NewsflashPam Jackon running for 15th District Senate seat

Monday, 25 January 2010 | mpa

article thumbnai Senator Cassis is gone in November. Pam Jackson is a contender to take her place. She is a democrat, an educator and business person. Her resume and background are available at the link below. http://www.pamjackson4statesenate.com/  
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article thumbnail     MPA's January meeting, Featuring MPA member Patti Kahn speaking about taxes for freelancers and seasonal employees with an update on incentives by Ken Droz was a success.
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Michigan Film Office Strategic Plan – 2010
Written by mpa   
Friday, 29 January 2010

Michigan Film Office Strategic Plan – 2010

·         Continue to engage the MFOAC on MFO and industry activities and results (JW/JL)

·         Implement second year Workforce Development initiatives (RJ)

ü  Develop a winter locations campaign through the MML (MG/TG)

·         Post and implement fill able PDF forms on the website (MG)

o   Application and Agreement packet

o   Post Production Certificate

o   Infrastructure Application

o   Infrastructure Post Production Certificate


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MPA January Mtg a Success
Written by mpa   
Thursday, 21 January 2010

 

 

droz_kahn_sized__cu.jpgMPA's January meeting, Featuring MPA member Patti Kahn speaking about taxes for freelancers and seasonal employees with an update on incentives by Ken Droz was a success.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 January 2010 )
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Open Letter to Rep. McMillin
Written by mpa   
Sunday, 17 January 2010

Dear Representative McMillan

 

I read the report of your comments in the Michigan News this morning regarding the Michigan Film Incentives with a great deal of disappointment.  It is sad that even after many of the leaders of the film industry in Michigan came to Lansing last year to testify to a joint house committee (Tax Policy, Chaired by Representative Ebli & New Business & Quality of Life, Chaired by Representative Clemente), we are continually hounded by misinformation and a lack of understanding of just how successful these incentives have already been in retaining jobs and also bringing in new jobs and investment to our state.

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Last Updated ( Monday, 18 January 2010 )
 
Production Algebra: A Handbook for Production Assistants
Written by mpa   
Thursday, 23 July 2009

prod_algebra_cover.jpg Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to work on a film set?

Production Algebra is packed with information that will help you get into the film and video industry. Industry expert and Michigan Production Alliance co-founder Mark Adler provides detailed descriptions of the many roles that a Production Assistant plays on the set. Chapters include types of Production Assistants, specific duties, a day in the life on a set, terms and lingo, as well as examples of forms. This handbook is your launching pad into the film and video industry.

National "Best Books 2009" Awards USA Today Books,

Honored as a "Winner" in the "Theatre Arts: General" category!

Purchase Online:

$14.95 plus MI tax 6% and $4 shipping -  Payable by check/money order to Michigan Production Alliance or through Paypal

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 26 January 2010 )
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MPA proposed Events 09-10
Written by mpa   
Saturday, 13 June 2009

 

MPA proposed events for 09-2010 (subject to change)

 

 

June 27 DWIFF Short Bootcamp overview COMPLETE

 

July 12 CBS expo Production Algebra Book signingCOMPLETE

 

July 25 Production Algebra P.A. Boot Camp COMPLETE

 

9/17 Film and Digital Camera Overview – job titles in camera dept, overview of cameras. (Beverage sponsor?) Todd Baize Lead Location TBD

 

9/26 Film Basics Schoolcraft College

 

10/03 Production Algebra P.A. Boot Camp Specs Howard

 

Last Updated ( Sunday, 06 September 2009 )
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