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M L Davis, a Detroit Denby alumni hails from the eastside and knows what it means to be a "Rose that grows from the cement".
The hardness that Detroit has been known for, also develops, a deal of character in a man. "I learned how you have to grind to get what you want from an early age, just to survive." "Using my humor kept me out of trouble, and able to walk into any neighborhood I wanted to" says Davis. Growing up in the era of the BK'S and Errol Flynn's, ML learned the right things to say and stayed within his boundaries which happen to be Mack AVE. On either side of Mack, his walk could be fatal, but he survived.
ML took his hard interior and softened his exterior with humor and made it out the hood.
I went to California to get away from the Rat race and ran right back into it in Compton where the Crips and Bloods were just getting started. I thought they were behind, because I just left that.
I stayed safe by attending Compton college and getting the needed education to hone my comedic timing and explore the Hollywood machine.
Now is the time for the machine to hit Detroit with the untapped talent that is here, and show some growth to the economy. It's time to come together, without hateration, but to work as a team, as the Dirty south has done.
I've learned everything that was needed to bring me back to the D at this time and help bring "Motown" back as a film town, amongst a failing automobile industry.
Motor City Film Festival Founder Returns to Detroit to Producer Indie Film
M L Davis of DOC Entertainment, Independent Casting Director and Producer(and Denby alumni) is returning to his hometown to produce an independent comedy feature. He is looking for cast and crew to work along with him to bring his project to fruition. He needs grips, gaffers, script supervisor, location scout, wardrobe, hair & make-up and a DP. Local talent will used to round out his "Motown Rebound" movie.
Detroit, MI, May 19, 2009 --(PR.com)-- M L Davis, founder of the Motor City Film festival returns to Detroit to bring more notoriety to the growing film industry in Michigan, with DOC Entertainment. Detroit, with it's failing automotive corporations and massive job loss is in need of the "Motown Rebound."
He's looking for Grips, gaffers, Light and sound, script supervisor, Hair & Make-up, wardrobe, location scout, PA's and local talent for his directorial debut, Summer 09 project.
With his expertise, ML will be able to bring films and national talent, not only to Detroit, but to other Michigan cities that lack the "know-how" to work the "Hollywood machine".
ML is by no means, new to the business. ML moved to Los Angeles in the late 70's, and has worked in the capacity of Actor, Talent Agent, Talent Manager, Literary Agent, Casting Director and Producer. Casting several music videos with MegaLarge Entertainment ("Hypnotize" Notorious B.I.G., "To Live and Die in L.A." Tupac) and moving up to No Limit Films as Casting Associate. Films such as "I Got the Hook-Up" and also "Foolish"
ML established d8 Entertainment a Casting and Production company in 1998 casting the international and controversial hit video "Windowlicker" for AphexTwin a British electronic music pioneer. Now with DOC Entertainment, ML will help to bring diversity to the new media of internet television, as well as telephone movies
M L returned to Detroit in 2001 to work as Associate Producer on M & L Entertainment's production of Envy and has also worked as an Extra's casting Assistant on two additional films shot in Detroit, 8 Mile and M V P. ML is also producing a national cable Hiphop informational and Music Video show called "7 Mile 2 Belle Isle" with host PARELLEE, based in Detroit, and a Gospel Video show called "New Dimensions in gospel with Bobby Parker" .
ML became the founder of the Motor City International Film Festival, while working on two film projects at the same time. "My goal was to prepare the locals in Detroit for the influx of films that were making there way into the city" says Davis. "I knew Detroit was a viable place to showcase talent, the equipment accessibility and a great backdrop to shoot Hollywood style movies, without going to Canada to portray our own city."
Now in Atlanta M L and DOC Entertainment has brought their expertise to the Metro Atlanta area to help diversify the growing TV and film industry, and plans to do the same for Detroit.
If you're an investor, producer or actor, feel free to contact DOC Entertainment so they can utilize what Michigan has available.
ML Davis has been in the Entertainment game for over 15 years working in the capacity of Actor,Talent agent, manager, acting coach, promoter, literary agent, casting director, producer and director.
ML cast several music videos with artists such as: Mystikal, LL Cool J, 112, Outkast, Blade Icewood, Master P, Westside Connection, Tupac (To Live and Die in LA) and the Notorious BIG (Hypnotize).
In Detroit was casting assistant to 2 feature films (8 Mile and MVP)and produced the urban cult classic "ENVY" starring AZ, LisaRaye, Desmond Walker, Maia Campbell, and Ray J. The long awaited movie will be in your local Blockbusters this Summer 09.
ML is also the founder of the Motor City International Film Festival.
ML Davis is available to help actors and producer give their best presentation to the Hollywood community.
Actors needing coaching, will get the skills to get past the casting director into the producer's session.
Producers will get the crews and talent needed to bring a Hollywood style production to the masses, nationally and internationally.
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