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2006 Calendar

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February

  • Thursday, February 2nd - DONE
    General Membership Meeting -- 6:30pm to 8:30pm
    Bytwerk Video Theatre, DeVos Communication Center, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
    Public Meeting - WMFVA members have voting privileges


  • Tuesday, February 21st - DONE
    Workshop: "Sound Design & Music Options" -- 6:30pm to 9:00pm
    Hosted by the Mid-Michigan chapter of the Media Communications Association-International
    River City Studios, 147 Goodrich SE (corner of Jefferson), Grand Rapids, MI
    Free for MCAI and WMFVA members (includes dinner)

March

April

  • Saturday, April 8th - DONE
    Seminar: "Film Distribution - Off the Shelf and Onto the Screen"
    GVSU, Pew Campus, DeVos Center, Room 107 D, Grand Rapids, MI  -- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    $35 members / $50 non-members (includes lunch for advance registrations)
    * Advance registration in now closed -- please register at the door!
    * Click here to read the Press Release

  • Tuesday, April 18th - DONE
    Workshop: "Location Audio" -- 6:30pm to 9:00pm
    Hosted by the Mid-Michigan chapter of the Media Communications Association-International
    VA Medical Center, Battle Creek, MI, Building 9, Room 206; Parking: Lot #18
    Free for MCAI and WMFVA members (includes dinner)
    Please RSVP by email to ed@wmfva.org (so we have enough food on hand)

May

  • Tuesday, May 16th - DONE
    Workshop: "NAB Wrapup . . . Panel Presentation on New Technologies" -- 6:30pm to 9:00pm
    Hosted by the Mid-Michigan chapter of the Media Communications Association-International
    Triangle Productions, 1042 Fulton SE, Grand Rapids, MI
    Free for MCAI and WMFVA members (includes dinner)

  • Thursday, May 25th - DONE
    WMFVA Presents Screening-- "An Apology to the Dead" -- 7:00pm  (Doors open at 6:30pm)
    Wealthy Theatre, Grand Rapids, MI   $5 members / $7 non-members
    •      This dramatic feature length movie is a cautionary tale about Julian Long, an ethics professor at a local college who finds himself embroiled in an ethical dilemma after he discovers one of his talented but troubled students is leading a double life. Trailer can be found here: www.anapologytothedead.com
         Shot on Mini-Digital Video format over four consecutive weekends during the Summer of 2003, this production sold out two shows during it's Lansing premiere late last month. Don't miss it's Grand Rapids premiere! A filmmaker's Q&A will follow the screening with Director/Writer/Editor Jon Worful and lead actor, Troy Randall-KiIpartick in attendance.
         WMFVA Presents is a progam designed to showcase and promote the projects of West Michigan filmmakers. Please contact Anthony Griffin at anthony@wmfva.org with any questions or to discuss submission guidelines.

June

July

  • No events - Visit the zoo

August

  • No Events - Try the beach

September

  • Thursday, September 7th - DONE
    Workshop: "Landing an Internship and/or a Job: Resumes, Demo Tapes, and Interview Prep" -- 6:30pm - 9:00pm
    Free for WMFVA & MCA-I members / $10 non-members
    No pre-registration required. Refreshments will be available, courtesy of our host, Calvin's Communication Arts & Sciences Department.
    Location:
    Room DC150 in the DeVos Communication Center on the east side of the campus of Calvin College at 1810 East Beltline SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. www.calvin.edu/map

  • Thursday, September 14th - DONE
    WMFVA Presents Screening-- "Frozen Stupid" -- 7:00pm
    Rich Brauer's latest comedy, starring Oscar-winner Ernest Borgnine
    Wealthy Theatre, Grand Rapids, MI -- Doors open 6:30pm, show starts 7:00pm
    $5 members / $7 non-members

October

November

  • Thursday, November 30th
    Workshop: "No Budget / Microcinema / DIY Filmmaking" -- 6:30pm - 9:00pm
    Free for members / $10 non-members (NO dinner)

December

  • Thursday, December 14th
    Holiday Bash
    Location / Time -- TBA
    Free for members / $10 member guests