Tough as tacks indie film actor John Tynan Jr. passed away July 17, 2019. A Vietnam Vet with four years of service to his country in the United States Air Force, and thirty years of service to the people of Detroit as a member of Detroit’s Police Department, five years assigned to the Vice Division and ten years assigned to the Narcotics Division, John Tynan … Continue reading Actor John Tynan Jr. remembered by Michigan film community
Michigan’s film community was saddened by the passing of one of their own. Actor John Tynan, Jr. passed away July 17, 2019. An indie actor of some reknown, he had acquired twenty two IMDb credits to his resume since he assumed his first role in 2008. He was 74 years old. John “Jack” Tynan was known for having played Sean in Sam Logan Khaleghi’ s … Continue reading Community saddened by passing of actor Joe Tynan, Jr.
Tokkyo Faison has just tipped us to Jamal’s Hines return with yet another chapter in the Union Series. After what has been a seemingly long absence, director Jamal Hines has returned with yet another chapter in the Union Series. This chapter is entitled “Devil’s Luck.” Says Tokkyo, “Working on stepping up our game.” Yes, that’s apparent judging from the employment of drone footage (as captured … Continue reading Jamal Hines returns with another chapter in the Union Series–this chapter is entitled Devil’s Luck
The red-carpet premiere of Kevin MSV Tates’ “Famous” will happen Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 7 PM at the Bel Air Luxury Cinema, 10100 8 Mile Rd E, Detroit, Michigan. Written by and starring Kevin “MSV” Tates, as Kevin, “Famous” stars Kevin “MSV” Tates as Kevin, Mushad Moore as Li’l Dave, Richard “Dickie” Mason as Pops, Ashei “The Guerrilla King” Khan as Ashei Khan, and Dominique Alexander as … Continue reading Kevin MSV Tates’ ‘Famous’ premieres May 18
The buzz is getting louder. Pump up the volume. The excitement is growing for the first ever Detroit Filmmaker Awards program scheduled for May 5, 2019. This award show willl take place Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 4 PM – 7 PM at the The Corner Ballpark presented by Adient, 1680 Michigan Ave, Detroit, Michigan. A cinematic organization that was founded to celebrate the achievement of … Continue reading DFA announces nominees in various categories
Just a few years removed from Detroit’s 1967 race riots, a new police unit appeared on the streets of Detroit. S.T.R.E.S.S. (Stop the Robberies, Enjoy Safe Streets) was a vicious decoy unit which targeted African American men. Its brutality ultimately led to the deaths of 24 men – 22 of whom were black – over the course of three and a half years. Although the city … Continue reading ‘Dare to Struggle, Dare to Win’ wins Freep Film Festival’s Audience Choice Award
Recently nominated as Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film by the Detroit Filmmakers Awards 2019, Nigel L. Morris’ direction in life has been cemented for certain although he first auditioned for a role as a child. Born July 21st 1985 in Detroit, Michigan, Nigel was a child when he sampled his first taste of acting. Just an audition, it would be years … Continue reading Nigel L. Morris nominated as Best Supporting Actor in a feature film
On Sunday, May 5, 2019, 250+ of the best and brightest in Detroit’s film and media industry will ascend to the Champion’s Room to celebrate Detroit’s independent film industry with awards being presented in over 27 subcategories from 3 distinct film disciplines (short, feature, and digital series). With over 30 nominations for Best Director, Best Film, Best Actor and Actress, and the DFA Lifetime … Continue reading 2019 Detroit Filmmaker Awards Nominations announced
The official trailer for the Royal Flush Films/S33 Productions of the Kevin Tates directed film, “Famous” is now online. Written by Kevin “MSV” Tates, “Famous” stars Richard “Dickie” Mason, known for his work on Weight (2017), Rec Man (2018) and Once Upon a Time in Detroit (2017), as Pops, Mushad Moore, known for First Lady (2018), The Birthday (2018) and Scapegoat. as Li’l Dave, … Continue reading Official trailer for ‘Famous’ drops
a•bey•ance/əˈbāəns/ nouna state of temporary disuse or suspension “matters were held in abeyance pending further inquiries” synonyms: suspension, a state of suspension, a state of dormancy, a state of latency, a state of uncertainty, suspense, remission, reserve; The official trailer for the much-anticipated sci-fi action-thriller “Abeyance” has dropped. Written and directed by multi-award winner Harley Wallen, “Abeyance” is a story which presents a moral dilemma … Continue reading Official trailer for Harley Wallen’s ‘Abeyance’ has dropped
