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Films or Potholes?

Cost of film subsidy program would repair over 5 million potholes

… allocating $50 million for the state's film subsidy program. Previously, the budget … increase on residents they should end the film program and use the money for infrastructure. … million lawmakers are pledging toward films for the upcoming fiscal year (all … 14,706 students. For a lot of reasons, film subsidies are one of the least efficient …

Clock is Ticking on Michigan's Film Subsidies

Unless the bill is vetoed, film incentives end soon

… which would kill the state’s film subsidy program, was presented … presented. It's hard to argue that film subsidies have been anything … appropriated to the coffers of film studios, there were fewer film jobs in the state than when … as many twists and turns as film subsidies over the past seven …

Batman and Superman vs. Taxpayers

Film subsidy costs taxpayers almost $8 each

… in profits last year $35 million to film the "Batman vs. Superman" movie to be filmed in Michigan. In the past, we've looked … one is on the hook for $7.80 for the film. Perhaps taxpayers can request that … when the movie is released in 2015. Film subsidies are bad policy, opposed by …

The More Information Voters Have the Less They Support Film Subsidies

Majority of respondents want film money to go to roads

… on the subject of Michigan’s film incentive program. This program … voter has about Michigan’s film incentive program the less … succeeding question support for the film subsidy drops. The poll had … your opinion: A. “Michigan’s film industry jobs are worth the cost of film incentives.” (40%)         …

Editorial Blasts Michigan Film Subsidy Program

Film office reports 'pathetically lacking'

… takes to task the Michigan film subsidy program, saying the … Michigan are employed in the film industry compared to when the … The Detroit News reports that film industry employement nationwide … apparent successes of individual film productions, they steadfastly … of the most recent Michigan Film Office report. Transparency …

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 …

Michigan Has Fewer Film Jobs Than it Did Prior to Incentive Program

$500 million later, 100 fewer jobs

… million later, Michigan has fewer film jobs than it did when the state … Statistics, Michigan had 1,561 film jobs in 2013 (the latest year … In 2008, the state had 1,663 film jobs. See chart nearby. Michigan … million per year subsidizing film productions. Previously, the … million to the program. Because film productions are so mobile, …

March 13, 2015, MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call

Crime & punishment, film subsidies, more

… record. Who Voted “Yes” and Who Voted “No” House Bill 4122, Terminate state film producer subsidies: Passed 58 to 51 in the House To repeal the program that gives state subsidies to film producers (for which $50 million was appropriated this year). Also, to require …

Will Michigan Taxpayers Be Giving KISS Millions For the Rock Band's Film?

Gene Simmons slaps down socialism but KISS film may accept film subsidies

… in incentives the Michigan Film Office approved in 2011 for the KISS film "Cadillac High"? Simmons has … would have to reapply for the film incentive and hasn’t yet, said … spokeswoman for the Michigan Film Office. It is unclear what … Productions, who applied for the 2011 film incentive, was not returned. …