“Re-Energize your Brand” is presented by John and Jennifer Moon of Northernlight Filmworks, Awarded the 2009 Event DV Top 25 and Bloggers for InFocus. John is a graduate of Anderson University where he obtained his MBA. Jennifer has a degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University and is also Co-Founder of POSH.

This seminar will focus on the Art of Branding with emphasis on: Defining your target market, building brand image, identifying your unique selling proposition and social media and other tools to elevate your studio to higher levels.

John and Jennifer will walk you through the process of where they started to where they are now in terms of their own brand.

May 5th, 2010, MIVA will be featuring Ann Arbor photographer Aruna B as she presents The Art of Posing.

You can register below or by clicking here.

On Thursday, May 6th, join Ann Arbor wedding and event photographer Aruna B and a model couple as she will be leading a hands-on workshop in downtown Royal Oak in the “art of posing”. We will be meeting at 4:30pm at Studio 628 – home of Epic Motion (628 E. Parent Ave., Royal Oak, MI) and then heading downtown shortly thereafter.

The workshop will be tailored toward filmmakers, but anyone who is interested in the concept is welcome.

Space is limited to 12 people. Bring your cameras, sliders, steadicams, etc.. It will be a great opportunity to see some other cameras and stuff in use – and a great opportunity to try some new things out. Email info@mivaonline.com if you need more information.

February 3 – Eliminate Your Backlog w/ Chris Jones from InFocus and Mason Jar Films
March 3: The Art of Evolution w/ Ron Dawson of Dare Dreamer Media
April 7: Why Wedding Coordinators ROCK w/ Lindsey Nartker and Laura Davis
May 5: Photographer Spotlight & The Art of Posing w/ Aruna B.
May 6: The Art of Posing Workshop w/ Real Models w/ Aruna B.
June 2: Re-energizing Your Brand w/ John and Jen Moon of Northernlight Filmworks and POSH
July 7: TBD
August 4: Building Your Corporate Portfolio w/ Mark Salloum from Video Magic Productions
September 1: Film Fest
October 6: MIVA Workshop
November 3: TBD
December 1: Christmas Party!!

Lindsey Nartker from Lindsey Nartker Designs and Laura Davis of Laura Davis Events will be presenting to our association on April 7th. Thing that we will be discussing will include the best way to improve coordinator & filmmaker relationships, what does a coordinator look for when referring a filmmaker, and how studios can better market to brides. There will be plenty of time for Q&A – so bring your questions! See you in April!

More about our presenters:

About Lindsey

After earning her BA in Hospitality Management from Madonna University and spending four years training and learning the business of weddings, Lindsey opened the doors to Lindsey Nartker Designs. Inspired by a great teacher, a love for hospitality, and everything beautiful, her desire is to create events that are a true and honest reflection of the couples she works with. By allowing couples to infuse their own personalities and ideas into their wedding, combined with exceptional planning and leadership, Lindsey feels that one has truly reached the epitome of a great event.

If not at an event, you can usually find Lindsey reading a good book, outside enjoying the great seasons that Michigan offers, or planning a crazy get-away with her husband Adam.

About Laura

With a background in public relations and corporate event planning, Laura Davis has been planning weddings and social events for the past nine years and has earned a solid reputation with clients and other wedding professionals. She works to incorporate the personal style and personalities of her clients into each wedding that she designs and believes that an event’s success lies in the details. She feels that by bringing together the right team of professionals for an event, amazing things can happen.

Laura and her husband, Mike, have three children – ages 9, 7, and 3 – all of whom know more about weddings than most grooms.

Your success as an event video producer will hinge on your ability to adapt and evolve with the changing economic and technological landscapes. It’s not okay to let your business, your brand, or your work go stale. Two-time Event DV Top 25er and co-author of ReFocus: Cutting Edge Strategies to Evolve Your Video Business, Ron Dawson of Dare Dreamer Media will give an inspiring and convicting presentation on “The Madonna Effect ver. 2.0: The Art of Evolution and Creativity.” Are you ready for a power charge?!

CeCe and Trevor, 4 of 10 from Chris P. Jones on Vimeo.

Chris Jones hails from Austin, Texas and is owner of Mason Jar Films and one of the co-founders of IN[FOCUS].

Time to get IN[TENSE] and eliminate your backlog – IN[FOCUS] and MIVA present IN[FOCUS] co-founder Chris P. Jones as he shares with you how he has reduced his editing time by half and reduced his deliver time to a matter of a few weeks. With simple habits and techniques, Chris will demonstrate how you, no matter your editing style or video market, can shave off hours of editing per project and spend more time away from your desk.

Join us at Bastone for our monthly association meeting.

MIVA presents “MIVA Holiday/Christmas Bash 2009 at the Greektown Casino”. In keeping with the new direction MIVA is moving in, what better than to celebrate the holidays than at the fantabulous Greektown Casino in Detroit! Start making your plans to attend as this promises to be the best holiday party MIVA has ever thrown! Fun, food, drink, and lots of holiday cheer for everyone! The party will be on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 7pm ’til…? The cost is $40/person, which includes 2 FREE drinks. But, here’s the best part… for all who attend, the $40 fee will be applied to next years membership dues ($40 total for each studio). So, essentially a free party… pretty cool!

Since the holiday season is about giving, we are asking all attendees to bring along one unwrapped toy or canned good, to donate to a worthy charity to help out those less fortunate than us. A fun party and helping our neighbors in need in Metro Detroit… a win-win all around!

Register NOW and we’ll see you at “the Bash”!!

PS. The party will take place in Salon F at the casino.