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Film Media Alliance of West Michigan

Film Media Alliance of West Michigan fosters collaboration and growth in the film and media industry, supporting local creatives through resources, networking, and educational opportunities to enhance the region's cultural landscape.

Empower the Future of Local Film: Support the 2027 FMA Film Festival The Film &amp; Media Alliance (FMA) is thrilled to announce the launch of our inaugural film festival, coming in the late spring of 2027. This festival is more than just a celebration of cinema&mdash;it is a vital, strategic investment in our local creative economy and a platform for impact-driven storytelling. Driving Michigan&#39;s Creative Economy the global film industry is a multi-billion dollar economic engine. By investing in the FMA Film Festival, you are doing more than funding an event&mdash;you are directly supporting the growth of our local community and empowering the Michigan business owners who supply, service, and benefit from film productions.&nbsp;We recognize that the advancement of art and culture in Michigan goes hand-in-hand with robust economic development. Why Your Support Matters Now: In a landscape without state film incentives, grassroots backing is the lifeblood of our local industry. Independent filmmakers, crew members, and emerging talent face steep challenges to create and succeed locally. Without formal incentives, it is up to our community to build the infrastructure required to keep our creative talent right here at home. Our Goal:&nbsp;Our mission is to drive the economic development of our region&#39;s film industry. Through this festival and our ongoing initiatives, we provide crucial talent support focused on four key pillars:<ul data-path-to-node="7" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Visibility:&nbsp;Showcasing local projects and amplifying underrepresented voices.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Promotion:&nbsp;Highlighting the incredible work of our regional artists to broader audiences.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Connection: Facilitating meaningful networking between creators, producers, and community leaders.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Advanced Education: Providing masterclasses, youth engagement programs, and resources to elevate the craft of local filmmakers.</li></ul>Fuel the Ecosystem: Every dollar you donate directly supports the ecosystem our artists need to thrive. By contributing to FMA, a registered non-profit, you are actively bridging the gap left by absent film incentives. You are helping to build sustainable careers, fund impactful community programming, and nurture the next generation of storytellers. Want to Sponsor: Use our sponsorship link Here: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVMKTJES7XUWYzEHQtfOY9J4wHehU8MTLMgBS4sdwMYZ5ysQ/viewform" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVMKTJES7XUWYzEHQtfOY9J4wHehU8MTLMgBS4sdwMYZ5ysQ/viewform</a>

Empower the Future of Local Film: Support the 2027 FMA Film FestivalThe Film & Media Alliance (FMA) is thrilled to announce the launch of our inaugural film festival, coming in the late spring of 2027. This festival is more than just a celebration of cinema—it is a vital, strategic investment in our local creative economy and a platform for impact-driven storytelling.Driving Michigan's Creative Economy the global film industry is a multi-billion dollar economic engine. By investing in the FMA Film Festival, you are doing more than funding an event—you are directly supporting the growth of our local community and empowering the Michigan business owners who supply, service, and benefit from film productions. We recognize that the advancement of art and culture in Michigan goes hand-in-hand with robust economic development.Why Your Support Matters Now: In a landscape without state film incentives, grassroots backing is the lifeblood of our local industry. Independent filmmakers, crew members, and emerging talent face steep challenges to create and succeed locally. Without formal incentives, it is up to our community to build the infrastructure required to keep our creative talent right here at home.Our Goal: Our mission is to drive the economic development of our region's film industry. Through this festival and our ongoing initiatives, we provide crucial talent support focused on four key pillars:Visibility: Showcasing local projects and amplifying underrepresented voices.Promotion: Highlighting the incredible work of our regional artists to broader audiences.Connection: Facilitating meaningful networking between creators, producers, and community leaders.Advanced Education: Providing masterclasses, youth engagement programs, and resources to elevate the craft of local filmmakers.Fuel the Ecosystem: Every dollar you donate directly supports the ecosystem our artists need to thrive. By contributing to FMA, a registered non-profit, you are actively bridging the gap left by absent film incentives. You are helping to build sustainable careers, fund impactful community programming, and nurture the next generation of storytellers.Want to Sponsor: Use our sponsorship link Here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVMKTJES7XUWYzEHQtfOY9J4wHehU8MTLMgBS4sdwMYZ5ysQ/viewform

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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).

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