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Directing a film or video is exhilarating.  Creating sets, lighting and composing still fashion and portrait shoots gave me a great understanding of composition and creating mood with light.  In film and video I apply those standards because each move of a film camera is a different composition and mood must be driven from each image the camera sees...   Brian

Help Us Locate These Missing Children
Michigan.gov website contains information about, and when available, pictures of Michigan Children who have been reported to law enforcement as runaways or potential abductions. This information is being provided by the State because it is believed the children are at risk, and it is in the best interest of these children that they be located.

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Hollywood Scripts




Actors Character Analysis, Scene Study mini camp

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MONOLOGUES FOR
 CASTING CALLS

 

Film contracts and legal info. for production

download this production forms library in ms word format (zip file)

Detroit Film Theatre
Schedule
(foreign and classics)

Nathaniel Ligons CD
photo by 
Brian Heath

 


Tarina Pouncy - Actress
click the photo link above


Vanessa Gray
 Actress/Model


Kyla Jai Womack
Demo Reel

 


Shelby Browns latest CD Miracle photos by Brian

 


FREE STUFF - contracts and forms for production, scriptwriting, line production and artists of all kinds.


Commercial Video/Film Production Contract

Sound Recording Studios and Sound Stage in the Detroit Area:
Studio A Dearborn  313-561-7489
Harmonie Park Studio 313-961-7708

Satin Sound sound stage 248-582-1802 Royal Oak
MORE STUDIO CONTACTS

 


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photography by Brian Heath
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1998 - 2004
copyright 2004

 

Bridge to the Future, Inc.
501c3 non-profit organization since 2000

 

Bridge to the Future, Inc. helping young actors since 1998
Our monologues are free to use as long as they are not sold in any way.
We are the longest running popular site for youth monologues worldwide.
Please donate 1 to 5 dollars per year to help us remain online.
For your donation we will send via email you our 19 page ACTING 101 manual.
It is the same guide we use in our acting coach workshops for kids, teens and adults.

Mission Statement Bridge to the Future, Inc. works to introduce urban youth to the arts through film, art, writing and visual media.  We are committed to youth working together to create an environment of positive outlets to express their ideas.  Our approach includes hands on training, counseling and exposure to the entrepreneurial concept of becoming a creative artist using tomorrow’s technology.  Our mission includes helping them to understand their role as leaders in their communities.

Thanks to all for your years of support.  We need you more than ever now that Arts Funding in Michigan has suffered a huge loss and 37 shcools in the City of Detroit have been closed. We continue to teach programs in collaboration with other organizations and schools without art programs. Please donate what you can. Support Detroit Fashion Week by becoming a sponsorsupporter.
10% of you support goes directly to us.

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 Documentary Filmmaking & Photojournalism Project:

“Somebody has to tell the Story”

“Somebody has to tell the Story” is a hand on learning project which incorporates high school students into the ranks of documentary filmmakers and photojournalists covering local non-profit organizations success stories.  Students will be assigned a grass roots local non-profit organization to create a 5 minute documentary about what they do and the success of their efforts.  They will be trained on the ethics of journalism and how to integrate into the environment of their subjects.  They will be taught basic lighting and composition for on site video production.  They will be provided with a basic camera and light kit if they do not own one and be given a deadline to complete their projects.

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Monologues for Casting

Actors Basic Training Guide for stage or film

Basic Camera Movement

Production Sound

Whats in a Script, what do those words mean?  1  2 (right click and download)

 

Youth in Focus
film and video program  - 
Bridge to the Future, Inc., a local 501c3 non-profit organization has began it's year long film training program for kids 10 - 18.  Kids  will learn the How-To's from pre to post.  We also will had an after-school  program at Bates Academy Detroit Public School If you would like to help with your (click) donations or services (writing, poetry, technicians) please send email to:  bridge .  We look forward to bringing more community partners on board soon. 

We teach using the age old strategy of everything we do is for the success of the group. We incorporate anger management, stress management and prevention seminars using role play.

Detroit Trombly High
10 students at Trombly High School compete for $9000.00 in scholarship funds in the Courageous Persuaders 30 second PSA contest.  They are competing against other high schools across the state of Michigan. Two teams of 5 created a 30 second PSA to tell middle school students not to use alcohol.  In 4 school days and 1 editing day they completed their projects.  With the help of their teacher, Ms. Sanneh, DPS-SDFSC Second Step Program consultant, Ms. Saba and myself, Brian, the students were successful in their task. 

Good Job Team


 

TRAINING PROGRAM INFORMATION

We Offer Training Programs to all organizations.  We customize our programs based on age, time and expected results.

Our Funding and/or Community Partners
Black United Fund of Michigan, Inc. -  Annual Funding Support through Grants

Sterling Bank & Trust, Southfield - Donated 20 Computers

John Stendel,  Madison Hghts. - Donated Digital Video Equipment

Prevention Network - Lansing, MI - Funding Partner

Film-Works - Detroit - Production Equipment & Hands-On Training

HBO's DEF Poetry Detroit Rep. Frenchie Davis - Writing Coach

Ebony McClain - Improv and Acting Coach

Hubert Massey - Artist in Residence program

SHOWTIME NETWORKS, INC. - POS - MI Rep. - Krystal Robinson sponsors exclusive film screening

Tarina Pouncy - New York, Actress, Mentor

Trinity Faith UMC - Facilities, stage, screening room.

Here are some of our most urgent needs, contact us and donate:
support@ispgroupinc.com

·         Video equipment including:
* Video Cameras
* Video tape MINI-DV or HD.

·         Audio recording equipment and supplies.

While your donations are tax deductable, your gifts are even more valuable as they will be used in support of educational purposes.

Jobs on a Production
what's expected of you

film_jobs/actor.pdf

film_jobs/cameraopjob.pdf

film_jobs/directorjob.pdf

film_jobs/editorjob.pdf

film_jobs/gaffer.pdf

film_jobs/pa.pdf

film_jobs/photographer.pdf

film_jobs/prodasstjob.pdf

film_jobs/producerjob.pdf

film_jobs/productionmgr.pdf

film_jobs/stuntman.pdf

"SHOWTIME PICTURES"  host  "Our America"
an exclusive preview of the made for TV movie for
The Connected Village Project and Bridge to the Future
  Along with families, children and counselors from SOSAD (Save Our Sons and Daughters) Showtime sponsored the screening and refreshments for this event. (r) Krystal Robinson - Showtime Michigan POS representative made the event possible.  We have received many thank you calls and emails from the participants and counselors.  This film has helped to open up a dialog among survivors who looked for an outlet to air their feelings and needs.  We want to thank Frenchie Davis, Winfred Robinson and Saba Gebrai for their help in putting our local team together.  
The Connected Village Project was funded by the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan



The Connected Village Project visits the
Tuskegee Airman Museum - Alexander Jefferson, LT. COL (RET) was a  most excellent guide for this tour.  His personal sacrifices as an airman and the stories of his experience as a prisoner of war had the kids talking about the tour for days afterward.