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UNDIVIDE US

Film Screening - Farmington Hills

… toxic polarization gripping America, but it is not a story of despair. Through the intimate lens of six focus groups across three American cities, this film explores discussions on the most divisive topics of our time and uncovers the potential for healing conversation. UNDIVIDE US is not just a documentary; …

UNDIVIDE US

Film Screening - Albion

… toxic polarization gripping America, but it is not a story of despair. Through the intimate lens of six focus groups across three American cities, this film explores discussions on the most divisive topics of our time and uncovers the potential for healing conversation. UNDIVIDE US is not just a documentary; …

Mackinac Center in WSJ: The Problem With Film Subsidies

Film subsidies continue to be costly and ineffective

… Legislature ended the state’s film subsidy program in 2015. Now, … noted the ineffectiveness of film subsidies, saying: It’s irresponsible … lawmakers first introduced film subsidies in an effort to bring the film industry to the state, hoping … every dollar the state spent on film subsidies, it got 11 cents …

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’s refundable, unlimited film incentives, you might as well … that a cap “…effectively chases films away. No successful tax-incentive … studio wants to be the last film in, then find out the money … way. They just won't come.” Film industry supporters insisted …

Hollywood subsidies fail to meet promises, benefit few

The original film credit system bombed; the remake is even worse

… to have taxpayers subsidize film companies to shoot in Michigan … into law the state’s first film subsidy program in 2008. “We’re … Michigan spent $500 million on film subsidies before the program … state stopped subsidizing films. No self-sustaining film industry was created in Michigan, …

Reject Latest Calls to Waste Taxpayer Money on Movies

Spending $500 million on film subsidies was enough

Some in the Michigan film industry want to be subsidized by … spent $500 million subsidizing film production from 2008 to 2015, … nation’s most generous programs. Film producers got a check from … spent. The number of jobs in film production in Michigan increased … did lure movie producers to film in Michigan. Paying a large …

Hollywood subsidies fail to meet promises, benefit few

The original film credit system bombed; the remake is even worse

… to have taxpayers subsidize film companies to shoot in Michigan … into law the state’s first film subsidy program in 2008. “We're … Michigan spent $500 million on film subsidies before the program … state stopped subsidizing films. No self-sustaining film industry was created in Michigan, …

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 …

Corporate Welfare for 'Millionaire Movie Makers'

WNEM details film subsidy scheme

… so is the lack of transparency surrounding the film subsidies. “Sometimes it’s very difficult to get … movie stars like Clint Eastwood or others.” The film office director told WNEM the subsidies could even … makers of the new “Batman vs. Superman” movie being filmed in Detroit.  You can read more about the corporate …