Category Archives: storytelling

Shooting action scenes from FORK

45th Parallel Productions, LLC is shooting action scenes for the film, “FORK.” This is an action/thriller about a former CIA operative pursued by an endless supply of foreign operatives and assassins, all after what he has in his possession.  One … Continue reading

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Dreams come true

Bottom line – M3 is all about making your dreams come true. Constant blog posts about movie industry this and collaborative community that, who cares? We might grasp the theoretical value of being surrounded by supportive people, ready access to … Continue reading

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Introducing Krystn Madrine!

My name is Krystn Madrine, and I have volunteered to be a regular contributor to MichiganMovieMakers.com. One of my jobs will be semi-regular member interviews, introducing each of you to the others as we go along. I also will be … Continue reading

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Dogman 2 Helmer Captivates Cinefam… and other news

Rich gave a great 2 hour presentation to the tribe last night, here’s the audio. Video to follow eventually, (with luck and perhaps a little nudge). We had a great turnout and once again Mike Mathews brought bomber tamales. Just … Continue reading

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Tonight – Does Richard Brauer Dance?

Tonight at the Inside Out Gallery Theater 6:30-8:30 pm, Rich Brauer takes the stage to transmit his protocol for staying on schedule and within budget during feature productions, details here. Afterwards, we’ll move to the Inside Out Gallery’s Outre Lounge … Continue reading

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M3 Open Studio – 45 Parallel Productions

Michigan Movie Makers launches our latest industry building initiative, the Open Studio. Open Studios are bonus events beyond our regular monthly meetings. Every other month, a regional movie studio opens it’s doors to M3’s peer community and the general public … Continue reading

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M3 with Richard Brauer

Michigan Movie Makers welcomes Rich Brauer to the stage November 20, 6:30-8:30 at the Inside Out Gallery Theater, 229 Garland Street, Traverse City, Michigan. Fresh from shooting his latest feature, Dogman 2, Rich will discuss and illustrate how he works … Continue reading

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Summary October 23, 2013

The M3 met TBAISD* Career Tech Center Film and New Media classroom/studio, (phew!) aka FNM. FNM’s Advisory Group meeting ran long, so M3 was a little late getting started. There’s some overlap between these two groups so the transition was … Continue reading

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M3 meeting this week at FNM

Scott Tompkins  and the crew at the Film and New Media Center are hosting us next Wednesday, October 23, 6:30-8:30 pm. We’ll get some updates on what’s going down at FNM and in the community generally. Meet your movie peeps! … Continue reading

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Zombies Versus Fundraising!

  Zombies Versus Teaser Hello All! Jeff Morgan, here.  I hope the summer was pleasant and rejuvenating.  Now that fall is upon us I have the perfect thing to put you in the Halloween mood. I have finally launched  the … Continue reading

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