Film It Here: Detroit's Movie Making Incentives
Kelli B. Kavanaugh
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Film Industry Incentives in Detroit, as compiled by Erik Tungate of the
Detroit Economic Growth CorporationSummary of Michigan Film Industry Incentives:
- Must spend at least $50,000 in the city of Detroit to be eligible.
- 42% cash rebate, across the board, on city of Detroit expenditures.
- Labor & crew: 40 to 42% below the line; 40 to 42% above the line regardless of domicile; 30% non-resident below the line.
- 25% infrastructure tax credit program as well as nontransferable, nonrefundable workforce development tax credit for hiring and training current Michigan crewmembers to a higher level.
- $2 million salary cap per employee per production. There is no other cap and no sunset.
City of Detroit Local Film Office can assist you with they following:
- Processing of your no-cost Detroit Film Office application, required permits and insurance certificate.
- Connections to local film talent and media personnel.
- Workforce development program.
DEGC's incentive & loan programs that could complement film credits include:
- Brownfield Redevelopment Program
- Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Program
- Personal Property Tax Abatement
- Subsidized Loan Programs
Contacts and more information: