USA / 2024 / 83 min / English / Documentary
No one fights to preserve a multiplex, but some people will risk everything to save a marquee. Through booms and busts, Delft Theatres Inc. – and its innovative gem, The Nordic – endured in Marquette for almost 100 years, even as the world changed endlessly around them.
Local kid Bernie Rosendahl’s modern crusade to restore the historic arthouse to its former glory leads filmmakers to discover a hidden cinema empire in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Portraying the fascinating history of motion pictures through one iconic screen – “Marqueetown” is the true story of chasing your dreams, redefining failure and success, and reembracing the enduring magic of movies.
Directors & Writers: Joseph Beyer & Jordan Anderson / Producers: / Featuring: /
DIRECTOR: Joseph Beyer worked with the Sundance Institute for 14 years, last as Director of Digital Initiatives where he led strategy, creative development and operation of digital content, social media and special projects. He joined The Redford Center as Director of Marketing and Distribution advocating environmental and social impact.
He has been the Exec Director to the Traverse City Film Fest, Director of Audience Engagement and Strategy to MyNorth Media, Exec Director to Michigan Legacy Art Park, and Exec Director to Parallel 45 Theatre. He volunteered locally on the Traverse City Arts Commission Art Selection Panel, the Collection Committee of the Dennos Museum Center, and the Fresh Coast Film Festival Board of Directors. He is a regular contributor to Interlochen Public Radio, Northern Express, and The Boardman Review.
Jordan Anderson founded his Pancake Boy Productions, which produces multi-platform campaigns in video, audio and social media for companies around the northern Michigan region.
Jordan was Creative Director to Midwestern Production for seven years, designing and producing campaigns for clients and for the award-winning array of outlets. He is one of the region’s top DJ’s and Music Producer for live events, or as he calls it “Guest Movement Consultant.” His company Mr. Music continues rocking even today.
He served as a founding volunteer to Parallel 45 Theatre and produces content for local nonprofit orgs. He graduated from Central Michigan University where he studied Broadcast and Cinematic Arts. He sits on the Board of the Traverse City Historical Society.
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