ZOMBIE NIGHT

A night of independent zombie shorts

TUESDAY • NOV 3 2009 • 7:30 PM • MAIN ART THEATRE • ROYAL OAK

CALL FOR ZOMBIE SHORTS

The Mitten Movie Project is proud to host the third annual ZOMBIE NIGHT, a night dedicated to screening independent zombie shorts, zombie trailers, zombie music videos, zombie documentaries, zombie animations, experimental zombie pieces – basically, anything zombie. ZOMBIE NIGHT takes place on November 3, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at the Main Art Theatre (118 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067

We are actively seeking submissions for this year’s zombie festival. If you have an independent zombie short or know of someone that does, please mail a screener to the following:

Mitten Movie Project
715 E. Milwaukee
Detroit, MI 48202

Submissions may also be sent by online link (if accepted, the filmmaker will be asked to supply a screener DVD) to Connie Mangilin, Curator of the Mitten Movie Project (mangilc@yahoo.com). Submission is free.

Screeners can also be hand-delivered at the 10/6 Mitten Movie Project at the Main Art Theatre.

The 2008 Zombie Night drew 250+ zombie enthusiasts to the Main Art Theatre. Accepted submissions will be screened on the big screen and included in PR materials sent to over 15,000 film enthusiasts, industry professionals, actors, filmmakers, etc. via mailing lists, forums, facebook/myspace pages, industry listservs, and group sites.

For past Zombie Night lineups, visit The Mitten Movie Project

June 4th, 2009: 6pm Reception / 7pm Screening
The Main Art Theater, Royal Oak
Sponsored by the East Michigan Environmental Action Council

The ‘08 winner: Zack Kilgore and Austin Schultz (pictured left) from
Smith Middle School in Troy, featured a film entitled,
‘No Time to Lose’.

Students across southeast Michigan will showcase films with environmental themes during the East Michigan Environmental Action Council’s Third Annual Youth Environmental Short Film Festival, to be held June 4 at the Main Art Theater in Royal Oak.

The young filmmakers’ works express what they think is most crucial to their health and to the natural environment. Some films also focus on making the world (or their school or neighborhood) better.

The first prize short film will receive a $200 cash prize. The winner will go on location with and receive expert advice from local film director and EMEAC Board member Diane Cheklich.

The festival is a celebration of youth voice and emerging environmentalism.  There will be screenings and discussions to educate, explore, inspire and motivate. The short films created entirely by young activists and aspiring young activists, and span environmental and social consciousness.

The films will be judged for cinematic merit, relevance to Southeastern Michigan, and creative messaging.  The panel of judges includes independent directors, environmental activists, community activist, a youth activist, and a journalist.

“This project is an excellent way for our students to interact with the community and to get excited about the environmental projects that we have started at our school,” said Greg Willerer, University Preparatory Academy Middle School teacher. Entries this year range from an up close and personal look at a the effects of the Detroit incinerator on our health to big picture issues like global warming.

Learn more about the East Michigan Environmental Action Council at www.emeac.org