As of  July 2010 Production Activity

 No. of applications:                         83

Approvals:                                      33

Projects in production:                     12

Projects in Pre-prod.:                       5

Projects wrapped:                           16

Total Mich. expenditures:            $ 34,900,000

9 Features shooting in MI as of July 19 2010

 

September 2010

Partnered Event with Women in Communications

"Reinventing Yourself for the Film Industry"

Panel Discussion

 

October 2010

Michigan First Look: Location Scouts

Feature Film producer's introduction to shooting in Michigan at the state and city level.

 

 

November 2010

Special Effects Make-Up Presentation

 

 

BOOT CAMP END OF NOVEMBER DETROIT

 

December 2010

Holiday Party First Thursday in December

 

 

January 2011

Production Accounting Tim Hardin and Andrea Amato

In partnership with U of M in Ann Arbor

 

February 2011

Editing for the Film Industry

 

 

BOOT CAMP END OF FEBRUARY GRAND RAPIDS

 

March 2011

Audio for Features

Grace & Wild Studios with Spencer Hall

 

April 2011

"With a Twist" Studios in Rochester

 

 

BOOT CAMP END OF APRIL LANSING

Erica Hill has left the Detroit Film Office. Direct inquires for film permits
and assistance should go to Karen Dumas and or Mike Mossallam.

Karen Dumas
dumask@detroitmi.gov
313.224.9277


Mike Mosallam
Director of Film Initiatives
Wayne County Land Bank
500 Griswold, Suite 1005
Detroit, Michigan 48226
313-224-5423 Direct
313-283-7445 Mobile
www.reelWC.com

michiganfilmreel.com
Interview with Chris Baum with the Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau. Chris gives us the latest update with marketing Detroit to film makers in LA and the what we can expect as far as an economic impact for Michigan and Job opportunities for it's residents. 03/30/2010

Check the video online:
http://vimeo.com/10634505

REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT – OPERATION AND EFFECTIVENESS
This credit has been very effective in attracting qualified productions to Michigan. We are currently
ranked as one of the top 3 states in America for shooting all types of media because of the refundable
tax credit. Other key strengths for Michigan include our skilled work force and our locations.

Filming expenditures in Michigan have increased from $125 million in 2008 to an estimated $223.6 million in
2009. Michigan jobs for crew exceed 4,000, with another 4,000 jobs for actors, as both extras and day
players. The bulk of the crew jobs average $30 or more an hour.
In 2009, 126 companies applied for the refundable tax credit. Of those, 62 were approved and 46 of
those companies completed their work in 2009.

READ MORE HERE

http://www.michiganfilmoffice.org/cm/The-Film-Office/MFO2009-ANNUALREPORT.pdf

Michigan has an abundance of locations. Shorelines, rural, urban etc. MPA had the idea to try and highlight the main streets of our State. What if we had shots of every main street in Michigan, just as a reference to provide to filmmakers within and outside of the State?!

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it - The images reside on FLICKR.com where Michigan photographers have added hundreds of Main Street images. Check - http://www.flickr.com/groups/capture_main_street/

Who know's, one of those images just might make the difference for a location scout searching for that particular something - right here in Michigan!!

MFO announces FILM INCENTIVE AUDIT CHANGE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY In order to receive the Certificate of Completion, all Michigan projects completed after January 1, 2010, are required to provide a full audit ofproduction expenses rather than the prior acceptance of Agreed Upon Procedures http://www.michiganfilmoffice.org/cm/files/Post%20Prod%20Packet.pdf http://www.michiganfilmoffice.org

PSA: “I LIVE IN MICHIGAN; I WANT TO WORK IN MICHIGAN” LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN The Michigan Production Alliance and the local production community rallies to promote the Michigan Film Incentives The Michigan Production Alliance (MPA) and members of the local film community are proud to announce the release of a PSA that says that we live here, we work here, and we want the film industry to be given the chance that it deserves to grow and bring jobs to the state of Michigan. A launch event was held at Snooker’s Pool and Pub in Royal Oak, on Thursday, June 25, 2009 Here is a link to the PSA that continues to air on some broadcast stations. I LIVE IN MICHIGAN

Michigan Production Alliance

Contact: Teresa Leming FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tel. 248/528-3800

Cell. 586/604-8761

Email: teresa@macsi.com

 

PSA: “I LIVE IN MICHIGAN; I WANT TO WORK IN MICHIGAN” LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN

The Michigan Production Alliance and the local production community rallies to promote the Michigan Film Incentives

The Michigan Production Alliance (MPA) and members of the local film community are proud to announce the release of a PSA that says that we live here, we work here, and we want the film industry to be given the chance that it deserves to grow and bring jobs to the state of Michigan. A launch event was held at Snooker’s Pool and Pub in Royal Oak, on Thursday, June 25, 2009

Read more: I Live in Michigan, I Want to Work in Michigan!

Written by mpa

Wednesday, 2010 Feb 10

The Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) continues to sponsor MPA events such as our signature Production Algebra P.A. Bootcamps which are typically offered bi monthly at various locations.

Last Updated ( Friday, 26 Feb 2010 )