Programs

 

Beginning October 2007:
Screen Gems Film Series

DAFT is pleased to announce this film/lecture series to be held at the Farmington Community Library. Screen Gems is a splendid collection of independent film and video covering a wide spectrum of subject matter. Many of these titles have won international recognition and have been shown around the world.

John Prusak will be hosting the series which will be held at the Farmington Community Library. Admission is free and open to the public. Starting time for all presentations is 7:00 pm.

Location:
32737 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
(Between Orchard Lake Rd. and Farmington Rd. in Farmington Hills, Michigan)

Please RSVP -- it's apprecieated, but NOT required.
248.553.0300

Click here to view the full schedule of films being shown in 2007/2008!

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Focal Point Video Workshop is an intensive week of "hands-on" video study for adults and mature high school students. It is organized by DAFT and is held on the Detroit campus of institutional sponsor Marygrove College.

Focal Point's instructors are DAFT members and are video-industry professionals. They are assisted by the Marygrove College Art Department.

Students will have an opportunity to work with video from conception to finished product in one week as the course covers camera operation, script writing, storyboarding, special effects and non-linear editing.

Students of all skill levels are welcomed and course work can be geared to accommodate specific interests and needs. Out-of-town students can be referred to affordable lodging in the area.



Student Animation Workshop

    

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High school students from across the state are selected to take part in this intensive workshop. Through four weekends, the students meet to learn the art of animation using traditional methods as well as the newest technology.


Michigan Youth Arts Festival (MYAF)

This annual 3-day celebration of the arts is held on the campus of Western Michigan University. DAFT selects students from SAW participants and winners of the Michigan Student Film & Video Festival. While at MYAF, the students study with media professionals, present their work to the public and have the opportunity to see the finest student work in other artistic disciplines.


The Student Animation Workshop, Michigan Youth Arts Festival and Michigan Student Film & Video Festival are made possible by generous support of The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.



Art in Motion

Have you ever wanted to add a new dimension to your own art? Or sought
to bring an exciting multi-disciplinary art form into your classroom?
Art in Motion is designed to provide an intensive hands-on experience in animation for classroom teachers and other interested adults. The instructors have many years of classroom and professional experience in animation and promise a week full of learning and fun.


For more information on any of these workshops please contact us.

 

DAFT Fiduciary-Supported Projects:

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Award-winning filmmaker John Prusak in association with Vander Films follows musician, Tom Foster as Foster brings the 1964 Ford Galaxie he inherited from his grandfather from Ferndale, Washington back to Ferndale, Michigan. Once Foster and the production team get the car running, they will follow the length of Highway 12 from the Pacific coast to Michigan Avenue and Woodward Avenue… where Highway 12 ends.

Along the way, all aspects of a road trip across America, including the breathtaking scenery, the unique sites, the people with stories to tell and music from Foster - a talented performer, will be filmed for this documentary project.

Preservation of this Galaxie transcends the nuts and bolts of typical car maintenance and driving. This journey is a metaphor for all generations who find hope and family ties embodied in the memories shared while driving such a special vehicle like the Ford Galaxie.

The project has received fiduciary support from Detroit Area Film and Television (DAFT), a non-profit organization dedicated to media literacy, with a 501(c)(3) status. That designation allows donations to be earmarked for the project and gives donors a federal tax write-off.

To send a donation, contact DAFT via e-mail at areyoudaft@hotmail.com or call 248-547-0847.

 
 
 

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