{"id":1697,"date":"2013-11-22T09:04:48","date_gmt":"2013-11-22T09:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.michiganmoviemakers.com\/blog\/?p=1697"},"modified":"2013-11-22T14:29:07","modified_gmt":"2013-11-22T14:29:07","slug":"introducing-krystn-madrine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.michiganmoviemakers.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/22\/introducing-krystn-madrine\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Krystn Madrine!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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My name is Krystn Madrine, and I have volunteered to be a regular contributor to MichiganMovieMakers.com.<\/p>\n

One of my jobs will be semi-regular member interviews, introducing each of you to the others as we go along. I also will be taking pictures and posting about our meetings and goings on. And we have a lot going on!<\/p>\n

When Dan and I talked about this project, he suggested that I start with myself, as a means of letting you know more about me and my work, and, setting up the basic format of the interviews I will be doing with the membership.<\/p>\n

How do you introduce yourself?<\/h2>\n

I am a photographer and film maker, in the making.\u00a0 I was born to be a producer and director, because I can successfully manage diverse groups of people and get stuff done. I am writing and in pre-production on two projects, and I am writing a play. I have a family story about a house that fell through Torch Lake and a documentary about Amish and Mennonite midwives that are both really wanting to get made. I am in one of the most amazing creative explosions of my entire life.<\/p>\n

\u00a0How did you get to this place in your career?<\/h2>\n

I had a fairly distinguished career as a midwife and bodyworker for nearly 30 years. I was very active politically in two different states’ quests to make midwives legal. I have zillions of great stories, many about the Amish, with whom I enjoyed a very close relationship as a healer and friend to their community. Many people have suggested that I write a book of my adventures, and maybe I will\u2026but right now, I am learning how to tell my stories with visual media, and I love it.<\/p>\n

What was your first inkling that this is what you wanted to do?<\/h2>\n

In 2008, I was a speaker at the national midwives conference, which was held here in Traverse City. It was delightful to get to come home to present, and I taught with my brother Kraig, who is a paramedic. I came to TC early and participated in a day long workshop of documentary film making and birth. Mind shift. Epiphany.<\/p>\n

Also, I had to stop what I was doing\u2026my hands, which had worked so hard for me and others, gave out. Five surgeries later, I am forced to reinvent my self and find another calling, another season of purpose for being here. I had been called to midwifery\u2026could one have more than one calling? What does a midwife grow up to be?<\/p>\n

I have found the same deep sense of engagement and the endlessly interesting qualities of visual storytelling to be as all encompassing as midwifery.<\/p>\n

Since then, at first in little baby steps, and now perhaps as an advanced beginner, I have made the learning of this new craft my work and my goal.<\/p>\n

What is your day to day life as a film maker or film dreamer?<\/h2>\n

I am currently serving part-time as a publicist and manager for my sister Sarah Schieber, a musical artist. I produced a music video for her, filming, editing, etc. Check out Christmas in Heaven<\/a>. I manage her website, create social media and print marketing campaigns, book events and produce concerts for her. I also worked as her stylist and PA on three other music videos she recorded.<\/p>\n

Before I moved back to NoMi in 2012, I managed marketing and public relations for a The Sustainable Kitchen, a Central Pennsylvania sustainable food truck business. I made my first videos as a producer and director for that business. I did all the writing and photography for the website, blog and client newsletter. I became adept at social media.<\/p>\n

I recently worked as a production assistant for a commercial shoot for the new Scarab jet boat being produced in Cadillac. I got to work with cutting edge production team Kamp Grizzly from Portland, OR., and the camera crew from the “gator” show on Discover TV.
\nThis was a tremendous opportunity for me, off of Craigslist!<\/p>\n

A live music video of a local bluegrass sensation Don Julin and Billy Strings that I filmed, edited and produced is on their website and logging some nice hits.<\/p>\n

I love the Traverse City Film Festival and had a life altering week in the video office during this last one. Thanks to all of you who patiently answered the questions I had, you all changed my entire life plan!<\/p>\n

I am always open to new projects. Call me.<\/p>\n

What are you working on now?<\/h2>\n

I attend Northwestern Michigan College and am majoring in Fine Arts, specializing in Photography and Digital Imaging. I will soon be a certified Sound Technologist. My goal is to work in the photography and film industry as I grow my own body of work by producing my two very different documentaries. I love doing DIT jobs and producing. I also am addicted to @creativeLive on the internet. I am learning so much all the time!<\/p>\n

What project are you the most proud of?<\/h2>\n

Christmas in Heaven<\/a><\/p>\n

What are your favorite movies?<\/h2>\n

The Piano
\nReservoir Dogs
\nChocolate
\nLOTR
\nBody Heat<\/p>\n

What do you need to succeed in your endeavors here in Northern Michigan? If you had a film fairy godmother\u2026.<\/h2>\n

Studio space with great light.
\nPeople to collaborate with.
\nA great field recorder.
\nA grant writing mentor.<\/p>\n

Links to your website? Social Media?<\/h2>\n

www.norwoodevansproductions.com<\/a><\/p>\n

@norwoodevans on twitter<\/p>\n

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