A promotional flyer for the "Gangster Granny" fundraiser features purple text and event details in the foreground against a light blue background with three photos of an elderly woman and men.

Film Media Alliance of West Michigan

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General Admission

Join the Film Media Alliance of West Michigan for a special double‑feature screening 🎬 that supports our work connecting local filmmakers, students, and film lovers through education and collaboration. Your ticket helps fund workshops, networking events, and hands‑on learning opportunities for the West Michigan film community. Reserve your spot&nbsp; and be part of a night that celebrates local stories on the big screen.&nbsp; PRESENTINGFilmmaker Josh Sikkemareturns to Home Town Grand Rapids to share the wild behind the scenes of his latest documentary Gangster Granny. Josh shares clips and behind the scenes on capturing the Guinness World Record when Granny crowd surfs with over twenty thousand fans! &nbsp;And the moving moment when Granny fulfills a dream to meet the Pope! (How did Josh pull that off?!) A special presentation from Joe Rogan buddy, comedian Bryan Callen!Callen headlines his solo stand up comedy act at venues across the United States. His live shows include Never Grow Up (2016) Complicated Apes (2019), Man Tears (2022) andFalse Gods (2025).

Join the Film Media Alliance of West Michigan for a special double‑feature screening 🎬 that supports our work connecting local filmmakers, students, and film lovers through education and collaboration. Your ticket helps fund workshops, networking events, and hands‑on learning opportunities for the West Michigan film community. Reserve your spot  and be part of a night that celebrates local stories on the big screen.  PRESENTINGFilmmaker Josh Sikkemareturns to Home Town Grand Rapids to share the wild behind the scenes of his latest documentary Gangster Granny. Josh shares clips and behind the scenes on capturing the Guinness World Record when Granny crowd surfs with over twenty thousand fans!  And the moving moment when Granny fulfills a dream to meet the Pope! (How did Josh pull that off?!) A special presentation from Joe Rogan buddy, comedian Bryan Callen!Callen headlines his solo stand up comedy act at venues across the United States. His live shows include Never Grow Up (2016) Complicated Apes (2019), Man Tears (2022) andFalse Gods (2025).

Film Media Alliance of West Michigan

Special Screening and Standup Comedy:FMA FUNDRAISER

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

General Admission

$50

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