West Michigan Film Office - 09/22/2011

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The film, set in northern Michigan, is being produced by Traverse City-based Brauer Productions and is shooting on location in Benzie County. "It is a priority for the Film Office to support Michigan-based filmmakers and projects, and Brauer Productions  – which has been making movies in Michigan for more than three decades – is a great example of the homegrown talent we have here in the state," said Carrie Jones, director of the Michigan Film Office.  "Dogman is not only set in Michigan, it is also hiring its entire crew from Michigan and creating paid internship positions to help train the next generation of Michigan filmmakers.  Combined, these factors make this project the perfect fit for the film incentives." Dogman was awarded an incentive of $155,146 on $382,500 of projected in-state expenditures. The project is expected to hire 49 Michigan workers with a full time equivalent of 5 jobs. The film is based on the popular Michigan folklore surrounding the Dogman, a wolf-like creature that appears in northern Michigan in the seventh year of each decade.  The legend has been perpetuated over the years in various ways – including a song, "The Legend" released in 1987 and the 2007 novel, Year of the Dogman.   Brauer Productions has shot eight features in Michigan including Barn Red, Frozen Stupid and Mr. Art Critic. In 2011, 18 projects have been approved with $23,517,299 in incentives being awarded on $56,544,577 of approved production expenditures for the year. These projects are expected to create 1,798 Michigan hires with a full time equivalent of 377 jobs. All applications for film incentives receive a thorough review by a Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) committee comprised of the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, the Senior Vice President of Policy, the Vice President of Business Development and the Director of the Michigan Film Office. The current statute is used to guide approval decisions. Preference is given to projects that best meet the following criteria: 1. The production is financially viable. 2. Utilization of existing infrastructure (studios, post-production facilities, film labs, etc.). 3. The number and wage levels of direct jobs for Michigan residents created by a production. 4. Ability to show Michigan in a positive light and promote the state as a tourist destination. 5. Magnitude of estimated expenditures in Michigan. The film incentive program continues to be jointly administered by the Michigan Film Office and the Department of Treasury and all projects must be approved in concurrence with the state treasurer. Since the incentives took effect in April 2008, the Film Office and the Department of Treasury have approved a total of $384,583,113 in film incentives on $977,917,681 in total qualified expenditures by productions in Michigan. This represents 223 projects that have been approved to date, including 155 projects that have actually wrapped in the state. The Michigan Film Office was created in 1979 to assist and attract incoming production companies and promote the growth of Michigan's own film industry. The Film Office also administers the incentive program for film, television and other digital media production in Michigan, as well as infrastructure development and workforce training.  Michigan Film Festivals Trinity Film Coalition Film Festival September 23 & 24, Detroit  Blue Water Film Festival October 2 - 8, Port Huron Made-In-Michigan Film Festival October 21 & 22, Lapeer Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival Oct. 21 - 23, Grand Rapids Ferndale Film Festival November 2 - 6, Ferndale Riverside Saginaw Film Festival November 2 - 5, Saginaw Michigan Film Festival Nov. 11 - 13, Grand Rapids Saugatuck-Douglas Children's Festival Grand River Pictures Film Festival Sunday, December 11th, 2012 from 5pm until midnight. For more info. visit www.grandriverpictures.com Nov. 14 - 22, Saugatuck-Douglas Uptown Film Festival March 8 - 10, 2012, Birmingham  MICHIGAN PRODUCTION ALLIANCE What: Production Algebra P.A. Bootcamp When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 9am sharp Where: Communication Arts & Sciences Building, Room 243 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824   Michigan needs fresh, strong Production Assistants essential to industry growth. Become a Media Warrior!   Michigan Production Alliance (MPA) has organized an event to promote the education of entry-level media professionals by offering a half-day, accelerated course.   The seminar, hosted by Michigan State University, will be a lecture and interactive demonstration followed by a panel discussion featuring local professionals.  Hold the Day! Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 9am to 3pm.  Event begins at 9am sharp!!   The lecture, presented by MPA's Mark Adler and other film professionals, will provide more than just an overview of what is expected of Production Assistants on both film and video sets. It will include a include set and client etiquette, use of radios and forms, as well as knowledgeable industry speakers. There will be discussion about local production companies, organizations and unions and the variety of resources they have to offer you.  Arrive with a desire to learn and an open mind!   This event benefits the Non Profit MPA -- $105 cost includes P.A. Manual and 1 year membership in MPA   Please go to http://www.mpami.orgfor registration information and event details.  Public parking is available in a parking ramp immediately south of the Communication Arts & Sciences building, accessible from Trowbridge Rd.   MPA Public Relations contact is Nicole LaDouceur-Janowicz: nicolepr@mpami.org Certified 501c6 in 2003, MPA is a non-profit with a mission to provide cohesiveness to the community through communications, continuing education and political awareness.  Short feature to be produced in Traverse City/Leelanau County area in early November needs Art Director/Costume Designer/Talent and equipment for a one week shoot. Lights, Dolly, Jib, and sound equipment needed as well. Small budget, short feature with many students involved. Please respond if you have resources, contacts, and/ or helpful hints.We appreciate your guidance!  "Frayed Ends" Project      Please contact Scott Tompkins Film/New Media Program TBAISD- Career-Tech Center stompkins@tbaisd.k12.mi.us       231-883-5770