Updates for the Michigan Film Industry
William Whitehouse
A lot is happening, letters are being written, phone calls are being made and people are going to meet with their legislators during their Monday and Friday Coffee hours.
All of these actions are important to share the message. Keep informed! There are proposals they are being moved forward for the Michigan film Industry.
Please visit the Michigan Film First Facebook page as there is an overwhelming number of responses from legislators who support the Michigan film industry.
Also follow Michigan Film First on Twitter at @MIFilmFirst.
THIS WEEKS CALL TO ACTION
Please call Gov. Snyder's Office 517-373-3400 & 517-335-7858 and ask to add your name to the list of Film Incentive Supporters.
8am-5pm. It was quick & easy. The receptionists are busy but very nice. Receptionist I spoke with said the phones were ringing off the hook with supporters!
Please email your friends. Keep up the phone calls to the Governor's office. They acknowledge 500 calls a day are on the incentives. We need to keep up the calls!
You can help support the Michigan film industry. Please write your state representatives and senators in support of Michigan’s film incentive. Mail them a letter or email them, writing is much more effective than calling. Also, call their offices and make an appointment to visit them on Monday’s and Friday’s when they are home in their districts for their coffee hours.
Find your representative here.
Find your senator here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Next Michigan Film Industry Event!
“Kill The Irishman” Opens in Michigan!
Friday, March 18th, 2011
At the Royal Oak Main
118 North Main Street
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
248-542-5198
Come out and support movies Made in Michigan!
Cast will be present at the 9:30pm screening including Vinny Vella - Arrive early to get your tickets!
Noon, Thursday, March 17th Third Thursday Round Table with Howard Hertz - "Is This Entertainment?"
LOCATION CHANGE TO Shields Pizza, 1476 West Maple Road Troy, MI 48084 – RSVP at Above link.
Evening, Thursday, March 17th Michigan Production Alliance March Event - Audio Design & Post Production For Films
Monday, March 21st Detroit Entertainment Commission Monthly Meeting
Saturday, April 2nd Workshop: Top 20 Secrets of Successful Movies and Stories with Stan Williams
MICHIGAN FILM INDUSTRY NEWS
Mitch Albom makes pitch to save state film incentives By Bill Shea
Michigan Film Incentive is about jobs by Neal Rubin
Alternative film incentive proposal in works for Michigan by Katherine Yung | Detroit Free Press
Film incentives find defenders in Birmingham by Greg Kowalski
Backers keep pitching state film tax rebates by Ursula Watson / The Detroit News
Price Waterhouse World Media Growth - 2010-2014
Who else is fighting hard for your tax incentive?
Film Ann Arbor
Film Detroit
Macomb County Film Office
Oakland County Film Office
West Michigan Film Office
Be Awesome!
Billy Whitehouse
Creator, Michigan Entertainment Network
Communications Director, Michigan Film First
Producer / Actor / Connector
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