Studio Park Event Highlights Movie Filmed In Grand Rapids
West Michigan native Josh Sikkema's new film, 'Something In The Clouds', will be a centerpiece of an event at Studio Park in Downtown Grand Rapids. The event, Cultivate Grand Rapids 2021, will take place on June 26th.
The evening's festivities will be highlighted with a showing of the Black Pigeon Studios film, 'Something In The Clouds'. The movie was filmed in Grand Rapids and follows a young boy who witnesses a young girl's kidnapping. The film highlights the issues of racial injustice and child trafficking.
The event is being marketed as an 'A Unique Networking Experience for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Young Professionals and the event page lets those attending know what to expect:
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* OPEN BAR - featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka (21+)
* Catering - Catering Concepts by Flo's
* Something in the Clouds - Short Film Premiere
* DJ - SuperDre
* TWO PEER PANEL DISCUSSIONS
1.) Entrepreneurship: "Mistakes I won't make again"
Latesha Lipscomb - Founder at I GOT FACE Cosmetic Concierge (Moderator)
Eric Johnson - Founder at Gorilla
Kyle Van Andel - Van Andel Family Foundation
Stephen Smith M. Ed - Founder at Muse GR
Liz Della Croce - Creator and Author of The Lemon Bowl
2. )"Something in the Clouds" Recap Discussion
Josh Sikkema - Owner at Black Pigeon Studios
John McClain - Owner at Black Pigeon Studios
Johnathan Jelks - Owner at Ambiance, Motu Viget, GR USA
Davide Uccello - Owner at Exclusive GR, Kzoo, & Muskegon, Flo's Collection Restaurants
* 6 LIVE ART INSTALLATIONS - Powered By: METAS
* 50/50 RAFFLE
* LIVE BROADCAST - Powered By: The eMpowrMent Network
Tickets for the event are limited and are $60 a piece and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Sikkema speaks about his experience with the film on the Full Exposure with Brian Kelly Podcast:
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