By Rich Brauer
The world premiere of Sheets of Sand, based on Northville native Natalie Lomske’s winning screenplay, hits the big screen Monday, April 29th at the State Theatre in Traverse City. The story centers on a young woman with mild Cerebral Palsy and her emerging self-confidence in a world of prejudice and judgment.
Lomske’s script was jury-selected by 19 film professionals from a field of 34 entries in ProjectCinemaMI.org‘s competition. She received $500 and the opportunity to have her script crafted into a short film by Brauer Productions, Inc. Project Cinema MI created the competition to offer writers the chance to share their work and compete in this unique project.
During production, six professional film department heads mentored nine interns from the TBA Career Tech Center, NMC Audio Technology Department and other enthusiastic individuals. Interns learned the physical, mental, creative and social skills required to produce a dramatic film.
In addition to the film, there will be a screening of a short behind-the-scenes video created by UpNorth TV. A lively Q & A will follow with the producers.
- When: Monday, April 29, 2019, 6-7pm
- Where: State Theatre, Traverse City
- Tickets are $5
All proceeds will be divided between:
- Disability Network Northern Michigan
- PCMI for future projects.
- The State Theatre
ProjectCinemaMI.org is non-profit community filmmaking project that focuses on a hands-on experience that teaches the filmmaking process to all ages and skill levels. The goal is to promote cultural/art enrichment and professional development through an active learning environment run by professional filmmakers and is made possible from generous contributions from supportive Traverse City individuals and businesses.
For more information about this non-profit project, visit: www.ProjectCinemaMI.org.
