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Fork Gallery

Thanks to M3’s fabulous photographers – Scott Tompkins, Louise Somerville, John Scollon and Michael Toms – here are high resolution pix from the first M3 Open Studio, December 14, 2013 at 45 Parallel Productions, distributed under a Creative Commons Free … Continue reading

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M3 Open Studio: Film, Food, Fun

Last Saturday was the Open Studio event for Michigan Movie Makers. We gathered at Mark and Lisa Eiden’s home to shoot some scenes for Mark’s movie, “FORK”. The day was frigid and snowy, yet 20 film fanatics showed up for … Continue reading

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Peace on Earth? Maybe not this Saturday

Get prepped movie peeps. Simulated mayhem this Saturday at the M3 Open Studio with 45 Parallel Productions. Gore, bullets whizzing, decapitation, explosions, guys on zip lines, actual and simulated Eastern Europeans getting their passports canceled… Holiday fun for the whole … Continue reading

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Mark Eiden Interview, Part One

Hello, M3! Mike Matthews and I went out to Mark’s home studio last Thursday night, and we had a great time getting to know this interesting and talented film maker. I know that after you see this, and the other … Continue reading

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Help Wanted for FORK shoot

Help wanted for next Saturday’s FORK shoot. There’s no money changing hands for this project – just good food, experience working together, sharing craft, learning techniques… Here’s the line-up so far… Mark Eiden – Director, FX Supervisor and talent (Lucas) … Continue reading

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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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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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