| | | | |
| ||||
| ||||
|             | |
| ||
 Join Our Mailing List |
 |
On July 10th at 7:30 p.m. "The Death of Michael Smith" will make its Detroit premiere at the Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak. "The Death of Michael Smith" is a feature film shot entirely in Michigan with an all-Detroit cast and crew. Featuring: Mike Mili, Chris Moller, Thomas Galasso, Johnny Anton, Fox Valade, Alex Safi and many more. In early 2007, the finished film was selected to participate in the Slamdance Film Festival where it took a Grand Jury Award for Excellence. From there, the film spent the first half of this year touring the country, screening at twelve film festivals both nationally and internationally; taking top awards in Los Angeles' Silver Lake Film Festival, and Michigan's own East Lansing Film Festival. The film wrapped up it's festival tour in London England at the Declaration of Independents film festival. "The Death of Michael Smith" follows three men with the most common English-language name, inextricably linked to a mysterious murder. For more information or to see the trailer, please check out: www.deathofmichaelsmith.com Tickets can be purchased at the Main Art Theatre on July 9th & 10th, the day before and on the premiere. "The Death of
Michael Smith" Detroit premiere MICHAEL MILI
Where Are They
Now? Did you know that the name Michael Smith is the most common in the English language? Daniel Casey, writer, producer and director has chosen the name to base his latest release, The Death of Michael Smith. Set to premier in January 2007, one of the stars of the film is Mike Mili, an actor/screenwriter based in the Detroit area. Mili, advises that the film took approximately six month to make and is presently on the Film Festival circuit, with hopes of being one of the selections in Greece's Thessaloniki Film Festival, as well as, Sundance and Tribeca in New York. Mike is excited about his role in the film. "I portray one of three Michael Smith's in the film, "A Remorseful Hit Man." The film was shot primarily in the Detroit area, by a Detroit native, director, Daniel Casey. Dan is currently at the American Film Institute and resides in Los Angeles." Mili has been involved with the theatre for most of his adult life. He has performed in many films, is a writer for Happy Trails Animation, and has performed on television and in live comedy theatre. His first acting experience was with Pat Morita in "Collision Course" where he played a Greek waiter. His training includes: Detroit Ensemble Theatre, One on one comedic training with Rich Goteri, Director of Detroit's Second City for 10 years, as well as, Kirk Noland's Comedy Camp. He currently has several upcoming projects. "I have quite a few things in the fire. I'm wrapping up a role in two films: Dirty Trousers, a film set in 1935 where I portray a mobster loan shark named Lou. We are filming my final scene at the Fisher Theatre; and Guns Drugs and Dirty Money where I portray…Yes you guessed it a "Hit Man!" Mili grew up in the St. Constantine and Helen area and is of Cypriot Greek heritage. He has memories of Greektown and was related to the owners of the Grecian Gardens restaurant. Show business has always been in his blood, as he recalls experiences meeting Frank Sinatra, Pat Morita, and even the Beatles, as part of his early exposure to the world of theatre and cinema. Some may remember Michael as president of Pharoh's Golden Cup Promotions and co-owner of Pharoh's Club, Livonia, which conducted all age musical events. In his six years at Pharoh's, Michael produced over 850 events involving over 3500 bands. He also coordinated Tie-in Promotions with such companies as Sony, Capital, and Maverick Records, also including: Nabisco, Hershey, Josta, Snapple, AOL… Mike is fiercely loyal to his Cypriot roots. His grandfather, Michael Christos Kashalos is considered the father of contemporary Cypriot Naïve art. His work can be found at the State Gallery of contemporary Cypriot Art, the Cyprus Folk Art Museum the Cultural Centre of Popular Bank and in private collections. In 1969, he was awarded the Bratislava 2nd Tiennal of Naïve Art Award and posthoumous, the Athens Academy Award. He was seriously wounded during the Turkish invasion of his village Ashafarmagousta in 1974, and died as a refugee in Larneca shortly after. Mike is married to Mihaela and has four children, Paul, Melina, Anastasia, and Dimitri. He resides between Hollywood and Livonia. Malista wishes him much success in his upcoming role. Special thanks to Malista reader, Dino Peratsakis, for encouraging this exciting profile. Please send other profile suggestions to ekeras@aol.com Mili Entertainment
www.mikemili.com and mikemili@comcast.net
UPDATE! The Death of Michael Smith at Slamdance Film Festival! The official screenings
dates at the Slamdance Film Festival have been announced! Mike Mili Malista! |
 |
Update:
Detroit Premiere July 10, 2007 - Royal Oak
