In 2022 Julia Yezbick from Mothlight Microcinema and I developed an idea to offer no-cost workshop-style classes on Do-It-Yourself 16mm filmmaking in Detroit to help build a deeper and more active local celluloid film presence. We have partnered with Detroit Narrative Agency who focus on non-extractive media storytelling and amplifying BIPOC voices, and with Carpenter Creative Corridor. Supported by the Warhol Foundation Flourish Fund, Culture Source and the Michigan Arts and Culture Commission, we are continuing to expand our programs. Viva Cinema!
EVENTS
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Public screening of films made in the workshops
February 27, 2025
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16mm Filmmaking Workshop
August 17 - 25 2024
Community Partner: Detroit Narrative Agency
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16mm Filmmaking Workshop
June 8 - 16 2024
Community Partner: Carpenter Creative Corridor
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16mm Filmmaking Workshop
September 23-24, 2023
Community Partner: Detroit Narrative Agency
I am a proud member of The Carpenter Creative Corridor, a decentralized community art school in Detroit. The Carpenter Creative Corridor is a partnership between Popps Packing, The Hinterlands and Playhouse Laboratories, Ceramics School, The Bangla School of Music, and myself. The CCC offers ongoing free public art classes for all and is funded by the Michigan Community Center Grant through the Michigan Community Service Commission.