The Sunset Project
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2026 Sanctuary Selections
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The Sanctuary Selections Film Competition, presented in partnership with The Sunset Project, provides a unique opportunity for filmmakers within the Great Lakes Region. Five films, selected by a panel of judges, will be shown during the evening followed by
Official Film Finalists
Official Film Finalists
Returning January 24, the third annual Sanctuary Selections Film Competition features films from across the Great Lakes Region, live Q&As, a cash bar, and more!
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The Sunset Project, in partnership with the Thunder Bay International Film Festival, presents the Sanctuary Selections Film Competition, a unique opportunity...
Local Creative Highlight Series
Thread and Chain - Local Creative Highlight Series
Thread and Chain - Local Creative Highlight Series
Maren Winter and Levi Goebel represent an emerging generation of entrepreneurs building long-term creative careers in Northeast Michigan through reshaping a design-first apparel brand and a community-focused bike shop.
Form and Flow - Local Creative Highlight Series
Form and Flow - Local Creative Highlight Series
Photographer Emily Skiba and surfboard shaper Josh Weisfeld blend their unique passions, reflecting the growing mix of skills and perspectives shaping Alpena’s creative landscape.
The Return of The Local Creative Highlight Series
The Return of The Local Creative Highlight Series
Returning for the first time since 2023, two new editorial profiles reveal how four local creatives are redefining work, craft, and community in Northeast Michigan.
2025 Grant Recipients
Thurston Imhoff | Grant Recipient Highlight
Thurston Imhoff | Grant Recipient Highlight
The Sunset Project is honored to announce Thurston Imhoff of Alpena, Michigan, as a Sawyer J. Boyd Creatives Grant Recipient for 2025!
Kylie Beevers | Grant Recipient Highlight
Kylie Beevers | Grant Recipient Highlight
The Sunset Project is honored to announce Kylie Beevers of Alpena, Michigan, as a Sawyer J. Boyd Creatives Grant Recipient for 2025!
Ryley Kennedy | Grant Recipient Highlight
Ryley Kennedy | Grant Recipient Highlight
The Sunset Project is honored to announce Ryley Kennedy of Alpena, Michigan, as a Sawyer J. Boyd Creatives Grant Recipient for 2025!
Benjamin Loewe | Grant Recipient Highlight
Benjamin Loewe | Grant Recipient Highlight
The Sunset Project is honored to announce Benjamin Loewe of Presque Isle, Michigan, as a Sawyer J. Boyd Creatives Grant Recipient for 2025!
Angelina Burcar | Grant Recipient Highlight
Angelina Burcar | Grant Recipient Highlight
The Sunset Project is honored to announce Angelina Burcar of Alpena, Michigan, as a Sawyer J. Boyd Creatives Grant Recipient for 2025!
Recent Projects
Top Ten Lessons for Doing Something Big (For Less)
Top Ten Lessons for Doing Something Big (For Less)
Led by Traverse City filmmakers Joseph Beyer and Jordan Anderson, the evening will offer an inspiring and practical look at how independent creators can bring ambitious ideas to life, even on limited budgets.
2025 Brighter Horizons Fundraising Event Recap
2025 Brighter Horizons Fundraising Event Recap
Back for the fourth year, the annual Brighter Horizons Fundraising event hosted over 175 attendees and raised nearly $30,000 for The Sunset Project and its mission.
2025 Sanctuary Selections Film Competition
2025 Sanctuary Selections Film Competition
The Boardman Review Winter Issue Feature
The Boardman Review Winter Issue Feature
The Sunset Project is excited to announce its inclusion in The Boardman Review's 2024 Winter Issue. Get your copy today!
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