'Little Murder' first full length film made entirely in Michigan

A lot of movies have been filmed here over the last year, thanks to the film tax incentives. However not one of the full-length films was a complete Michigan product, that is, until now. Little Murder, starring Terrence Howard, will be the first full-length feature film produced entirely in Michigan, including post-production work.

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Little Murder is noteworthy because it will be the first full-length feature film made entirely in Michigan -- including post-production work -- since the state enacted a law last year giving filmmakers a big tax break.

The decision to make Little Murder in Michigan came out of financial necessity -- budget numbers that didn't work in other film states did here. But it also represents a leap of faith. Last spring, just as other producers were scared off because a movement was gaining momentum in Lansing to cut or eliminate the credit, the Little Murder crew committed to spend millions on their all-Detroit production, with much of that money spent on local talent.

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