Category Archives: editorial

Film’s perceived pedigree is defunct

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Dan from michiganmoviemakers.com

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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Working Our Way Toward Non-Profit

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Morgan Burke-Beyers

In additon to all the good times we’ve been having at the Brew we have also working on getting non-profit status for Michigan Movie Makers.  Tomorrow (4/11/13) I will be sitting down with Northsky Non-profit Network here in Traverse City to … Continue reading →

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Brew edit update

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Dan from michiganmoviemakers.com

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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Interview success and what’s next?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Morgan Burke-Beyers

Hi, Morgan here. I would like to thank everyone that participated in Wednesday’s “I am a Michigan Movie Maker” interviews.  In all there were 22 people that sat down for interviews including our three wonderful videographers Jeff Morgan, Bill Latka, … Continue reading →

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Ready for your close-up?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Dan from michiganmoviemakers.com

If you haven’t scheduled your time in front of the camera to talk about the importance of a thriving regional movie industry, time is running out. It’s happening TODAY between 4 and 7 pm! Call or email Morgan ASAP. schedule@michiganmoviemakers.com … Continue reading →

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A message from Bill Latka

Posted on March 26, 2013 by blatka

I’m sure you’ve received the email from Dan Kelly and Michigan Movie Makers by now about this Wednesday’s shoot. I hope you have read and replied to his request to participate in the filming. Dan’s energy is great. Now what … Continue reading →

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Production this Wednesday

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Dan from michiganmoviemakers.com

There is still time to schedule an interview at the Michigan Movie Makers production event this Wednesday. Gosh, all these pesky reminders, why so persistent? What does it matter whether YOUR voice is heard, whether or not YOUR special song … Continue reading →

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Film Friendly’s talking points

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Dan from michiganmoviemakers.com

Dan Kelly has been receiving feedback from movie makers who are a little shy about getting in front of the camera on 3/27 to declare “I am a Michigan Movie Maker”. Not everyone’s a glutton for attention like our Glorious … Continue reading →

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*I am M3* production scheduled for 3/27

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Dan from michiganmoviemakers.com

Schedule a time to be interviewed on 3/27 from 4 – 7 pm email: schedule AT michigan movie makers DOT com phone: Morgan Burke-Beyers 248 891-3460 We’re on for March 27 from 4-7 pm at UpNorth Media Center to record … Continue reading →

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Cinematography and Citizenship, M3 goes to Lansing

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Dan from michiganmoviemakers.com

My career in the Boy Scouts of America was, to paraphrase Hobbes, brutish and short. But ah… those merit badges! Here are two of the many merit badges that I did not earn when I was a Boy Scout – Cinematography … Continue reading →

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