Michigan's film incentives have made this state the number 1 best place to make movies. Since April 7, 2008, moviemakers have arrived here to make films. Over $250 million dollars is projected to be spent on filmmaking in Michigan before the end of the year.

How do you get involved as a business or community that wants to participate in this new economy? And how do you find out what kinds of services filmmakers expect and need? How do you deliver them?

Film Friendly Michigan educates and informs communities throughout the State of Michigan about how to attract and effectively work with commercial and feature film companies.

Our course serves municipalities, economic development agencies (including convention bureaus and chambers of commerce) and individual businesses with the information that will allow them to maximize opportunities "When Hollywood Comes to Town."

Being FILM FRIENDLY is a state of mind as well as a way of doing business. If you are interested in becoming certified FILM FRIENDLY join in one of our coming seminars.

We offer one or two day courses at a reasonable price. Joining Film Friendly Michigan earns you a sticker for the year - that you have gained knowledge and will be pro active, pro film and pro Michigan! You'll be able to use the sticker electronicly as well, on your website or on literature.

To find out more:

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Film Friendly Hotels

We certify that we will go the extra mile

for production crews

Ø      We pledge to offer competitive group rates for production companies and to see that a production office is available with the following amenities:

Suite of rooms (work space and bedroom) with a conference table if possible

(or a separate office option)

Multiple land lines (at least 2)

High Speed Internet

24 hour access to a business center with fax, internet and copy machine

Ø      We pledge to accommodate a production company's need for early crew breakfast and late crew dinners

Ø      We pledge to provide shuttle service from/ to the nearest airport

Ø      We pledge to provide a list of local vendors such as:

Grocery stores

Drug Stores

Restaurants

Gas Stations

Dry Cleaners

Florists

Spas & Fitness Centers (if not available on site)

Hardware/Electrical/Plumbing Stores

Police/Fire and Hospital Services

with special emphasis on 24 hour facilities

Ø      We pledge to provide secure parking for a production's

equipment vehicles

Ø      We pledge to make available first floor rooms (or easy access) for members of the crew who must roll in equipment trolleys for overnight storage or provide a secure ‘staging area' for this equipment.

We pledge to prominently display the Film Friendly Michigan logo

We pledge to work cooperatively with local and state film office representatives to make sure film companies want to return!

This link will provide you with the MAP of Michigan's 103 Core Communities. In these places, filmmakers earn an additional 2% incentive for purchases, hotel stays, shooting and more.

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