Zec Meirthew cast in ‘Jack London: The Son of the Wolf”

June 23, 2018

Zec (pronounced Zeke) Meirthew has been cast for a role in Joel Reisig’s upcoming “Jack London: The Son of the Wolf.”   He will be playing the part of the Makwa “The Bear,” a first role for him. A natural for this role, Zec is tall, with long hair, good build and Native American.  But don’t … More Zec Meirthew cast in ‘Jack London: The Son of the Wolf”

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Charlene Jeter to return to competitive filmmaking–announces call for cast and crew

June 23, 2018

Director Charlene Jeter has announced that she is returning to competitive filmmaking. After what has seemed an indeterminable hiatus, while she worked on completing a couple of feature films,  Charlene has again entered the 48 Hour Film Project Detroit Michigan. https://www.facebook.com/charlene.jeter/photos Filmmakers from all over the Detroit area will compete to see who can make … More Charlene Jeter to return to competitive filmmaking–announces call for cast and crew

Variety picks up news on Harley Wallen’s ‘Abeyance’

June 23, 2018

According to Variety’s Film News Roundup, which appeared June 22, 2018 Scout Taylor-Compton, Richard Tyson, Billy Wirth, and Mel Novak joined the cast for the sci-fi thriller “Abeyance,” Variety has learned exclusively. Harley Wallen (“Bennett’s Song”) is directing from his own script. The story centers on a troubled military vet, played by Damien Chinappi, who … More Variety picks up news on Harley Wallen’s ‘Abeyance’

Teaser trailer for Joel Reisig’s ‘A Parent’s Worst Nightmare’ now online

June 23, 2018

700,000 to 900,000 women  and girls are being sex trafficked in the United States today. Now ripped from the headlines is the story of one of them. Director Joel Reisig  tackles this matter in a forthcoming movie unlike any other. Every day young women, aged 13 – 17, are kidnapped, beaten, raped, drugged, and sold … More Teaser trailer for Joel Reisig’s ‘A Parent’s Worst Nightmare’ now online

Harley Wallen talks of trip to Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival

June 15, 2018

Harley Wallen has just returned home from Vero Beach, Florida.  It was here that he attended the Vero Beach Wine and Film Festival. Running this year from from June 7-10, 2018, the VBWFF benefited the Suncoast Mental Health Center which provides life-changing services to over 1,400 children and families in Vero Beach and the four … More Harley Wallen talks of trip to Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival

#MICHIGANCONNECTION Four-parter ‘Defiant Ones’ docuseries heads into Emmy nomination voting season with considerable momentum

June 15, 2018

The four part docuseries “The Defiant Ones”  heads into Emmy nomination voting season with considerable momentum. Written and directed by Detroit born Allen Hughes,  “The Defiant Ones” is a HBO docuseries  about music industry impresarios Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. The story of two titans who forged independent careers and then became even more successful … More #MICHIGANCONNECTION Four-parter ‘Defiant Ones’ docuseries heads into Emmy nomination voting season with considerable momentum

Shawn Rech’s “White Boy”documentary hits iTunes with new footage–kicks off “Summer of White Boy Rick”

June 15, 2018

Shawn Rech’s documentary “White Boy” kicks off what could be the summer of White Boy Rick. The complicated story of Richard Wershe Jr.,  the longest-serving non-violent juvenile offender in Michigan,   “White Boy” talks about the American justice system’s flawed war on drugs and its devastating impact on a generation of young black men. Then 17 year-old … More Shawn Rech’s “White Boy”documentary hits iTunes with new footage–kicks off “Summer of White Boy Rick”

Filming of Joel Reisig’s boxing scenes for ‘Jack London: Son of the Wolf’ wrap

June 9, 2018

    After three days of filming under conditions best described as a “bit hot”  Joel Reisig’s cast and approximately 125 extras wrapped the boxing scenes for Reisig’s “Jack London: Son of the Wolf.” Filmed at the historic Redford Theater on Lahser in Detroit,  while the outdoor temps reached 80 degrees,  the extras for these … More Filming of Joel Reisig’s boxing scenes for ‘Jack London: Son of the Wolf’ wrap

Native American actors answer casting call for Joel Reisig’s ‘Jack London: Son of the Wolf’

June 8, 2018

Three Native American actors have answered the casting call and landed roles inJoel Reisig’s  ” Jack London’s Son of the Wolf.”  Based upon several books and short stories by Jack London, author of “The Son of the Wolf”-a collection of stories of the Klondike,  Reisig desired authenticity in casting these roles. Answering the call for … More Native American actors answer casting call for Joel Reisig’s ‘Jack London: Son of the Wolf’

Harley Wallen To Guest On The Jimmy Star Show With Ron Russell Wednesday June 6th, 2018

June 4, 2018

Actor/Writer/Director/Producer Harley Wallen will be a featured guest on The Jimmy Star Show live radio/tv show hosted by King of Cool Jimmy Star along with Cool Man About Town Ron Russell to discuss his career and the entertainment industries at large. The Jimmy Star Show is tv/radio’s coolest hit show, featuring the coolest in music, … More Harley Wallen To Guest On The Jimmy Star Show With Ron Russell Wednesday June 6th, 2018