S3 Entertainment opens film studio in Madison Heights

While many other film studio projects battle for financial footing, S3 Entertainment Group is opening up its film studio in Madison Heights.S3 Studios is opening up in a former hardware store distribution center in Madison Heights. It was used for the production of the recently released Youth in Revolt and will serve as the studio for six other films this year.The 25,000 square-foot facility has a stage with a minimum height of 30 feet, and also comes outfitted with 10,000 square feet of furnished office space. It also features post-production facilities, a state-of-the-art screening room and camera support rooms on-site.”It’s the perfect recipe for filming,” says Jeff Spilman, managing partner with S3 Entertainment Group.He expects the studio will need an administrative staff of 30 full-time personnel, and between 150-300 jobs when filming occurs. S3 Entertainment Group also plans to include its film institute on-site so students can get real-world experience while learning the ins and outs of the film industry.Source: Jeff Spilman, managing partner with S3 Entertainment GroupWriter: Jon Zemke