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 2008: August - July - May - April - March - February - January
  August
    20 - Spotlight on...Business: Somerset Inn
Troy hotel is on pace to reach 7,000 room nights through 2008.
    14 - Final Cut Studio Conference
October 2nd-3rd, 2008 at Soaring Eagle Resort and Casino in Mount Pleasant
    14 - Michigan Production Alliance
Production Assistant Boot Camp
    11 - Brandella Films Finishes Short Film
Grand Rapids-based Brandella Films completed primary filming on the short film, "Respect for the Dead."
    08 - Spotlight On...Business: Marriott Hotels
Detroit Renaissance and Courtyard Hotels on Pace to Double '07 Film Business.
    08 - Spotlight On...Business: Russell Industrial Center
Detroit Industrial Complex Sees Spike in Film Space Rental.
    01 - ABC 12 News Story - Film Incentives Help Local Businesses
Grand Blanc Caterer, Southfield Trailer Company are Featured as Beneficiaries of Film Legislation
  July
    30 - "Education and Training Connection" (ETC) Launches Filmmaking Industry Training Program
First Session of Classes begins August 11 in Midland, MI
    28 - Screen Writers Call For Entries
Myslateboard.com Screen Writing Contest: Feature Length and Short Horror screenplays are wanted. Cash prize, produced and premiered with a DVD release to follow.
  May
    12 - Write, film, and edit a movie in 48 hours, you could win at the DWIFF
Filmmakers double-dog dared to register for the DWIFF 48 hour film challenge.
    12 - Trinity Film Coalition Film Festival
August 1-3, 2008
  April
    25 - Asparagus! Stalking the American Life
The Stalku-mentary DVD gets released May 1
    24 - Gulf Coast Film Festival
Call for entries open submission are open February 14 to May 1, 2008. Late entries accepted May 2 to June 27, 2008. Check out the website for details.
  March
    12 - Hollywood Veteran Movie Producer To Train Area Residents
Classes will begin April 7 at TicTock Studios' facilities in Holland. For additional information and to register for classes visit the GRCC website: www.GRCCLearn.com or call (616) 234-3058
    11 - Life Is For The Living Premiere
Wednesday 7:30 P.M. March 12, 2008 The Michigan Theater 603 E. Liberty Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  February
    14 - Bay City company puts Johnny Depp's "Dillinger" behind the wheel of a classic car.
    05 - Offshore: Limited Theatrical Engagement
    04 - State looks at incentives to lure more filmmakers.
Associated Press article written by David Eggert
  January
    28 - Congratulations to TRANSFORMERS!
for 3 Academy Award nominations.
    26 - Film Office Assistant goes to Sundance
Katy Rogers completes the Sundance Festival Trilogy.
    23 - WJR's Frank Beckmann Interview: Audio
Jan. 23, 2008 - Janet Lockwood talks incentives, and the economic impact of filmmakers coming to Michigan.
    22 - Lights, camera, action ... Michigan
Detroit Free Press Article Jan. 22, 2008
    03 - Michigan woos $60B U.S. film industry
Detroit News Article written by Charlie Cain
    02 - Baseline Study Completed
Contact the Michigan Film Office for a copy.


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