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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
… Detroit Free Press column, film industry proponent and popular … state’s refundable, unlimited film incentives, you might as well … that a cap “…effectively chases films away. No successful tax-incentive … studio wants to be the last film in, then find out the money … way. They just won't come.”
Film industry supporters insisted … more
Batman and Superman vs. Taxpayers
Film subsidy costs taxpayers almost $8 each
… in profits last year $35 million to film the "Batman vs. Superman" movie to be filmed in Michigan.
In the past, we've looked … one is on the hook for $7.80 for the film. Perhaps taxpayers can request that … when the movie is released in 2015.
Film subsidies are bad policy, opposed by … more
Michigan Chamber CEO Blasts Film Subsidies as a 'Boondoggle'
Bill extends film subsidies indefinitely
… legislation to extend Michigan’s film incentive subsidy program indefinitely. … Commerce CEO Rich Studley blasted film subsidies during withering … of taxpayer dollars spent on film subsidies would be better employed fixing roads.
“If the Michigan film subsidies were a movie it would …
“A total of $26,551,106 in film credits were claimed from the … more
Films or Potholes?
Cost of film subsidy program would repair over 5 million potholes
… allocating $50 million for the state's film subsidy program.
Previously, the budget … increase on residents they should end the film program and use the money for infrastructure. … million lawmakers are pledging toward films for the upcoming fiscal year (all … 14,706 students.
For a lot of reasons, film subsidies are one of the least efficient … more
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 … movies and TV shows to be filmed (at least partially) in the … is that getting Hollywood to film in Michigan will help showcase … travesty. The trailer for the film raised questions about whether … more
December 5, 2014, MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report
Road funding, religious freedom, film subsidies & more
… interest.
Who Voted “Yes” and Who Voted “No”
Senate Bill 1103, Extend film producer subsidies: Passed 73 to 37 in the House
To extend the law authorizing state subsidy payments to some film productions until 2022 (under current law it ends in 2017), and make some … more
Clock is Ticking on Michigan's Film Subsidies
Unless the bill is vetoed, film incentives end soon
… which would kill the state’s film subsidy program, was presented … presented.
It's hard to argue that film subsidies have been anything … appropriated to the coffers of film studios, there were fewer film jobs in the state than when … as many twists and turns as film subsidies over the past seven … more
Michigan bill revives film subsidies, adds cash giveaway for touting state in commercials
Film subsidies failed to have a lasting impact the first time around
… subsidize companies that make films in the state. A new set of … These references include "filmed in Michigan," "Pure Michigan," "Michigan Film & Digital Media Office," and the Michigan Film Industry Association logo. … veterans.
If, for example, the film company has expenses of $100 … 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 … Statistics, Michigan had 1,561 film jobs in 2013 (the latest year … In 2008, the state had 1,663 film jobs. See chart nearby.
Michigan … million per year subsidizing film productions. Previously, the … million to the program.
Because film productions are so mobile, … more
Will Michigan Taxpayers Be Giving KISS Millions For the Rock Band's Film?
Gene Simmons slaps down socialism but KISS film may accept film subsidies
… in incentives the Michigan Film Office approved in 2011 for the KISS film "Cadillac High"?
Simmons has … would have to reapply for the film incentive and hasn’t yet, said … spokeswoman for the Michigan Film Office.
It is unclear what … Productions, who applied for the 2011 film incentive, was not returned. … 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 about … stories 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.
The audience … listed in the 2009 Michigan Film Office annual report found … more
October 24, 2014, MichiganVotes Weekly Report
Extend film subsidies, and more key votes from 2014
… that occurred this week.
Senate Bill 1103, Extend film producer subsidies: Passed 32 to 4 in the Senate … sunset on the law authorizing state subsidies for film productions, and make various changes to the formula … distributing $50 million in state tax revenue to film producers through in the current fiscal year. … more
Hey! Is that Brad Pitt in the Frozen Food Aisle?
Almost every argument in favor of film subsidies is wrong
… terminate the state's subsidies to film producers.
ForTheRecord highlights … “They are about to kill the film industry in this state, a move … million state taxpayer dollars to film producers. Michigan had 1,663 … two pictures since Michigan’s film subsidy program began in 2008, … “I’m Still Here.” Neither was filmed in Michigan, according to … more
Republican-led Legislature Votes Overwhelmingly to Continue 'Big Hollywood' Film Subsidy
Senate passes bill 34-4, House 92-15
… a bill allowing the state’s film subsidy program to continue, … much as $100 million for the film subsidy program.
The bill … limits how much the Michigan Film Office can authorize, and once … bill converts the previous film incentive program into a direct … required assessments of the film subsidy program to include … more
Film Incentives Clearly Hurt
Studies show a lack of positive economic impact
… eal Rubin laments the elimination of Michigan’s film incentive at The Detroit News. But he paints a … can find different effects, but the studies of film incentives are clear. As Dr. Michael Thom, a professor … nonpartisan Tax Foundation — have argued that [film incentives] don’t succeed at creating jobs or growing … more
Michigan Taxpayers Already Paid for 'Oz'
Film costs state taxpayers almost $9 each
… Powerful," opens today. The film cost the studio about $200 … through the state’s generous film subsidy program.
In fact, … residents should be seeing the film for free.
Michigan has 4.5 … taxpayers, and the state gave the film studio $39.7 million to shoot … percent of Michigan expenses to film makers — essentially a check … more
Film Subsidy Bucks Buy Video Games: Does Hollywood Glitz Still Shine?
… for Michigan’s controversial film tax subsidy, taxpayers are … games. In August, the Michigan Film Office awarded Scientifically … George Clooney this month at a film festival what he thought about filming in Ann Arbor. Clooney’s response: … releases an annual report on film subsidies, described in one … more
How Would You Spend an Extra $130?
Film incentive programs take from everyone to give to a few
… Confidential, Brandeis University economist Bob Tannenwald remarked that film incentives were a bad deal for taxpayers.
"Another way to look at that … $13 for each year state policymakers put $50 million of tax money in the film incentive budget. more
Film Incentive Bill Sows Its Own Expansion
… primed to expand the state’s film incentive program, which has … rewriting the law was to allow the film office flexibility to use these … Senate-passed version of the bill gives film productions shooting in Michigan … state doesn’t let the Michigan Film Office decide how much each … authority, depending on how many films are awarded assistance. The … more
Michael Moore's 'Greed' Message Doesn't Apply to His Film's Financiers
Film incentives an accepted part of business plans
… Inc. taxpayer subsidies for filming in Michigan.
Yet the Flint … applied for tax credits for filming part of the movie in Michigan. … July 2008 at the Traverse City Film Festival and questioned the logic of the Michigan Film Incentive program, which reimburses … subsidiary of Viacom, and Overture Films co-financed "Capitalism: A … more