GM Centerpoint Truck Plant film studio: When?
Does anyone know when the film studio announced in February for the former GM Centerpoint Truck Plant is supposed to begin transitioning? Articles [[like this one, from back in Feb.:http://www.theoaklandpress.com/artic...a646814431.txt) don't mention a start date. Any updates?
Bring the Film Industry to the City of Detroit
there is so many empty factory and warehouse buildings that could be converted in Detroit.
And there are many benifits of locating within the city of Detroit, rather than the suburbs. Such as simply being in an urban area, closer access to the art community, and unique places for filming. Not to mention real estate costs are far cheaper. And depending on the neighborhood, more things within walking distance, or a short bus ride, or a short car ride... access to all major freeways.
Support facilities could open up, such as a a reopened Detroit Film Center in Eastern Market. A film school at WSU or CCS. Catering services, camera and equitment rental, talent agency, security services, makeup, dress, props, anything else that goes into making a film. Set up a permenent base here in Detroit. Make it easier and cheaper to make a film here than in Hollywood. The city and universities of Detroit and Windsor could even sponser an International Film Festival... actually in two countries.
The city of Detroit should be trying to give all those empty buildings to film studios or to anyone who would be so kind to use them... for perhaps $1. As long as they promise to put the building to use.
Detroit Windsor International Film Festival
The Detroit Windsor International Film Festival takes place in the last weekend of June and will be celebrating it's third year in 2010. Check out dwiff.org for more information.