Michigan tax incentives for film production produces uncertain results, corruption, and political dispute

12:50 AM 08/05/2010

Jamie Weinstein (admin)

“If we can convince the State of Michigan to allow commercial production to enjoy the same incentives they give to producers in Hollywood, we’ll unleash a huge industry in Michigan,” Ludwick said. “Treasury is interpreting that it’s to be for feature films only, but that’s not true. So I think someone has to tell Treasury how to interpret the law.”

Perhaps the most high-profile uproar surrounding the law involves Michigan-born left-wing filmmaker Michael Moore, who is likely to receive between $650,000 and $1 million from the state for making the film “Capitalism: A Love Story,” in Michigan.

One of the capitalistic practices Moore criticizes in the film, by the way, is the use of tax breaks to spur economic activity.

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Tags: Eminem, Jennifer Granholm, Michael Moore

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sharinlite

Why, oh why do Uberleftys have to look like this obese, grizzly person! Aren’t the Leftys tired of the corruption their “help” laws create? Geez, you would think they would get a clue!

And, would some live human please let WordPress know that I have only tried to post this comment once….but that is what they consider: posting too many quickly????? Huh???
incredabill

Will this business stay in Michigan when it costs 40% more than it does now. I don’t think so. The business will move to the next state that offers an incentive.
patriot4evah

I cannot disagree with your comment hempstead1944, and I live in Michigan. The people in MI are such fine run of the mill people too.. I pray for our future every single day… On a positive note, I love the Tim Allen pure Michigan commercials.. puts a tear in my eye every time I see them.
1uncle

Corruption in politics? Who would have thought?
Term limits and then out of public service forever.
dw

The fat guy on the cover is a liberal moron of the first order. Michigan is in the hands of morons like him, ergo disaster in Michigan.
- theneighborhoodguy
  
  Hey dw: The fat guy on the cover is a social ist Canadian moron of the first and highest order. I for one, would love to see what kind of money he’s robbed from other states to finance his capitalistic ventures he so decries in his films. Fat bastard.
Sensoria

It’s Bill LUDWIG.
independentvoter

Well IL isn’t any better they just hide their corruption better.. beleive me CHICAGO is the biggest cesspool of politicians …AND then we sent them to WASHINGTON how do you folks like our political system???
hempstead1944

What would you expect from a state that had to elect a Canadian as governor and corrupt politicians throughout the state…heck, even the Mayor of Detroit is doing time! Michigan, what a political cesspool!