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The Michigan Film Production discussion group (MFP) is a free service of the MPA through a public yahoo group that informs our community about film activity in Michigan.

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The Michigan Production Alliance offers Seminars for those who wish to learn about what it takes to work on a commercial, corporate project or feature film. The MPA "Production Algebra - The P.A. Bootcamp" is one of our signature events.

The seminar includes 3  components, a lecture, demonstrations and panel discussion/Q & A. We can set them up for various times - generally 9am through 3pm

Segment 1 - Lecture.

The lecture will provide more than just an overview of what is expected of Production Assistants on both film and video sets. It will include 2 way radio demos, rental equipment overview as well as set and client etiquette. There will be a discussion about local production companies, organizations and unions and the different resources they have to offer.

Segment 2 - Demonstrations

A demonstration and discussion of the use of radios and forms on sets

 

Segment 3 - Moderated Discussion.

A panel of local producers, coordinators and assistant directors will discuss their experiences on the set and expectations from crewmembers during production and post-production. The discussion will be followed by a question and answer session.

Contact MPA if you are interested in having a Bootcamp at your School.

 

The Michigan Production Alliance or MPA is a 501c6 industry trade or business enterprise organization.

Our goal is to encourage a more stable financial environment for Michigan film and video production companies, freelancers and support services.

Our mission involves providing professional and educational resources to  to our members and information to anyone producing media in the state of Michigan. MPA strives to promote and enhance the community of Michigan media professionals, both union and non-union, by providing resources such as crew and equipment contacts, seminars, workshops and various other industry related support such as:

• Providing an industry-wide voice;
• Disseminating information on the benefits of producing in Michigan
• Analyzing issues of importance to the industry;
• Influencing city, state and federal regulations;
• Strategizing and implementing approaches to effect change;
• Educating and informing others about industry concerns; and,
• Leading calls to action.

 

The Michigan Production Alliance helps to organize the media community by working with other industry related organizations and elected state representatives to build and maintain the foundations, which will allow production business to increase and our labor pool to grow. Join us.

Founder/President Founder/Vice President

Mark Adler Galen Chandler

The Michigan Production Alliance since 2003