Mort Meisner, partner Jack Grusko’s Scenic Prop will expand to provide props for films in the growing Michigan film business. Frasier firm to source for films outside Michigan as well. Read the Full Story
New York Times features Michigan Film – Dream Factories Aim to Replace Auto Sites
Sep-08-2009By DONNA PAUL
Published: September 8, 2009
DETROIT — In the midst of a recession that has been particularly brutal in Michigan, a number of construction projects are on the verge of getting under way in a most unlikely business: the film industry.
The recent surge of interest was set in motion in April 2008, when Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm signed a 14-bill package into law, which among other things provided a 40 percent tax credit or cash rebate for studios on their business tax returns in Michigan. An additional 2 percent rebate is available for films produced in 103 communities.
There is also a 25 percent infrastructure credit, which is applied against expenditures on construction of a studio and its contents, said Janet Lockwood, director of the Michigan film office.
Michigan Film Industry featured in Variety
Aug-28-2009Variety featured Michigan in a section today called “Scout and About: Michigan” demonstrating our states preeminent position in film production today thanks to the Michigan film tax incentives:
Lockwood locks up productions – Michigan film commissioner touts incentive program
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Michigan moves from cars to stars – Incentives turning state into Midwestern Hollywood
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Productions Made in Michigan – a selection of some major features shot in the state recently
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Michigan touts aggressive incentives – Michigan braces for a blizzard of film production
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Unity Studios Groundbreaking Ceremony August 27, 2009
Aug-28-2009$146M Unity Studios film complex breaks ground
Nathan Hurst / The Detroit News
Allen Park — Unity Studios, the film studio complex slated to bring soundstages, production facilities and a training institute to a former Visteon Corp. facility, broke ground Thursday, becoming the first of three such projects in Michigan to begin construction.
Raleigh Michigan Studios – Wonderstruck – Unity Studios Allen Park
Aug-13-2009Raleigh Michigan Studios – the Pontiac studio financed by A. Alfred Taubman, Linden Nelson, John Rakolta Jr. and William Morris Endeavor – Ari Emanuel has arranged the $75.8 Million required to break ground in 30 days on ten soundstages to be ready for summer 2010 according to Steve Lemberg, CFO of RMS. Meanwhile Jimmy Lifton’s Unity Studios in Allen Park while delayed from its June groundbreaking continues toward the October opening of The Lifton Institute and the initiation of the bond issue needed to fund the land purchase. Wonderstruck Studios, which was formerly announced to take shape at the temporary MGM Grand facility may be considering another location.
Raleigh Michigan Studios
Full Article from the Detroit Free Press Katherine Yung:
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Michigan Film: Kid Rock / Governor Granholm on Film Tax Incentive
Jul-23-2009Kid Rock and Governor Jennifer Granholm describe their support for the 42% Michigan film tax incentive. Michigan Film Production applauds their efforts and emphatic backing of one of the great success stories coming out of Michigan.
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Michigan Film Production Salutes Governor Jennifer Granholm
Jul-19-2009Governor Granholm is a visionary, bold and decisive leader and we support the efforts of the Governor to enhance Michigan’s profile with the support of the Michigan Film Incentive. This new era of our filmmaking industry in Michigan could not have happened were it not for the astute talent of the Governor. As a filmmaker for 25 years, I salute you for your resolute dedication. Cleary Clooney, DeNiro, Hillary Swank, Drew Barrymore, Edward Norton, etc. agree. – Michigan Film Production Founder Jack Binder, Producer “Reign Over Me” (Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Liv Tyler) , “The Upside of Anger” (Kevin Costner, Joan Allen)
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CNN Money: Hollywood helps Michigan jobs
Jul-09-2009Hollywood stars studios, independent film companies, directors, producers and writers are flocking to the Great Lake State of Michigan to embrace the Michigan film tax incentive enacted with the vision of Governor Granholm. Millions of dollars are being spent here and a renewed sense of pride and work ethic is re-emerging due to large movie budgets investment in a burgeoning industry which is bringing hope, dollars, jobs and spending to our region.
CNN Money: George Clooney, Robert DeNiro, Hollywood helps Michigan jobs
Michigan Film Budget – FilmBudget.com & Michigan Film Production Movie Budgets
Jul-07-2009
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