Streaming Show Filmed And Shot In West Michigan Set To Hit Streaming Service Get our free mobile app The show, which is expected to hit faith-based streaming service PureFlix in 2022, is called "The Watchers". The 8 episodes of season one were all written, produced, and edited by members of the Compass College of Cinematic Arts community. While some of the actors are professionals that flew into West Michigan for the shoot, alumni, students, and faculty all worked on the production in and around Grand Rapids. Jay Greer, president of Compass College of Cinematic Arts, spoke with our media partner Fox 17, and told them this type of thing can become more common for production: