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Many productions have discovered the advantages of coming to Michigan. The production companies have been pleased with the results, and hundreds of residents, vendors and business owners have had positive experiences, also. Here are a few of their stories.


“There is so much talent here in Michigan, that it just made sense to keep all of the production here, including the post and musical score. I am very proud of the fact that this film was made completely in Michigan, by Michigan talent. What a testament to what Michigan has to offer. And what an opportunity we have to showcase what we can do together”

-- Amy Weber, Producer/Director

ANNABELLE & BEAR

 Annabelle & Bear is the dramatic, tender story of a man who finds himself suddenly thrust into fatherhood, and the unexpected journey that leads him to discover the life-altering love found in the heart of his little girl. More...

Annabelle & Bear
 

CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY

 Michael Moore's next film explores the root causes of the global economic meltdown and takes a comical look at the corporate and political shenanigans More...

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“The people of Western Michigan have really embraced and supported our project from pre-production all the way through the screening process. We truly couldn't have made this movie without the support of the talented and generous people of Michigan. We can't wait to bring CHERRY to Michigan movie theaters this fall.”

-- Jeffrey Fine, Screenwriter and Director

 

CHERRY

For More Information visit www.cherrythemovie.com More...

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"My whole life has been about making movies in Michigan, and I'm glad everyone else is finally jumping on the bandwagon! Anything to help build the industry is a good thing. Michigan crews are competent and have heart, and that helps make the process worthwhile."

-- Richard Brauer, Brauer Productions

 

FITFUL

 A dark comedy/suspense feature written and directed by Michigan Film Maker of the Year, Rich Brauer. For More Information visit www.brauer.com  More...

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GIFTED HANDS: THE BEN CARSON STORY

Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., as world renowned brain surgeon Ben Carson, aired on TNT Network Feb. 7. Filmed in Detroit, Highland Park. More...

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"Michigan will be the new film capital of the world."

-- producer/director/actor Clint Eastwood

 

GRAN TORINO

Starring and directed by Clint Eastwood, opened January 9, 2009. Gran Torino filmed in Royal Oak, Grosse Pointe, Center Line, and Highland Park. It is the highest grossing movie of Eastwoods's career. More...

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“Being a native Detroiter it was

-- Gary Gilbert, Producer

MEET MONICA VELOUR

Premiering at Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, Sunday, April 25 For Tobe, a nerdy, cineaste, the pinnacle of womanhood is Monica Velour (Kim Cattrall), a soft core actress who reached the zenith of her career in the 1980s. More...

 

MOTOR CITY MOTORS

Motor City Motors follows renowned fabricators and custom bike builders Dave and James Kaye, founders of Detroit Bros. Custom Cycles. Watch each week as the brothers, with their father, John tap into the Detroit based talent and assemble a team of builders and specialists. Together they push the boundaries of automotive engineering to create one-of-a-kind vehicles, with a five-day limit for each build. More...

Motor City Motors
 

"I know that our company probably wasn't going to shoot in Michigan since it took place in California... So, I think we were all thrilled of being part of bringing more film to Michigan, and I think there was a very good spirit about that."

-- Sigourney Weaver, Actor

 

PRAYERS FOR BOBBY

 Starring Sigourney Weaver, aired on Lifetime Network January 24. Filmed in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Bloomfield Twp. More...

The Big Parade
 

“We look forward to sharing this story with our film industry friends, and hope they like what they see. Shooting in Michigan is a unique opportunity for film makers and actors with many diverse locations and welcoming communities. Michigan has an exceptional talent pool.”

-- Sam Kadi, Director

 

RAISED ALONE

"Raised Alone" has been selected to be screened at the 2009 Detroit Windsor International Film Festival. More...

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