Calendar of Events
March
Red Camera Demonstration and Tips
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Doors open at 6:30pm. Presentation begins at 7:00pm.
Jeff Hamlin from Lansing Community College will present two Red Cameras for a hands-on Demo / Conversation aimed at getting the best, most up to date info about the capacity of this camera. Light refreshments served.
Location: Applied Technology Center Auditorium
151 Fountain NE, corner of Fountain and Ransom
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
| WMFVA members | $0 |
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| Non-members | $10 |
Third Thursday - Production Community Networking
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
An open invitation to WMFVA members to mingle business with pleasure. Not a member but want to check us out? Come on by! It's all about networking! Membership required for drink and food specials.
Location: McFadden's Restaurant & Saloon
58 Ionia, SW
Grand Rapids 49503
Show your WMFVA membership card!
50% off drinks
15% off food
4WALL SPECIAL EVENT - OSCAR SHORTS
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:00 PM doors 6:30 PM Animation 8:30 PM Live Action
The West Michigan Film Video Alliance joins with Grand Valley State University (GVSU) School of Communication and the Community Media Center (CMC) to present the 2010 Oscar Shorts at Wealthy Theatre. The ANIMATION program (92mins) begins at 6:30pm. The LIVE ACTION program (97mins) begins at 8:30pm. Tickets are $4 in advance for WMFVA Members, CMC Members, and Students. General admission is $6 in advance, or $8 at the door (day-of event). Advance tickets must be ordered before midnight Tuesday, March 23rd. Doors open at 6pm on Wednesday, March 24. There will be a 15-minute intermission between the ANIMATION and LIVE ACTION programs.
Location: Wealthy Theatre
1130 Wealthy SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
| WMFVA &/or CMC Members plus students in advance | $4 |
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| WMFVA & /or CMC Members plus students at the door | $6 |
| General Admission in Advance | $6 |
| General Admission at the Door | $8 |
April
Third Thursday - Production Community Networking
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Do your taxes! Celebrate and commiserate! An open invitation to WMFVA members to mingle business with pleasure. Not a member but want to check us out? Come on by! It's all about networking! Membership required for drink and food specials.
Location: McFadden's Restaurant & Saloon
58 Ionia, SW
Grand Rapids 49503
Show your WMFVA membership card!
50% off drinks
15% off food
Ferris Video Festival: Professional Development Workshops
Thursday, April 22, 2010
The two day event (April 22 & 23) kicks off with screenings and professional presenters on various film and video topics. Hosted by Ferris State University Television and Digital Media Production Program with the WMFVA. List of topics and presenters TBA. For a link to the location map, click below.
Location: Interdisciplinary Resource Center
State Street and Ferris Drive
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
4WALL
Wednesday, April 28, 2010, doors at 6:30pm show starts at 7pm
Ken Schmidt, Kerry Rasikas and Lisa Steele present the best of commercial production, style and seductive appeal in West Michigan. Meet the directors who have mastered the craft over a 20 year career in the region. 4WALL shows off the best member work and provides networking inside the production community. Veterans and rookies welcome. Catch the work of a master or offer constructive feedback on filmmaker request. WMFVA members screen their completed and works-in-progress for FREE. Fourth Wednesday. Concessions open. Plan to head to the nearest watering hole after 4WALL wraps for a few brews, food and shop talk. Hosted by Ella Swift. For program information or to arrange a screening contact 4wall@wmfva.org.
Location: 4th Wednesday at the Wealthy
Wealthy Theatre Koning Micro-Cinema
1130 Wealthy SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
FREE to WMFVA Members
$5 to public
May
Third Thursday - Production Community Networking
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
An open invitation to WMFVA members to mingle business with pleasure. Not a member but want to check us out? Come on by! It's all about networking! Membership required for drink and food specials.
Location: McFadden's Restaurant & Saloon
58 Ionia, SW
Grand Rapids 49503
Show your WMFVA membership card!
50% off drinks
15% off food
4WALL
Wednesday, May 26, 2010, Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7pm.
Presenter TBA. 4WALL shows off the best member work and provides networking inside the production community. Veterans and rookies welcome. Catch the work of a master or offer constructive feedback on filmmaker request. WMFVA members screen their completed and works-in-progress for FREE. Fourth Wednesday. Concessions open. Plan to head to the nearest watering hole after 4WALL wraps for a few brews, food and shop talk. Hosted by Ella Swift. For program information or to arrange a screening contact 4wall@wmfva.org.
Location: 4th Wednesday at the Wealthy
Wealthy Theatre Koning Micro-Cinema
1130 Wealthy SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
FREE to WMFVA Members
$5 to public
June
Win FREE Day Pass to the Waterfront Film Festival
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Sponsored by:
Details announced by June 1. The WMFVA will present six day-passes to give away to WMFVA MEMBERS ONLY for the Waterfront Film Festival in Saugatuck June 10-13. Two names will be drawn for each day. Watch for further details
Tickets:| Friday, June 11, Day-Pass | $0 |
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| Saturday, June 12, Day-Pass | $0 |
| Sunday, June 13, Day-Pass | $0 |
Third Thursday - Production Community Networking
Thursday, June 17, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
An open invitation to WMFVA members to mingle business with pleasure. Not a member but want to check us out? Come on by! It's all about networking! Membership required for drink and food specials.
Location: McFadden's Restaurant & Saloon
58 Ionia, SW
Grand Rapids 49503
Show your WMFVA membership card!
50% off drinks
15% off food
4WALL
Wednesday, June 23, 2010, Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7pm.
Presenter TBA. 4WALL shows off the best member work and provides networking inside the production community. Veterans and rookies welcome. Catch the work of a master or offer constructive feedback on filmmaker request. WMFVA members screen their completed and works-in-progress for FREE. Fourth Wednesday. Concessions open. Plan to head to the nearest watering hole after 4WALL wraps for a few brews, food and shop talk. Hosted by Ella Swift. For program information or to arrange a screening contact 4wall@wmfva.org.
Location: 4th Wednesday at the Wealthy
Wealthy Theatre Koning Micro-Cinema
1130 Wealthy SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
FREE to WMFVA Members
$5 to public
July
Third Thursday - Production Community Networking
Thursday, July 15, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
An open invitation to WMFVA members to mingle business with pleasure. Not a member but want to check us out? Come on by! It's all about networking! Membership required for drink and food specials.
Location: McFadden's Restaurant & Saloon
58 Ionia, SW
Grand Rapids 49503
Show your WMFVA membership card!
50% off drinks
15% off food
4WALL
Wednesday, July 21, 2010, Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7pm.
Presenter TBA. 4WALL shows off the best member work and provides networking inside the production community. Veterans and rookies welcome. Catch the work of a master or offer constructive feedback on filmmaker request. WMFVA members screen their completed and works-in-progress for FREE. Fourth Wednesday. Concessions open. Plan to head to the nearest watering hole after 4WALL wraps for a few brews, food and shop talk. Hosted by Ella Swift. For program information or to arrange a screening contact 4wall@wmfva.org.
Location: 4th Wednesday at the Wealthy
Wealthy Theatre Koning Micro-Cinema
1130 Wealthy SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
FREE to WMFVA Members
$5 to public
August
WMFVA/MCA-I Networking Picnic
Sunday, August 1, 2010, 5:00 until dark
Details announced by the 1st of August include date and location. JOIN US for an Unprecedented Networking Opportunity! The WMFVA and the Mid-Michigan Chapter of the Media Communications Association International (MCA-I) co-host a Friday evening NETWORKING PICNIC. Everyone attending receives one free raffle ticket to enter a drawing for special prizes. Grilled hotdogs and hamburgers will be served. Watch for details to be announced for this informal social gathering and meet more people in our growing film & video industry!
Third Thursday - Production Community Networking
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
An open invitation to WMFVA members to mingle business with pleasure. Not a member but want to check us out? Come on by! It's all about networking! Membership required for drink and food specials.
Location: McFadden's Restaurant & Saloon
58 Ionia, SW
Grand Rapids 49503
Show your WMFVA membership card!
50% off drinks
15% off food
4WALL Returns September 22, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 4Wall
4Wall goes on standby this month to attend the Grand Rapids Film Festival. 4Wall is hosted by Ella Swift. For program information or to arrange a screening contact 4wall@wmfva.org.
September
Post Production Specialty Topic
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Details announced by the 1st of September include date and location.
Producer's Showcase
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Details announced by the 1st of September include date and location. MCA-I and WMFVA co-host.
Third Thursday - Production Community Networking
Thursday, September 16, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
An open invitation to WMFVA members to mingle business with pleasure. Not a member but want to check us out? Come on by! It's all about networking! Membership required for drink and food specials.
Location: McFadden's Restaurant & Saloon
58 Ionia, SW
Grand Rapids 49503
Show your WMFVA membership card!
50% off drinks
15% off food
4WALL
Wednesday, September 22, 2010, Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7pm.
Presenter TBA. 4WALL shows off the best member work and provides networking inside the production community. Veterans and rookies welcome. Catch the work of a master or offer constructive feedback on filmmaker request. WMFVA members screen their completed and works-in-progress for FREE. Fourth Wednesday. Concessions open. Plan to head to the nearest watering hole after 4WALL wraps for a few brews, food and shop talk. Hosted by Ella Swift. For program information or to arrange a screening contact 4wall@wmfva.org.
Location: 4th Wednesday at the Wealthy
Wealthy Theatre Koning Micro-Cinema
1130 Wealthy SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
FREE to WMFVA Members
$5 to public
October
How to Find and Approach Investors
Friday, October 1, 2010
Details TBA
Third Thursday - Production Community Networking
Thursday, October 21, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
An open invitation to WMFVA members to mingle business with pleasure. Not a member but want to check us out? Come on by! It's all about networking! Membership required for drink and food specials.
Location: McFadden's Restaurant & Saloon
58 Ionia, SW
Grand Rapids 49503
Show your WMFVA membership card!
50% off drinks
15% off food
4WALL
Wednesday, October 27, 2010, Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7pm.
Presenter TBA. 4WALL shows off the best member work and provides networking inside the production community. Veterans and rookies welcome. Catch the work of a master or offer constructive feedback on filmmaker request. WMFVA members screen their completed and works-in-progress for FREE. Fourth Wednesday. Concessions open. Plan to head to the nearest watering hole after 4WALL wraps for a few brews, food and shop talk. Hosted by Ella Swift. For program information or to arrange a screening contact 4wall@wmfva.org.
Location: 4th Wednesday at the Wealthy
Wealthy Theatre Koning Micro-Cinema
1130 Wealthy SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
FREE to WMFVA Members
$5 to public
November
Legal Concerns for Producers
Monday, November 1, 2010
Details TBA
Third Thursday - Production Community Networking
Thursday, November 18, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
An open invitation to WMFVA members to mingle business with pleasure. Not a member but want to check us out? Come on by! It's all about networking! Membership required for drink and food specials.
Location: McFadden's Restaurant & Saloon
58 Ionia, SW
Grand Rapids 49503
Show your WMFVA membership card!
50% off drinks
15% off food
4WALL Returns January 26, 2011
Thursday, November 25, 2010
4Wall goes on standby in November to attend the Michigan Film Festival. Holiday Hiatus in December. 4Wall is hosted by Ella Swift. For program information or to arrange a screening contact 4wall@wmfva.org.
December
Third Thursday - Production Community Networking
Thursday, December 16, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
An open invitation to WMFVA members to mingle business with pleasure. Not a member but want to check us out? Come on by! It's all about networking! Membership required for drink and food specials.
Location: McFadden's Restaurant & Saloon
58 Ionia, SW
Grand Rapids 49503
Show your WMFVA membership card!
50% off drinks
15% off food
Promotional Membership
Friday, December 31, 2010
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Tickets:| Pay Member Pledge multiple | $10 |
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