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At last months MMP not only did we get to talk to many of the local film makers but we were also informed that the governor was signing into law a bill that would bring film production to Michigan and sure enough it has worked - just today in the paper its reported that over 30 big-budget productions are under way with the tax incentives that were put into place!
Great movies dont have to come from Hollywood as the Mitten Movie Project has been proving now for many years - get on down to the Main Art and support local film makers!
WORLD SCREEN PREMIERE OF DAVID
LEHRE’S TURBO GIRLS EPISODE 3
at the May 6th Mitten Movie Project
The Mitten Movie Project is a monthly film night dedicated to screening independent films the first Tuesday of every month at the Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak. Presale tickets are available for $8 at myspace.com/mittenmovieproject. Door $10. A pre-screening reception starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Art lobby where moviegoers can mingle with the directors, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts. After the screening, a Q&A session will be conducted with the filmmakers in the theatre. An afterglow party will be held at Mr. B’s Pub (215 S. Main Street – 2 blocks south of the Main Art Theatre) to end the night’s activities.
5/6 MITTEN MOVIE PROJECT – PROGRAM NOTES
FINAL LINEUP. Total running time: 1 hour, 29 min.
In order of screening:
DETROIT WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL [promo video] (00:42) (Michigan) Promotional video for the first annual Detroit Windsor International Film Festival. DWIFF occurs June 26-29, 2008, in multiple venues in metro Detroit and Windsor. www.dwiff.org
ROCK ‘EM, SOCK ‘EM, DETROIT DERBY GIRLS – Directed by Tom Hendrickson (02:47) (Michigan) Independent filmmaker Tom Hendrickson gets an inside look at the rock 'em sock 'em Detroit Derby Girls. www.hendricksonvideo.com, www.detroitderbygirls.com
THE PRINCIPLES OF UNCERTAINTY – Written and directed by Erica Peplin (03:41) (Michigan) We all have bad days. Erica just has more of them. Follow Erica about her day as she copes with the principles of uncertainty. Erica Peplin is a senior at Grosse Pointe South High School and will be attending the School of Digital Cinema and Communication at DePaul University in the fall.
RANSOM – Student Project Detroit Film Center – Natasha Beste, Instructor (4:12) (Michigan) Directed by Michael Einheuser. A satirical look at the lengths a man will go to get what he wants. Includes homages to Alfred Hitchcock and Macaulay Culkin. www.detroitfilm.org
RYE STREET EPISODE 1 – THAT’S DISTRIBUTION - Black Anvil Productions (02:27) (California) Created and written by Adam Schomer and Mike Corkle. Directed by Mike Corkle. Kenny's new “film” gets him some “fan” mail. Starring Adam Schomer as Jay and Dan Crosby as Kenny. Supporting cast includes “The Cosquillas Guy” and “The Cosquillas Girl.” www.ryest.com
RYE STREET EPISODE 2 – UNEXPECTED DAY OFF - Black Anvil Productions (03:59) (California) Jay gets an unexpected day off and makes the least of it. www.ryest.com
DINOSAUR SONG [animation/music video] – Directed by Todd M. Gillissie (01:44) (Michigan) Song written and performed by Todd Hertstein. Video animated by Todd M. Gillissie. This video earned a bronze Telly Award in 1999. In 2002, the “doggie” character was included as a playable character in the computer game “Space HoRSE,” developed by Gilligames, published by Shrapnel Games. This video was included as a secret “Easter egg” in the game. www.gilligames.com
ASAP – Tricky Hale Films (10:58) (Michigan) Directed by Troy Hale. ”ASAP” – Always Smoked Absolutely Perfect -- is a documentary following a competitive BBQ team as they compete in a BBQ festival near St. Louis. www.trickyhalefilms.com
FRANKIE - Written and directed by Travis Seppala (07:26) (Michigan) Franklin wakes up in an alley not knowing who or where he is. In his search for answers, it seems nobody can see or hear him . . . until he meets 7-year old Dylan on a school playground, and then a mysterious “friend” who seems to know more than he’s telling. www.myspace.com/supertrav
MTV CRIBS: ARAB AMERICAN STYLE – Directed by Mike Esaq (13:04) (Michigan) Produced by Mizna Entertainment for the annual Arab American Comedy Festival. This is what it’s like when worlds collide. Come take a walk through Ali’s crib and see how they kick it in East Dearborn. focalpointefilms@gmail.com For Mizna Entertainment, visit www.loanmod.com/entertainment.php
THE MISLED ROMANCE OF CANNIBAL GIRL AND INCEST BOY – Bizjack Flemco Productions (13:00) (Colorado) Directed by Richard Taylor. A Comedy/Horror shot entirely on Super 8 film featuring a psychedelic soundtrack, a bevy of gore and sex, and a special appearance by Lloyd Kaufman, creator of the “Toxic Avenger.” “The Misled Romance of Cannibal Girl and Incest Boy” will not disappoint anyone looking for an original shocking piece of art. WARNING: This short contains graphic violence and some sexual content and is not suitable for young children. www.myspace.com/incestcannibal
TURBO GIRLS EPISODE 1 - Vendetta Studios and David Lehre Productions (08:23) (Michigan)
Join the Turbo Girls as they thwart crime and protect our city. When not crime-fighting, Jessie Cheetah, Veronica Spellingbee, P.J. Friendship, and Nikki Cheetah are part of the rock band, The Ponytails. Their mission in episode 1: Rescue Louis Vuitton from the dangerous handbag counterfeiter, Wang Tu Long, and recover Vuitton’s new handbag designs. Starring Kara Kimmer, Sheevani Desai, Lauren Tremblay, Alison Kay Lewno, Jonathan Minjoe, Mike Cusenza, and Jason Mapile. www.davidlehre.com
TURBO GIRLS EPISODE 2: “NO PINK” - Vendetta Studios and David Lehre Productions (07:45) (Michigan) The Turbo Girls are the world’s only hope in saving their favorite color -- pink -- from the evil Dr. Blue who wants to destroy the color forever and wipe it off the face of the earth. www.davidlehre.com
TURBO GIRLS EPISODE 3: “WHO KILLED THE TURBO GIRL?” - Vendetta Studios and David Lehre Productions (09:31) (Michigan) The Turbo Girls battle the mind controlling Dr. Lovemoney and his minion of sexy rumpshakers. With a surprise ending. This is the big screen world premiere of Turbo Girls Episode 3. www.davidlehre.com
LEHRE’S TURBO GIRLS EPISODE 3
at the May 6th Mitten Movie Project
The Mitten Movie Project is a monthly film night dedicated to screening independent films the first Tuesday of every month at the Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak. Presale tickets are available for $8 at myspace.com/mittenmovieproject. Door $10. A pre-screening reception starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Art lobby where moviegoers can mingle with the directors, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts. After the screening, a Q&A session will be conducted with the filmmakers in the theatre. An afterglow party will be held at Mr. B’s Pub (215 S. Main Street – 2 blocks south of the Main Art Theatre) to end the night’s activities.
5/6 MITTEN MOVIE PROJECT – PROGRAM NOTES
FINAL LINEUP. Total running time: 1 hour, 29 min.
In order of screening:
DETROIT WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL [promo video] (00:42) (Michigan) Promotional video for the first annual Detroit Windsor International Film Festival. DWIFF occurs June 26-29, 2008, in multiple venues in metro Detroit and Windsor. www.dwiff.org
ROCK ‘EM, SOCK ‘EM, DETROIT DERBY GIRLS – Directed by Tom Hendrickson (02:47) (Michigan) Independent filmmaker Tom Hendrickson gets an inside look at the rock 'em sock 'em Detroit Derby Girls. www.hendricksonvideo.com, www.detroitderbygirls.com
THE PRINCIPLES OF UNCERTAINTY – Written and directed by Erica Peplin (03:41) (Michigan) We all have bad days. Erica just has more of them. Follow Erica about her day as she copes with the principles of uncertainty. Erica Peplin is a senior at Grosse Pointe South High School and will be attending the School of Digital Cinema and Communication at DePaul University in the fall.
RANSOM – Student Project Detroit Film Center – Natasha Beste, Instructor (4:12) (Michigan) Directed by Michael Einheuser. A satirical look at the lengths a man will go to get what he wants. Includes homages to Alfred Hitchcock and Macaulay Culkin. www.detroitfilm.org
RYE STREET EPISODE 1 – THAT’S DISTRIBUTION - Black Anvil Productions (02:27) (California) Created and written by Adam Schomer and Mike Corkle. Directed by Mike Corkle. Kenny's new “film” gets him some “fan” mail. Starring Adam Schomer as Jay and Dan Crosby as Kenny. Supporting cast includes “The Cosquillas Guy” and “The Cosquillas Girl.” www.ryest.com
RYE STREET EPISODE 2 – UNEXPECTED DAY OFF - Black Anvil Productions (03:59) (California) Jay gets an unexpected day off and makes the least of it. www.ryest.com
DINOSAUR SONG [animation/music video] – Directed by Todd M. Gillissie (01:44) (Michigan) Song written and performed by Todd Hertstein. Video animated by Todd M. Gillissie. This video earned a bronze Telly Award in 1999. In 2002, the “doggie” character was included as a playable character in the computer game “Space HoRSE,” developed by Gilligames, published by Shrapnel Games. This video was included as a secret “Easter egg” in the game. www.gilligames.com
ASAP – Tricky Hale Films (10:58) (Michigan) Directed by Troy Hale. ”ASAP” – Always Smoked Absolutely Perfect -- is a documentary following a competitive BBQ team as they compete in a BBQ festival near St. Louis. www.trickyhalefilms.com
FRANKIE - Written and directed by Travis Seppala (07:26) (Michigan) Franklin wakes up in an alley not knowing who or where he is. In his search for answers, it seems nobody can see or hear him . . . until he meets 7-year old Dylan on a school playground, and then a mysterious “friend” who seems to know more than he’s telling. www.myspace.com/supertrav
MTV CRIBS: ARAB AMERICAN STYLE – Directed by Mike Esaq (13:04) (Michigan) Produced by Mizna Entertainment for the annual Arab American Comedy Festival. This is what it’s like when worlds collide. Come take a walk through Ali’s crib and see how they kick it in East Dearborn. focalpointefilms@gmail.com For Mizna Entertainment, visit www.loanmod.com/entertainment.php
THE MISLED ROMANCE OF CANNIBAL GIRL AND INCEST BOY – Bizjack Flemco Productions (13:00) (Colorado) Directed by Richard Taylor. A Comedy/Horror shot entirely on Super 8 film featuring a psychedelic soundtrack, a bevy of gore and sex, and a special appearance by Lloyd Kaufman, creator of the “Toxic Avenger.” “The Misled Romance of Cannibal Girl and Incest Boy” will not disappoint anyone looking for an original shocking piece of art. WARNING: This short contains graphic violence and some sexual content and is not suitable for young children. www.myspace.com/incestcannibal
TURBO GIRLS EPISODE 1 - Vendetta Studios and David Lehre Productions (08:23) (Michigan)
Join the Turbo Girls as they thwart crime and protect our city. When not crime-fighting, Jessie Cheetah, Veronica Spellingbee, P.J. Friendship, and Nikki Cheetah are part of the rock band, The Ponytails. Their mission in episode 1: Rescue Louis Vuitton from the dangerous handbag counterfeiter, Wang Tu Long, and recover Vuitton’s new handbag designs. Starring Kara Kimmer, Sheevani Desai, Lauren Tremblay, Alison Kay Lewno, Jonathan Minjoe, Mike Cusenza, and Jason Mapile. www.davidlehre.com
TURBO GIRLS EPISODE 2: “NO PINK” - Vendetta Studios and David Lehre Productions (07:45) (Michigan) The Turbo Girls are the world’s only hope in saving their favorite color -- pink -- from the evil Dr. Blue who wants to destroy the color forever and wipe it off the face of the earth. www.davidlehre.com
TURBO GIRLS EPISODE 3: “WHO KILLED THE TURBO GIRL?” - Vendetta Studios and David Lehre Productions (09:31) (Michigan) The Turbo Girls battle the mind controlling Dr. Lovemoney and his minion of sexy rumpshakers. With a surprise ending. This is the big screen world premiere of Turbo Girls Episode 3. www.davidlehre.com