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Lakeside Shakespeare – An Evening in Verona

On May 25th, Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre will transform Oliver Art Center into the House of Capulet for An Evening in Verona – a 10th anniversary season fundraising event for Northern Michigan’s own professional Shakespeare Company.  In an effort to build … Continue reading

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Screening and release party – The Ouroboros Escape

Wednesday – May 22, 2013, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. This month’s M3 meeting is a screening and release party for Outlet Production‘s (Scott and Kirk Ciaglaski) The Ouroboros Escape, described by Dan Kelly as “a dreamy and dark ekstasis”. M3 … Continue reading

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Film’s perceived pedigree is defunct

Film’s perceived pedigree is pretty much defunct. Back about 30 years ago, (1980s) film still implied theaters (quality, art) as opposed to television (crap, advertising). TV was the medium of video. Video camcorders (camera / recorders) were getting cheaper and … Continue reading

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M3 TODAY at FNM

There’s no doubt that when your eyelids popped open this morning, your first feeling was of delightful anticipation. Yes, today you gather with your fellow aspirants to storytelling virtuosity, with other intrepid explorers of emotional nuance and intellectual subtlety. The … Continue reading

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May 19, Free Movie at Inside Out

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M3 meets at FNM this Wednesday

As the bird song and the splash of thawed waters speak of spring, this post is a reminder that M3 will be meeting at The Career Tech Center’s Film and New Media Studio this Wednesday, April the 24th, 6:30-8:30 pm. … Continue reading

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M3 plans

NEW DEFINITIONS Movies are a shorthand for any story that you can watch or play. Storytelling enabled by technology. There are two flavors of technological storytelling – audience / linear and participant / interactive. There’s overlap in the development of … Continue reading

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M3 meeting next Wednesday

Attention Michigan Movie Makers, Just 7 short days from today we’ll be meeting at the Career Tech Center to explore the benefits of connecting with students of the Film and New Media program. TBAISD Career-Tech Center (MAP) 880 Parsons Road … Continue reading

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No more Brew Gatherings this week

There’s no Brew gathering today, (Wednesday) or this Friday. Interview selects are progressing. Morgan and I are hatching audacious plans. If you’re into social engineering and culture jamming, join us for these Brew brainstorms, what a blast! When’s the next … Continue reading

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Brew edit update

Morgan and Dan will not be at Brew today for editorial selects on the legislative outreach project “I am a Michigan Movie Maker” but will return Friday April 5 from 4 – 7 pm. If you want to stop in … Continue reading

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