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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 … 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
Michigan film credits could cost state $2B over a decade
Extra credits given to women and minority-owned businesses
… that together would revive film credits, which have been defunct … 30% tax credit for eligible film productions shot in Michigan. … year “unless the (Michigan film office) decides that a greater … the earlier iteration of the film credits.
“When you look at … couple of hundred jobs in the film industry,” Hohman testified. … 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
Film incentives still don’t make sense for Michigan
Michigan corporate welfare meets Hollywood accounting: What could go wrong?
… to 2015, Michigan subsidized film production up to 42% of costs. … amount greater than the taxes a film company paid resulted in its … were the only benefit, few films would get shot in Michigan. … that lawmakers can sell their film credits to other taxpayers. … program clearly subsidizes films. Companies get a check worth … 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 …
Forty-three states currently offer film subsidies, hoping to become … May 2022 that the costs of film credits far exceed their benefits. … officials adopted a $500 million film subsidy. To this day, the promise … through the original failed film subsidy. It is also the same … more
Whitmer asks for ideas to grow Michigan
Governor’s new Chief Growth Officer has a heavy task: Only Washington, D.C., has grown more slowly than Michigan
… college graduates find their futures elsewhere.
Nothing the state has tried has reversed the outflow of young, educated people. Not Cool Cities, not film incentives, not Pure Michigan commercials.
The growth council will seat 28 members. Governor’s advisory councils can be created through executive … more
Michael Moore ends film festival 2 years after $1M grant
Taxpayers gave a cool million for anti-capitalist auteur’s movie shindig in Traverse City
… chael Moore’s Traverse City Film Festival is permanently closing … COVID relief money. Only one film festival has been held since … “literally saved the Traverse City Film Fest and our theaters.”
Moore, … receiving state subsidies while filming an anti-capitalist documentary. … Michigan Legislature approved a film subsidy program in 2008, aimed … more
What are you thankful for?
Thanksgiving should be an everyday event, not a rare occasion
Johnny Depp has earned $650 million over his lifetime. His films, including the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, “Platoon,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” and “Alice in Wonderland,” have grossed more than $2 billion.
And he used this wealth to its fullest. Depp reportedly owned 14 homes, … more
Biden Blowout: Spending Bill Unnecessary and Harmful
State lawmakers must act to minimize waste
… spend, she apparently has the resources now to realize her dreams. It would be unwise, however, given repeated failures of MEDC programs, such as MEGA, film incentives and the Pure Michigan tourism promotion program.
These aren’t the only bad ideas that abound, but it is pretty clear from the spending … more
Granholm’s Green Energy Boondoggles No Bar To Selection As Biden’s Energy Secretary
Former Michigan governor finally gets gig 12 years after pitching herself to President-elect Obama
… needed to ensure Michigan’s economic success in the 21st century,” Granholm quoted herself.
The company was said to be a manufacturer of flexible thin-film modules, and was approved for a $17.3 million state tax credit in 2008, to be paid out over 20 years.
According to Granholm, United Solar Ovonic would … more
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