Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: iMichigan Productions
Legal Name (if Different): same
Also Known As: iMP
Mailing Address: 612 S. Saginaw St, Suite 1011
City: Flint
State: MI
Postal Code: 48502
Main Phone: 810-214-4411
Main Fax:
Organization Website: iMichiganProductions.org; FilmAppreciationsAcademy.com; FlintYouthFilmFestival.com
Employer ID Number: 27-2198405
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 non-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/08/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Film Appreciation Academy Conference
Project Description:

Overview
The Flint Youth Film Festival and Film Appreciation Academy Conference are hallmark youth programs of iMichigan Productions, an educational and documentary company in Flint, MI. Both are instrumental in sparking creativity, nurturing critical thinking, and cultivating a vibrant film community here.

iMP’s Flint Youth Film Festival (FYFF) is a dynamic platform for filmmakers ages 13-25. It’s goal: to educate, celebrate, and support young filmmakers. It encourages entries that explore themes, styles, and perspectives. Our goal: to empower young voices through the art of film. Participants receive feedback from national experts and develop their storytelling skills. It is a four-day event hosted is a historic Flint theater and draws 600 entries a year.

The Film Appreciation Academy (FAA) online and its annual live day-long conference open doors to the filmmaking world, offering immersive experiences, workshops, conferences, and internships. Led by industry experts and renowned filmmakers, FAA delves into every facet of filmmaking. Film festival winners participate in panel discussions sharing their experiences with FAA participants. We hope to empower 200 students to submit film entries.

The FAA’s online workshops give film lovers and future filmmakers an opportunity to sharpen their critical eye and highlight issues important to them. They probe and discuss six films’ impact personally, learning techniques for understanding and dissecting films, and understanding their lessons for life, in this supportive setting.

This project aligns with your commitment to supporting arts education, youth development, and community engagement. Your support will have a lasting impact on the lives of Flint youth and beyond.

Impact

• Elevating Flint’s Youth: A unique opportunity t to develop essential skills for film careers.
• Revitalizing the Community: Engaging local talent and audiences contributes to the cultural vibrancy and economic revitalization of Flint.
• Inspiring Future Generations: FYFF/FAAC foster a love of storytelling and empowers changemakers in this community.

• Elevating Flint’s Youth: A unique opportunity t to develop essential skills for film careers.
• Revitalizing the Community: Engaging local talent and audiences contributes to the cultural vibrancy and economic revitalization of Flint.
• Inspiring Future Generations: FYFF/FAAC foster a love of storytelling and empowers changemakers in this community.

Total Project Budget: $75,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Pending – C.S. Mott Foundation – $50,000, In-kind hosting facilities from the University of Michigan-Flint -$TBD, Some celebrity appearances will be donated – $TBD

Project Duration: July 23, 2024
Geographical Area Served: Flint, Michigan and surrounding Genesee County – we work in Flint but we will not turn away interested students from other communities in the county.
Age Group To Be Served: 13-25

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Rodney W. Brown
Contact First Name: Rodney
Contact Last Name: Brown
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 810-282-1338
Contact Email: rodneywbrown@hotmail.com