Wealthy Theatre Presents: Open Projector Night: Music Video Edition
Open Projector Night is currently accepting submissions specifically for Michigan made music videos!
Open Projector Night is an ongoing film series; its intent is to showcase the diversity of films connected to Michigan and establish a venue to highlight local film in Grand Rapids, MI. Films are selected and curated into a program by a panel of Wealthy Theatre staff and volunteers.
*Disclaimer: If you're accepted into Open Projector Night please understand your film may screen on GRTV in part of Community Media Centers GRTV programming. If selected, you will be notified.
Submission Deadline: July 1st, 2025
Notification Date: July 24th, 2025
Screening Date: August 19th, 2026
OPN was originally founded in 2012 at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts. Now at its new home: Wealthy Theatre. Open Projector Night, with Grand Rapids Film Society, are programs of Wealthy Theatre and the Grand Rapids Community Media Center; a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to building community through media.
OPN is grateful for the generous support of Film & Media Alliance of West Michigan. The FMA promotes and advocates for film & media professionals in West Michigan.
Audience Vote!
At the end of the night, all audience members can cast a vote for their favorite film. Ballots are tallied up overnight and announced the next day.
First place: $100 cash prize, a social media spotlight that includes a written interview with the filmmaker(s), an all-access CMC membership, and free film passes.
Second place: Two film and concession passes
Third place: Two film and concession passes.
Jury Award: The Open Projector Night jury panelists will award a $100.00 cash prize.
A portion of all ticket sales from the event will support the evening's filmmakers.
