The governor signs the bill, surrounded by her friends and cartoon buddies, April 7, 2008
LANSING, Mich. (AP)
-- Gov. Jennifer Granholm went to a Lansing movie theater to sign
legislation aimed at giving Michigan a bigger role in the film industry.
Supporters
say the bills signed Monday will make Michigan the most financially
attractive state in the nation to make movies.
The
key bill in the package gives film studios a refundable credit or a cash rebate of up to
42 percent on production expenses in the state. Decisions on where to
shoot movies often are based on costs.
Michigan competes with New Mexico, Louisiana and other states also aggressively courting movie studios.
Here is an update on the status of MFAC now to be known as the "MFOAC".
When they moved from HAL to MEDC all appointments and the enabling
legislation was abolished. So, according to the Appointments Office,
MFOAC will be treated as a new commission, council whatever. And as you
will note there are changes to the make up.
So, they may be adding or changing some members, while...
The newly formed Film Friendly Michigan LLC will present a seminar in Traverse City on July 21 and 22nd. Details and Registration information may be found in the calendar or under events.
MPA's signature P.A. Bootcamps have been running for over 5 years and we have compiled lists of hundreds of willing PAs. Some are green, some have been working in other businesses but have translatable skills...all are willing and have positive attitudes.
