180 seconds goes by very quickly, especially when you are presenting a story visually. That is what makes the 3 Minutes in Lyon Film Festival a challenge; telling a story that the viewer can understand and appreciate while entertaining them with a unique and visually appealing presentation. Up for the challenge?

The 3 Minutes Lyon in Film Festival also allows entrants to express their ideas and display their multimedia talents without the need for significant finances and resources that a professional film requires.

3 Minutes in Lyon Film Festival welcomes entries of all types from crazy, witty comedy sketches, to stop-motion Lego creations, documentary style, music video, man-on-the street or anything you find entertaining and unique.

Entry Deadline – May 10, 2010

Free Screening Night – May 21, 2010

Festival Awards Night – May 23, 2010

More Info at: lyonfilmfestival.org

Thursday, December 3 through Saturday, December 5, 2009

Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126

Tickets required – Buy Tickets

This popular annual event presents short and feature-length films made by Arab American and Arab World filmmakers, and films focusing on topics of interest to Arab Americans – all of which are accessible to mainstream audiences of all backgrounds. Many of these films are rarely screened in commercially in U.S. theaters; some are in English while others are in Arabic or French with English subtitles. Director Q&A sessions and panel discussions are part of the lineup.

ATTEND THE 2009 ARAB FILM FESTIVAL

All screenings take place in the intimate 156-seat Auditorium on the Lower Level of the Arab American National Museum (AANM), 13624 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan.

The Thursday, December 3 Opening Night Reception takes place in the AANM Community Courtyard.

Free, lighted parking is available in the municipal lot behind the Museum; enter lot by turning north from Michigan Avenue onto Neckel Street, immediately west of the AANM.

For driving directions, visit www.arabamericanmuseum.org/Directions.id.12.htm or call 313.582.2266.

This is a poster for the new George Clooney movie that was shot at the Metro Detroit Airport this spring.

George Clooney is standing in front of the daily flight to Tokyo; this gate is in the middle of the Northwest terminal. 

Part-time Creative Arts Coordinator needed for designing, coordinating and implementing citywide performing arts / theatre, cultural programs and special events with vision, integrity and expertise. Twenty-four hours per week, includes evenings and weekends. Pay range of $12 – $14 per hour, no benefits.

Minimum Qualification: Coursework or Bachelors Degree in theatre, liberal arts, music or related field from an accredited college or university. Required accumulative one (1) year of experience in a leadership and/or a supervisory position.

City of Novi, Attn: Human Resources – Creative Arts Coordinator Position, 45175 W. Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI, 48375.

Strong Theatre Acting Camp to be held August 4-28.  Classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am-4:00pm at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul; 4800 Woodward at Warren in the Arts Center. Learn acting concepts and create a performance. Sorry lunch is not provided. Students can earn income by selling theatre company merchandise and tickets to the performance. No tuition, $25 registration fee. For more information call 313.717.7651 or go to footsoldiersbystrong.com. 

Ursula Watson writes for The Detroit News: “Think you oughta be in pictures but don’t know how to make it happen? It isn’t as hard as you think.

Since the passage last year of Michigan’s film incentive package — which gives filmmakers who shoot movies in the state up to 42 percent in tax rebates — there are more opportunities available in front of and behind the camera… 

‘The first step in this business is to get representation by a talent agency,’ says Jackie Kagan, owner of  The Talent Shop in Bingham Farms. Her agency provided talent for Clint Eastwood’s box-office success ‘Gran Torino. ‘ ” Read this article on The Detroit New web site.