No trivial matter: University of Michigan lends name to indie film

The Michigan film incentives have taken film productions all over the state, a good number of those having been filmed on or around the University of Michigan’s campus. Still, the university hasn’t given its name for use in any productions… until now, with the film Trivial Pursuits.Excerpt:Despite the growing popularity of filming on campus, the University has chosen not to lend its name to any film productions — until now. “Trivial Pursuits” — the most recent movie being produced on campus — is an independent film that captures the life of trivia fanatic Paul Tarson, an Ann Arbor native and University student played by actor Christopher Gorham. Gorham is known for his portrayal of Henry Grubstuck on ABC’s “Ugly Betty.” Director Christopher Farah, an Ann Arbor native and University alum, credits his knowledge of and love for Ann Arbor as inspiration for the basis of the film. He said the story was not based on real life events, but that his experience living in Ann Arbor helped shape the movie.Read the entire article here.