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Film Subsidy Supporters: Mich. Program a Failure
A 'race to the bottom'
… California featured several film incentive boosters who admitted Michigan’s subsidy program was a bad call.
The … program. There were four pro-subsidy representatives: Fred Baron …
Henchman pointed out that film incentive programs are a “race … will match or raise the subsidies. He noted that Michigan’s … more
New Evidence: Film Incentives Still Don’t Work
Research from Michael Thom analyzes a variety of programs
… was once the most generous film incentive program in the nation. … showed that despite giving film producers half a billion dollars … there were no signs that the film industry in Michigan was actually … than 40 states and found that film incentive programs, on the … out close to $2 billion in subsidies to movie studios. Like Michigan, … more
Michigan Capitol Confidential Election 2014 Coverage
… state of Michigan giving out subsidies and tax credits to select … we need to do away with subsidies and tax credits as they expire. … taxpayers, such wind power, film subsidies …”
“During my time in …
Contrast Over Right-to-Work, Film Subsidies, Detroit Bailout In 31st … (Rep. Daley) has voted for the film credits about every time." … more
How Would You Spend an Extra $130?
Film incentive programs take from everyone to give to a few
… Confidential, Brandeis University economist Bob Tannenwald remarked that film incentives were a bad deal for taxpayers.
"Another way to look at that … $13 for each year state policymakers put $50 million of tax money in the film incentive budget. more
Select Few Benefit from Film Subsidies
While crumbling roads affect everyone
… "Batman vs. Superman" being filmed in metro Detroit demonstrates … get the idea that the film subsidies are a great deal. They … economic literature on film subsidy programs, and it is nearly … spent $450 million on film subsidies so far with no real gain … pothole. The $35 million subsidy "Batman vs. Superman" is receiving … more
Senator Called Film Subsidies 'a Waste,' Now Votes to Continue Them
… said he considered Michigan’s film credits to be “a waste” and … voted to extend Michigan’s film subsidy program beyond 2017 and … could be spent on out-of-state film industry salaries.
"He (Rep. … enacted – would allow the film subsidy program that is currently … producers could receive from the subsidies. The bill is being considered … more
One Sector Grew Last Decade: Corporate Welfare
Very few jobs to show for special favors, subsidies
… actually confirming that subsidy recipients kept their “jobs” … replaced in 2011 by a direct subsidy program, with amounts appropriated … tax reductions and flat-out subsidy checks. How much of each has … expenses incurred in Michigan by film producers. In 2011 the open-ended nature of these film subsidies was ended, replaced with … more
Film Incentives: The $50 Million Sequel
State Rep.: 'I think the studios made a big push for them ... they won me over'
… be paying $50 million in subsidies to millionaires and billionaires … recommended cutting Michigan's film incentives in half, to $25 … is $50 million.
"These film subsidies are a classic case of … almost no opposition to the film subsidy proposal.
"Maybe a little … Michigan Taxpayer
Michigan Film Subsidy Winner Costs 10x More to … more
Will Michigan GOP Continue Michael Moore Film Subsidies?
Program is a waste of taxpayer money
… advisory council for the Michigan Film Office. The office is in charge … some of the costs for his 2009 film “Capitalism: A Love Story” … million from Michigan’s film subsidy program. In the end, according … from Michigan taxpayers to film some of the movie in his home … considering a bill that would end the film incentives fiasco once and … more
Michigan's Film Incentive Program Has Been A Bust
Taxpayers have spent nearly $450 million with little to show for it
… Michigan changed its open-ended film incentive program to a capped $25 million annual subsidy. Since then, it’s been increased … has devoted $444.7 million to film productions from both the tax … designed to establish a permanent film industry. Approved film productions spend money in … more
Government Report Shows Film Jobs Stagnant Despite Incentives
State has pledged approximately $400 million from taxpayers for little return
… the nation's most lucrative film incentive program, then Gov. … a result of our aggressive film incentives we are not only … years before and after the subsidy program began. Michigan taxpayers are … example, was paid $1.8 million in film subsidies when it paid $4.5 million … approve $50 million for film subsidies in the upcoming budget. … more
Michigan Senate Votes to Remove Sunset Provision Ending Hollywood Subsidies
Bill also removes cap on high-paid actors; now moves to the House
… 32-4 to extend the state's film subsidy program beyond its 2017 … reduces the top 32 percent subsidy to 25 percent. But it also … the money used for the film subsidies could better be spent … roads right now, rather than films, we get much more bang for … the House.
The original film subsidy bill passed 108-0 in the … more
Film Subsidy Secrecy May Be Ending
The details of how film production companies have been spending … companies receive taxpayer subsidies.
The Michigan Film Office … Moore Appears Ready to Take Film Subsidy for Anti-Subsidy Film
Cost to Replace Lost Jobs with Michigan Film Subsidies: $39.4 Billion
Sorry … more
Michigan Film Subsidies: Two Years, $117m — and No Film Job Growth
… years since Michigan's film subsidy program became law, which … fewer people employed by the film industry in Michigan than before the subsidy program began.
The film subsidy program was signed into … authorized $117 million in film credits, and the Department … more
Analysis of Michigan Film Subsidies: Two Years, $117m - and No Film Job Growth
… years since Michigan's film subsidy program became law, which … fewer people employed by the film industry in Michigan than before the subsidy program began.
The film subsidy program was signed into … authorized $117 million in film credits, and the Department … more
Taxpayers Handcuffed By Money Being Given To Beverly Hills Cop Production Company
Viacom reported $3.7 billion profit in 2013, but Michigan taxpayers will surrender $13.5 million for filming in the state
… million in Michigan while filming.
Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman … Foundation, who has studied film incentives around the country. … why Michigan should give film subsidies to a corporation like … From Giving Company Huge Subsidy
Five Reasons Government Subsidies For Films Are A Bad Idea … more
Michigan Film Subsidy Winner Costs 10x More to Make Than It Earns
… n advocates of the Michigan film tax incentives said the 42 percent subsidy would attract moviemakers, … not what they had in mind.
Filmed in Grand Rapids, the movie … with Michigan’s 42 percent subsidy that is given to moviemakers … Coverage of the Michigan Film Subsidy
Box Office Bombs: Made … more
Hollywood Grinch: Michigan Taxpayers Give 'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas' Millions
Does the film violate the state's obscenity standard?
… Christmas” $8.3 million for filming in this state. The state reimbursed … statute that allows the film subsidies.
The law has “a requirement … spokeswoman for the Michigan Film Office, didn’t respond to an email asking how the film office determined whether "A … Michigan Taxpayer
Michigan Film Subsidy Winner Costs 10x More to … more
Three Reasons Why Michigan Should End Film Incentives
Results show the investment is not worth it
… which would end the state’s film incentive program. The legislation … concerns about ending the subsidy. And Gov. Rick Snyder, who … proposed eliminating the subsidies, now says he doesn’t believe … Senators want to end the subsidies. There may end up being an … appropriation.
The state should cut the film incentives once and for all … more
Taxpayer Funded Films Flop With Viewers
Taxpayer advocate: 'Economic health is not created when people's labor is used to make things nobody wants'
When "Love and Honor" was filmed in Ann Arbor in 2011, it received … when the movie was released, the film was more like its original …
Five Reasons Government Subsidies For Films Are A Bad Idea … Michigan Taxpayer
Michigan Film Subsidy Winner Costs 10x More to … Continue 'Big Hollywood' Film Subsidy more
The GOP Politicians Who Voted Against Ending Film Subsidies
Those voting for more tax credits explain why
… would eliminate the state’s film subsidy program. The action would, … not vote.
Michigan’s film subsidies date back to 2008, when … would inspire a home-grown film movie industry to take root. … million in taxpayer-funded subsidies from 2008 through 2013, Michigan’s … have found typical of film subsidies generally.
Snyder's overhaul … more
The Irony of Michigan's Film Incentive Program
A documentary criticizing subsidies gets them while another praising the program does not
… Love Story” and received $845,145 in corporate welfare from the Michigan Film Office. Chris-Teena Constas made the movie celebrating corporate welfare called “Jane of All Trades: The Rise and Fall of the Michigan Film Incentive” and didn’t get any money from the state.
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Film incentives still don’t make sense for Michigan
Michigan corporate welfare meets Hollywood accounting: What could go wrong?
… to 2015, Michigan subsidized film production up to 42% of costs. … amount greater than the taxes a film company paid resulted in its … definition of the term. Film subsidy supporters try hard to … office approved a $1 million subsidy for a Michael Moore documentary...a … this race to the bottom. Film subsidies cost taxpayers and are … more
Commentary: Republican Legislators Try to Resurrect Film Subsidies
The state’s film incentive, along with most of the state’s selective … introduce legislation to allow for film credit zones, which would enable … happening.
Michigan’s film subsidy program was enacted in … Spend $100 Million on Film Subsidies?
MichCapCon Coverage of the Michigan Film Subsidy Program more
'Batman vs. Superman' Swings Super Subsidy Deals from Multiple States
A challenge to boosters' claim that incentives can plant a sustainable industry
… blogger who posted photos of filming in East Lansing and Detroit. … production may be collecting subsidies not just from Michigan but … is eligible for its own film subsidies.
In addition to the $35 … the Legislature approved film subsidies in a bipartisan 2008 vote, … performed a review of the film subsidy program. It concluded: … more
House Committee Votes to End Michigan Film Incentives
$500 million spent with no overall increase in jobs
… Michigan’s $50 million per year film incentive program. The vote … front of the committee, saying film incentives are a poor use of … about $500 million on the film subsidy program since it began … been no overall increase in film jobs in the state. Film incentive programs are widely … more
Media Ignores Costs In Film Coverage
Lawmakers exchange bad policy for Hollywood glitz
The Michigan film subsidy program is a perfect example of how … of stories about the Disney film, "Oz: The Great and Powerful," … year "Oz" was granted its subsidies, the film program brought the state only … jobs in the meantime.
The film subsidy program takes tax dollars … more
Film Incentive Supporters Ignore the Facts
No evidence that Michigan's program is worth the cost
… communications for the Michigan Film Office, responded to an op-ed … co-authored about Michigan's film incentive program. Unfortunately, … many independent studies on film incentive programs; nearly … to the film industry.
[Film subsidies] benefit the state in … true, and often cited by subsidy proponents. But while there … more
Hollywood Battles Michigan's New Budget Chief
“There’s no other place in state government where we just say ‘we’re going to pay 42 percent, and let us know what the bill is.’”
… battle over Michigan's film subsidy program has reached new … reducing monetary favors to the film industry.
Since then, the … include a refundable tax subsidy of up to 42 percent for film … coffers,” he said of the film subsidy program.
Right now, the … million already approved for film subsidies, and allows for another … more
Michael Moore Urged to Withdraw Film Subsidy Application
… requesting $1 million in tax subsidies for his movie “Capitalism: … application from the Michigan Film Office, which would reimburse … for costs associated with filming in the state. According to … site boxofficemojo.com, the film has generated $15.9 million … Moore applied for the tax subsidy. The Michigan Film Office … more
Analysis: Michael Moore Appears Ready to Take Film Subsidy for Anti-Subsidy Film
… and $1 million in state film subsidies for producing part of … might receive state funds for a film that denounced government handouts … documentary. Because of Michigan Film Office secrecy, it was not … membership on the Michigan Film Office Advisory Council might … wealthy filmmaker a generous subsidy.
Sure, Moore says he plans … more
Michigan Senator Calls Notion of 'Stealth' Film Subsidy Effort 'Absurd'
'If you can keep $100 million dollars quiet in this day and age with Gov. Snyder you’d have to be a Harry Houdini.' – Sen. Mike Kowall
A Facebook post by a film industry activist suggested Sen. Mike … million to the state’s film subsidy program and “wishes to … only thing related to the film subsidy program that he’s working … law, which guarantees top subsidy amounts regardless of how … bill dealing with the film subsidies that does not address … more
Little House on the Subsidized Prairie
Melissa Gilbert says she won't start theater company unless Schauer wins
… the state to increase the subsidies it delivers to film producers from the current … Busfield, are also collecting subsidies from North Carolina to shoot … Legislature voted to limit its film subsidies. It currently offers producers … the U.S., which regards film subsidies as corporate welfare. … more
Stage Doors and Broken Windows
… self-interested plea for more state film subsidies that ignores the “cost” … the previously unlimited film subsidies at only $25 million. According … this equation that the film subsidy beneficiaries and proponents … is precisely the refrain of film giveaway advocates when they … cottage industry of churning film subsidy “success story” reports … more
From Here to Eternity?
Motion Picture Association of America letter wants permanent corporate welfare for movies
… rs are constantly told that film incentives are supposed to be a “temporary” subsidy to “plant and grow” an industry. … considered for major feature films.”
The MPAA represents nearly every major film and television producer in … a strong case against film subsidies. Michigan has been continually … more
State 'Super' Sizes Movie with Subsidy
Hollywood getting more corporate welfare from your pockets
The Michigan Film Office announced recently that the producers … jobs are created by hyper subsidies to Hollywood filmmakers are … the money wasted on the film subsidy program. If not potholes, … facilitate participation in the film subsidy program, when his production … Distorted Lens.")
The film subsidy program is ineffective, … more
Cost to Replace Lost Jobs with Michigan Film Subsidies: $39.4 Billion
… Agency estimates that Michigan film production tax breaks and subsidies generated the equivalent … counted. During that year the film incentives’ net cost to taxpayers … these lost jobs with subsidized film production jobs would have … between April 2008 when the film subsidy program began and September … more
Lonely Are The Michigan Democrats Who Oppose State Checks To Corporations
Taxpayer-funded cash subsidies a bipartisan thing, but Dem dissenters are an endangered species
… taxpayer-funded business subsidy programs covered by a recent … Democrat to oppose all the subsidy measures that came before … authorize $6 billion in cash subsidies for businesses.
The average … that repealed Michigan’s film subsidy program, which had given … ploy to renegotiate with the film industry. My vote did not change … more
Film Transparency – Just say No?
… transparency in the state’s film subsidy program. On Dec. 17, legislators … measures require the Michigan Film Office to regularly post specific … transparency of Michigan’s film subsidy program, as called for …
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State Subsidies for Hollywood Dying in Iowa … Huizenga discusses Michigan’s film subsidies
Film Subsidy Secrecy … more
$72 Million in Film Credits Not Reported by Film Office
The Michigan Film Office, under Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s watch, …
Firefighters or Mitch Albom's Movie Subsidy?
Hollywood Battles Michigan's … Huizenga discusses Michigan’s film subsidies
Film Subsidy Secrecy May Be Ending … Moore Appears Ready to Take Film Subsidy for Anti-Subsidy Film … more
Hollywood Transforms Itself to Milk Multiple States for Movie Money
'Transformers' movie series got millions from taxpayers in Michigan, Illinois and Florida
… Michigan in 2010, then-Michigan Film Office Director Carrie Jones … about $7.6 million in film tax subsidy money from our neighbor state. … did an analysis of the film subsidy program a few years ago. … the literature on state film subsidy and tax rebate programs … state offer $25 million in film subsidies in 2014. Last year, Gov. … more
Michael Moore ends film festival 2 years after $1M grant
Taxpayers gave a cool million for anti-capitalist auteur’s movie shindig in Traverse City
… chael Moore’s Traverse City Film Festival is permanently closing … past for receiving state subsidies while filming an anti-capitalist … Legislature approved a film subsidy program in 2008, aimed …
Moore originally opposed film subsidies and challenged the Michigan … for a $1 million taxpayer film subsidy. The documentary was partly … more
Analysis: Lawmakers Fail to Answer Questions About Film Subsidy Transparency
… lawmakers about the Michigan Film Incentive and how well it's … defense of the two-year-old subsidy program.
The questions, … What can you tell us about film money?" appear common-sense, … to think that the existing film incentive legislation offers … taxpayers to ascertain the subsidy program's effectiveness: "Also, … more
Politicians Should Stand Up for Taxpayers
Instead of sending their money to Hollywood
Proponents of the Michigan film subsidy program, which like all corporate welfare … Maryland.
The state has generous subsidies and its most notable project is … Maryland spends $40 million on film subsidies, most of which goes to that one … spends $50 million per year on film subsidies, is if politicians would finally … more
Is Shooting a Film in Detroit Like 'Being in Prison'?
… Michigan approved a $4.9 million subsidy for the movie company that … the actors who worked on the film made what appeared to be a … Huizenga discusses Michigan’s film subsidies
Film Subsidy Secrecy May Be Ending … Moore Appears Ready to Take Film Subsidy for Anti-Subsidy Film … more
Do 'Stealthy' Michigan Senators Want to Spend $100 Million on Film Subsidies?
Facebook post insists: Michigan senator 'wishes to keep this process quiet and very stealth!'
… from the “Save the Michigan Film Tax Credit” facebook page. … enjoyed unlimited tax breaks/subsidies of up to 42 percent of money … has been authorized for film subsidies, which was appropriated … proponent of the previous film subsidy program appeared on this … carve up the $25 million film subsidy pie a little differently. … more
Public Employee Pension Systems Raided To Pay Film Studio Bills
Michigan teachers and state employee systems paid $1.68 million so far for Pontiac studio
… Washington, D.C., has analyzed state film credits around the country … would like supporters of the film tax credit be held financially … financial struggles on the film tax credit being reduced. … said relying on government subsidies is not a legitimate business … always been dependent on that subsidy, which shows how unsustainable … more
Record Profits for Warner Bros. Doesn't Stop State From Giving Company Huge Subsidy
Movie company made $1.2 billion; Michigan taxpayers to give it $35 million
… million to Warner Bros. for the filming of the expected blockbuster … million in Michigan while filming the Superman-Batman movie, according to the Michigan Film Office.
"The question of why … Washington, D.C. "I don't think the film tax credits are good policy." …
Five Reasons Government Subsidies For Films Are A Bad Idea … more
Democrat Contradictions: Corporate Tax Breaks Bad, But Incentives for Hollywood Good
Dems criticize MEDC, but want to give more money to millionaire movie moguls
… brother, Bob, founded Miramax Films in 1979 and then sold it to … universally supported the state's film subsidy program and want to see … Republicans went to eliminate the film subsidy entirely from its fiscal … weren't talking about film subsidies when Rep. Greimel targeted …
Five Reasons Government Subsidies For Films Are A Bad Idea … more
Governor Describes Film Subsidies as Jobs Program, so "Why Not Give Them Spoons?"
… Jennifer Granholm's understanding of the state film production subsidies: "Goal of film tax credit is jobs, not more revenue."
There's … more
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