Month: February 2022

Events

LMFF closes on Sunday at Studio C. Catch a doc and THE BIG UGLY with Ron Perlman & Malcolm McDowell

LAKE MICHIGAN FILM FESTIVAL Last Day February 27, 2022 Studio C 1999 Central Park Drive, Okemos LAST DAY OF FILMS A NEW NORMAL Directed by Nick Kuiper/60 minutes As the world grapples with a deadly pandemic, Ferris State University must apply an “all hands on deck” approach to keep the campus open and students learning. 3:30pm – Studio C THE BIG UGLY Directed by Scott … Continue reading LMFF closes on Sunday at Studio C. Catch a doc and THE BIG UGLY with Ron Perlman & Malcolm McDowell

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Film Directors

Getting to know a Hollywood film director/producer

Last week we looked at the benefits as an independent filmmaker of getting to know a Hollywood Producer.  This week, we will look at getting to know that Hollywood film director/producer. Firstly, You simply don’t decide on meeting ‘any director’ or ‘any producer’. If you are serious about your story or idea, meeting with any director or producer won’t solve your purpose and you would … Continue reading Getting to know a Hollywood film director/producer

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Film Industry News, News

The True Costs of Film Incentives

Incentives for film production have been increasingly popular among state governments in the United States. According to a report by Film Production Capital, 22 states gave out an estimated $1 billion in incentives between 2010 and 2014. However, there is relatively little research on the costs of these incentives despite their increasing popularity. There is a broad consensus on the benefits of film incentives to … Continue reading The True Costs of Film Incentives

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Collective Development Inc. Launches Into the Music Scene

LANSING, Mich. – Feb. 23, 2022 – PRLog — Collective Development Inc. has always been about storytelling. Over the years, CDI has created an extensive library of feature films extending back twenty five years and change. The Michigan-based production company has showcased various musicians over the years. CDI’s long-time collaborator and film composer Dennis Therrian has scored so many diverse and memorable scores, many featuring … Continue reading Collective Development Inc. Launches Into the Music Scene

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Events, Film Festivals

Lake Michigan Film Festival Full Day of Films & Documentaries February 24-27

LAKE MICHIGAN FILM FESTIVAL February 24 – 27, 2022 Studio C 1999 Central Park Drive, Okemos and Hannah Community Center 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing The Lake Michigan Film Festival will showcase the best of 2020 & 2021 regional films, February 24 – 27, 2022 at the EL Hannah Community Center and Studio C. The Hannah Community Center requires everyone to wear masks at all … Continue reading Lake Michigan Film Festival Full Day of Films & Documentaries February 24-27

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‘Dilly Loves Kitty’ premieres Tonight, February 25th

It may be two years late, but we all know what has transpired in those two years.  Dilly had to wait over thirty years before he reconnected with the love of his life. In thirty years,  Dilly Nrll has become a Texas Oilman.  Kitty Clip tends to her farm.   Dilly has traveled clear across the country from Texas to Milford, Michigan, to find his … Continue reading ‘Dilly Loves Kitty’ premieres Tonight, February 25th

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Events, Horror Movies, Premieres

Randy Dies and Silverwing Entertainment announce Red Carpet Premiere of ‘Paradise Lodge’–tickets going fast

Are you craving more scary? Then you will want to grab your tickets for Randy Dies and Silverwing Entertainment Red Carpet Premiere of “Paradise Lodge.”  This premiere of Randy’s debut feature-length film takes place on Saturday, February 26th at the Farmington Civic Theater, Farmington, Michigan.  Showtimes are 10 PM.  Tickets are going fast. When a group of friends gets together to remember a dearly departed … Continue reading Randy Dies and Silverwing Entertainment announce Red Carpet Premiere of ‘Paradise Lodge’–tickets going fast

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Film Industry News, News

Bringing Hollywood back to Michigan comes with both benefits and costs which must be weighed

With Michigan looking at a possibility of reinstating their film incentives,  it’s important to consider other states and a benefit/cost analysis of each to find models that can be followed.  A number of states are turning to film incentives as a way to drive revenue post-recessionary depression, according to an article by the Brookings Institute. After reviewing data from five states, the study concluded that … Continue reading Bringing Hollywood back to Michigan comes with both benefits and costs which must be weighed

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Casting Calls

Having entered 2022: Our quest for dancers is not over–are you a dancer? We are looking for you

Are you a dancer?  Do you have serious dance moves? We mean serious dance moves.  Do you ache to show these off in film production? If you can dance, we would like to talk with you While the world is under lock-down because of the pandemic circling the globe and the Northern Hemisphere is starting to see colder weather making going outdoors less desirable, show … Continue reading Having entered 2022: Our quest for dancers is not over–are you a dancer? We are looking for you

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Events, Film Festivals, Film Industry News

‘Licorice Pizza’ and ‘Jockey’ at Studio C, ‘Belfast’ and ‘Parallel Mothers’ at Celebration Cinema Lansing

STUDIO C 1999 Central Park Drive, Okemos For showtimes and tickets click on https://celebrationcinema.com/cinemas/Studio-C-Meridian-Mall LICORICE PIZZA Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson 133 minutes R Alana Kane and Gary Valentine grow up, run around and fall in love in California’s San Fernando Valley in the 1970s. Starring Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman(son of Philip Seymour Hoffman), Bradley Cooper, Sean Penn. “The two leads, musician Alana Haim and … Continue reading ‘Licorice Pizza’ and ‘Jockey’ at Studio C, ‘Belfast’ and ‘Parallel Mothers’ at Celebration Cinema Lansing

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