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Michigan Chamber CEO Blasts Film Subsidies as a 'Boondoggle'

Bill extends film subsidies indefinitely

… legislation to extend Michigan’s film incentive subsidy program indefinitely. Senate … CEO Rich Studley blasted film subsidies during withering testimony … taxpayer dollars spent on film subsidies would be better employed … roads. “If the Michigan film subsidies were a movie it would … more

Cap the Film Incentives and Kill the Film Industry in Michigan? Not Yet

Film Industry Supporters Crying Wolf Over Governor's Plans for Film Subsidies

… Detroit Free Press column, film industry proponent and popular … state-to-state one-upmanship with film subsidies. Hohman said: “Obviously … Firefighters or Mitch Albom's Movie Subsidy? Hollywood Battles Michigan's … Huizenga discusses Michigan’s film subsidies Film Subsidy Secrecy May Be Ending … more

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 … considering plans to revive the subsidies, which could include 35% … These references include "filmed in Michigan," "Pure Michigan," "Michigan Film & Digital Media Office," and the Michigan Film Industry Association logo. … more

Hey! Is that Brad Pitt in the Frozen Food Aisle?

Almost every argument in favor of film subsidies is wrong

… to terminate the state's subsidies to film producers. ForTheRecord highlights … pictures since Michigan’s film subsidy program began in 2008, … to IMDb. So apparently film subsidies had nothing to do with … ForTheRecord says: State film subsidies mostly go to Hollywood … more

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 … From Giving Company Huge Subsidy  Five Reasons Government … more

Clock is Ticking on Michigan's Film Subsidies

Unless the bill is vetoed, film incentives end soon

… would kill the state’s film subsidy program, was presented … It's hard to argue that film subsidies have been anything but … appropriated to the coffers of film studios, there were fewer film … many twists and turns as film subsidies over the past seven months. … voters favored diverting film subsidy money to road repairs. … more

What Michigan can do with $500 million rather than giving it to Hollywood

There is no reason to resurrect film subsidies

… Legislature considers bringing back film incentives. Michigan offered … create jobs. But when the subsidies dried up, the jobs left. … states currently offer film subsidies, hoping to become the … adopted a $500 million film subsidy. To this day, the promise … through the original failed film subsidy. It is also the same amount … more

December 5, 2014, MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report

Road funding, religious freedom, film subsidies & more

… selective tax breaks and subsidies granted to particular corporations … “No” Senate Bill 1103, Extend film producer subsidies: Passed 73 to 37 in the House … the law authorizing state subsidy payments to some film productions until 2022 (under … more

Batman and Superman vs. Taxpayers

Film subsidy costs taxpayers almost $8 each

… profits last year $35 million to film the "Batman vs. Superman" movie to be filmed in Michigan. In the past, … the hook for $7.80 for the film. Perhaps taxpayers can request … is released in 2015. Film subsidies are bad policy, opposed … large studios. And when subsidies are threatened to be cut, … more

Films or Potholes?

Cost of film subsidy program would repair over 5 million potholes

… million for the state's film subsidy program. Previously, the … residents they should end the film program and use the money for … by spending millions on subsidies to Big Hollywood? Here is … lawmakers are pledging toward films for the upcoming fiscal year … For a lot of reasons, film subsidies are one of the least efficient … more