in this grouping,  make it a point to attend next … Continue reading Photos from the April Royal Starr Filmmaker Community Mixer

Catch Charlene Jeter’s ‘Iced Out/Bella’ as double bill premiere, April 24

The premieres of Charlene Jeter’s twin blockbuster new movies are being offered as a double-bill April 24, 2019 at the Empire Theaters, Birmingham, MI. One night only. Seating is strictly limited Hosted by actor Scott Konkel,  this premiere is certain to be the hit of the season. Tickets are going quickly.  You will want to grab yours soon.   Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE for the … Continue reading Catch Charlene Jeter’s ‘Iced Out/Bella’ as double bill premiere, April 24

Live From Detroit: Shorts Program 2, today, April 13

In ‘Live From Detroit: Shorts Program 2″”, six short films can be viewed with one ticket purchase. The short films include: A hodgepodge of the city’s residents seize on the arts and occupations that give them life. “Little Julio”: A Detroit boxing coach challenges his young students to draw strength and discipline from their training. “Con Security”: At Youmacon, Detroit’s signature anime convention, security comes … Continue reading Live From Detroit: Shorts Program 2, today, April 13

Congratulations to the nominees of the 2019 Best Actress in a Feature Film by the DFA

Pump up the volume.  The excitement is growing for the first ever Detroit Filmmaker Awards program scheduled for May 5, 2019.  The nominees have been announced for the Best Actress in a Featured Film. These nominees include Zahirah Muhammad for her role as Janelle Johnson in the Kevin Flynn production of “Thru the Course of a Day,” Miranda Jones for her role in “The Lost … Continue reading Congratulations to the nominees of the 2019 Best Actress in a Feature Film by the DFA

Congratulations to the 2019 Best Actors in a Feature Film nominees by the DFA

The nominees for the inaugural Detroit Filmmakers Awards program have been announced.  Among the nominations are the 2019 Best Actors in a Feature Film. These include James “#jamesdee” Dee for his role in “Stay,” Leonydus “@leonydusjohnson” Johnson for his role as Donavan in “Sincerely, Brenda,”Chazmar ” @chazz_the_actor” Hall in Halt: The Motion Picture, Rico Bruce Wade for his role as Charles in “Sincerely Brenda” , About … Continue reading Congratulations to the 2019 Best Actors in a Feature Film nominees by the DFA

Harley Wallen’s ‘Agramon’s Gate’ is burning up the film festival circuit

Everyone in Michigan is excited for one of their own, award winning actor and filmmaker Harley Wallen, andt the response that his latest, “Agramon’s Gate” is receiving on the film festival circuit. To date,  “Agramon’s Gate” has won 7 awards and has been nominated 23 times.  Among these wins are: Best Trailer, Around International Film Festival; Best Actor Kris Reilly; Independent Horror Movie Award (2018); … Continue reading Harley Wallen’s ‘Agramon’s Gate’ is burning up the film festival circuit

It’s a Wrap for CreativeMich

It’s been a good run, it’s been a long run.  Susan Stack has announced that she and Eric Szczepanski have decided to retire the CreativeMich brand.  Before that, she published the “Oakland Wrap” a subsciption based weekly which she published during and for a while after Michigan”s film incentives were a thing. Distributing news headlines in a subscription available format on Michigan’s creative community since … Continue reading It’s a Wrap for CreativeMich

2019 Soo Film Festival calls for no-fee early bird deadline is quickly approaching

Every so often there is one that gets by you.  Although the date of the festival is yet months away,  the call for this year’s no-fee early bird deadline was announced a couple of weeks ago.  MMM2weekender missed this, and apologizes.  This was not deliberate. Here’s the scoop: Soo Film Festival celebrates six years of great lakes and great movies September 12-15 in downtown Sault … Continue reading 2019 Soo Film Festival calls for no-fee early bird deadline is quickly approaching