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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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Interview with Jamal Hines, director

Jamal Hines is a film director. An Ann Arbor native, he majored in film studies at Michigan State University, Lansing. He worked as a camera man and now is directing “The Union Series.” This was the first interview shot using my Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. Jamal allowed me this interview on the upstairs patio of Zingerman’s Deli, Ann Arbor, September 23, 2016. facebook.com/jamal.hines Emily Roszatycki … Continue reading Interview with Jamal Hines, director

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Top regional talent being drawn to ‘Wild Faith’

Collective Development Inc. (www.cdiproductions.com) is producing “Wild Faith” a mid-Western pilot feature. LANSING, Mich. – Sept. 17, 2016 –  The tale unfolds in the rugged wilderness of Michigan in 1870. Michigan became a state on January 26, 1837 and became home for a bevy of unique and free-spirited pioneers. Michigan is still home to many of these hardworking outdoors men and that is exactly why … Continue reading Top regional talent being drawn to ‘Wild Faith’

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‘Wild Faith’ Film Bringing on the Grit

Collective Development Inc. is working to finalize their casting on “Wild Faith” their midWestern – written by DJ Perry and directed by Jesse Low. LANSING, Mich. – Aug. 30, 2016 — “Wild Faith” is an action/drama set a handful of years following the Civil War. The film is set solidly in the western genre but producers have referred to the film as a mid-Western. The … Continue reading ‘Wild Faith’ Film Bringing on the Grit

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Why are there vintage Detroit police cars in Dorchester?

Police officers in riot gear and Detroit police cars have become common sights on Ashmont Street as Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow continues filming her latest movie in Dorchester. On Thursday evening a portion of Ashmont Street (approximately one-third of a mile, between Bruce Street and Dorchester Avenue) was closed to traffic and vintage vehicles were driving slowly up and down the street, he said. … Continue reading Why are there vintage Detroit police cars in Dorchester?

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This is why Charlene Jeter is a Winner…Attitude, pure and simple

See why Charlene Jeter is a winner. It can be summed up in her attitude.   “Some people will go to great lengths to tell you what you can’t do….Trust me I’ve been told over and over again that I should never direct and act in my own films, it’s either impossible or the quality will suffer…My question is why spend so much time worried … Continue reading This is why Charlene Jeter is a Winner…Attitude, pure and simple

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