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Michigan taxpayers funded artistic and financial flops in last film-subsidy effort
In movies and subsidy programs, the sequel is rarely better
… package of bills to subsidize films and commercials. The hope is … original.
And the initial film incentive program in Michigan was a stinker. From 2008 to 2015, Michigan taxpayers … movies and TV shows to be filmed (at least partially) in the … blip of jobs appeared. The subsidies were widely derided by economists … more
Hey! Is that Brad Pitt in the Frozen Food Aisle?
Almost every argument in favor of film subsidies is wrong
… to terminate the state's subsidies to film producers.
ForTheRecord highlights … generated.”
ForTheRecord says: From 2008 to 2014, the program has given … pictures since Michigan’s film subsidy program began in 2008, … to IMDb. So apparently film subsidies had nothing to do with … more
Films or Potholes?
Cost of film subsidy program would repair over 5 million potholes
… million for the state's film subsidy program.
Previously, the … residents they should end the film program and use the money for … by spending millions on subsidies to Big Hollywood?
Here is …
For a lot of reasons, film subsidies are one of the least efficient … Since the program began in 2008, the state has spent $400 million … more
What Michigan can do with $500 million rather than giving it to Hollywood
There is no reason to resurrect film subsidies
… Legislature considers bringing back film incentives. Michigan offered the incentives between 2008 and 2015, spending $500 million … create jobs.
But when the subsidies dried up, the jobs left. … states currently offer film subsidies, hoping to become the … adopted a $500 million film subsidy. To this day, the promise … more
Clock is Ticking on Michigan's Film Subsidies
Unless the bill is vetoed, film incentives end soon
… would kill the state’s film subsidy program, was presented …
It's hard to argue that film subsidies have been anything but … the program was launched in 2008, after more than $450 million … appropriated to the coffers of film studios, there were fewer film … many twists and turns as film subsidies over the past seven months. … more
Riches-to-Rags Story Developing For Movie Operations in Michigan
House budget proposes eliminating state's $50M film subsidy program
If the state’s film subsidy were a movie itself, it likely would … 145-1 vote that gave huge subsidies to the movie industry, Republican … proposing to eliminate the film credit completely.
Nancy Cassis … state senator from Novi in 2008 and the only legislator to vote against the film subsidy.
"I think the mounting … more
Michigan Has Fewer Film Jobs Than it Did Prior to Incentive Program
$500 million later, 100 fewer jobs
… million later, Michigan has fewer film jobs than it did when the state started its subsidy program.
According to the … Statistics, Michigan had 1,561 film jobs in 2013 (the latest year information is available). In 2008, the state had 1,663 film jobs. See chart nearby.
Michigan … more
Memo to Reporters: Follow the Money!
On Hollywood subsidies
… families and businesses to the film's producers, which many regard … the producers $7 million to film in the city.
Instead, reporter … 2007, according to the Michigan Film Office.
After then-Gov. Jennifer … signed the law making the tax subsidy the most lucrative in the … there were 165 movies made from 2008 to 2011.
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Five Reasons … more
Michigan Senate Votes to Remove Sunset Provision Ending Hollywood Subsidies
Bill also removes cap on high-paid actors; now moves to the House
… 32-4 to extend the state's film subsidy program beyond its 2017 … reduces the top 32 percent subsidy to 25 percent. But it also … the money used for the film subsidies could better be spent … roads right now, rather than films, we get much more bang for … 37-1 in the State Senate in 2008. But since then, Michigan taxpayers … more
Film Subsidy Supporters: Mich. Program a Failure
A 'race to the bottom'
… California featured several film incentive boosters who admitted Michigan’s subsidy program was a bad call.
The … program. There were four pro-subsidy representatives: Fred Baron …
Henchman pointed out that film incentive programs are a “race …
Michigan passed its program in 2008 and has appropriated almost … more
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