Reel Michigan to highlight state's film talent
May 2, 2013
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Michael Zervos
Lisa Meinzinger-Abraham of Northville, co-director for Reel
Michigan, is excited about the event moving to downtown Northville's
Marquis Theatre on Main Street this summer.
Reel Michigan is the film portion of the Arts & Acts fest, and will take place Saturday, June 29, at the Marquis Theatre. Meinzinger-Abraham is joined by Michael Zervos, a local filmmaker, in directing this year's event.
“I asked him to join forces with me because we're both from Northville,” she said.
Zervos is currently working on a film.
June 5 is the deadline for Reel Michigan entries, and they're eager to get the word out.
“I wanted to give some extra time to the filmmakers,” she said.
Reel Michigan was founded in 2011. More information can be found at www.reelmichiganfilmfest.com. They're also on Facebook.
“Most of them will be short films,” Meinzinger-Abraham said. “They're all made in Michigan.”
Kathi J. Moore will be this year's emcee. She's an actress who's been on stage and also appeared in film as Phyllis in the James Franco project “Tar.” Moore has worked in casting and production.
“There's usually a wide range” of films, said Meinzinger-Abraham, with about 20 submitted last year. There were a couple done by kids, as well as horror and experimental works.
“They love Reel Michigan because we try to showcase a wide range of talent,” she said. “This year, it's going to be a lot bigger. We're excited. It's really a big deal they're (the Marquis) letting us use that.”
The theater will improve on the previous event at the Northville Art House, she said.
Meinzinger-Abraham had a couple small parts in independent films, and more recently helped in writing. “I've always loved film,” she said. “I have tons of friends in that community.”
An after-party will be held the evening of June 29 at the Bak Bar of Poole's Tavern in downtown Northville. There will be awards for filmmakers.
She hopes to have a red carpet with paparazzi for the event.
“It can only get bigger now,” Meinzinger-Abraham said. “It's really important to have that venue.”
jcbrown@hometownlife.com
Reel Michigan is the film portion of the Arts & Acts fest, and will take place Saturday, June 29, at the Marquis Theatre. Meinzinger-Abraham is joined by Michael Zervos, a local filmmaker, in directing this year's event.
“I asked him to join forces with me because we're both from Northville,” she said.
Zervos is currently working on a film.
June 5 is the deadline for Reel Michigan entries, and they're eager to get the word out.
“I wanted to give some extra time to the filmmakers,” she said.
Reel Michigan was founded in 2011. More information can be found at www.reelmichiganfilmfest.com. They're also on Facebook.
“Most of them will be short films,” Meinzinger-Abraham said. “They're all made in Michigan.”
Kathi J. Moore will be this year's emcee. She's an actress who's been on stage and also appeared in film as Phyllis in the James Franco project “Tar.” Moore has worked in casting and production.
“There's usually a wide range” of films, said Meinzinger-Abraham, with about 20 submitted last year. There were a couple done by kids, as well as horror and experimental works.
“They love Reel Michigan because we try to showcase a wide range of talent,” she said. “This year, it's going to be a lot bigger. We're excited. It's really a big deal they're (the Marquis) letting us use that.”
The theater will improve on the previous event at the Northville Art House, she said.
Meinzinger-Abraham had a couple small parts in independent films, and more recently helped in writing. “I've always loved film,” she said. “I have tons of friends in that community.”
An after-party will be held the evening of June 29 at the Bak Bar of Poole's Tavern in downtown Northville. There will be awards for filmmakers.
She hopes to have a red carpet with paparazzi for the event.
“It can only get bigger now,” Meinzinger-Abraham said. “It's really important to have that venue.”
jcbrown@hometownlife.com
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