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Films or Potholes?
Cost of film subsidy program would repair over 5 million potholes
… million for the state's film subsidy program.
Previously, … they should end the film program and use the … are pledging toward films for the upcoming fiscal … a lot of reasons
, film subsidies are one of … more
Film Incentives: The $50 Million Sequel
State Rep.: 'I think the studios made a big push for them ... they won me over'
… cutting Michigan's film incentives in half, … include any money for the film incentive program. The … again.
Appropriations for the film incentives are one item … a compromise on the film incentives, such as … more
Government Report Shows Film Jobs Stagnant Despite Incentives
State has pledged approximately $400 million from taxpayers for little return
… nation's most lucrative film incentive program, then … result of our aggressive film incentives we are not … one key aspect of the film industry
post production … spokeswoman for the Michigan Film Office, said in an email … more
Five Reasons Government Subsidies For Films Are A Bad Idea
Politicians help Big Hollywood soak taxpayers for few benefits, much harm
… of expenditures for film, television, music video, … debated Michigan's film subsidy program
on … are:
The Michigan film subsidy program does … nearby
). It's true that film production companies … 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 … proposing to eliminate the film credit completely.
Nancy … to vote against the film subsidy.
"I think … economic return of using film credits is minuscule … more
Another Film Subsidy Failure
Michigan 3D media company, Speedshape, paid by taxpayers to help make Spy Kids 4, owes taxes and rent
… thanks to Michigan film incentives in 2011 to … release
from the Michigan Film Office.
The Weinstein … million by the Michigan
film tax incentive.
However, … is bothered that the film was not shot in Michigan … more
Why Film Subsidies Must Go
Independent studies show Hollywood corporate welfare a bust
… column
on Michigan's film incentive program
should … a clear conclusion: Film subsidies have to go.
Researchers … spectrum agree that film incentives don't create … Foundation
says the film incentives
"are costly … more
Cap the Film Incentives and Kill the Film Industry in Michigan? Not Yet
Film Industry Supporters Crying Wolf Over Governor's Plans for Film Subsidies
… Free Press column
, film industry proponent and … refundable, unlimited film incentives, you might … effectively chases films away. No successful … wants to be the last film in, then find out the … more
House Budget Puts Roads Above Film Subsidies
Some Republicans protecting Big Hollywood corporate welfare
… which
would end the Michigan film subsidy program
and … been
big backers
of the film program, even pushing … biggest fans of the film incentive
.
It … Michigan.
The film subsidies are an
inefficient … more
Taxpayer Funded Films Flop With Viewers
Taxpayer advocate: 'Economic health is not created when people's labor is used to make things nobody wants'
… "Love and Honor" was filmed in Ann Arbor in 2011, … movie
was released, the film
was more like its original … company $1.6 million in film incentives for $4.1 … office
.
Entertainment One Films said
"
Freaky Deaky
," … more
Box Office Bombs: Made in Michigan
Many films are getting more money from Michigan taxpayers than they are at the theaters
"The
Genesis Code," a film shot in Michigan, received … during the two years of filming and its theatrical release. The film
received a lot of media … attention because it was filmed in west Michigan. … more
Film Subsidy Bucks Buy Video Games: Does Hollywood Glitz Still Shine?
… Michigan
s controversial film tax subsidy,
taxpayers … August, the Michigan Film Office
awarded Scientifically … Clooney this month at a film festival what he
thought about filming in Ann Arbor. Clooney
s … more
Republican-led Legislature Votes Overwhelmingly to Continue 'Big Hollywood' Film Subsidy
Senate passes bill 34-4, House 92-15
… allowing the state
s film subsidy program to continue, … $100 million
for the film subsidy program.
The … how much the Michigan Film Office can authorize, … converts the previous film incentive program into … more
Film Incentive Bill Sows Its Own Expansion
… expand the state
s film incentive program, which … law was to allow the film office flexibility to … version of the bill gives film productions shooting … doesn
t let the Michigan Film Office decide how much … more
GOP Budget Spends More on Film Subsidies
Picking Hollywood over taxpayers
… spent on Michigan
s film subsidy program. Spending … program. Michigan
s film subsidy used to be the … give-backs.
Last year, the film subsidy gave millions … rich Hollywood studio films like
"
A Very Harold … more
State Subsidies for Hollywood Dying in Iowa and Drawing Fire In Missouri and Michigan
… second thoughts about film tax incentives. Iowa … Rick
Snyder has said
that film credits aren
t sustainable … recommended ending its film incentives. The report … Branstad, said the film credit in their state … more
Warning: Increase Film Subsides Now and Risk Regrets Later
… one-time allowance
for film subsidies in Michigan. … Richardville, R-Monroe, on the film subsidies:
(Richardville) … allocated to the state
s film incentive program for … bill to change the film subsidies that would … more
Film Subsidy Money Has to Come From Somewhere
Actress's defense a case study for why movie program is an economic failure
… part of the state
s film subsidy program.
The … back
the Michigan film tax credits, which previously … percent subsidy to select filmmakers. Most of this … your experience like filming the show in Michigan … more
Michigan Film Subsidies: Two Years, $117m — and No Film Job Growth
… years since Michigan's film subsidy program became … people employed by the film industry in Michigan … program began.
The film subsidy program was … authorized $117 million in film credits, and the Department … more
Cost to Replace Lost Jobs with Michigan Film Subsidies: $39.4 Billion
… estimates
that Michigan film production tax breaks … During that year the film incentives' net cost … jobs with subsidized film production jobs would … "direct" jobs generated by film production subsidies … more
Stage Doors and Broken Windows
… plea for more state film subsidies that ignores … previously unlimited film subsidies at
only … this equation that the film subsidy beneficiaries … precisely the refrain of film giveaway advocates when … more
Michigan Film Subsidy Winner Costs 10x More to Make Than It Earns
… advocates of the Michigan film tax incentives said … they had in mind.
Filmed in Grand Rapids, the … according
to the Michigan Film Office. Had it been filmed in Louisiana, it would … more
Michigan Taxpayers Already Paid for 'Oz'
Film costs state taxpayers almost $9 each
… Powerful," opens today. The film cost the studio about … the state
s generous film subsidy program.
In … should be seeing the film for free.
Michigan … the state gave the film studio $39.7 million … more
Hollywood Battles Michigan's New Budget Chief
“There’s no other place in state government where we just say ‘we’re going to pay 42 percent, and let us know what the bill is.’”
… battle over
Michigan's film subsidy program has … monetary favors to the film industry.
Since … Michigan's film
industry to fade away … strident supporters of the film incentives, which include … more
Analysis: Lawmakers Fail to Answer Questions About Film Subsidy Transparency
… about the Michigan Film Incentive and how well … can you tell us about film money?" appear common-sense, … think that the existing film incentive legislation … extent. The
Michigan Film Office
makes its legally … more
Analysis of Michigan Film Subsidies: Two Years, $117m - and No Film Job Growth
… years since Michigan's film subsidy program became … people employed by the film industry in Michigan … program began.
The film subsidy program was … authorized $117 million in film credits, and the Department … more
Firefighters or Mitch Albom's Movie Subsidy?
… spreading among Michigan film subsidy
beneficiaries … Free
Press
s main film subsidy cheerleader, … Detroit
Free Press,
a failed film studio project is the … owned utopian 104-acre film studio and
retraining … more
Movie Made in Israel Gets Michigan Tax Dollars
… outside the state for a film shot entirely in another … problems with the Michigan film incentive program, which … spends in the state. Film subsidy supporters always … provide
subsidies, film producers will
shop … more
Public Employee Pension Systems Raided To Pay Film Studio Bills
Michigan teachers and state employee systems paid $1.68 million so far for Pontiac studio
… has analyzed state film credits around the country … like supporters of the film tax credit be held financially … struggles
on the film tax credit being reduced.
The … more
Michael Moore's 'Greed' Message Doesn't Apply to His Film's Financiers
Film incentives an accepted part of business plans
… taxpayer subsidies for filming in Michigan.
Yet … for tax credits for filming part of the movie … at the Traverse City Film
Festival and questioned … logic of the Michigan Film Incentive program, which
reimburses … more
Democrat Contradictions: Corporate Tax Breaks Bad, But Incentives for Hollywood Good
Dems criticize MEDC, but want to give more money to millionaire movie moguls
… Bob, founded Miramax Films in 1979 and then sold … supported the state's film subsidy program and … million
from the state's film incentive program in … to
eliminate the film subsidy entirely
from … more
Governor Describes Film Subsidies as Jobs Program, so "Why Not Give Them Spoons?"
… understanding of the state film production subsidies: "Goal of film tax credit is jobs, … more
Media Ignores Costs In Film Coverage
Lawmakers exchange bad policy for Hollywood glitz
The Michigan film subsidy program is a … stories
about the Disney film, "Oz: The Great and … its subsidies, the film program
brought the … achieved
no growth in film jobs
in the meantime.
The … more
Fuzzy Film Math
… Press on the Michigan Film Office stated that its … promoted by the Michigan Film Office.
According … University study of the film incentive program, there … jobs created by the film productions in 2008.
But … more
Hollywood Grinch: Michigan Taxpayers Give 'A Very Harold Kumar Christmas' Millions
Does the film violate the state's obscenity standard?
… Christmas
$8.3 million for filming in this state. The … state
reimbursed the filmmakers for $8.3 million … statute that allows the film subsidies.
The … spokeswoman for the Michigan Film Office, didn
t respond … more
While Taxpayers Shell Out Big For Hollywood Stars, Media Fawns
Michigan continues 'Big Hollywood' film subsidy
… they just finished a film in. The actors then … thanks to Michigan
s film tax credit program.
Clooney
s … got $5.23 million in film subsidies and
Answer … or Reel Steal? New Film Costs $4.26 Per Michigan … more
Hollywood Transforms Itself to Milk Multiple States for Movie Money
'Transformers' movie series got millions from taxpayers in Michigan, Illinois and Florida
… 2010, then-Michigan Film Office Director Carrie … locations
" during the filming.
However, Michigan … spent $24 million
for filming 30 days in Illinois … about
$7.6
million
in film tax subsidy money from … more
Michigan's Solyndra?
… borrowed to set up a film studio in Pontiac, essentially … up to 42 percent of film producers
Michigan … scaling back the absurd film subsidies, taxpayers … picking up 42 percent of film producers
expenses. … more
$72 Million in Film Credits Not Reported by Film Office
The Michigan Film Office, under Gov. Jennifer … gave
out to Hollywood
s film producers, according … out by the Michigan Film Office.
Hohman caught … put
out by Michigan Film Office and compared … more
Allen Park Turns to Residents For Bad Investment Bailout
City loses tens of millions in quest for film business
The 'Pro Big Business' Myth Put to Rest
… is now closed.
Film tax breaks and subsidies … City. Nonetheless, the film, a scathing look at … Mr. Stone said of the film subsidies.
Or like … another famed liberal filmmaker
Michigan
s … more
Film Incentive Drama May Upset Reforms
… known as the
Michigan Film Incentive is scheduled … reimburses 42 percent of a film
production
s costs … Legislature created the film subsidy program in 2008. … the state
s economy. Film productions would
receive … more
Film Transparency – Just say No?
… transparency in the state
s film subsidy
program. On … require the
Michigan
Film Office
to regularly post specific film production spending … of
transparency in the film industry in March, 2009 … more
Big Hollywood Bailout: Taxpayers Spent Nearly $40 Million To Subsidize Disney's 'Oz'
Michigan citizens helped pay for Disney's record profits
… nearly $40 million in film tax credits.
That … Michigan handed out to film producers. Ironically, the state film subsidy nearly matched … 2012.
"Oz" was
filmed in Pontiac at Michigan … more
Is Shooting a Film in Detroit Like 'Being in Prison'?
… actors who worked on the film
made what appeared … Paul
Giamatti compared
filming a movie in Detroit … Giamatti was in the film, shot partly in Ann
Arbor … $4.9
million subsidy that the film received.
"The … more
Lawmakers Tackle Film Credit Transparency
… sifting
through the bills filmmakers had chalked up while filming in Michigan and
submitted … Clint Eastwood and filmed in the
Detroit area, … laundry list of what the filmmakers wanted to be
reimbursed … more
Lawmakers Tackle Film Credit Transparency
… sifting through the bills filmmakers had chalked up while filming in Michigan and submitted … Clint Eastwood and filmed in the Detroit area, … laundry list of what the filmmakers wanted to be
reimbursed … more
Film Subsidy Secrecy May Be Ending
The details of how film production companies … the most lucrative film incentives in the country. … whether the Michigan Film Office will be as transparent … state that the Michigan Film Office is permitted … more
The State Should Dissolve the Michigan Film Office Advisory Council
The Michigan Film Office
Advisory Council … to
restructure the state
s film incentives and cap the … is
different from the Michigan Film Office itself. The film office administers the
state
s … more
Analysis: Michael Moore Appears Ready to Take Film Subsidy for Anti-Subsidy Film
… yesterday reported that filmmaker Michael Moore
expects … $1 million in state film
subsidies for producing … state
funds for a film that denounced government … to 42 percent of the filmmaker's total spending … more
Sorry Your Film Office Success Story Was Not Found
… was part of the filming for the movie in … story about Michigan's film tax incentives. That … work.
The Michigan Film Office promoted it on … According to the Michigan Film Office website, the … more
Politically Correct Capitalism
Is your business loved or spurned by Lansing?
… refundable tax credit for film production that takes … breaks.
Last year, film production companies … the tax rebate for filmmakers is projected to … University review of the film incentive program estimates … more
Commentary: Governor Should Veto Film Incentive Bills
… exceed 32 percent of a film’s expenditure, down … than
this cap the film office will have no … been authorized for film subsidies this year, … cheesecake. Once the film office runs out of money,
lawmakers … more
New Film Office Report Misleads and Shows Undercounting
… report of the
Michigan Film Office confirms this. … been
undercounting film incentives in previous … The Michigan film office administers a … program that
gives filmmakers up to 42 cents … more
Michael Moore Urged to Withdraw Film Subsidy Application
… senator is calling out filmmaker Michael Moore for … Story,
in which the filmmaker decried the government … application from the Michigan Film Office, which would … costs associated with filming in the state. According … more
MichiganVotes.org June 17 Weekly Roll Call Report
… Bill 383
,
Revise film and other corporate … the state government film office to grant smaller … the state's unlimited film subsidy program. The … Legislature to
hand out to film producers. The House … more
MichiganVotes.org June 3 Weekly Roll Call Report
… 383
,
Revise state film subsidy
program, passed … state
s unlimited film subsidy program, now … can be handed out to film producers). Under
the … the state government film office could still grant … more
Commentary: Republican Legislators Try to Resurrect Film Subsidies
The state
s film incentive, along with … legislation to allow for film credit zones, which … municipalities to offer the film credits that were eliminated … happening.
Michigan
s film subsidy program was … more
Attorney General Heeds Requests for Investigation of Embattled Film Studio
… Sorry
Your Film Office Success Story … Rewrite
E-mails Reveal That Film Office Chief Agrees … Demand More Info From Filmmakers Getting Special … Special Tax Perks for Filmmakers
This … more
Real Steel or Reel Steal? New Film Costs $4.26 Per Michigan Taxpayer
… of the many movies
filmed in Michigan and supported … dollars through the state film
incentive program, … unfairly singles out films for special grants … incentive gives the film producers up-to 42 percent
refundable … more
Time to Hang(ar) It Up
The Hangar42 film studio
scandal
in … from the state. Some
film incentive supporters … transparency in the film subsidy program were … including those for the film
industry:
Gov. … more
A City At the End of Its Rope
Allen Park strikes out with subsidized film studio; can't get concessions from government unions and is forced to request an emergency manager
Fewer People Employed in Michigan Movie Industry Than Before Film Tax Credits Began
… since the
Michigan film incentive
went into … James Hohman.
"Film incentive supporters … signed creating the film subsidy program, that … more.
"While the film incentive program has … more
Do 'Stealthy' Michigan Senators Want to Spend $100 Million on Film Subsidies?
Facebook post insists: Michigan senator 'wishes to keep this process quiet and very stealth!'
… Save
the Michigan Film Tax Credit
facebook … overhaul of the Michigan film tax credit program, … effect next Jan.1), filmmakers
have enjoyed … been authorized for film subsidies,
which was … more
Cost to Replace Lost Jobs with Michigan Film Subsidies: $39.4 Billion
… estimates
that Michigan film production tax breaks … During that year the film
incentives
net cost … jobs with subsidized film production jobs would … direct
jobs generated by film production subsidies
would … more
Gov. Snyder’s Proposed Corporate Income Tax, Including Elimination of MEGA Program and Film Subsidies, Holds Promise for Michigan Economy, Analyst Says
‘Jobs’ programs not only failed, but distracted policymakers from effective tax reform
… credits, including the film
subsidy, represents … more
E-mails Reveal That Film Office Chief Agrees With Criticisms of Embattled Studio Project
… director of the Michigan Film Office agreed with the … director of the state's film office, stated the Hangar42 … seeking a 25 percent film credit. Meanwhile, many … e-mail, the Michigan Film Office announced Lockwood's … more
Michigan Senator Calls Notion of 'Stealth' Film Subsidy Effort 'Absurd'
'If you can keep $100 million dollars quiet in this day and age with Gov. Snyder you’d have to be a Harry Houdini.' – Sen. Mike Kowall
… Facebook post by a film industry activist
suggested … million to the state
s film subsidy program and … thing related to the
film subsidy program that … allow the
Michigan Film Office
to give filmmakers … more
"Nicky's Family"
The inspiring story of Sir Nicholas Winton
… viewing the latest film release of the story … Winton
at the Detroit Film Theatre within the Detroit … (
http://www.menemshafilms.com/nickys-family
) … the first time. The film shares the story of … more
Red Dawn Reality Check
… production companies that film in this state, the U.S. … military equipment for filming.
It involved filming for the movie Red … equipment. We require filmmakers to reimburse us … more
Bad Week for Michigan Corporate Welfare Machine
… monumentally hyped film infrastructure deal … investment to the burgeoning film production community … chimed in with, "Our film program is just one … indictment
of the film program released last … more
Government Entities Stymie FOIA Requests To Hide Information
Michigan Legislators pushing for change
… children;
The film credit scandal involving … more
Michigan Gets Flying Monkeys for $40 Million
… perceived benefits of filming the movie "
Oz: … aplenty
for opposing film subsidies given to any … part, out of the 1939 film. Come to think of it, … called Oz throughout the film) meets three witches, … more
State Lawmakers Invite a Local Emergency Manager by Disregarding Michigan’s History
… ill-conceived Michigan Film Incentive. This program … and huge subsidies to film productions and film studios located in Michigan. … programs like the Michigan Film Incentive. Only brazen … more
Lansing Builds a 'Scaffolding for Plunder'
GOP Representative supports
… example, had not a state film subsidy program skewed … massive debt for a film studio whose collapse … more
And the Academy Award Goes To ...
… Waterfront.
The film was nominated for 12 … Movies, and among only 15 films in the
Values
category … government employees. The films of the World War II … 1952 many of Kazan
s films can be viewed as, alternately, … more
Governments Already Impose Hunger Games
… protagonists in the film
s climax.
But, … when it appears the film
s pouty-lipped heroine … more
Another Look at Hydraulic Fracturing
… a
disingenuous scene
from a film in which people light … more
Global Warming Will Lead to Alien Invasions?
… idea for a new Al Gore film. The authors go on to … more
Reasons to Celebrate in Michigan
… using
the Michigan film incentive was thwarted, … more
Gov. Snyder to Break Michigan's MEGA Habit
… and
the state
film subsidies
as well. … more
Commentary: Tourism Study Flawed
State needs to abandon subsidy favors
… education returns $16. Film credits apparently have … more
Dec. 16 MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call Report
… giving subsidies to film producers:
Passed 92 … To convert the state film incentive program into … how much the Michigan film
office can authorize, … more
Video Confirms Negative Union Stereotypes
… shared a 1999 video filmed by the Saginaw-based … more
The Perils of Politicians' Promises
… subsequent open-ended film producer giveaways enacted … more
Grand Traverse Residents 'Occupy' the Boardman
… with the Traverse City Film Festival, which is organized … more
FOIA Law Enhances Center's Research and Reporting
… highlighted a Grand Rapids film-studio project, the … more
The Rose-Colored Glasses of Political Dusk
… and
defense, tourism and the film industry."
Gov. … more
MichiganVotes.org April 15 Weekly Roll Call Report
… the
currently unlimited film subsidy program. Presumably, … (and
this week a new film called "AWOL" was approved … more
Economists: Business Tax Reform Helping, Not Hurting, Michigan
Union leader's claim about 'corporate special interests' proves false
… deals,
similar to
a state
film incentive program that
gives … more
A Good Start, Policymakers. Now Time for the Heavy Lifting
… tax gimmicks such as film industry subsidies.
Ask … more
MichiganVotes.org April 22 Weekly Roll Call Report
… wants to set aside for film
subsidies from $25 … more
Back Toward Liquor Control
… Ken
Burns
film
'
Prohibition,
' … more
Weak Movie Subsidy Support Even With 73 Percent of Cost Not Shown
… than support for the film subsidy.
The total
used … between the time when a film credit is approved and
when … cuts the check to the film company. When conducting … access to the Michigan
Film Office
s 2010 report,
which … more
Filmmaker Tax Subsidy Also Pays for Out-of-State Spending
… is that the Michigan film tax subsidy
offers … companies spend while
filming in this state. But … in the state by the filmmakers.
Fiscal policy … Boys
. The movie was
filmed in West Michigan and … more
Everyone Loves Tax Cuts
If liberals don't believe tax cuts create jobs, why do they support corporate welfare programs?
… administers the state's film subsidy.
The original … more
Analysis: Broken Windows on Display in Michigan Senate Finance Committee
… director of the
Michigan Film Office, defended the state's film subsidy program in a … costs.
Michigan currently grants film producers a combination … the nation's richest film subsidy
program.
The … more
HBO Cancels Taxpayer-Supported 'Hung'
Analyst: 'There are no free lunches, even in Hollywood economics'
… seasons. The show was filmed in Detroit and the … The Michigan Film Office estimates the … million back from the film subsidy,
comprising … expenditures. The Michigan Film Office receives the … more
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