New Michigan Film Soundtrack Features Michigan Made Music!

Hey here’s a twist on the recent “movie” rampage hitting the city of Detroit and all across the State Of Michigan. I’m sure you’ve heard by now that our state has enacted some heavy duty tax credits for any movies that are filmed in part or in their entirety within the State. Looks as if this current environment may possibly open the doors for local bands to get their music placed in a different medium, namely films! Obviously, you may not score an inclusion on a “major” film soundtrack, but their certainly appears to be real chance to get your music to those small budget filmmakers who are looking for, well music that fits their budget! There are always a variety of avenues that you can travel with your music, why not give it a try? The Michigan.gov site actually has a “Film” section where you can search for all film related companies doing business in Michigan including “music” related firms. Just Google Michigan Film Making and you’ll be surprised at the search results! If you’re wondering what the chances are, just look at the upcoming Detroit Windsor International Film Festival that’ll be kicking into high gear this week where one film in particular, Sometimes In Life will Premier this week and features a variety of local artists contributing to the soundtrack!  

SOMETIMES IN LIFE, A MICHIGAN-MADE INDEPENDENTMOVIE FROM VALLONICKA FILMS, PREMIERES AT THEDETROIT WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 

(DETROIT, MI) June 10, 2008  Featuring music from two-time Grammy winner Ozomatli, Modest Mouse, Michael Franti and Spearhead, several made-in-Detroit artists and more. Sometimes in Life also features music from two-time Grammy winner Ozomatli, Modest Mouse, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Presley and Anilore. In addition, listen for made-in-Detroit artists Amp Fiddler, Jamie McCarthy, Cetan Clawson, Bedford Drive, The Bloids and Mindizade. Showcasing made-in-Detroit talent was an important part of the production. {youtube}vcStEfqOPQc{/youtube} In addition to including homegrown bands, the film features the art of Serge Gay Jr., who studied at The College of Creative Studies in Detroit and is now living in San Francisco, and fashions from local designers Stacey Mitchell and Kelly Kolodziejski. Originally, ValloNicka Films signed a deal with CreateSpace as part of the 1,000 HD DVD Indies Project to present Sometimes in Life to the Sundance Channel for possible broadcast on their network. Sometimes in Life is the second feature from ValloNicka Films. Their first movie, The Mongol King, made cinematic history as one of the five lowest-budget films ever to score a (DVD) distribution deal. They made the film for only $7,000. This is $500 less than Robert Rodriguez’s groundbreaking film El Mariachi. Sometimes in Life premieres at The Scarab Club, located at 217 Farnsworth in Detroit (Behind the Detroit Institute of Arts) as part of the Detroit Windsor International Film Festival on Friday, June 27. The film is not rated, but includes strong language, adult themes and a brief flash of comedic nudity in a funny scene. Tickets to the premiere are $15 and include a pre-party director’s reception and networking hour beginning at 7 pm, an art exhibit from JBHMareydt, complimentary beer and wine, and complimentary appetizers from Union Street. Sometimes in Life begins at 9 pm. 21+ are welcome.  

For more information, and to see the trailer, visit www.sometimesinlifethemovie.comor www.myspace.com/sometimesinlifethemovieFor tickets and more information about the Detroit Windsor International Film Festival, visit www.dwiff.org.