Michigan cleans up on the film industry front

Maybe you're tired of hearing about the film industry... but if you are, that's too bad. 'Cause it's such an important part to Michigan and its future. The Freep sits down with Janet Lockwood, the director for the Michigan Film Office, and shoots her a few questions.

Basically, Michigan is bringing home the bacon when it comes to the film industry right now... and it looks as if they will continue to in the immediate future.

Excerpt:

QUESTION: How is Michigan's film industry faring?

ANSWER: I am expecting quite a few films this summer. (She wouldn't drop any names.) There are much more quality applications this year. It's a little slower than some people thought, but that's because of the economy.

Q: We have several production studios coming soon. Is there anything else the state needs in ... infrastructure?

A: More equipment. We run out of that stuff very quickly, and it comes from out of state. We are out of stuff. I want more crews. I want more equipment. I want more films. I am quite greedy.

Read the entire article here.