Month: July 2023

Actors

Help and Resources for Workers Impacted by Strikes in the Film Industry are available on WIF Website

  In response to the ongoing strikes by WGA and SAG-AFTRA, Women in Film (WIF) is offering support and resources to those affected. They have created a dedicated day on their helpline and a resource guide to assist strike-affected workers. Every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., advocates are available on the helpline to provide emotional support during this challenging time. WIF wants to … Continue reading Help and Resources for Workers Impacted by Strikes in the Film Industry are available on WIF Website

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Join us August 20 at the Henderson Castle, Kalamazoo

    Next month on Sunday, August 20, we travel west to hold our filmmaker mixer in the Henderson Castle in Kalamazoo. Discover the allure of the Henderson Castle perched high atop West Main Hill. This magnificent architectural masterpiece offers breathtaking views of downtown Kalamazoo. Known as the “Jewel of Kalamazoo,” AAA has ranked the Castle as one of Michigan’s top landmark inns. Originally designed … Continue reading Join us August 20 at the Henderson Castle, Kalamazoo

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Darren Brown cancels Detroit Filmmaker Awards

On behalf of the Detroit Filmmaker Awards (DFA) team, we express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for your unwavering support and participation in the past years. We take pride in the involvement, integrity, and prestige of the DFA, and this year’s event, the participation was met with uncertainty. With a heavy heart, we announce the retirement of the Detroit Filmmaker Awards. After much consideration and … Continue reading Darren Brown cancels Detroit Filmmaker Awards

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Introducing Senator Dayna Polehanki, an amazing bill sponsor of the Michigan Multimedia Jobs Act!

— with Senator Dayna Polehanki and Motion Picture Association. Introducing Senator Dayna Polehanki, an amazing bill sponsor of the Michigan Multimedia Jobs Act!This month, Motion Picture Association Vice President Josh Levin & MiFA Chairman David Haddad met with Sen. Polehanki to gather in support of the recently introduced bills. “The Multimedia Jobs Act does not cut checks. It does not create budget line items. It does … Continue reading Introducing Senator Dayna Polehanki, an amazing bill sponsor of the Michigan Multimedia Jobs Act!

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‘I don’t usually pay attention to such things’

By Harvey Kurek Ovshinsky I don’t usually pay attention to such things. Self-serving, pretend holidays like National Donut Day or National Hug Your Grandchildren Day generally hold little water for me. But because today is National Intern Day, I feel I MUST make an exception. No story is complete without its share of sidekicks and supporting characters, so I’m happy to acknowledge mine: the dozens … Continue reading ‘I don’t usually pay attention to such things’

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During the strike, a pressing question: Does watching a movie or TV show during the strike go against supporting the strikers?

As the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes gain momentum, and with highly anticipated TV shows and films on the horizon, viewers are grappling with a pressing question: does watching movies or TV shows during the strike count as betraying the picket line? This question is crucial as we figure out how to stand with the actors and writers fighting for a fair contract. How can we … Continue reading During the strike, a pressing question: Does watching a movie or TV show during the strike go against supporting the strikers?

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Can Tax Credits Bring Hollywood Back to Michigan?

Hollywood rarely sets its sights on Michigan when filming movies. However, the new legislation aims to change that by reviving a dormant film incentive program. Currently, Michigan offers no film incentives, which has led to big-budget movies like “Holland, Michigan” spending only two days filming in the state. The film crew, led by star Nicole Kidman, visited Windmill Island Gardens in Holland for a few … Continue reading Can Tax Credits Bring Hollywood Back to Michigan?

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Emmys Telecast Delayed: Strikes Force Postponement

The highly anticipated Emmys telecast has hit a roadblock. Due to ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), the awards ceremony has been officially postponed. It’s a decision that had to be made to avoid a lackluster and embarrassing event. The Emmys, television’s most prestigious awards ceremony, has been delayed … Continue reading Emmys Telecast Delayed: Strikes Force Postponement

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New Report Reveals Stark Disparity in Pay Between Hollywood Executives and Writers

While Hollywood TV and film writers fight for modest raises, a shocking Los Angeles Times report exposes top entertainment executives’ exorbitant salaries. In the past five years alone, Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. CEO David Zaslav raked in an eye-popping $498,915,318, nearly 384 times the average pay of a Hollywood writer. The analysis further reveals that average pay for Hollywood executives skyrocketed to $28 million in … Continue reading New Report Reveals Stark Disparity in Pay Between Hollywood Executives and Writers

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