The Filming of Youth in Revolt | Lake Leelanau, MI (06.26.2008)

I'm sure most folks outside of Michigan may not have heard of the tax incentives that are given to movie production companies who film in Michigan. One movie that we were very fortunate enough to see filmed was "Youth in Revolt." The movie is based on the novel by C.D. Payne. The crew and members of the cast that we met were extremely nice and allowed us to take pictures on set and while filming. Here is an article in the local paper that talked about the filming.

Filming here wrapped up in the park yesterday, and everyone has left. According to rumour are, they are now filming in Brighton and in the metro Detroit area.

(l) Welcome to Restless Axles Trailer Park! (AKA Lake Leelanau RV Park)
(r) The campground's office was turned to a church / meeting hall.


(l) The production crew built this double trailer for the movie.
(r) The trailer as it was during filming.


(l) The back of the double trailer during filming.
(r) My Green Haven (AKA "The Green Turd") was brought on site for the movie. The residents of this site were relocated across the street from us.


(l) Jean Smart is on her way via golf cart to the movie set.
(r) The crew is getting ready for the next scene.


(l) Portia Doubleday and Yummers.
(m) M. Emmett Walsh and MJM.
(r) Michael Cera and Yummers.