A movie based in the Upper Peninsula is being filmed right here in the Traverse City area.
Despite the fact that the U.P. is just a short drive from the Northwest Michigan region, the filmmakers of the movie
Beside Still Waters have announced that they will be shooting in Traverse City and metro Detroit.
The film tells the story of a man redefining his outlook on life after the death of his parents. The project is expected to hire 34 Michigan workers.
"Beside Still Waters will showcase Michigan’s natural beauty and highlight a wide range of locations across the state," says Carrie Jones, director of the
Michigan Film Office. "We are excited to be approving our first project of the year as we move forward in our efforts to promote and strengthen Michigan’s talented film industry."
Beside Still Waters was awarded a Michigan Film tax incentive of $79,324 on $276,281 of projected in-state expenditures. This is the first approval made utilizing the $25 million allocation for fiscal year 2012.
The film will be directed by Chris Lowell, who has been cast in films including Up in the Air, The Help and AWOL. Jason Potash, a native of Detroit, is producing alongside Paul Finkel and Mo Narang.
Writer: Sam Eggleston
Source: Carrie Jones, Michigan Film Office
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