Film incentive return introduced in state Legislature
LANSING—A return to filmmaking in Michigan may be in the works, if incentives introduced by State Rep. Robert Wittenberg, D-Huntington Woods, can get traction in the Capitol. The bills, House …
X-Rite updates display calibration software, hardware for photographers and filmmakers
GRAND RAPIDS—Officials at X-Rite Inc., the Grand Rapids-based developer of color management, measurement and communication technologies, announced the immediate availability of the i1Display Studio and i1Display Pro Plus, new hardware …
Comedy Central Pilot In Detroit Gets State Film Incentive
LANSING — Aiming to add to its lineup of cutting-edge comedies, Comedy Central arrived in Detroit last week to film the pilot for “Detroiters,” a comedy series that follows the …
Animated TV Series ‘Bug Bites’ Gets State Incentive
LANSING — A new animated television series, “Bug Bites,” is eligible to receive an incentive of $791,490 from the Michigan Film Office. The first season of the show, which includes …
Film ‘Pickle Recipe’ Gets State Incentives
LANSING — The Pickle Recipe, a film created by former Detroit advertising executives and produced by West Bloomfield natives, has demonstrated the right formula to qualify for an incentive from …
Michigan Film Office Sets Strategies To Grow Creative Industry
LANSING — Michigan’s film, TV and digital content creation incentives have been through several iterations since its 2008 creation. But while the amount of incentives available may be a political football, …