Let's make some movies...

Location: Ferndale, MI 42.46-83.14 48220US

Meetups: 1 so far

Members: 48 Film Makers

Rating: The Syndicate 4.503

Meetup topics: Arts & Entertainment, Indie Film, Acting, Screenwriters, Editors, DP's, Directors, Producers, Writers, Writers, Art

Founded: September 20, 2009

The first goal of this group is to begin combining resources and talent in the Detroit area to work on film projects.

This secondary goal is to teach people how to make movies from Development, to Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production and Distribution.

The third goal is to hang out and have a good time.

Active Projects:

"Color Blind" Short Film - Comedy/Horror
Script Located in http://www.meetup.com/The-Syndicate/files/
Producer: Pending...
Writer: Ryan Munevar
Director: Ryan Munevar
Casting: Beginning 11-14-09

“Heavy Casualties” Video Game Documentary
Producer: Ryan Munevar
Writer: Ryan Munevar
Director: Ryan Munevar
Lead Game Designer: Andrew Smith

“NFL Heckle” Pilot
Producer: James Stephani
Writers: James Stephani / Josh Bonker
Director: Pending…

“The World’s Greatest Salad” 20 Minute Short Film
Producer: Pending…
Writer: Ryan Munevar
Director: Ryan Munevar
“Cereal Land” Pilot
Producer: Josh Bonker / Ryan Munevar
Writers: Josh Bonker / Ryan Munevar
Director: Pending…

Film Modules: Projects will carry over and continue to be refined.

Development:
101 Short Film Script Writing Workshop: 10-20 Pages
102 Feature Film Script Writing Workshop: 90-120 Pages
103 Adaptations for Film Workshop: Novel, Novella, Short Story, and Graphic Novel.

Pre Production:
201 Pre-Production:

Production:
301 Directing Crew:
302 Directing Actors:
303 Cinematography:
304 Lighting:
305 Shooting:

Post Production:
401 Editing:
402 Editing for Sound:
403 Editing for Color Correction and Titles:
404 Editing for CGI:

Distribution:
501 Festival Distribution and Promotion:

Bartering System:
Times are tough, especially in the state of Michigan. Talk to us about work exchange opportunities as credit towards classes.

For an updated list from the Michigan Film Office of Jobs and Training click the following link:
http://www.michiganfilmoffice.org/Jobs-and-Training/Crew-...

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“ only if you are prepared to write and film ”

—Ryan Munevar

“ To explore their talent ”

—Lee Rohrer

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Nov 7 12:00 PM

Lunch with The Syndicate

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What's new?

Nov 24
- New member
  
  Variados
  
  “I am going to school for telecommunications but what better experience that the real world. I want to be in the area of editing.”

Nov 16
- New member
  
  Derek
  
  “Interested in screenwriting, would like to meet and collaborate with people with similar goals.”

Nov 14
- New member
  
  Jamie
  
  “I'm currently a student at MPI. My dream is to be a writer director but I'm also very interested in being a colorist. I'd love to meet with and collaborate with you guys.”

Nov 11
- New member
  
  Alison
  
  “I've thought i'd like to make a movie to get some messages out”

Nov 10
- New member
  
  Anna
  
  “Actress”

Nov 7
- New member
  
  Mr_J20xx
  
  “I'm into acting and writing, and I'm. looking to get as much experience as possible”
- New member
  
  Sherrie Burrell
  
  “To join in the east coast film society.”
- New member
  
  G
  
  “We do some TV.”