Two Michigan Film Production Companies Merge to create Big Budget Film
Billy Whitehouse
Michigan, USA | April 10, 2012
It appears that for the longest time, Michigan film companies have had an ongoing rivalry with Hollywood. In terms of production budgets and great screenplays, to professional film crew and talent and finally post production technology.
On Tuesday April 10th, 2012, Michigan film production made a breakthrough in achieving competitiveness by two well-known Michigan film companies merging to produce a feature production to compete with any 'Hollywood' (please excuse the term) film you would see at the box office.
Laguna Films LLC, owned by Michigan film producer Joey Harlow, and Michigan based FireFly Films owned by Virginia Bryant, have agreed upon a merger which will implement a large budget full length feature film with all the glitz, bells, and whistles of a major 'Hollywood' studio releases.
Development plans involve the production being under a SAG contract with A-List actors, DGA directors, as well as ICG & IATSE film crews.
In this combined effort Laguna Films and FireFly Films will bring to the table their seasoned crews to fill out the production, this will enable these two innovative film companies to produce what everyone in California refuses to believe that Michigan is capable of.
This production will be filmed entirely in the state of Michigan. One of the two productions being considered, and to let a small detail out of the bag, has the possibly to be directed by Mel Gibson.
In closing, to all those cynical and resigned who cannot seem to envision such a possibility...
Get ready for the "Big Bang" theory to take hold in the film industry right here in our home state of Michigan.
Hooray for Michigan!
Oh and by the way... Where is your 35% incentive, Hollywood?
Answer: Can only be found Made in Michigan!
ABOUT:
Joey Harlow
CEO / Producer
Laguna Films LLC
Joey began at the early age of 7 playing talent shows and in his teens played in wedding bands.
By age 20 he joined his first rock & roll group, traveled with nationally known groups such as CJ & Co. (Atlantic records), Ambrosia, and keyboardist on Madonna's 'Blonde Ambition' tour (1990). He's recorded in California, Florida, Nashville, Memphis, however, most of his studio work was done in his hometown popularly known as Motown. After touring for many years, recognition finally came in the form of world-wide airplay on such major television shows as, 'The Pickup Artist' and The Hills' (MTV and VH1), 'Californication' (Showtime), 'CSI'(TNT networks). Two orchestral tracks from Joey's catalog have been placed as background music for the show 'So You Think You Can Dance'.
Virginia Bryant
CEO / Producer
FireFly-Films LLC
Virginia Bryant was born Virginia Negron, and raised in Pontiac, Michigan. She decided to join the US Army at 17 and start her life as an adult that way, a path that led her heart to grow larger to bring out the best in everyone. In 2005 she pursued her dream in the industry and grew quickly in Michigan. Along her journey she met many great people in front and behind the camera. Virginia had no idea that her acting career would have led her to directing. Directing fills her passion to bring more than just herself to life. It allows her to bring the entire movie full circle while working with other talented people. She thanks God for her gift, thanks her children, Ian and Melina, for their support and understanding everyday; and all of her family and friends for their support. Virginia knows that she will make a difference in every film she is involved with and gives all credit to those alongside of her. For every life touched there is a change.
Sheryl Parsons
Vice President / Producer
FireFly-Films LLC
Sheryl Parsons was raised in Roseville, Michigan. During her high schools years she found herself involved in drama class and was in her first high school play. She realized at that point it was her passion, however her parents led her in a different direction, now several years later she's part of Firefly-Films, as the Vice President and now helping others live their dream.