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World premiere of Downriver!

The Michigan Creative Film Alliance requests the pleasure of your company for the world premiere of “Downriver,” a new short film produced by the historic collaboration between Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University.

LOCATION: Detroit Film Theatre - Detroit Institute of Arts - 5200 Woodward Ave. (John R. entrance) - visit the DFT website for directions.

TIME: Thursday, April 25, 2013

7:00pm screening and program followed by a dessert afterglow.

Doors open at 6:00pm.

Admission is FREE!

The program will be followed by a dessert afterglow featuring DJ Sean Deason at the History Scarab Club (217 Farnsworth St. - walking distance from the DFT). Admission: Donations of $7 or more.

RSVP: Although not required, letting us know you're coming will help us plan! You can click here to join the event on Facebook.

 

Kickstarter Campaign a success! You can still help...

Missed the Kickstarter campaign for our 2012 production, Downriver? Visit our SUPPORT page for other ways to help.

DOWNRIVER: In the wake of his father's sudden death, sixteen-year-old Alex is thrust from his posh, suburban lifestyle, into life on the other side of the tracks. There, Crystal, his older, estranged half-sister, rules the roost with her crazed son and live-in boyfriend. Alex’s struggle to build a home with Crystal, and her “downriver” family is the stuff heartfelt classic comedies are made of.

New team!

We’re pleased to announce that the 2012 Michigan Creative Film Alliance production team is now on board and is headed to Clarkston, MI this weekend for our first pre-production planning session. This year’s team is lead by producer Tinisha Brugnone (WSU), director Billy Jackson (UofM) and screenwriter Brandon Verdi (UofM) - plus 27 students (or recent grads) from Michigan State, University of Michigan, and Wayne State University who are among the most promising future filmmakers and industry professionals in the state

The Lowdown

The Michigan Creative Film Alliance is an exciting, joint venture between three top research universities: Michigan State University, University of Michigan, and Wayne State University. These universities proposed a historic, innovative, collaborative alliance to drive talent and resources toward the creation and sustainment of an indigenous film community across the state. This collaboration begins with a one-semester class for select students of the three universities. These students have the opportunity to create a short film, utilizing their own talents and skills while being mentored by top instructors in the field.