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Frank Provenzano
July 19, 2016
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Making films in Michigan focus of
Traverse City Film Festival panel discussion
Michigan Film & Digital Media Office sponsors ‘how-to create
productions’ forum at TCFF film school
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – A diverse panel of
industry experts will explore the process of filmmaking in Michigan, from idea
to attracting financing to finished production, as one of the course offerings
at the Traverse City
Film Festival Film School, part of the annual Traverse City Film Festival,
which runs July 26-31 in the northwestern Michigan community along the shores
of Grand Traverse Bay.
“Create Your Film in Michigan/Making Movies
in Michigan” will begin 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at Northwestern Michigan
College, 1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City. The format includes a discussion
on a range of issues in pre-production, production, post-production and
distribution of a film. A question-and-answer segment will follow the formal
80-minute presentation. Cost: $5 per class at film school.
“We’re providing a dynamic and abridged
presentation of how to turn an idea into a finished film drawing on advice and
lessons of some of Michigan’s preeminent filmmakers and experts,” said Jenell
Leonard, commissioner of Michigan
Film & Digital Media Office, which is sponsoring the panel discussion.
“Our aim is to provide a detailed,
step-by-step approach to filmmaking, and highlight Michigan’s phenomenal
resources, including the filmmaking community, access to a diverse range of
locations, and public support, from state to local offices,” said Leonard.
Panelist include:
Rich Brauer – Independent filmmaker who has worked on
award-winning commercial and educational projects for the History Channel,
Twentieth Century Fox, Animal Planet, National Park Service, among others.
Harold Cronk – Award-winning director, screenwriter and producer,
whose short film, “War Prayer,” earned him Best Director award at the 2006
Beverly Hills International Film Festival. A sequel was released in April to
his acclaimed film, “God’s Not Dead.”
Jenell Leonard – Commissioner of Michigan Film & Digital Media
Office. She received the Frank M. Fitzgerald Public Service Award in 2008, and
has led a transformation of the film office since the ending of film incentives
in July 2015.
Rola Nashef – Writer, director, producer, multi-media artist and
lecturer. Named among “25 new Faces of Independent Cinema in 2011 by Filmmaker
Magazine. She is a frequent guest on NPR, and a recipient of the Kresge Arts in
Detroit Award.
Sultan Sharrief – Independent filmmaker, lecturer with a knack for
social entrepreneurship. Curated a shorts program at Cinetopia International
Film Festival. Currently working on “Street Cred,” a reality show that
challenges Detroit high school students to compete for a film internship.
Joe Voss – Senior Counsel at Clark Hill’s Entertainment
Industry Team. Represents financing and producing parties for film, television
and on-line media productions.
Michael Angelo Zervos – Produced six feature and short films. Based in
Detroit, where he manages Mother and Midwife Pictures, a narrative-driven
production company.
The panel will be moderated by Selam
Ghirmai, a member of the film office who specializes in building
strategic partnerships and promotions to grow and support the creative industry
in Michigan.
For more information, please contact Frank
Provenzano, provenzanof@michigan.org
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