Michigan's film incentive debate gets considered by popular movie site

For years Film Threat has been the voice of indie cinema. A site for geeks, makers and wannabes, it is an unabashed champion for films and filmmaking. Six months ago they sang the praises of the Michigan film incentive. Now, they're lamenting its possible demise.


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"Ten cents earned per dollar spent is a far cry from the $6 earned per dollar spent that the supporters of the film tax credits claim. Thus, both sides are digging in and preparing for a lengthy political battle.

One thing I'm sure of is that numbers can be manipulated. It all depends on what factors or conditions are ignored during the calculations. Thus, both sides of the Michigan Film Tax Credit battle will go to their deathbed claiming their numbers are true, because those numbers reflect what each side wants them to reflect. In short, it's a big mess."

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