MOTORCITYBLOG was invited to attend The Detroit Windsor International Film Festival Kickpff Party this past Tuesday over at The Majestic Cafe...it was a great event to celebrate the cross border film festival and was sponsered by InZero.
"Did you know the Detroit has the third largest production capacity for film in North America? Just behind LA and NYC..... Many of us don't realize that 40% of national commercials in the 80's were produced here, in Detroit."
The Detroit Windsor International Film Fest held it's Media Release Party on Tuesday February 12 at the Magic Stick in Detroit. the entertainment was provided by Prophecy Productions and featured all local talent such as ER, River Grass, and Pony Boy. Former Senator John F. Kelly spoke about creating a new industry and making things that deserve to happen, happen for Detroit.
With recent tax incentives from Lansing bringing productions like Transformers our way it's the perfect time to show case our talent.
A call for entries has already started, with submissions from as far away as Brazil, and will run until April 1st. The DWIFF is unique because it will actually take place between 2 countries, another thing only Detroit can do!
The University of Windsor, Wayne State, CCS, Detroit Film Theater, Scarab Club and areas of GM's headquarters will be used to showcase the Festival's events June 26 - 29, 2008.
With talents such as Susan Janik (In Zero), Norm Wagner (Hair Ball), Scott Paul Dunham (Creative Energy Alliance) and MaryAnn Haney, this promises to be the Film Event to be attending in 08'.
DWIFF is a non profit and is accepting sponsorship, in kind donations and volunteers.