Yet another benefit – $180k to Howell Public Schools

Howell Public Schools has vacant buildings and land.  “High School” starring Adrien Brody & Michael Chiklis is in production here in Michigan.  Howell, Michigan’s Parker High School is being used for the film and getting $180,000 in location fees.

I wonder how many other great locations are here in Michigan that filmmakers would be interested in?  I’ll bet you know someone who wants to see their home or office in film.  You can make a difference in a community by helping them promote a great building, unique landmarks, or a friend’s home.

You can help someone get their place in a film.

I’m around if you need help — just ask.

Another 42 films for Michigan’s 42%

Anyone wondering how the Michigan Film Incentives are working?  I think it shocked everyone when over 70 films ran to Michigan this year (2008) after the announcement of Michigan’s 42% rebates (okay, the incentives can go up to 42% of total production expenditures).

A source told me that ANOTHER 44 films are heading to Michigan (for early 2009 production) and this may include one of the Pirates of the Carribean movies.  Please post if anyone has more e.t.a. on the Pirates announcement.

Film it in Michigan

There’s simply never been a better deal in the film industry. When the Michigan Film Credit passed earlier in 2008, Filmmakers received a gift to try and spur the Michigan economy.   In exchange for spending their production money in Michigan, they can get up to 42% back on production expenditures. So, if you spend $10 million on a film, it is possible to earn $4.2 million back (as an incentive).

A friend and I started The Producer’s Guide to Michigan to help people find resources.  You can visit it here at http://www.producersguidetomichigan.com

http://www.producersguidetomichigan.com

If you’re looking to bring a film to Michigan, there are a number of fantastic resources popping-up to help you navigate the new territory.  An obvious first stop, is the State’s film office site.  Check it out at http://www.michigan.gov/filmoffice.

Let these two sites be your first step in finding Michigan film info and qualified resources.

Let’s talk soon.

Oh, and I encourage you to let it rip on this blog.  Let’s use this to take issues head-on, build a constructive discussion, and make Michigan an easy place to film.

We can help.